Nice stay”

The hotel is 5 mins walk from the pier a few blocks up on the hill. Another 5 mins walk u will reach the temple on the hill. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The owner speaks perfect English and the next day gave me a ride to the pier for the boat trip. The room is not so big but spotlessly clean and comfortable. will definitely stay again if i go to Kawthaung. PS: if u come from Ranong, no need to pay more than 50 baht for the long tail boat ride.

Exceptional”

I already knew what to expect staying here so enjoyed my stay! The manager was extremely helpful and answered all of my questions patiently, suggested that I take some time to go around town and take the evening bus ride instead of the morning one (helped arrange my ticket), which was a GREAT tip. He helped me arrange a motorbike to go around the area and it was so worth it to do - Kawthaung is beautiful! Lots of local life to see and amazing nature if you do your research on where to go. The mohinga for breakfast was delicious (also option for toast), the room was small but enough for a solo traveler who doesn't need much.

Good budget option in Kawthaung ”

Close to waterfront 5 mins walk uphill to this main budget option in Kawthaung. Rooms are small and spartan but include basic breakfast and they can arrange trips and motorbike. Go to Nyaung oo Phee for day trip if you want the best snorkeling.

secure place”

friendly people work there, and You can ask for Have information about what it is possible to do aroun Kawthaung, normal breakfast.

Small but compact. Exceptionally clean”

I arrived a day earlier but was allowed to change my booking. In addition, they let me check in at 5 am. The room was v clean and the bed was comfortable. I definitely would stay there again when i return. Thank u, Penguin

quick overnite cheap near to pier”

Stayed twice: on way to meet a boat at 7 am the next day to dive in the Mergui Archipelago and then on way out to catch flight back to Yangon. Second time, for the same price of around US$, I got a bigger room with double bed. The first room was twin in a cramped "walk-in-closet" size room. The hotel was 10 minutes walk to my rendezvous point. Also, minutes from the small port town to restaurants, convenience stores, and tourist shops. Lots of Expats in Thailand come over for Visa Stay purposes in order to renew their Thai visas. Nearby are larger resort areas with gambling, bars, etc. I was local to meet a local scooter-taxi driver, Kozaw, who spoke English. Kozaw expedited getting through local domestic customs and then back through as well as inexpensively transporting me about. Kawthaung is a border town and foreign visitors are highly monitored. His local cell is: 0878954056, which is a Thai phone number. Thai cell service is strong in this border town. Myanmar service is not. Kazaw can arrange group transport as well as suggest local day trips and night spots.

Very good”

Easy, clean, friendly, central. The young owner, Lin, speaks good English, is knowledgeable, open, friendly. We didn’t see other hotels but the curiously-named Penguin suited us fine.

Great Stay”

The place was amazing for your first nights in Myanmar. The owner DOES speak English. As well as a women at breakfast. The rooms were great. A.C TV . Close to everything. The Market the river front, Temple. The children are incredible, know your HELLO. He even refunded my van out of town when I found a better departure time. Most travellers seem to stay here because the price is great. It was a great introduction to this incredible Country.

Nice budget option”

We entered Myanmar by boat from Ranong and this was the cheapest accommodation option. Location is great if arriving by boat because it's a short walk to the hotel from the pier. Room and bathroom were clean. Breakfast was good. Staff were really nice. Can rent a motorbike for 20,000 kyat from reception.

Kawthoung”

If you are entering or leaving Myanmar at this port then there are few options for hotels. Around 4 that we counted. Two are on the water front where it is very noisy. Penguin was alittle behind and definately quieter. It was an easy walk to the ferry and cafes. The rooms are adequate, but you need to ask for a top sheet. Staff are average in enthusiasm amd service. Not much to see or do in Kawthuong so only book for one night. Roads north of here are improving but we opted for a flight. Myeik is a dump and l would recommend you fly direct to Dawei and save yourself the polluted sea front area.

I would recommend for a short stay!”

+ Friendly staff. Small bathroom but very clean, like the rest of the hotel. Breakfast simple but ok. Good location, 5-10 minute walk to the “boulevard”. - wifi was not working in the room. I just had 1 small window above my bed.

OK”

Room was small, only a little English spoken, basic breakfast, price reasonable. One of the few places in town available to foreigners, the other options of Victoria Cliff or the casino hotel are closer to $100, so this place is the default hang out for foreigners passing through or on trips to the Mergui

If you are working on a budget this is probably your best option. ”

The location of the hotel is fantastic. It's about a 6 minute walk to the harbour. The room was very basic with no kettle, no hot water but the kitchen staff were very accommodating. The breakfast was forgettable or avoidable. There is no lift and the stairs were a little narrow. I asked for a room on the lower floors but ended on the second. Otherwise it was great and set in the back streets of the town. I wish I'd had more the to explore the area so if all you need is a bed then I'd recommend you consider the hotel.

Exceptional”

Nice hotel, walking distance from the pier and local market. They offer also day trip to the island. Basic breakfast with bred, jam, eggs, local noodles, tea and coffee. Clean room with AC and wifi. Friendly staff.

Enough comfort and service for one night stay”

Calm area, where located hotel, just 5 minutes walk from main pier and heart of town. Single rooms are small and have bathroom and toilet inside, but, it's not separated by door actually. Wi-fi was warked normally. On TV was few football channels, which I like. In the room was A/C and fan. Breackfast is enogh to be not hungry.

Great hotel close to the town centre”

Well situated hotel about 500m (uphill) from the jetty if coming from Thailand. Nice pagoda views from the smallish but well presented room with en suite. Breakfast OK but very basic.

Best accommodation in town”

Right what we needed, perfect location with only few min walk from the pier/shops. Nice view from the window and the common balcony on the second floor. The cleanest room that we had in all Myanmar. We could check-in before check-in time. Lucky us, we didn't had many questions cause the stuff is not really speaking english. That's a pity, because in this location you need information if you just start your trip in myanmar.

No other reasonable place to stay in!”

Well located, very clean, smiling staff, excellent wifi, fine breakfast. It's our third stay ... Rooms are definitely very small for the price we have to pay!

Good value. Nice place.”

Pros: Easy walk to nearly everything. Staff are so kind! Breakfast included & served until 10. Cons: Bed felt like boxsprings only, without a mattress; manageable, but quite hard & uncomfortable. Small room, but met our travel needs. No water heater for shower (unnecessary in hot weather, but would have been appreciated as an option). Minimal menu options for lunch or dinner.

Only to Sleep”

I stayed at the Penguin hotel in Myanmar in order to do a tour to the beautiful islands. There are no real hotels unless you want to spend a loot of money, So this is more of a backpacker level just to sleep and then go to the snorkel tour. I stayed only one evening.