Hotels near Tagal Sg. Moroli Fish Spa

One of the popular attraction in Ranau, Sabah is Tagal Sungai Moroli, Kampung Luanti, due to its famous spa. The most interesting part is the treatment and massage will be serve by fishes! The fishes are live in their natural habitat and they are used to the presence of people, it will come surrounding you and nibble away the dead skin on your feet Once you take a dip inside the river. This place is named ‘tagal’ (no fishing) by local KadazanDusun dialect, because the main purpose is to preserve the environment as well as the ecosystem to benefit the future generation. Therefore, fishing activity is prohibited at this river. However, there are other recreational activities offers here such as camping and jungle trekking. In addition, Kampung Luanti provide homestay program for those who want to feels at home and experience local culture. Tagal Sungai Moroli Fish Spa entrance fees is RM5 for (Malaysians), RM10 (International) and RM25 for full body (International).

How to Get There

It takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes by road to Ranau from Kota Kinabalu. You can get a taxi or you could rent a car and drive to Ranau.

Tourist Attractions

Sabah Tea Garden

It offers a cool mountain air and also magnificent surrounding that will mesmerize the visitor. Besides, the tourists have an opportunity to experience a fun and educational trip to tea garden. In addition, visitors can try out other recreational activity such as obstacle-crossing in the Sapaon Recreational Area, trekking along the trails to the peak of Kamunsu Hill or embarking on a night walk to check out the unique insect life. It takes 13 minutes (3.9 km) via Jalan Ranau - Sandakan/Route 22/A4/AH150 from Tagal Sungai Moroli Fish Spa.

Mahua Waterfall

This waterfall is gaining popularity as one of the top destinations of Sabah interior due to its clean and beautiful surrounding. The waterfall is about 17 meters tall and open to public since June 2003. Facilities that provided are shelters and benches for picnickers. It takes 1 h 32 min (72.0 km) via Route 500 from Tagal Sungai Moroli Fish Spa by car or taxi.

Borneo Quad Biking

For those who are looking for pure excitement and thrilling fun then try Borneo Quad Biking. It offers sightseeing through the home of the Dusun ethic group, passing green jungles and plantation and through locals’ farms by riding ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle)! It located at Kiulu Valley, Sabah which located 60 km from Kota Kinabalu. It takes 2 h 26 min (87.0 km) via Jalan Kota Belud - Ranau/Jalan Ranau - Tamparuli/Route 22/A4/AH150 from Tagal Sungai Moroli Fish Spa by car or taxi.

Gayang Seafood Restaurant

It serves a delicious seafood cuisine which is very famous among local. Butter fried prawns, Crabs with Hamyong style, black pepper ostrich, and fried squids with mango juice are one of the famous cuisine here. It takes 2 h 13 min (108 km) via Jalan Ranau - Tamparuli/Route 22/A4/AH150 from Tagal Sungai Moroli Fish Spa by car or taxi.