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Discovery Inn

Avenida Presidente Nicolau Lobato, Dili, East Timor
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Discovery Inn
Ranked #2 of 9 Dili B&B and Inns
4.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
15 April 2012 -
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Bangkok, Thailand
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
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I must preface this review by stating that the reader must keep in mind that this review is relative to other options in Dili – it cannot be compared to hotels in other countries simply because Timor Leste (TL) remains very underdeveloped. That being said, if you are visiting TL, the Discovery Inn remains one of the better options. It... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012
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people found this review helpful

We stayed 2 nights in April. The staff here try extremely hard, and you can't help but like the vibe at Discovery Inn. After a terrible night in the filthy Hotel Timor the clean sheets and shower at Discovery Inn may have been the Park Hyatt Shanghai. Ok, Discovery Inn isn't the Park Hyatt Shanghai. Standards are below what you'd... More

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Dili, East Timor
Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Discovery Inn is the best hotel I have stayed in Dili. The price is right the serivce is good, the rooms are clean and everything works which is really good for Dili. The also have an excellent breakfast. The restaurant is of a high quailty. Location is Excellent only downfall is does not have a pool, more of a business... More

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Singapore, Singapore
Senior Contributor
28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2011
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people found this review helpful

I stayed for 4 days in this hotel and was very satisfied with the hotel. It is quaint hotel, but more importantly, the service quality from the reception to the dining areas to the cleaners was very friendly. The manager, Pak Albert, is very helpful and polite. One minor item is that breakfast is not that good even though the... More

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Washington DC
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 November 2011
1
person found this review helpful

A small hotel in a historic building, very professionally run with excellent and personal service. Electricity, water, AC, tv and internet functioning without interruption over a week. Large enough, well furnished and functional rooms, comfortable beds. Lots of nice details to make the stay pleasant. The hotel is quiet although some rooms may have moderate street noise. Central location, many... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2011
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person found this review helpful

We spent 2 nights there; first on arriving in Timor-Leste, when someone came to pick us up at the airport, with fresh water in the car, then after the fiasco at Novo Horizonte, the night before taking the Compass boat to Atauro. Both times, we enjoyed rather large rooms with very good king size beds (mattress and linen). Furniture looks... More

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Ballarat, Australia
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2011
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Wonderful Manager Nanda and staff, always friendly and obliging. Really glad that I stayed at Discovery Inn, on the high recommendation of a friend who stays there frequently. Great central location and opposite the ANZ Bank and near cafes and tasi ibun. Delicious and good variety of breakfast too. Will return soon. Di from Ballarat.

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Perth, Australia
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2011

Good: good food, free Internet Bad: no reception at night. Breakfast was horrible. When they were cleaning the hotel smells like hospital. They have all type of the power plugs in their rooms! Quiet in the ninght so you can get good night sleep. More TV channels comparing to hotel Timor.

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Porto, Portugal
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2011

The Discovery Inn was a great discovery that I made accidentally when I was telling my friend about my forthcoming visit to Dili. She recommended this inn and it was the best hotel that I ever put up at Dili. The room was spacious with decent décor and elegant furniture. There were many nice facilities available in the room. I... More

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Jakarta, Indonesia
Top Contributor
57 reviews 57 reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2010
1
person found this review helpful

I had a good stay at the Discovery Inn. The room was a nice size and the wooden furniture was elegant yet functional, the internet (ethernet) worked great, really appreciated the tea & coffee making equipment, complimentary water and chocolates. The restaurant, while overpriced, served great food and I was happy with the breakfast as well. There were, however, many... More

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Avenida Presidente Nicolau Lobato, Dili, East Timor
Price range (per night):* 96 AUD - 132 AUD

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