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Tempurung Seaside Lodge: Traveller Reviews

Kg. Tempurung, Kuala Penyu, Kota Kinabalu 89747, Malaysia
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Tempurung Seaside Lodge
4.0 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
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London, United Kingdom
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“An idyllic resort all to yourself”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2011

A 2hr drive from Kota Kinabalu (arranged by the resort) we stayed here for 3 nights after a week of adventure in Sandakan. The perfect place for a bit of r&r. The rooms themselves are spread out over 3/4 buildings so you almost get a chalet-feeling. Inside, they are comfy and clean whilst stopping short of luxurious (the bathroom has an open shower right next to the toilet - a bit weird?!). There's no air-con but a decent fan and the coastal breeze keep you from melting at night. The main building is stunning - fully covered dining area, pool table (charged per game - a bit tight, that), library and plasma TV room (presumably for the rainy days). The food was superb - each meal something different and delicious (although the cuts of meat are cheap so expect lots of bones). Down by the beach there are some lovely wooden tables carved from tree trunks and two huts to relax in and watch the sea lapping into the beach. Staff are all very friendly too.

We were hard-pressed to find any negatives but if you want to knit-pick I would like to have seen more information on possible day-trips or activities. Tiga Island (of Survivor fame) is a short boat journey away but the resort doesn't properly cater for trips there - they made it sound like a massive hassle (and at quite a price) so we gave that a miss, disappointingly. That said, we were more than happy to mooch for 3 days and stroll down the beech for kilometers in either direction with nothing but crabs and water buffalo for company!

It really is the perfect couple's resort for romance and relaxation.

Room Tip: Get a room in the top building to get a really great view down onto the beach
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  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Tianjin, China
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5 reviews 5 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Beautiful place, relaxing time”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2011

This place was really great, not too bad for the price, and the food was SO good too.

This place is for relaxing only.. There is nothing else to do there, which is all we wanted to do. The beach is really nice, beautiful sunsets, nice ocean to swim in, and beautiful rooms.

The only thing: There were not enough beach chairs and cushions the first day were were there, and there were only 6 people at the lodge. If the lodge was fully booked, I have no idea what they would do. Seeing as the beach is the only thing to do there, they should really make sure to accommodate all the people staying.

Stayed July 2011, travelled as a couple
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“real paradise”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2011
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I stayed here for 2 nights. I really really love this place!

Especially, location is excellent! 2 hours car trip from Kota Kinabalu is needed, but worth it. The beach in front of the lodge is only for us! Except for local kids, nobody was there. You can see the long long beautiful beach. I loved it. Playing in the beach, reading under the trees, sometimes doing my homework brought from my country... I really relaxed and enjoyed my holiday.

We stayed at dormitory room. It was clean, but simple facilities. So if you want to stay at luxury 'hotel', this lodge is not for you. If you want calm holidays with basic room, this lodge is for you :)

You can eat 3 meals here. It was delicious. You can drink a cup of tea all day by yourself. Staffs were friendly and really kind!
There were some local kids playing at the beach, so I talked and played with them. They were really cute and friendly!

I really really love this lodge. I didn't want to go back home, wanted to stay more. I want to stay there again as soon as possible!! I will absolutely visit there again. Highly recommend!! ;)

  • Stayed August 2010, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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52 reviews 52 reviews
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48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
“Dream getaway”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2011

Perfect beach which stretches for miles with only you on it or a few village children learning how to ride a bike. Steep steps up to the lodge which could be a problem for people with walking disabilities. Rooms are quite rustic but comfortable. The soporific sound of crashing waves 50 metres from your room will drift you off to sleep. The food in the restaurant is fresh, beautifully presented but no selection. You will not go hungry. Staff are warm, curtious and very helpful. The seclusion will certainly relax you.
On the downside, the rooms could do with a make-over just to brighten up the place and provide more modern bedding, towels and comfortable mattresses. Take repellent as sand flies on the beach are vicious.
Overall this is a find. Expect little and experience a lot. Total castaway escape.

  • Stayed February 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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“This is paradise”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2011

We stayed there 4 nights and simply loved it!
The food was the best we had in Malaysia and staff was great. The beach is clean and very beautiful. Only the mattress in the room wasn´t very comfy, everything else is simply perfect. We were picked up at our hostel in KK and brought there. During two days we were the only guests - very relaxing :-).
Highly recommended!

  • Stayed March 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Kg. Tempurung, Kuala Penyu, Kota Kinabalu 89747, Malaysia
Price range (per night):* 72 AUD - 202 AUD

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