Welcoming Lilly's is a good base close to the park entrance for budget travellers. Shared bathrooms are clean and have hot water. There's a communal BBQ area, but best of all is the on-site, inexpensive Cottage Cafe (7am to 9pm). Lilly also has a transport service to/from KK (RM200) and Sandakan (RM500)
Lilly's Cottage
Mt Kinabalu & Kinabalu National Park