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Located in Taman Negara, Balai Serama Guest house offers tranquil and comfortable accommodations. Surrounded by lush greenery, it features a restaurant and provides free parking space on site. Offering garden views from the terrace, air-conditioned rooms come with tiled flooring, a desk, seating area and tea/coffee making facilities. The attached bathroom includes towels and shower facility. Balai Serama Guest house features a common lounge area where guests can relax. Luggage storage, laundry and fax/photocopying services are available and sightseeing activities can be arranged. The property houses a restaurant serving a tasty spread of local dishes. Special diet meals can also be prepared upon request. Breakfast and dinner are provided. Taman Negara Recreational Center is approximately 2.9 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 bunk beds
and
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
8.6
High score for Kuala Tahan

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Paweł
    Poland Poland
    Everything, best Guesthouse, best food, best garden, cute cats, nice, helpful owners
  • Michael
    United States of America United States of America
    The location of the patio/dining area overlooking the river is fantastic. Beautiful garden area as well. Hosts were willing to give late checkout (when other guests weren't arriving that day for the same room) and overall the place was quiet and...
  • Sylvie
    United States of America United States of America
    Tucked away amidst a lush garden, jungle views and a river bend, this guesthouse is a serene getaway and a perfect home base for exploring Taman Negara. In addition to the idyllic setting, the stay includes a copious and delicious dinner and...
  • Fleur
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very nice guesthouse, well maintained, with a beautiful garden and, above all, a very pleasant welcome. Dinner and breakfast were excellent. On the second day of our stay we took a day tour organized by the guesthouse. In retrospect, this was one...
  • Donatas_lt
    Lithuania Lithuania
    I was a little bit sceptical about the included half board option but it turned out to be the best decision. There were quite a lot of options to choose from and it was delicious. Also I usually do not book tours from hotels due to overpricing but...
  • Sinead
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful setting, fabulous garden. Food excellent!! great idea dinner ,bed ,breakfast as far for the town IF not driving. Standard of food one of the highest but needs less Meat choice. Owners very welcoming and informative. Beer is on offer...
  • Petra
    Germany Germany
    We booked this accommodation because our first choice accommodation was fully booked and were very happy that we landed here. The location was great (very quiet and far away from the location where most tourist stay when they want to visit the...
  • Mhamed
    United States of America United States of America
    Flowers, garden, food, hospitality, good working air conditioning. free rides to and from activities, helpful stuff, calm and serene.
  • Goichigo
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Bed was comfy. We could rest and relax in the beautiful surrounding. We are vegetarians, food was tasty, and they make sure we always have enough.
  • Anies
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very welcoming and friendly hosts and staff! They all take good care of you as a guest. Beautiful garden with a nice view on the river.

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal

Amenities of Balai Serama Guesthouse
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Cleaning products
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Beach
  • Hiking

Food & Drink

  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shuttle service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Board games/Puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Malay
  • Dutch

House rules
Balai Serama Guesthouse takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 4 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

Please inform Balai Serama Guesthouse of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

FAQs about Balai Serama Guesthouse

  • Balai Serama Guesthouse is 2.6 miles from the center of Kuala Tahan. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Balai Serama Guesthouse include:

    • Double
    • Chalet
  • Balai Serama Guesthouse offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Private beach area
    • Beach
  • The prices at Balai Serama Guesthouse may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Balai Serama Guesthouse has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant
  • Check-in at Balai Serama Guesthouse is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.