Sentosa Villa
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Sentosa Villa is ideally located in the heart of Taiping – Lake Garden, and 15 minutes walk to the Maxwell Hill, make this accommodation become the right place to get tranquility and see the beauty of this natural garden view cottages.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Public wifi
Coffee shop
Darts
Table tennis
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Meeting rooms
BBQ facilities
Parking
Breakfast available
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
24-hour front desk
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Blackout curtains
Air conditioning
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Safe
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Refrigerator
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Non-smoking rooms
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Family rooms
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Romantic
Quaint
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English, Chinese, Indonesian, Malay and 1 more
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Jalan 8 Taman Sentosa, Taiping 34000 Malaysia
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The hotel landscaping was beautiful and well taken care of. Hotel room was fine except flooring in the bathroom was too slippery, risky for elderly guests. Front desk staff was friendly and helpful.
Parking facility for in house guest was good by manual control (gate bar) for all vehicles entering to parking area. Signage at roadside to hotel was clear.
Parking facility for in house guest was good by manual control (gate bar) for all vehicles entering to parking area. Signage at roadside to hotel was clear.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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We found Sentosa Villa by accident.
First time in Taiping, we browsed through the net for interesting places to explore in this old town and found a blog on Sentosa Villa. We never thought of that next to a large residential area, there is a lovely, kampung style resort surrounded by nature. We toured the vicinity, not able to stay a night as we already made a booking somewhere else, this place is absolutely stunning with amazing landscape. We were told by their friendly staff that they offer different types of rooms/house (single, family, honeymoon suite etc) with prices ranging from RM180 – RM300 ++ only (please check its website for confirmation). Only 7 minutes from Taman Tasik Taiping. You will definitely enjoy its nature’s bliss. We did.
First time in Taiping, we browsed through the net for interesting places to explore in this old town and found a blog on Sentosa Villa. We never thought of that next to a large residential area, there is a lovely, kampung style resort surrounded by nature. We toured the vicinity, not able to stay a night as we already made a booking somewhere else, this place is absolutely stunning with amazing landscape. We were told by their friendly staff that they offer different types of rooms/house (single, family, honeymoon suite etc) with prices ranging from RM180 – RM300 ++ only (please check its website for confirmation). Only 7 minutes from Taman Tasik Taiping. You will definitely enjoy its nature’s bliss. We did.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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During the last school holidays, we went for a short trip to Taiping and stayed at this resort for 3D/2N. We checked in the Family Room which has 2 king size beds. The room is spacious with enough space to fit in 2 additional beds. The resort itself is cozy. It has a stream passing through the premise with a mini natural pool where guests can have a refreshing dip. The water is cold as it come from Maxwell Hill (Bukit Larut) behind the resort. The lawn is well kept and the landscape is soothing to the eyes.
Overall, it was a pleasant stay for us. The only downside was that there is no elevators, so we had to carry our luggage to our room which was on the highest floor. Even though it was only 2 floors up, it feels like going up 3 levels. After few rounds of going up and down, can be quite taxing especially if you have small kids or elderly guests.
The cafe was closed for renovation, but this was not a big issue as we can drive out to get food. You can check out these eateries: Nasi Lemak Warung Muhibbah, Roti Bakar Arang Fadzil, Doli Kuey Teow, Nafis Kitchen, Ansari Famous Cendol, Omar Popiah, Taiping Bomba Yong Tau Foo....bliss :)
Overall, it was a pleasant stay for us. The only downside was that there is no elevators, so we had to carry our luggage to our room which was on the highest floor. Even though it was only 2 floors up, it feels like going up 3 levels. After few rounds of going up and down, can be quite taxing especially if you have small kids or elderly guests.
The cafe was closed for renovation, but this was not a big issue as we can drive out to get food. You can check out these eateries: Nasi Lemak Warung Muhibbah, Roti Bakar Arang Fadzil, Doli Kuey Teow, Nafis Kitchen, Ansari Famous Cendol, Omar Popiah, Taiping Bomba Yong Tau Foo....bliss :)
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Date of stay: December 2019
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My stay here was pure accidental as there are a few choices in Taiping. And I can’t believe my eyes when I checked in at night. The night scenery with big trees and the nature feel was amazing. This is like a lost world to me.
As this was a rush trip, I didn’t have a chance to dip myself into the natural pool filled by water from the stream. What a shame!!
Overall it is a great place to stay if you love nature. Location wise it is very convenient as it is just next to Lake Garden and 5 minutes drive from the town.
I had good WIFI for my virtual meeting as well.
Thumbs up to the management for up-keeping this wonderful place.
As this was a rush trip, I didn’t have a chance to dip myself into the natural pool filled by water from the stream. What a shame!!
Overall it is a great place to stay if you love nature. Location wise it is very convenient as it is just next to Lake Garden and 5 minutes drive from the town.
I had good WIFI for my virtual meeting as well.
Thumbs up to the management for up-keeping this wonderful place.
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Date of stay: December 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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Was looking forward to a peaceful holiday after reading the positive reviews of Sentosa Villa. However, was terribly disappointed due to the following reasons:
1. Bedsheets and pillows had stains on them.
2. Toilet drainhole was covered in hair.
3. Shampoo provided was half used.
4. The noise! Upon check in we noticed groups of guests hanging out at the common area; getting in and out of their rooms. Didn’t pay much attention to this until late evening where the laughing, loud conversations and loud foot steps persisted throughout the night! We were awaken every couple of hours by the noise - it seemed like they were up the whole night, as at 7am we could still hear the same noise!
5. Front desk is left unmanned after 10pm so there was no receptionist/ concierge to convey our distress on the noise disturbances.
Horrible experience. Would not return.
1. Bedsheets and pillows had stains on them.
2. Toilet drainhole was covered in hair.
3. Shampoo provided was half used.
4. The noise! Upon check in we noticed groups of guests hanging out at the common area; getting in and out of their rooms. Didn’t pay much attention to this until late evening where the laughing, loud conversations and loud foot steps persisted throughout the night! We were awaken every couple of hours by the noise - it seemed like they were up the whole night, as at 7am we could still hear the same noise!
5. Front desk is left unmanned after 10pm so there was no receptionist/ concierge to convey our distress on the noise disturbances.
Horrible experience. Would not return.
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Date of stay: December 2020Trip type: Travelled with family
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I would recommend this resort to those who wants a quiet, beautiful, close to nature stay in Taiping. It is located at the foothill of Maxwell Hill. Beautiful landscape with a running streams. The room is just nice with adequate necessity. Definitely will be back again.
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Great experience for us, staff really helpful and experience a best scenery around there. Really recommended for those who looking for short escape. Enjoy the music of nature where u can find sound of stream. Looking forward to come again !
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Date of stay: October 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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Stay here for a night in view of relax natural environment...
1st.. Inexperienced receptionist with Poor counter booking management
It was a last minute booking via an agent as called the hotel counter and the receptionist claimed that no room available on the day i checked in. At the same time, my spouse sent them an email a day before my booking. However, no reply after 12 hours...thus,i continue my booking via bxxking.com... after the booking, on the next morning my spouse received the email claimed has a free room available. It had started making me query about the hotel management. Things getting worse on the day check in, the staff arrange me a WRONG type of room for me. I got a junior suite while my payment and booking was family room. This is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE... i was double checking via internet as i was worried about i was wrong. Tried to call the counter with my handphone for 5 times, but never picked up...
It was so disappointing with the room without any fix phone line available to communicate with receptionist...
It had to make me go down and confirm again with them my room type. To be frank, i was triple confirm with them the room i received before i moved in and things STILL go WRONG...i never do this before and thus i triple checked this time as to me the receptionist was looked so inexperienced in receiving booking and arrange customer when busy. But, i still get a WRONG room.
2nd : poor hygiene of bedsheets and bathtub, crack glass cup
~ the bedsheets got some black mark
~ bathtub got a fly which was die
~ got some dirt not properly clean, i have to clean myself before use
~ need to Becareful with the cup as it nearly hurt me with the crack cup at the edge
3. Lighting not functioning
~ i was informed they need 3 hours from 12 noon to clean room
But when i checked in found of 2 eyeballs light not functioning and 1 downlight not functioning
~i didn't make the complaint as i think it is still okay for me with other lighting
4. Fridge not cool enuf and has water leaking
5. Corridor cleaning problems
~ v checked in at 3.30pm
~ we go out for a walk at 6.30pm
~but the corridor was too too too very WET after mopping
~ another problems is a lot of dirt at L-box
6. Anyway, there's still some good things which will make me to come again
~relax green environment
~peaceful environment
~natural near to jungle
I m hoping the hotel management really truely looking back at their management and improve it. This is because to whom who like near to natural relax green environment,there's still a lot of places to travel to in Malaysia (eg. Penang fig tree hill, Belum eco resort, penang malihome, etc....) and we can choose to any of them if the issues not properly been settled...Hope that on my 2nd visit in near future will see the improvements and impress us. Thanks...
1st.. Inexperienced receptionist with Poor counter booking management
It was a last minute booking via an agent as called the hotel counter and the receptionist claimed that no room available on the day i checked in. At the same time, my spouse sent them an email a day before my booking. However, no reply after 12 hours...thus,i continue my booking via bxxking.com... after the booking, on the next morning my spouse received the email claimed has a free room available. It had started making me query about the hotel management. Things getting worse on the day check in, the staff arrange me a WRONG type of room for me. I got a junior suite while my payment and booking was family room. This is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE... i was double checking via internet as i was worried about i was wrong. Tried to call the counter with my handphone for 5 times, but never picked up...
It was so disappointing with the room without any fix phone line available to communicate with receptionist...
It had to make me go down and confirm again with them my room type. To be frank, i was triple confirm with them the room i received before i moved in and things STILL go WRONG...i never do this before and thus i triple checked this time as to me the receptionist was looked so inexperienced in receiving booking and arrange customer when busy. But, i still get a WRONG room.
2nd : poor hygiene of bedsheets and bathtub, crack glass cup
~ the bedsheets got some black mark
~ bathtub got a fly which was die
~ got some dirt not properly clean, i have to clean myself before use
~ need to Becareful with the cup as it nearly hurt me with the crack cup at the edge
3. Lighting not functioning
~ i was informed they need 3 hours from 12 noon to clean room
But when i checked in found of 2 eyeballs light not functioning and 1 downlight not functioning
~i didn't make the complaint as i think it is still okay for me with other lighting
4. Fridge not cool enuf and has water leaking
5. Corridor cleaning problems
~ v checked in at 3.30pm
~ we go out for a walk at 6.30pm
~but the corridor was too too too very WET after mopping
~ another problems is a lot of dirt at L-box
6. Anyway, there's still some good things which will make me to come again
~relax green environment
~peaceful environment
~natural near to jungle
I m hoping the hotel management really truely looking back at their management and improve it. This is because to whom who like near to natural relax green environment,there's still a lot of places to travel to in Malaysia (eg. Penang fig tree hill, Belum eco resort, penang malihome, etc....) and we can choose to any of them if the issues not properly been settled...Hope that on my 2nd visit in near future will see the improvements and impress us. Thanks...
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Date of stay: December 2014Trip type: Travelled with friends
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I felt disappointed with the services provided in Sentosa Villa. The room rate is far more expensive than other hotels in Taiping, But the services that they provided is not up to par. It is worse than lower rank hotel in Taiping. To me, It is totally not worth for money. I booked a family villa, a deluxe villa, a bungalow and a family classic (a total of 18 paxs) for my family members on 22/03/14. Below are some of my sharings.
1. The staff at the reception counter is not helpful, not responsive and not responsible.
During the booking of accommodation in Sentosa Villa, communication was done using email and phone call. However, phone call is hard to be reached (no people pick up) and even the email is replied few days after that, and our queries is not answer in the email.
I went to Sentosa Villa on 22/03/14 morning to settle the payment prior to the arrival of my family members. As the next day, we need to leave early, I requested the breakfast to be served around 7.45am (breakfast in Sentosa Villa start on 8.30am). The staff at the reception counter said that it might not be possible to serve earlier but she will discuss with the manager / restaurant and get back to me. I raised the same request to the other staff during check in. But none of the staffs in Sentosa Villa call me and update me with the status. I felt very disappointed and the staffs are totally not responsible.
2. Room was not ready when we arrive.
My family members arrived in Sentosa Villa around 4.30pm (check in time is 3.00pm, check out time is 12.00noon) and we were informed that the bungalow is not ready and we need to wait for at least another 30min. I'm curious on the staffs' efficiency in cleaning the room. 4 hours is not sufficient for them to clean up the rooms in Sentosa Villa?? if the day before the hotel is fully booked, they should employ more staffs to clean up the rooms and not using it as an excuse for delaying in the check in of guest. When we check in late due to the inefficiency of hotel staff, we don't get any discount in room's rate, whereas when we check out later than 12.00noon, we might be imposed additional charge. This is totally unfair to the hotel guest.
3. Room is not clean.
The room is not clean, the toilet bowl in one of the room that my family member stayed is not clean. The other rooms are not equipped with toilet paper and towel.
4. Food in the café is below par.
Not much variety of food served in the breakfast session and the quality of food is below par.
The minimum rating in Trip Advisor is 1 star. If possible, I would like to give "Zero Star" or "Negative Star" to Sentosa Villa.
1. The staff at the reception counter is not helpful, not responsive and not responsible.
During the booking of accommodation in Sentosa Villa, communication was done using email and phone call. However, phone call is hard to be reached (no people pick up) and even the email is replied few days after that, and our queries is not answer in the email.
I went to Sentosa Villa on 22/03/14 morning to settle the payment prior to the arrival of my family members. As the next day, we need to leave early, I requested the breakfast to be served around 7.45am (breakfast in Sentosa Villa start on 8.30am). The staff at the reception counter said that it might not be possible to serve earlier but she will discuss with the manager / restaurant and get back to me. I raised the same request to the other staff during check in. But none of the staffs in Sentosa Villa call me and update me with the status. I felt very disappointed and the staffs are totally not responsible.
2. Room was not ready when we arrive.
My family members arrived in Sentosa Villa around 4.30pm (check in time is 3.00pm, check out time is 12.00noon) and we were informed that the bungalow is not ready and we need to wait for at least another 30min. I'm curious on the staffs' efficiency in cleaning the room. 4 hours is not sufficient for them to clean up the rooms in Sentosa Villa?? if the day before the hotel is fully booked, they should employ more staffs to clean up the rooms and not using it as an excuse for delaying in the check in of guest. When we check in late due to the inefficiency of hotel staff, we don't get any discount in room's rate, whereas when we check out later than 12.00noon, we might be imposed additional charge. This is totally unfair to the hotel guest.
3. Room is not clean.
The room is not clean, the toilet bowl in one of the room that my family member stayed is not clean. The other rooms are not equipped with toilet paper and towel.
4. Food in the café is below par.
Not much variety of food served in the breakfast session and the quality of food is below par.
The minimum rating in Trip Advisor is 1 star. If possible, I would like to give "Zero Star" or "Negative Star" to Sentosa Villa.
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Date of stay: March 2014Trip type: Travelled with family
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Booking through Agoda is definitely cheaper...however limited room types available.
We took 2 standard rooms for this trip.
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The room is small but comfortable....but the pillows are horrible. It's hard like rocks and I had to request for softer ones to avoid a neck ache the next day. The room although new has a strong musty smell which I suspect comes from the blanket. The toilet shower works well but the water outlet is situated under the basin so water flows through it and after a shower, the whole toilet is wet! And only 4 TV channels available...BBC, ESPN, WLT & Disney. They should at least include TV1-TV3.
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It's situated away from the city right under the foothill of Bukit Larut with a beautiful stream
running across the resort. It's very quiet & relaxing. If you are a nature lover, this is the best choice in Taiping. The water from the stream is cold & clear. Staff are friendly and helpful.
I have stayed in their other room categories which I find too pricey. The standard room is value for money and comes with breakfast. If you are here to enjoy the nature and stream, then the standard room should be fine. If you want comfort, then pay double to get their bigger rooms.
We took 2 standard rooms for this trip.
Room review
The room is small but comfortable....but the pillows are horrible. It's hard like rocks and I had to request for softer ones to avoid a neck ache the next day. The room although new has a strong musty smell which I suspect comes from the blanket. The toilet shower works well but the water outlet is situated under the basin so water flows through it and after a shower, the whole toilet is wet! And only 4 TV channels available...BBC, ESPN, WLT & Disney. They should at least include TV1-TV3.
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It's situated away from the city right under the foothill of Bukit Larut with a beautiful stream
running across the resort. It's very quiet & relaxing. If you are a nature lover, this is the best choice in Taiping. The water from the stream is cold & clear. Staff are friendly and helpful.
I have stayed in their other room categories which I find too pricey. The standard room is value for money and comes with breakfast. If you are here to enjoy the nature and stream, then the standard room should be fine. If you want comfort, then pay double to get their bigger rooms.
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Date of stay: September 2011Trip type: Travelled with family
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No, you can only boil hot water for instant noodle. There is not kitchen equipment
Depends on the availability of the houses/rooms. If the one's that are at the roadside are not fully booked then yes.
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PRICE RANGE
RM 151 - RM 276 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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LOCATION
MalaysiaPerakLarut, Matang dan Selama DistrictTaiping
NUMBER OF ROOMS
27
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sentosa Villa
Which popular attractions are close to Sentosa Villa?
Nearby attractions include Taiping Lake Gardens (2.0 km), Aun Tong Coffee Mill (3.3 km), and Taiping War Cemetery (0.6 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Sentosa Villa?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free parking, room service, and meeting rooms.
Which room amenities are available at Sentosa Villa?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a refrigerator, and blackout curtains.
What food & drink options are available at Sentosa Villa?
Guests can enjoy breakfast and barbeque facilities during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Sentosa Villa?
Conveniently located restaurants include Ansari Famous Cendol, STG Taiping, and Restoran Mr BBQ.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Sentosa Villa?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Chinese, Indonesian, Vietnamese, and Malay.
Are there any historical sites close to Sentosa Villa?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Dataran Warisan Taiping (2.1 km) and First Galleria (2.4 km).