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( 8-12 of 44 )
“Nice place , but don't get room 98”

Sunset Beach Resort

3 of 5 stars
Newcastle
May 22, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We spent 5 nights there in mid May.
Booked directly with resort, mainly based on recommendations here.
Hotel (it's not really a resort) is well located if you are after a quiet time. Hotel is very small, lovely grounds, reminded us of Bali. The breakfast overlooking the beach is absolutely divine. Like others said, it is limited to eggs to your liking, bread/toast with jam/marmalade, tea/coffee & selection of fruit. Basic, but adequate.
Staff is extremely nice & very helpful.
Unfortunately, our room (98) was a big disappointment.
After reading all the positive reviews & seeing all those nice pictures of the rooms, when we entered ours our hearts sank.
The room was very old looking & smelt mouldy.
The furniture was old; few of the lamps/power cords were very crudely repaired with electrical tape (beware if going with kids). The fridge was also mouldy & smelt bad. Locking chain on the door was broken & you had to lock the door to close it.
Ceiling looked like it was ready to collapse.
There were only usable 2 power points available, located behind TV, both used, so you had to unplug something to, say, charge batteries or boil some hot water.
Bathroom was NOTHING like in any pictures we saw. Shower with old/chipped tiles, no shower curtain, water running to only waste in the floor through the hole in vanity side.
Vanity was tiny – barely enough room for basic toiletries. Mirror above vanity had wooden bits missing. Black mould everywhere – whole bathroom looked filthy.
Worst of all there was no window or any ventilation. So after doing “number 2” we had to resort to lighting matches & spraying air freshener to kill the smells. It didn’t work too well…
Overall, we had fantastic time in Langkawi. Sunset Beach Resort was lovely, staff excellent, but room 98 a great disappointment .
Would go there again, but would have to check the room first.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Location, views, beach
    • Disliked — State of room 98
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Flyeroz's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Traveled with: Family with teenagers
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: May 02, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Other
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“outstanding service”

Sunset Beach Resort

4 of 5 stars
Philippines
May 10, 2008

We have just returned from a 3 night stay at this beautiful, simple resort. We stayed at their triple room, but it was big enough to accommodate even four people, (note: no extra bed needed).

The reception, headed by Ella and Das were wonderful ladies, They were kind enough to offer us the best tips around Langkawi, They booked car sevice, mangrove tours and return transfers for us. They even offered us free transfers to Sun Village, where we dined at their Malaysian themed resto, Try their yellow rice, Take a look at the nice restrooms at the Sun Cafe, and the Sun Bar .

Breakfast at the Sunset consists of two eggs, small piece of sausage, a glass of fruit juice, coffee or tea and eat all you can bread, fruits, cereals. Breakfast was simple but healthy. You can enjoy a nice beachview while having your breakfast. You can walk along Pantai Tengah beach after breakfast.

Do not expect much for room amenities for RM 260 triple room.. TV 14 inch only,(5 channels only, no English channel) no Shampoo, no lotion, soap only. The most important thing is that it is clean and there are no bugs.Stay here if you love the beach and outstanding service but if you are after resort amenities, you wil be disappointed.

We will definitely stay here again on our next Langkawi trip.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — service
    • Disliked — resort aenities
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
barbecue's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Traveled with: Family (extended)
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: January 19, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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“Loved Sunset Beach Resort”

Sunset Beach Resort

5 of 5 stars
singapore
May 6, 2008

We went to Langkawi over the May Day holiday and stayed at Sunset Beach Resort. The great photos on the website proved to be even better once I saw the place. The hotel had a "spa-like" feel with the fish pond at the reception and the decor of the spacious room. The veranda of our room added a nice touch. Plus, I was greeted by the sound and sight of the waves before me while I sipped on my coffee for breakfast.

I highly recommend the place :)!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — the decor
    • Disliked — no swimming pool
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
VeroLaPuce's Summary
Date of Stay: May 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 18-24
Member since: May 06, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun, Other
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“Perfect casual, relaxing option”

Sunset Beach Resort

Apr 13, 2008

Sunset Beach is a small place, with cabins set in a lovely garden. At the end of the walk is the most beautiful little stretch of beach. It is uncrowded, clean, shaded with palms.... There aren't any fancy amentities - like a pool or bar - but that makes it more peaceful and relaxing. The rooms are large, each with a small lanai, but they are nothing fancy. The staff is wonderful.

The location is very good. There is a beach bar/restaurant right next door, as well as an all-night bar. There are many other bars and restaurants on the main street, and it is near Underwater World.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — the small, personal feel
    • Disliked — basic room, no internet
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GaijinKim's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 35-49
Member since: November 28, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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“What a sunset, best staff ever!”

Sunset Beach Resort

4 of 5 stars
Adski989
Apr 9, 2008

I loved the Sunset Beach Resort, i stayed in many different places in Langkawi, and Sunset beach is such good value, the staff are out of this world and always smile and call you by your first name. It's not a resort as such but it's very clean, good location ( 10 mins walk to restaurants ). If you want a cheap clean place to stay with really nice staff this is the place! I returned twice on my holiday in Langkawi and i am very fussy! You wont be dissapointed.

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Adski989's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 25-34
Member since: October 03, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway
I do not recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Beach / Sun
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