But the most important thing to do in the mind of most people while visiting Poring Hot Spring is of course to enjoy a hot bath with the steaming water coming out from the natural hot spring. Over the years the park management has slowly made this area to a small water world park. Visitors can enjoy the covered public bath area or the swimming pool, for free. For those who like more privacy they can choose the private bath houses. For a good swim one can try the bigger multi level pool near the cafe, this slide pool is loved by the children.

The Public Bath Area
Situated on a gentle hill slope and perched just 20 meters away from the big rock where the hot spring originated is where the public bath tub lies. There are about 20 individual bath tubs which can hold two adults each. These bath tubs are built with cement and have wall tiling. Each tub comes with two tabs one for cold water and the other one the steaming hot spring water. On average the tub will take 20 to 30 minutes to fill up. A rubber stop cork is placed at the bottom of the tub to drain the water away. All the tubs have covered roofs which serve as a good protection from the hot tropical sun and the monsoon rain. Apart from the small individual tubs, a big one located nearest to the top which is more like a small pool can easy accommodate up to 12 adults, where people in a group can soak in the hot water together.

Further down the hill slope and situated nearer to the public toilet and shower rooms, is a special tub for those who just want to get their feet wet. Two rows of seat which can sit about ten persons on each side allow visitors to enjoy a fun time soaking their feet with hot water from the natural hot spring. Many people claim that the sulphur enriched mineral water can help to rejuvenate the skin. All these facilities are free and they are on a first come first occupy basis.

The Private Bath Houses
For those visitors who need a bit more privacy, the private bath houses are built just beside the public bath tubs. All together there are about 11 of them, two are deluxe units and the other nine are standard units. The deluxe unit does come with some luxury where guests get to enjoy a jacuzzi bath tub, a living room plus a shower and toilet room. The jacuzzi has strong powerful jets that can fill up the bath tub in no time. The standard unit has two bath tubs that join together to form one. The standard unit also comes with an attached toilet and a shower room. There are charges for these private bath houses and they too are on a first come first served basis.

Price per hour per unit:
Deluxe : RM 20.00
Standard : RM 15.00

The Rock Pool
A small pool called the Rock Pool, as the name suggested, is completely made of rocks, and is located not far from the public bath area too. The pool is about six feet deep in water. The water here can be very cold if one just comes from the hot tub. But it is good fun for the body to feel extreme different temperature in such a short time. An even smaller pool for children, which is good for kids of three to five years old, is situated just beside the Rock Pool. The use of these two pools is free of charge. A public changing room for both males and females are provided for the visitors.

The Slide Pool
Located further down the hill slope and next to the Rainforest Cafe is the Slide Pool, the children’s favourite. The slide pool has a multi-level pool system. All together there are seven pools in total, starting from a small pool and gradually going down to the bigger ones. On the upper part of the pools, there lies a slide which is about six metres long, it can generate a lot of fun for the kids. On weekends and public holidays this place can be very crowded especially by locals, as this is the only swimming pool in Ranau. There is an entry fee for this.

Fee:
Adult: RM 3
Senior and Student*: RM 1
Under six years old is free.
*Senior is 55 years old and above and Student is below 18 years old.

All these baths and pools create lots of fun for the visitors. Do remember to come early during public holidays if one wants to make sure of a place. Small huts with wooden tables and seats are placed around the forest near the bath areas. Why not, bring your family or friends out to enjoy the hot baths here and spend the morning or afternoon having a picnic at one of the small huts.  You can relax in the forest too.

Poring Hot Spring opens at 7 am to 6 pm daily.
Conservation fee:
Adults – RM 15 and
Students – RM 10.

MY card holders:
Adults – RM 3
Students – RM 1

*Students is for people below 18 years old

How to get there? From Kota Kinabalu travel to the small town of Ranau, some 130 km away. From Ranau, follow the Ranau – Sandakan road, and the junction to Poring Hot Spring is just 9 km away. From the junction one will have to travel for about 6 km before reaching Poring Hot Spring. Good road signs for direction are found along the way.

Also See:
Poring Hot Springs
Kinabalu Park & Poring Hot Spring Day Trip

Other nearby intersting places:

Sabah Tea Garden
Moroli River (Fish Therapy)

Kundasang Town
Kundasang War Memorial

Mt. Kinabalu
Kinabalu Park Headquarters

Poring Hot Spring Gallery:

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Ranau district is divided into 14 sub-districts and each sub-district is divided into villages (Malay: kampung, abbreviation: kg.). There are a total of 212 villages in Ranau. The following are the 14 sub-districts in Ranau with its respective villages in order of proximity to Ranau township:

• Liwagu

Pekan Ranau, Kimolohing, Muhibbah, Paka II, Longut Baru, Kiaburi, Rapak/Takurik, Lingkudau, Tiang Baru, Kasiladan/Giman/Kawog, Kandawayon, Mininsalu Baru

• Tanah Rata/Kituntul

Lukapon, Tagudon Baru, Sinarut, Lasing, Marakau, Kilimu, Tanah Merah, Bahab, Libang, Kokob Baru, Tudangan, Matan, Silou, Badukan, Kituntul Lama, Kituntul Baru,Togoyog/Lipoi, Kinapulidan, Mindahuon Baru, Rugading, Kigiok

• Tambiau/Mohimboyon

Kibbas, Purakagis, Koporingan,Tambiau, Sarapong, Paka I,Toboh Baru, Lipasu Baru, Lipasu Lama, Wa’ang, Kiwawoi, Mohimboyon

• Suminimpod/Kopongian

Gana-Gana, Kopongian, Giring-Giring, Nampasan Lama, Gaur, Suminimpod, Mininsalu Lama/Narambai, Niasan, Bayag, Kita’ie, Longut, Tiang Lama

• Kundasang/Bundu Tuhan

Pinausuk,Tambalang, Ruhukon, Sinisian, Samuroh, Naradau, Desa Aman, Lembah Permai, Dumpiring Bawah, Kinaundusan, JKDB Pekan Kundasang, Dumpiring Atas, Kinasaraban, Kundasang Lama, Cinta Mata, Kalangaan, Kauluan, Mesilou, Sokid Bundu Tuhan, Siba Bundu Tuhan, Gondohon

• Lohan/Bongkud

Lohan Ulu, Karanaan Baru, Kinasaraban Baru, Lohan Scheme I, Minihas/Maukab Baru, Randagong Baru, Kinorotuan, Silad, Lohan Scheme II, Simpangan Poring, Nampasan Baru, Poring, Nopung II, Nopung I, Narawang, Namaus Bongkud, Bongkud, Lutut, Waluhu

• Randagong

Mumpait, Kinirisan, Poropot, Randagong, Lagkau, Kosisingan,Tungou, Sumalang, Maukab

• Perancangan

Singgaron Baru,Togis, Perancangan, Debut Langsat, Takutan, Langsat, Nalumad, Kilanas Baru, Kirokot

• Nalapak

Sodul I, Sodul II, Muruk, Luanti Baru, Nalapak, Kobuh Baru, Nabutan, Sungangon, Sagindai Baru, Sagindai Lama

• Timbua

Tarawas, Pinawantai, Pahu Pinawantai, Debut Timbua, Kimboroi Timbua,Timbua, Lobou Baru, Togop Laut, Tinutuan, Togop Darat, Merungin I, Lobou Timbua, Merungin II, Pinampadan,Tibabar,Turuntungan, Monggis,Tumbalang, Lobou Lama, Daramakon, Keiyep, Nawanon, Kantas Baru, Pugi

• Karanaan/Tagudon

Karanaan, Sosondoton, Komburongoh/Mogoho/Soyod, Piasau,Tagudon Lama/Pulutan, Himbaan, Pahu, Ratau, Terolobou, Tinatasan, Toboh Pahu,Toboh Lama,Tudan II,Tudan I

• Paginatan

Matupang, Tarikon/Tadsom, Minihas, Paginatan, Bunakon, Lungkidau, Soborong Paginatan, Maringkan, Balisok, Tabah, Nunuk Ragang, Toupus, Miruru, Mangkadait, Mindahuon Lama, Toporoh, Mentapok

• Malinsou

Mokodou, Kopuakan,Tanid, Linapasan, Malinsou Darat / Nasakot, Sumbilangon, Wayan, Tinindoi, Sinurai, Mangkapoh I,Tinaum/Mangkapoh II, Mampakot/Malinsou

• Kaingaran

Paka Sugut, Meningkulau, Kawiyan, Kilanas Sugut, Giring, Pinutudaan/Minintob, Kaingaran, Kotog, Meridi, Betong, Tinongian, Namaus, Ulu Sugut, Kiwakau, Karagasan, Pamaitan, Patau,Tundangon Ulu Sugut, Mansalu, Gan, Gusi

The moderate temperature of the Ranau highlands coupled with its fertile soil has been fully utilized by farmers to grow different types of vegetables and fruits such as cabbage, spring onion, tomato, lettuce, carrot and to a certain extent cauliflower, capsicum and many others. Strawberry has been successfully cultivated here and there were attempts in growing apple as well although the result has been varying. Flowers of different species are also planted here for commercial purposes.Kundasang also boasts a dairy farm owned by Desa Cattle (Sabah) Sdn. Bhd company located at Mesilau.

Hotels, resorts, motels and lodging houses can be found concentrated nearer to the Kinabalu National Park. Not only do these facilities improved the growth of tourism business by attracting more visitors to stay longer but the local residents have also benefited as more jobs have been created for them.

Among the well-known hotels in Kundasang are the Mount Kinabalu Heritage Resort & Spa and Kinabalu Pine Resort. A new 5-star hotel called the Royal Kinabalu Mountain Resort & Hotel Suites located 800 meters from the entrance of Kinabalu Park is currently undergoing construction.

During weekends and school holidays, lots of tourist buses and vans plus private cars from Sarawak and Brunei can be seen heading to Ranau.