Mesilau Nature Resort
Mesilau
A highland resort at about 2,000 meters on the southeast side of Kinabalu Park, known for wild pitcher plants and cloud forest, with a tranquil atmosphere.
Mesilau Nature Resort is the second entrance to Kinabalu Park. At about 2,000 meters above sea level, it is higher and quieter than the headquarters. The cloud forest around it is thick with moss and orchids, and wild Low's pitcher plants (Nepenthes rajah) can be found nearby; you can ask a guide to lead you to them. The resort has mountain cabins and a restaurant, making it a good place to spend a night watching the sunrise and birdwatching. The original Mesilau hiking trail was closed after the 2015 earthquake, so the summit must now be reached from Timpohon Gate. Opening and accommodation details follow the latest information from Sabah Parks.
Opening hours
Open all day (lodging by reservation; check official website)
Nearby sights
- Desa Cattle Dairy Farm
- Mount Kinabalu Via Ferrata (Mountain Torq)
- Sosodikon Hill
- Mount Kinabalu & Kinabalu Park
- Kundasang War Memorial
- Kundasang Vegetable Market
- Kinabalu Park Headquarters & Botanical Garden
- Langanan Waterfall Trail