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Ideally located in city centre of Kuching and adjacent to the charming new Chinatown Padungan area, this mid-range boutique hotel offers 42 rooms and 8 suites equipped with free wi-fi internet access throughout the hotel, complimentary hearty breakfast buffet, built-in universal sockets, LCD TVs, plush bedding and rain-showers - all for the comfort of sophisticated travellers today. The property has only non-smoking rooms and provides designated smoking areas. As an independent, family-owned establishment, this is a unique, eco-conscious hotel with a passion for limes. It offers an exciting dining experience at its Cafe Sublime with local, international and vegetarian delights. Its LimeLight Rooftop Lounge serves signature lime cocktails and refreshing drinks over stunning views of the Kuching city and river. Their dynamic and highly motivated staff and management are eager to welcome all guests to enjoy a LimeTree experience, and to "have the lime of their lives" in Kuching!
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HOTEL STYLE
City View
Modern
Languages Spoken
English, Chinese, Indonesian, Malay
Location
Lot 317 Jalan Abell, Kuching 93100 Malaysia
The LimeTree Hotel
4.3 reviews
Getting there
Good for walkers
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Great locstion. Can walk yo most tourist places in the city. Lots if street food and restaurants around the corner. I recommend eating in the hotel as food was hot and tasty and affordable. All staff from Reception yo restaurant were extremely kind and helpful. I'd definitely stay there again.
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Date of stay: January 2025Trip type: Travelled solo
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The hotel is about 20 minutes from the airport and Kuching Sentral, it costs around 15RM one way with Grab. There is a 24hr laundry on the other side of the street, My Dobi, and costs 10RM to do a load. There is also a money exchange, Everrise Money Changer, about 5 minutes walking, and a grocery store by the money exchanger. The hotel is in great location that is 15-20 minutes walk to the busy areas. The room is clean and well maintained. It is not the newest hotel and could use some upkeep in some areas such as new caulking but overall the hotel is clean. I personally saw the staff wiping the curtains as best as they could as after a guest checked out. I would stay here again if I come by next time. The hotel does not offer car for the airport but easily to get by Grab Car.
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Date of stay: February 2022
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Response from Julie Tay, General Manager at The LimeTree Hotel
Responded 27 Feb 2022
Dear babyoscar530, Thank you for taking the time to review your recent stay with us. We are glad to learn that your stay was overall a positive one and that you liked our location and what our charming Chinatown Padungan neighborhood had to offer. We appreciate your feedback regarding our upkeep and maintenance; it is with feedback like yours as our valued guest that will allow us to make the necessary improvements. Your feedback is valuable and much appreciated. We look forward to welcoming you again when you visit Kuching again! Best regards, Julie Tay - General Manager The LimeTree Hotel
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We have stayed at The Lime Tree Hotel on 4 occasions and used it as a base for our stay in Sarawak. We received a warm welcome from TEO on the reception desk when we checked in and were made to feel most welcome. In fact all the reception staff were friendly. The manager Julie was lovely and a regular presence in the reception area and was extremely helpful. We had a 2 day trip to Bako, and it was lovely to return. We then had a 3 day trip to Batang Ai and really appreciated returning here. Finally we visited Tanjung Datu for 3 days and returned today. Great to be back. Sadly this is our last stay before heading to Mulu and then Sabah.
We were able to leave our main luggage here when going on our Excursions to the National Parks. It was kept safely in storage until we returned.
The rooms were spacious, with a nice powerful shower to refresh ourselves. If you ask, a fridge will be made available to you to keep your water nice and chilled. The breakfast was very enjoyable with plenty of choice. It is only a 15 minute walk from the waterfront, and has plenty of shops and restaurants within a few minutes walk. Best of all, it was incredibly good value. You can pay significantly more to stay at The Waterfront, which is very grand, and has 5 reception staff and porters, but I suspect its far more impersonal.
I would prefer to return to this Hotel for any future visit. It felt like a home from home. I would highly recommend this Hotel.
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Ask for a Quiet room, and also a fridge.
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I like the Delicious Local buffet breakfast served. The signature fresh lime juice was well liked by me very much. Great location, walking distance to riverfront. I was impressed that there is a shelter for vehicle to drop off and pick up. Overall, a great hotel for travellers.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip:You can use Grab to move around in Kuching
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I stayed at The LimeTree Hotel for 3 nights. My initial plan was to book a room at Pullman Hotel. However When I saw the 4.5 out of 5 rating for LimeTree with significantly lower room rates I was convinced The LimeTree Hotel was the better choice. The hotel provides airport pick up/drop off which costs 15MYR which is very reasonable. The driver was on time and the check in process was very easy and the staff were friendly and provided me with useful information. The moment I walked to my room I remembered the comments I read about how the hotel is overrated and my first impression was that those comments were actually right. While the room was tidy, big and clean, it looked pretty out of date and specially the bathroom looked like it needs a good renovation work. The hotel offers breakfast which is simple but has a decent variety. The hotel has a roof top bar and restaurant which has a good food and drinks menu and more importantly has a very nice view of the city (highly recommended). The hotel offers transportation to different to different tourist attractions (including the national parks) with very reasonable prices which is great given that there are not too many taxis in Kuching and some of the tours are expensive and don't offer much flexibility. The location of the hotel is great. The Bars, food courts, shopping malls, cafes, the river all located within the walking distance from the hotel. The thing that I liked the most about the LimeTree Hotel was how well the hotel is managed. The staff were very professional and tried to do their best to make sure I had a comfortable stay at the hotel. Small things like offering umbrella when it was raining or leaving notes under my door to ask what time I wanted them to make the room or having breakfast in a take away box ready for me before I checked out for my early morning flight. Overall I think a rating of 4 out of 5 would be a fair rating for The LimeTree Hotel. Even though I did not like the room (because it looked old), I enjoyed the service of the hotel and the cleanness of the room. I think if I go back to Kuching I will probably stay at The LimeTree Hotel again.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Response from JTayKuching, Resident Manager at The LimeTree Hotel
Responded 8 Jan 2020
Dear ArMo2015, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We are glad to learn that your stay was overall a positive one and that you enjoyed the many aspects of what we had to offer, although we wish we had exceeded your expectations! Please be assured that our maintenance team are constantly working on the upkeep of the our property and its facilities. We also get various feedback from guests for the same Standard City View room you had booked, which has a minimalist decor with a sustainability concept. For your future reference, we offer five room types with different amenities and layouts, and our Front Desk team would be more than happy to show you other room options prior to check-in. I have shared your kind compliments regarding our service; I am truly proud of our team of unique individuals who strive to ensure our guests have a seamless and memorable stay. Your satisfaction on the services rendered by our team is our most valuable reward! Your feedback is valuable and much appreciated, and we look forward to welcoming you again. Kind regards, Julie Tay- Resident Manager The LimeTree Hotel
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We had the family room which is on level 3 right at the curved front of the building. A big main room and a smaller 2nd room with 2 single beds. Very comfortable, but a little noisy at night with a few boy racers roaring past (not the hotels fault). Excellent breakfast. My wife was sick with a very sore throat and the staff made her a special rice porridge which was very much appreciated. Both management and staff inquired how she was feeling several times during our stay. Has a nice restaurant downstairs and is also close to lots of local eateries. Lovely people, good food, good location, Very clean
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Rooms right at the front may be a little noisy at night?
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Response from Julie Tay, General Manager at The LimeTree Hotel
Responded 5 Jun 2023
Dear PipMacdonald, We thank you for choosing to stay at The LimeTree Hotel when you visited Kuching recently. A big thank you for your review and we are grateful for your kind comments; they mean a lot to us! I am truly proud of our team of unique individuals for rendering professional service and for being helpful during your stay. We hope to welcome you and your family again should your travel plans bring you back here! Many best wishes from all at The LimeTree. Best regards, Julie Tay - General Manager The LimeTree Hotel
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Stopped here for a few days. Really enjoyed kuchin. I would recommend the food hall near the old court house. On 3rd floor they serve all different cuisines and it cost approx £2 per meal. The hotel is about 10 mins walk to the river and about 20 mins to centre. It is clean and basic. Staff are friendly and always willing to help. Breakfast is ok, small selection. The roof top bar is quite nice at happy hour from 4-8. Only real criticism is there is no pool. I would stop again.
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Julie Tay, General Manager at The LimeTree Hotel
Responded 27 Feb 2022
Dear Johnsupport1969, Thank you for taking the time to review us, and we are glad to learn that you really enjoyed Kuching! My team and I appreciate your valuable feedback and we look forward to welcoming you again. Best regards, Julie Tay - General Manager The LimeTree Hotel
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Staying at this hotel on 19/8-21/8/2022 at Room 208. I did not expect much at first since this was my first experience staying here. Upon arrival, I was greeted by the receptionist in a very friendly manner and gestures. Check in was fast. The room smell so fresh and it gave me calming effects. I really love the smell. The setback is the washroom especially the toilet flushing system. You need to flush several times to let the waste go away. I hope the maintenance part will check it. Another setback was upon my check in, the room is not cleanly mopped. You can feel the dust on your feet and I believe this should not happen. The breakfast was simple. And I really enjoyed their laksa Sarawak broth on the first day. Overall, I love my stayhere. And I look forward to staying here again.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip:Try to get the room at upper floor. Less traffic sounds from nearby street.
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Response from Julie Tay, General Manager at The LimeTree Hotel
Responded 5 Oct 2022
Dear FidelisPatrick6700, My team and I are thrilled to learn that your stay with us was overall a positive one! We are glad you enjoyed many aspects of your stay; it is with feedback like yours as our valued guest that we are able to improve and maintain our housekeeping and maintenance standards. We are grateful for your review and for your kind comments. Looking forward to welcoming you again for another LimeTree experience! Best wishes from all at The LimeTree, Julie
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The Lime Tree hotel is based on a sustainability driven concept. The rooms are basic and clean. The breakfast albeit limited was sufficient. The staff were friendly and helped us organising a Kuching wetlands tour and taxi to Gunung Gading national park.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Julie Tay, General Manager at The LimeTree Hotel
Responded 29 Jun 2024
Dear mayankk1992, We are glad to know your stay was overall a positive one! We appreciate the time you have taken to review your stay and also thank you for recognizing our green ways as a sustainable accommodation. Looking forward to welcoming you again, best wishes from all at The LimeTree! Best regards, Julie
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My husband and 1 had 3 short stays at the Lime Tree between side trips in Sarawak. We found the staff extremely professional and helpful. There was no problem storing a suitcase while we were away. Its a good location - close to riverfront and restaurants. We were in the executive delux - nothing fancy but everything we needed, clean and quiet. Breakfast was also a good mix of western and local. Would stay again.
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Date of stay: May 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Julie Tay, General Manager at The LimeTree Hotel
Responded 10 Jul 2023
Dear ruthoco, Thank you for taking the time review your recent stay with us. We are delighted to learn you had a comfortable stay with us; I am truly proud of our team of unique individuals for rendering professional service and for being helpful during your stay. Looking forward to welcoming you again should your travel plans bring you back to Kuching. Many best wishes from all at The LimeTree! Best regards, Julie Tay - General Manager The LimeTree Hotel
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Hi NatalieSFO, our windows with hinges can be opened slightly (6 inches), although we do not encourage this as it will allow warm air and noise into the air-conditioned room.
Dear Red G, sorry for the delayed reply. It seems there had been a technical error where we failed to receive the messages. We are grateful that your question had been answered by those who were familiar with our property.
Yes, we only serve halal food in the hotel, including breakfast and all items in our food menu. Be assured that we have a team of Muslim chef and cooks to ensure strict compliance for halal food preparation and handling in our hotel.
Dear John M, sorry for the delayed reply. It seems there had been a technical error where we failed to receive the messages. We are grateful that your question had been answered by those who were familiar with our property.
We do not have a pool or gym; our reception team can advise on the nearest location for these facilities. Thank you for considering us.
There are more places to choose from in the Kuching area.
PRICE RANGE
RM 146 - RM 178 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
limetree hotel kuching
LOCATION
MalaysiaSarawakKuching
NUMBER OF ROOMS
50
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