Mesilau Nature Resort  was constructed in 1998 as a tranquil hide-away tourist resort  at the foothills of Mt. Kinabalu. This is the 2nd starting point  to attempt the summit of Mount Kinabalu.

Accommodation are managed by Sutera Sanctuary Lodges offers top-end accommodation for ecotourists coming to stay in the park.

Mesilau Nature Resort is high up on the foothills of Mt. Kinabalu, just 30 minutes past Kinabalu Park. The resort covered by dense jungle in a cool climate.

Here you see exotic species of fauna and flora.

Mesilau Nature Resort is another best place to find the giant pitcher plant, the Nepenthes.

Melisau is home to nature growing pitcher plant Nephenthes rajah.

Mesilau Nature Park is situated just further up from Kundasang Dairy Farm and Kinabalu Golf Resort.


The Mesilau Nature Park is an entry point to the Mesilau Trail—an alternative to the Summit Trail (which starts from the Kinabalu Park headquarter) to the summit of  Mount Kinabalu.

Mesilau Nature Park is open daily from 9am to 4pm.

ACCOMMODATION IN MESILAU NATURE RESORT