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Hian A.
Solo travelers
Malaysia,
November 18, 2011
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Lovely hotel and good customer service
9.3
this hotel located near the city, you can easily access to all the city attractions and also the biggest shopping mall, the spring in kuching. the service of this hotel is great, room is clean and spacious enough and the interior is very cozy. even though is near the city, but its a quiet place to sleep and relax after a full day touring the city. the food in this hotel is nice and the price is reasonable too.
Sightseeing/Attractions Tip:
This hotel is located near the Kuching city but you still need to take a taxi to visit the city attractions. But if you still prefer to walk its still in the walking distance, around 30 mins to reach places like Carpenter Street of old shop-houses.
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Jonathan K.
Families with older children
Australia,
November 7, 2011
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Relaxed and friendly hotel with good food
Good restaurant, friendly staff
8.3
nice colonial style buildings with a relaxed atmosphere. a great restaurant with outdoor areas on verandah and courtyard - also seemed popular with locals as well as guests. quiet location out of the cbd - 20-30 min walk or a short taxi ride to cbd shops, markets and tourist spots. a good spot if you want to avoid the bi hotels and experience local service.
Sightseeing/Attractions Tip:
Check out the Orang Utans at the wildlife rehabilitation centre.
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Ghee P.
Families with older children
Malaysia,
October 25, 2011
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Beautiful hotel with lush vegetation and trees
balinese approach, vast green and relaxation areas
8.3
Everything about the hotel is good except for only one where the floor above our room is from timber and it can be rather noisy and disturbing wherever guest above our room walks around.
Sightseeing/Attractions Tip:
Guest to Kuching must visit the BACO national park about 30 minutes from Kuching.
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Darian M.
Groups
United Kingdom,
October 19, 2011
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Good hotel location a bit far from front town very very quite
Travel tip:
Go to see orangutangs
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Darlene F.
Couples
Canada,
October 17, 2011
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Just like being at home
large comfortable rooms, clean, friendly and helpful staff
8.7
the staff went out of their way to bring a mini fridge to our room. they always greet you in a friendly way. the room number 17 was spacious and on the second floor overlooking the pool. it is a 20 minute walk to town or 12 rgt by taxi but you can eat all meals directly on the premises which offers a good ambiance. the food is ok but nothing more.
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Brian T.
Couples
United States of America,
October 14, 2011
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Oasis of green, clean, Nice staff, well kept
9
This hotel is in beautiful kept grounds away from the hustle of town. Lovely clean rooms, well kept everything worked Wi-Fi Flat screen TV.
The worst thing I found is that rooms 19 to 27 have a shower and toilet room that projects into your private yard, the metal roof on this room is really noisy in heavy rains.
Restaurant and bar great, good food.
There is a large shopping mall with food court and supermarket within walking distance.
Getting in and out of town not easy, no shuttle, you have to telephone order a taxi, around 12 Rm. Staff are friendly and helpful,
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Alan E.
Families with older children
Australia,
October 3, 2011
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One of the best we have stayed in
Setting, restaurant, service
9.3
My first thought of the Basaga was that it was convenient to the airport, being only a fifteen minute taxi ride. Upon arrival at the Basaga I was greeted by friendly staff and a beautiful garden setting. We were shown to our room and there I experienced our first disappointment, there was no fridge in the room. Also, although we had 2 interconnecting rooms there was only 1 TV, but after viewing what was available on the TV, that ceased to be a problem. That was where the disappointments ended as the rest of our stay was perfect. Tired from our flights, we decided to stay in and eat in the restaurant on the first night. What a fantastic decision! The restaurant is amazing! We ate there 4 nights out of 7 and every meal was wonderful. Breakfast again was good. The menu, although limited, was cooked to order and perfection. Both local and western options available. I would recommend the Basaga to anyone.
Sightseeing/Attractions Tip:
The Basaga is about a 20 minute walk to the Waterfront area but only costs RM12 for a 5 minute taxi ride.
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Li Z.
Couples
China,
September 29, 2011
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Comfortable hotel but away from city
great environment and delicious food
9
the environment is so beautiful and comfortable but away from city area.we need to call taxi to visit the scenic spots。i love its restaurant，food tastes well
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Elisa H.
Families with young children
Malaysia,
September 17, 2011
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Spent a night there 2 days ago. We are a group of 4 adults with one child. Booked one Suite Room and booked ONE Connecting room not realising connecting room actually refers to 2 rooms. It was not reflected when we made the booking. We thought we have to book 2 rooms for the connecting rooms but they had only one when we did the booking so we ended up booking the Suite. Anyway, no big deal since the room are not too costly.
There is only one Suite at Basaga and it is right next to the bar area, perhaps that's also the reason why it looked as if it has not been occupied for quite some time, judging from the few dead insects found on the bed and also bathroom shelf. The bathroom was very small and basic with a shower, small sink and wc; also a half torn shower curtain.
The Connecting rooms are actually the Courtyard & Poolside rooms. They were very clean and cozy and very much decent than the Suite. Unfortunately it only come with twin or queen bed. Having a King bed would be nice. The courtyard room also has an outdoor shower which is so cool, just like in the kampung! Bring your own sarong for a better feel of kampung style outdoor shower experience.
Generally, we prefer the Connecting rooms than the Suite.
In may opinion, Basaga is catered mainly for city folks who wishes to experience some village style of living.
The breakfast was very basic and has nothing to shout about. However, we had lunch and dinner at the Bar and it was fantastic. Love the mee goreng and i bet the mamak mee goreng will be equally nice. Also tried the sweet sour fish and steak and they were good. Don't miss eating there.
We might not stay there again not because the hotel is bad but more to our preference for more upscale hotels. However, we will definitely be back for their food!
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Wolfgang M.
Couples
Germany,
September 17, 2011
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Nice little hotel, clean and well maintained
Good food at reasonable prices, beautifully arranged flowers
7.3
The hotel stuff is friendly and the service perfect.
Breakfast was a little poor.
Distance to Kuching center about 10 min with taxi.
Sightseeing/Attractions Tip:
A trip to the wildlife research and seeing orang utans was great.
Kuching also has a good Ethnology Museum built during the Brooks era.
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