J Residence

A mini-splurge with spectacular views

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What we say: 4.5 stars

If you're looking for a mountain retreat on a modest budget, this is the place to be. Just a five-minute walk from the park entrance, J Residence offers 10 houses dramatically set on the mountainside. The larger ones have furnished terraces to enjoy the valley vistas, and all have en-suite bathrooms, TV and DVD player and comfortable beds with thick duvets to keep you warm during the chilly mountain nights. J Residence does not have a restaurant, but there are two within walking distance and guests have access to a kitchen and barbecues (you can pick up some groceries at Restoran Panataran Kinabalu). The only downside to staying here is the extremely steep entranceway – watch your footing if it's been raining! Weekday rates are a steal.

Contact details:

300 metres from Kinabalu Park .  T: (12) 869 6969 
Email them at: info.jresidence@gmail.com
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Tanya Procyshyn is a Singapore-based freelance writer and photographer. With a passion for unusual destinations, she has camped alongside Komodo dragons and shook hands with soldiers in North Korea. She blogs at www.idreamofdurian.com.

What we were quoted

Type of room Low season High season Notes
Dbl air-con private b'room 80 Ringgit 80 Ringgit 138 ringgit on weekends
Family room 440 Ringgit 440 Ringgit Villa. 580 ringgit on weekends

Added to Travelfish on: 10th February, 2013
Last visited or updated on: 10th February, 2013

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