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Magic Mountain Country Home

Mount Kinabalu Golf Course | Pinosuk Plateau, Kundasang, 88871 , Malaysia
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Magic Mountain Country Home
Ranked #1 of 13 Ranau B&B and Inns
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London
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35 hotel reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

Magic Mountain is more like staying with erudite well travelled friends than staying in a hotel. A great base for climbing Mount Kinabalu - about 30 mins drive from the climb start - set in a quiet area. Great food - either western or Asian cooked with real home care. Where quality goods (foreign cheeses for example) can't be imported... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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4 hotel reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013

I would just like to add to the glowing reports for this great establishment. Peter and Lilly, the hosts, built this guesthouse on some land adjacent to a well kept golf course. You have an amazing view of Mount Kinabalu from the front garden and if you walk the golf course the views are spectacular. This place is remote but... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

We stayed 3 nights at Magic Mountain as part of our plan to climb Mt Kinabalu. Peter and Lily generously treated us like family; sharing their fabulous cooking skills, friendship and local knowledge. Despite us not making it to the summit, due to bad weather, our holiday was made much easier by Peter who arranged a taxi pick up from... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2013

Peter and Lily were great hosts; gracious, kind and accommodating. Their home is pretty remote and off the main road to the Mt. Kinabalu Golf course. Had to phone Peter to meet us at the golf course as we couldn't find their place. Lily cooked us a beautiful Asian dinner that night. Our rooms were clean, comfortable and tastefully decorated... More

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Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2013

We knew what we wanted for this holiday .. a time away from emails, internet, newspapers including the routine of our everyday lives. We found this at Magic Mountain and more; the graciousness and generosity of our hosts, Peter and Lily and their two wonderful pets, Girl & Sunny. It was a relaxing time for us at the mountain. We... More

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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2012

My husband and I stayed here for 2 nights. We chose it based on the excellent reviews here. The room was really clean and Peter and Lilly were very friendly. We had very good food, but nothing better than the rest of our trip in Borneo. There was nothing wrong with the place. However, the biggest problem with it was... More

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Cheltenham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 November 2012

We stayed 2 nights on our way through Borneo and were delighted with our luck in finding this great place! We were picked up from the bus stop in Kundasang (bus 40RM each - bargain!) and also dropped back at the end of our stay - which was very helpful. The room is lovely with a great selection of DVDs... More

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Europe
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89 helpful votes 89 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2012

Peter (Austria/Canada) and his wife Lilly (Sabah) live in their country house together with the dogs Sunny and Girl. It’s a 2 hours drive from the Sabah Capital Kota Kinabalu (around 200 MYR with the reliable driver Lily organised for us). After a long period of research Peter and Lily designed and build this bed & breakfast. However, maybe it’s... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 November 2012

We booked into Magic Mountain Country Home on the advice of friends and stayed 3 nights there. The location is very quiet, idyllic and, at 1700 metres, a lovely area to walk around, surrounded by the peaks of mount kinabalu park, and convenient for climbing mount kinabalu itself. Peter and Lily open their home to visitors who are warmly welcomed... More

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Albi, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

We stayed with Peter and Lily for 4 nights in early April. We didn't have our own transportation and Peter and Lily kindly arranged for private car with a trusted driver to pick us up from our hotel in KK. We felt at home the moment we arrived. Both Peter and Lily are very warm and welcoming. Our room at... More

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Additional Information about Magic Mountain Country Home

Also Known As:
Magic Mountain Country Home Hotel
Magic Mountain Country Home Hotel Ranau
Magic Mountain Country Home Ranau, Sabah
Address: Mount Kinabalu Golf Course | Pinosuk Plateau, Kundasang, 88871 , Malaysia
Region: Malaysia > Sabah > Ranau
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Room Service
Hotel Style:
Ranked #1 of 13 B&Bs / Inns in Ranau
Price range (per night): ₹5,187 - ₹8,645
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located on a private private property right within Mount Kinabalu Golf Course, our Inn offers mature, individual travels old-fashioned hospitality, comfort, and grace. At nearly 2000 meters above sea level, the air is always fresh and pure, with spring-like temperatures years round - a truly magical ambiance. ... more   less 

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