Title: The Aru by Ayuhouz (Hotel) - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # The Aru by Ayuhouz Travelers find a peaceful escape at this Tanjung Aru retreat where they can recharge poolside or prepare for adventures in the surrounding area ## Photo gallery for The Aru by Ayuhouz ![Penthouse Duplex Duplex with Sea View | Living area - The Aru by Ayuhouz (Kota Kinabalu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74260000/74255300/74255293/b6d3c894.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Penthouse Duplex Duplex with Sea View | In-room dining - The Aru by Ayuhouz (Kota Kinabalu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74260000/74255300/74255293/cce27bbf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool - The Aru by Ayuhouz (Kota Kinabalu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74260000/74255300/74255293/fa416aba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![View from property - The Aru by Ayuhouz (Kota Kinabalu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74260000/74255300/74255293/533f45bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Penthouse Duplex Duplex with Sea View - The Aru by Ayuhouz (Kota Kinabalu)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74260000/74255300/74255293/9e67d9a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites, in Tanjung Aru's heart, offers a quiet retreat with an outdoor pool and fitness center. Guests can enjoy local cuisine at two restaurants and stay connected with in-room WiFi. A 24-hour front desk and luggage storage add convenience. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Pool - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Gym - Business services ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-21&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=74255293&PinnedHotelID=74255293&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-21&endDate=2026-02-22&selected=74255293&PinnedHotelID=74255293&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23&selected=74255293&PinnedHotelID=74255293&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23&selected=74255293&PinnedHotelID=74255293&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=74255293&PinnedHotelID=74255293&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-03-01&selected=74255293&PinnedHotelID=74255293&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=74255293&PinnedHotelID=74255293&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-06&endDate=2026-03-08&selected=74255293&PinnedHotelID=74255293&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 3+ beds Showing 22 of 22 rooms ### View all photos for King Studio with Sea View ![King Studio with Sea View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74260000/74255300/74255293/30c05fb2_edited_db1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### King Studio with Sea View ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Air conditioning Dining table Smart TV Blackout drapes/curtains Bidet Private bathroom - City view - Sleeps 1 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for King Studio with Library View ![King Studio with Library View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74260000/74255300/74255293/914147b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### King Studio with Library View ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Air conditioning Free rollaway/extra beds Kitchenette Mini-fridge Dining table Smart TV - City view - 550 sq ft - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Sea View Deluxe Room ![Sea View Deluxe Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74260000/74255300/74255293/9299ef65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Sea View Deluxe Room 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Air conditioning Free rollaway/extra beds Mini-fridge Dining table Smart TV Blackout drapes/curtains - Sea view - 550 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for 3-Bedroom Family Suite with Sea View ![3-Bedroom Family Suite with Sea View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74260000/74255300/74255293/41fc3b82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 3-Bedroom Family Suite with Sea View ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Air conditioning Free rollaway/extra beds Kitchenette Refrigerator Dining table Smart TV - Sea view - 1350 sq ft - 3 bedrooms - Sleeps 6 - 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for 2-Bedroom Executive Suite with Sea View ![2-Bedroom Executive Suite with Sea View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74260000/74255300/74255293/daed1e8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 2-Bedroom Executive Suite with Sea View ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Air conditioning Free rollaway/extra beds Kitchenette Refrigerator Dining table Smart TV - City view - 1050 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Penthouse with Sea View ![Penthouse with Sea View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74260000/74255300/74255293/d5cc9654.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Penthouse with Sea View ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Separate sitting area Air conditioning Kitchen Refrigerator Dining table Smart TV - Sea view - 1975 sq ft - 3 bedrooms - Sleeps 6 - 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds ### View all photos for Penthouse Duplex Duplex with Sea View ![Penthouse Duplex Duplex with Sea View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74260000/74255300/74255293/019d45c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Penthouse Duplex Duplex with Sea View ### Highlights Balcony Separate dining area Separate sitting area Air conditioning Kitchen Refrigerator Dining table Smart TV - Sea view - 4273 sq ft - 4 bedrooms - Sleeps 8 - 4 King Beds ### View all photos for King Studio with City View ![Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74260000/74255300/74255293/5ee90d67.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### King Studio with City View ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Air conditioning Free rollaway/extra beds Kitchenette Mini-fridge Dining table Smart TV - 1 bedroom - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for 2-Bedroom Executive Suite with City View ![2-Bedroom Executive Suite with City View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74260000/74255300/74255293/ca216995_edited_9d63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 2-Bedroom Executive Suite with City View ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Air conditioning Free rollaway/extra beds Kitchenette Refrigerator Dining table Smart TV - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for 2-Bedroom Executive Suite with Airport View ![2-Bedroom Executive Suite with Airport View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74260000/74255300/74255293/cb5a8a5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 2-Bedroom Executive Suite with Airport View ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Air conditioning Free rollaway/extra beds Kitchenette Refrigerator Dining table Smart TV - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for 3-Bedroom Family Suite with City View ![3-Bedroom Family Suite with City View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74260000/74255300/74255293/b3740bd6_edited_0e92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 3-Bedroom Family Suite with City View ### Highlights Separate dining area Separate sitting area Air conditioning Free rollaway/extra beds Kitchenette Refrigerator Dining table Smart TV - 3 bedrooms - Sleeps 6 - 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for King Studio With Seaview ![Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74260000/74255300/74255293/c2dd1d83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### King Studio With Seaview - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Deluxe Seaview Room ![Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74260000/74255300/74255293/7df4abb6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Seaview Room - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for 3-Bedroom Family With Seaview ![Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74260000/74255300/74255293/e35752bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 3-Bedroom Family With Seaview - Sleeps 6 ### View all photos for 2-Bedroom Executive Suite With Seaview ![Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74260000/74255300/74255293/ff0146d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 2-Bedroom Executive Suite With Seaview - Sleeps 4 ### View all photos for Penthouse With Sea View ![Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74260000/74255300/74255293/a5618eac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Penthouse With Sea View - Sleeps 6 ### View all photos for Penthouse Duplex With Seaview ![Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74260000/74255300/74255293/145d5bd2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Penthouse Duplex With Seaview - Sleeps 8 ### View all photos for King Studio With City View ![Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74260000/74255300/74255293/da9202aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### King Studio With City View - Sleeps 3 ### View all photos for King Studio With Library View ![Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74260000/74255300/74255293/827ba4c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### King Studio With Library View - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for 2-Bedroom Executive Suite With City View ![Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74260000/74255300/74255293/a0f55e11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 2-Bedroom Executive Suite With City View - Sleeps 4 ### View all photos for 2-Bedroom Executive Suite With Airport View ![Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74260000/74255300/74255293/771a318f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 2-Bedroom Executive Suite With Airport View - Sleeps 4 ### View all photos for 3-Bedroom Family With City View ![Minibar, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74260000/74255300/74255293/4e3aefc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### 3-Bedroom Family With City View - Sleeps 6 ## You may also like Ad ![2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15200000/15193700/15193612/4b381a7b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Hilton Kota Kinabalu Downtown Kota Kinabalu - 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More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKota-Kinabalu-Hotels-The-Aru-Hotel.h74255293.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FKota-Kinabalu-Hotels-The-Aru-Hotel.h74255293.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Tanjung Aru, a neighborhood in Kota Kinabalu, is home to The Aru by Ayuhouz. Imago Shopping Mall and Kompleks Karamunsing are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tabin Wildlife Reserve and Tanjung Aru Perdana Park. Downbelow Adventure Centre and Aquascape Center are also worth visiting. [Visit our Kota Kinabalu travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Kota-Kinabalu.dx602) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C5.95275%2C116.05335&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=i5oGXGGnXWVIZC54mmlxv1cH6PQ=) Aru Suites, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88100 ### What's nearby - ![This was taken after a quick walk from the Philippine market 6km away around 7am. #kotakinabalu #sunrise #waterfront #imagoKK #KK #Sabah](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/602/a9bef375-bc41-4e53-b65f-e016615ff8f2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Imago Shopping Mall 4 min drive \- 3.5 km - Tanjung Aru Perdana Park 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - Sabah State Mosque 2 min drive \- 2.1 km - Queen Elizabeth Hospital 3 min drive \- 2.5 km - Sutera Harbour 5 min drive \- 3.5 km ### Getting around - Tanjung Aru Station 2 min drive - Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) 11 min drive ### Restaurants - Restoran Era 5 min walk - Dian Dian 3 min walk - Tanjung Seafood Restaurant 5 min walk - Kedai Kopi Hin Loi 4 min walk - King Hu Restaurant 5 min walk ## About this property ### The Aru by Ayuhouz Upscale hotel near Imago Shopping Mall Take advantage of a gym, conference space, and 2 restaurants at The Aru by Ayuhouz. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - A seasonal outdoor pool - Smoke-free premises and luggage storage Room features All guestrooms at The Aru by Ayuhouz have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like separate sitting areas and separate dining areas. 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No elevator ### More - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Bidet - Free toiletries - Shampoo - Slippers - Soap - Toilet paper - Toothbrush and toothpaste - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 65-inch smart TV with digital channels - Netflix - Streaming services ### Food and drink - Dining table - Electric kettle - Espresso maker - Free bottled water - Minibar - Separate dining area ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Iron/ironing board - Laptop workspace - Phone - Separate sitting area ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 3:00 AM Front desk staffed during limited hours Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A damage deposit of MYR 200 will be collected before check-in. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Safety features at this property include a smoke detector This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention This property does not have elevators The seasonal pool will be open from January to December ### Property is also known as The Aru Hotel The Aru At Aru Suites The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites Hotel The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites Kota Kinabalu The Aru Hotel at Aru Suites Hotel Kota Kinabalu ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Aru by Ayuhouz have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Aru by Ayuhouz? ### Is The Aru by Ayuhouz pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at The Aru by Ayuhouz? ### What time is check-out at The Aru by Ayuhouz? ### Where is The Aru by Ayuhouz located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## The Aru by Ayuhouz Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Amenities ### 9.4 Staff & service ### 8.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 21 8 - Good 10 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### ASHISH RANJAN Dec 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Fantastic sea facing, penthouse unit very close to the airport. I'm fact the infinity pool faces the runway. Superb noise insulation hence no noise of the flights taking off or landing. Convenient location for tours and couple of nice eateries nearby. Very courteous staff too๐Ÿ‘ ##### ASHISH RANJAN Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Feb 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Excellant place to stay. Location good especially for the airport, 5 to 10 mins drive in car. Infinity pool has good views, great watching the planes come and go ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Charles Jul 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice hotel closed to downtown and airport. Room are cool and big ##### Charles Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward Apr 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Worth booking the three bedroom penthouse Highly recommend for anyone looking to stay in Kota Kinabalu to book here. Best location for sunset ##### Edward Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Gerrie Nov 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We had a suite which was beautiful and comfortabel. Good bed, good shower, good airco ##### Gerrie Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Song Jun May 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Booked the family suite. Room is spacious with individual air con controls for each room. There are dining options nearby property within walking distance. Property is also very close to the airport. ##### Song Jun Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sau Yan Dec 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort My parents like this hotel very much! Nice view and sunset on rooftop ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/98176A39BA112DC7FD44A9DA5127964731EFEF9C1701959861249.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Sau Yan Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karra Aug 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Beautiful property, very well presented. Fantastic location for the airport. We booked this as we had an early morning flight the following morning and only stayed for one night, but could easily have spent longer here. The apartment was well appointed, and beautiful, with very comfortable beds. The pool area was lovely too. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would recommend as a good option for families. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/A4C3463B54F127D21ADE8E4179EB22F1DB0763771722721885777.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7F1269EE6D69F238FF3EC12E66A92D185BB4AD171722721884663.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/943A00BB8DD2B910514420FBB2C261D7A5B5A9FB1722721886436.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5A08079488D6BB82FCDEEC9607E9975A6931D9261722721883359.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Karra Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karra Aug 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Beautiful property, very well presented. Fantastic location for the airport. We booked this as we had an early morning flight the following morning and only stayed for one night, but could easily have spent longer here. The apartment was well appointed, and beautiful, with very comfortable beds. The pool area was lovely too. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would recommend as a good option for families and very reasonably priced. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/A4C3463B54F127D21ADE8E4179EB22F1DB0763771722721885777.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/7F1269EE6D69F238FF3EC12E66A92D185BB4AD171722721884663.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/943A00BB8DD2B910514420FBB2C261D7A5B5A9FB1722721886436.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5A08079488D6BB82FCDEEC9607E9975A6931D9261722721883359.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Karra Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Victoria Dec 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Perfect simplicity Great stay in clean, well appointed room. Lots of storage space, large bathroom. Microwave, kettle, coffee maker and fridge in deluxe studio. Staff very friendly and helpful. Nice coffee nearby (Leafville & Local Coffee). Town is \~5min grab away ##### Victoria Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Emma Sep 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great layover stay Huge room with great views of the airport and the sea. The pool is great however does lack a bit of seating/pool loungers (there is a 4 or 5 seats max). But its greay seeing the planes land from the edge of the pool. Staff really friendly - they do charge you a refunable deposit when you check in - just something to he aware of. ##### Emma Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wybe Apr 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent stay ##### Wybe Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Feb 25, 2024 Liked: Staff & service, room comfort It's close to the airport and internet was fast. Breakfast was also not bad. However do not expect 5-star-level cleanness. Also, they forgot to clean our room even though we requested it in advance. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Stephanie Jan 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities The breakfast was probably the worst thing I have ever been served. We didnโ€™t order it again. The hotel is very simple, nothing luxurious but okay for the price. It had Netflix and a kitchen/ sofa which was nice. ##### Stephanie Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### ?? Mar 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities good ##### ?? Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### nam taek Nov 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ์กฐ์šฉํ•˜๊ณ  ๊นจ๋—ํ•œ ๊ฐ์‹ค ํŽธ์•ˆํ•˜๊ฒŒ ์ž˜ ์‰ฌ์—ˆ๋‹ค ๊ฐ‘๋‹ˆ๋‹ค ##### nam taek Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hyun-Duk Oct 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ๋„์‹ฌ์ง€์—์„œ ์กฐ๊ธˆ ๋ฉ€์ง€๋งŒ ๋น„ํ–‰๊ธฐ ์ด์ฐฉ๋ฅ™ ์ง๊ด€์ด ๊ฐ€๋Šฅํ•˜๊ณ  ๋ฃจํ”„ํƒ‘ ์ˆ˜์˜์žฅ์ด ๋งค์šฐ ์ข‹์Œ. ์ˆ™์†Œ๋„ ๊น”๋”ํ•จ ##### Hyun-Duk Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tomomi Aug 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities ๅฎถๆ—ๆ—…่กŒใง4ๆณŠใ—ใพใ—ใŸใ€‚ ้ƒจๅฑ‹ใฏใใ‚Œใ„ใงๆธ…ๆฝ”ใ€ใจใฆใ‚‚ๅฟซ้ฉใซ้Žใ”ใ›ใพใ—ใŸใ€‚ ๅฑ‹ไธŠใƒ—ใƒผใƒซใฏใ€ๆœใ‹ใ‚‰ๅคœใพใงๅˆฉ็”จใงใใ‚‹ใฎใงใ€ๅญใฉใ‚‚ใŸใกใจ้€ฃๆ—ฅๅˆฉ็”จใ—ใพใ—ใŸใ€‚ ใƒ•ใƒญใƒณใƒˆใฏใ€ๅธธใซใ‚นใ‚ฟใƒƒใƒ•ใฎๆ–นใŒใ„ใฆใ‚„ใ•ใ—ใๅฏพๅฟœใ—ใฆใใ‚Œใ‚‹ใฎใงใ€ๆตทๅค–ๆ—…่กŒใงใ‚‚ไธๅฎ‰ใชใๅˆฉ็”จใงใใพใ—ใŸใ€‚ ##### Tomomi Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ikuo Aug 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ใจใฆใ‚‚ๅฑ…ๅฟƒๅœฐใŒ่‰ฏใ„ใƒ›ใƒ†ใƒซใงใ—ใŸใ€‚ใƒ‰ใ‚ขใฎๅปบใฆไป˜ใ‘ใŒๆ‚ชใ„ใชใฉๅพฎๅฆ™ใซๆฐ—ใซใชใ‚‹ใ“ใจใฏใ‚ใ‚Šใพใ—ใŸใŒๅŸบๆœฌ็š„ใซใฏ้Žใ”ใ—ใ‚„ใ™ใ‹ใฃใŸใงใ™ใ€‚ ##### Ikuo Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jooyoung Jan 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort ๋ฐค๋Šฆ๊ฒŒ ๋„์ฐฉํ•ด์„œ ์ด์šฉํ–ˆ๋Š”๋ฐ ์•„์ฃผ ์ข‹์•˜์–ด์š” ํŠนํžˆ๋‚˜ ์ง์›๋“ค ์—„์ฒญ ์นœ์ ˆํ•˜๊ณ ์š” ๋ฌด์—‡๋ณด๋‹ค ๊ฐ์‹ค ๋„“์—ˆ๊ณ  ๋„ทํ”Œ๋ฆญ์Šค ๋‚˜์™€์„œ ์ข‹์•˜์–ด์š”! 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