Woodpecker Lodge, Kuching

It's easy to have a walk at the waterfront (for those who enjoy the briskwalk). It was affordable for solo travelers that want to stay for 1-2 nights. The staff here are also really nice

The sliding door for the toilet was stuck and couldn't be closed.

Walking distance to centre, many restaurants downstairs, behind is a park . 3 adorable cats at reception area that we can pet every time we go in and out from the property. Easy check in and out

- The pillows are moldy - Moldy smell in the room that makes me feel uncomfortable - A bit hot during sleeping because only fan provided - Stairs a bit narrow, if carrying big luggage not so convenience. - Toilet glass door cannot close - Found cockroach crawling, but I was about to check out so didn’t inform

Le prix ne correspondent pas à la chambre et n Est pas propre

Friendly staf

No.

very comfortable & nice 😊👍👍

Clean room, good location and friendly staff. Very nice restaurant downstairs as well.

If you are allergic to cats, or don't like the smell of cats, I would recommend potentially avoiding. Also, there's no ventilation in the room so can get very damp/humid and we even had mould whilst were there for a couple of days.

Kitchen was good. Easy enough to cook own food if you wanted, plus microwave and kettle. Hot water in showers. Great location by riverside.

Rooms a little rundown, no curtains at windows, noise from mosque.

bien ubicado, cerca del río y tenía algun restaurante abajo.

La habitación no tenía el baño ensuite, sino literaamente una especie de pared de cristal para separar el baño del resto de la habitación. Y a ventana estaba en la parte del baño. Había que subir unos pisos por las escaleras y la chica de la recepción parecía molesta por cada pregunta que se le hacía.

Always a good stay here. Room was good and clean. Location is in the city center. Staffs were courteous during my visit. Felt at home. Easy to get foods nearby. Book without doubt.

Aircond not fuction

Bad Facilities

Always my choice in Kuching. Affordable and good enough for my purposes. In city center thus making it a good base to explore the city. Many eateries nearby. Staffs were courteous during my visit. Got my usual room. Lovely gesture. Book without doubt.

Vše

Good location and price

The beds were rock hard and the sink was in the dorm room so I was constantly woken up

La ubicació perfecta.

Vam agafar 3 habitacions , una no tenia cap finestra , era un autèntic “zulo”.

Staff is welcoming and building is secure. Small kitchen works well. Mostly quiet, but depends on neighboring room tenants. Close to river and boardwalk, with peaceful walking available..

Nearby music can be loud until midnight or even 1 in the morning.

I like the bed, mattress was comfortable. Really clean and the location is close to the river. Great value for the price. Oliver was really efficient answering.

To say something I'd say the stairs.

After collecting the accommodation fee, they forced the customer to leave.

The accommodation was extremely bad. They said pets were allowed but I had to pay an extra Rm 50 ，When I checked in, I gave Rm100 as a deposit, and Rm50 was for the pet fee. Then someone knocked on my door and said that he was the owner. Why didn't he know that I had brought a pet? I said that I had made a statement and also gave him Rm 50. He drove me away.

Oliver and the team were great , any travel information you want about the area or country Oliver will guide you . My single room with aircon was small but perfect for me , comfy bed and pillows , clean and hot water . Great budget room .

No curtain to block out the morning light but unfortunately due to the shower it is not possible to have one But it was ok .

This is my second review because I extended my stay for 2 additional nights. As said in the previous one, everything was perfect and Olivier the owner was very friendly and helpful.

Everything was ok.

I stayed in a single room with a private bathroom. It was small and very simply furnished but it had everything I needed: a hairdryer, towel, bath mat, air conditioning, a comfortable bed, a TV, a desk and chair, wifi and a hot shower. There are also small windows overlooking the riverfront. The kitchen is fully equipped and you can even do your laundry. You can't ask for more from a hostel at such a low price. Even the position is good and there is everything you need all around. But the real plus is Olivier, the owner. He's friendly, helpful, and truly cares about the well-being and serenity of his guests. He's always ready to provide you with any information you need to organize visits and excursions, and he gives you the best tips for making the most of your stay in Kuching, especially if you're a budget traveler. He'll advise you on how to save money by using public transportation with all the details, for example and recommend the best excursions. Olivier is the best person I've met during my trip to Malaysia and I recommend everyone to stay at his hostel. It will be a pleasant surprise.

Everything was ok.

Friendly staff, and near to foodcourt . So easy to looks for foods everytime hungry . The staff also very helpful for me because at first I book room with wall fan only then I asked them to on the aircond . They immediately do what I have requested

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Il proprietario e le ragazze della reception molto gentili e disponibili. Disponibile contatto per trasferimento dall'aereoporto. Ho soggiornato in una camera singola con bagno: piccola, ma con tutto il necessario e pulita. Presenza di ventilatore. A una breve distanza dalle principali attrazioni. Ottimo rapporto qualità-prezzo.

Aggiungerei una mensola in più in camera e un gancio in bagno per appendere l'asciugamano.

Welcoming and helpful hosts who went out of their way to assist me with useful advice and recommendations, and being more than happy to make any changes to my room that I needed. Also, perfectly located right next to the riverside.

Maybe more open view of the outside.

Oliver is an absolute gem of a host! He is extremely kind and has a wealth of knowledge with over a dozen years of management experience. After my first night, I realized that the room with only a fan was not suitable for my needs and I was able to switch rooms into something more comfortable with AC. Then I was able to extend my stay with supreme ease. The team is highly accessible and kind, providing excellent customer service. And the location is excellent, right at the end of the waterfront, with dining options on the ground floor and an excellent seafood restaurant across the street with a view of the river. And be sure to visit the rooftop lounge where you can catch lovely viewings of the sunsets and sunrises.

The bed was ok, but it is a bit too soft for my liking. And the bathrooms are odd with sliding glass doors that separate your sleeping area from the lavatory/shower. I wish there was some sort of light shade since the morning light would shine directly into the room each day. I also wish there were some shower gel and shampoo dispensers, rather than a small bar of soap.

Great and helpful

Very convenient location on the waterfront. The owner was super friendly and helpful. Shared kitchen with everything you need. There's a 24 hour restaurant around the corner. Felt very safe. Strong Wi-Fi.

Simple and clean

No aircond

Woodpecker Lodge is in such a great location. There is quite a lot stairs but the location makes up for it. The owner has three adorable cats 😍. The room was a good size but was a bit grotty (nothing major just needs some maintenance) but once again the location made it worth it. We didn't try out the shared facilities like the roof or kitchen. The owner was really lovely and easy to communicate with. Would stay again for ease of location

Simple but nice accomodation and very friendly, helpful staff

Everything was nice, just a not for people with cat allergy that cats live there :)

I was v happy as I wanted to be on the waterfront so no taxis) cars necessary. This is it's best feature, also cafe next door is very useful for local breakfasts dinners beers etc.The kitchens basic but all good as I ate out mostly it has all necessary if you do want to cook some quick fry ups. Staff v pleasant and helpful. Rooftop if you want to socialise more. Security is good feels safe, do t lose your exit entry cards!

My room was curtain-less so you get very early morning light and nighttime lights, some blinds would be good also felt slightly exposed at night. Shower was interesting. TV didn't work at all not that it bothered me I didn't come to watch TV .Bed could have been softer ok for a few days.

Die Zimmer sind zwar sehr klein aber sauber und völlig ausreichend, ist ja nur zum Schlafen. Die Lage ist hervorragend, direkt am Sarawak River und an der schönen Promenade. Das besondere an dieser Unterkunft ist der Rooftop. Hier trifft man sich abends und kann gut Kontakte knüpfen. Oliver, der Inhaber, ist sehr freundlich. Ich kann die Unterkunft uneingeschränkt weiter empfehlen.

The tv didn't work so well, but the other facilities like aircond and water heater are good.

The owner is very fluffy

The other owner was scared to be pet (the white haired one)

Water heater

Great location.

Steep stairs to access. Tired looking room. Noise from neighbouring room at 2am.

Really nice and comfy place & staff. Location is superb

We couldn't leave the airco on when we were out which meant we had to suffer through some heat until the room cooled down a bit

Good location in old part of town. Most attractions are nearby and walkable. I'm from Kuching and decided to stay there during my visit.

AC was rather strong and hard to control at night. It was likely a personal preference as I don't like the air blowing at me. Water pressure was rather low.

The staff. Super friendly and helpful. Well done to the owner for training them well ! Deserve a raise !

I think its better to add on some toiletries.

I traveled alone and I needed a suitable space for me to have good nights during my stay in Kuching and this place provides that 👍

the stairs .. a lot of stairs but it’s ok for young people like me

Good value. I went back and forth to national parks and stayed at Woodpecker Lodge in between. It was always easy to just leave my bag there.

Very tiny room. Staff is not always available, so you may have to contact and wait a bit for them.

The room was clean and comfortable once we worked out how to turn the air con on!

There was a lot of noise at night so it was hard to sleep

no breakfast, no laundry infrastructure.

Cleanliness.

Good position close to waterfront

The rooftop could be fixed, maintained for chilling as the view is amazing

It is a great, humble, local hotel. Hosts were very welcoming, easy to reach and responded quickly. Rooms were clean, bed confortables, location is quiet and very close to the waterfront while being protected from its frenzy. Great local restaurants downstairs. I recommend 100%

If you want a fancy honeymoon hotel, don't come here. But in any other case, it'd be a shame to miss on this humble stay, where you will get in the local atmosphere

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For a “shoe string” traveler’s lodging, it was perfect! The bed was so comfy, the sheets so crisp. My own en suite bathroom, after hostel style accommodations, was a luxury. Very clean. Good communication on What’s App. I paid a few US$ for air conditioning, but the new Panasonic powerful fan might have been enough. Location great! There was a 24 hour busy restaurant on the block so it felt safe, and good food. Other restaurants on the block were also good. The waterfront walk was just steps away.

Locatiom

No cable TV

The location wise is good because the restaurant is just nearby

I got itchy marks on my body during my sleep. After I woke up i found that it was bugs on the bed.