Timba Garden Semporna Free Town / Jetty Transport Guest Reviews
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Amenities3.9
Service4.2
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Guest User
Family Room with Garden View (Air Conditioner)
Stayed in May 2024
Couples
1 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Sep 7, 2024
Place was nice for couples anf families with good breakfast prepared in the morning ☺️
Response from Property: Thankyou for staying with us, we wish u have a nice trip and see you again on future!
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Standard Room with Garden View (Air Conditioner)
Stayed in Feb 2024
Travel with friends
1 review
1.5/5
Posted on Mar 11, 2024
Location is far away from town, says you can pick up and drop off but doesn't provide any contact information. You don't register your details when you check in and if something happens you don't even know who is staying in the room next to you. The most frustrating thing is the host's personality, because we missed a ring in the room, we asked them to retrieve it, the next day I went to retrieve the ring and I thanked them in English, but they mocked with a contemptuous tone in Malay, which I don't understand, maybe it's because finding the ring increased their workload and they are not happy? He sent me a speechless emoticon on WeChat when we left. I will absolutely, positively not book a second time next time I travel to Malaysia, and I hope that anyone reading this review will be cautious about booking a room.
Response from Property: Hello, we already told you there is a driver up there you can contact in person also contact detail in white board, you also can get with driver personal, for doing express check in we got your detail ready so we just need to double confirm your name, and you are unhappy because just an emotional chat that the driver just press it wrong? It seem we serve you hard but you are just too over thinking too much, we never feel workload, hope you understand, tq
MeiLing
Standard Room with Garden View (Air Conditioner)
Stayed in Jun 2024
Family
3 review
4.2/5
Very Good
Posted on Jul 31, 2024
Staff are great and friendly. The owner employs the environment friendly policy which I hope that more travelers can support him. There are fruit trees in the facility and they are very generous to share…fresh and sweet.
Response from Property: Thankyou for staying with us, we wish u have a nice trip and see you again on future!
Guest User
Standard Room with Garden View (Air Conditioner)
Stayed in Dec 2023
Couples
5 review
4.7/5
Amazing
Posted on Jan 14, 2024
He's kind and has an excellent view of the surroundings.
They even gave me after-sales service, so I had a great time
Response from Property: thankyou for staying with us, we hope to see you again on future with your family.
Rob
Standard Room with Garden View (Air Conditioner)
Stayed in Feb 2024
Couples
2 review
4.5/5
Great
Posted on Mar 12, 2024
Very friendly and very clean.
A very nice dinner was prepared on request and before we had some icecold beers.
It is a 15 minute drive from Semporna. A lovely quiet location in the middle of nowhere but which serves excellent as a base to go to Mabul Island or to Lahad Datu.
Great value for money !
Response from Property: Thankyou for staying with us, we wish u have a nice trip and see you again on future!
Lydia
Standard Room with Garden View (Air Conditioner)
Stayed in Nov 2024
Solo travellers
4 review
2.2/5
Posted on Feb 4, 2025
It was very far out of the way.
Response from Property: Before you book our place it listed it's outside of the town and we also has free transport to town and jetty, since you book our place we still hope you enjoy your stay. Thankyou
Anonymous User
Standard Room with Garden View (Air Conditioner)
Stayed in Jan 2025
Family
1 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 21, 2025
Nice hotel
Response from Property: Thankyou for staying with us, we wish u have a nice trip and see you again on future!
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Deluxe Family
Stayed in Jan 2025
Family
2 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Feb 12, 2025
There is a garden in front of the door, which is very beautiful and has a swimming pool. The room itself has a kitchen where you can cook instant noodles. You can also use the owner's kitchen to cook. It has a full set of utensils and seasonings. It is especially suitable for parents who bring children and are not used to eating out. Free pick-up and drop-off in town, just let us know in advance, it's very convenient
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Response from Property: Thank you for choosing our accommodation. I wish you a pleasant stay and see you next time!
Guest User
Deluxe Family
Stayed in Dec 2024
Family
7 review
4.5/5
Great
Posted on Feb 1, 2025
We booked a family room and a standard room. The homestay is located in the garden. It is very beautiful and clean. The only drawback is the breakfast. The service is very good. There is free pick-up and drop-off in the town. If you live in Semporna, you can rest assured!
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6/7
Response from Property: Thank you for choosing our accommodation. I wish you a pleasant stay and see you next time!
Guest User
Standard Room with Garden View (Air Conditioner)
Stayed in Dec 2024
Travel with friends
3 review
4.3/5
Very Good
Posted on Jan 20, 2025
The hotel is located in the mountains near Semporna Town, 20 minutes' drive from the town. The environment is very quiet and the rooms are clean, but there are many mosquitoes. There is a free shuttle service between the hotel and the town, which is basically available on call.
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Response from Property: Thank you for choosing our accommodation. The end of the year is the rainy season so mosquitoes outdoors will breed faster. We recommend you spray mosquito repellent when walking outdoors. I wish you a happy time and see you next time! 😊
Guest User
Standard Room with Garden View (Air Conditioner)
Stayed in Nov 2024
Travel with friends
2 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 4, 2025
If you are going to visit Semporna, you must come to this homestay! It is absolutely worth the money!
First of all, the environment is very nice, like Monet Garden. The owner is very careful to plant flowers at the door of each room, and there are cute kittens. The hotel also has a swimming pool!
Semporna actually has a lot of mosquitoes, but the owner will be very careful to provide electric mosquito coils, the room is also fragrant, and the layout is also very warm and clean!
Secondly, the service is great! If you go out to sea and island hopping, there will be free shuttle service to the pier. If you want to go to the city, you can also be sent!
Finally, I have to say that the boss is really super nice. The boss speaks Chinese, so don’t worry. If you want to know any questions about traveling in Semporna, the boss will answer them patiently. Finally, he made dinner for us before leaving, which was really delicious! Come again next time!
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Response from Property: Thank you for choosing our accommodation. I wish you a pleasant stay and see you next time!
Guest User
Standard Room with Garden View (Air Conditioner)
Stayed in Nov 2024
Couples
1 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Dec 13, 2024
The hotel is about 20 minutes away from the town and the pier by car. There is a shuttle bus to the pier every day. The transportation is very convenient. The boss speaks Chinese, so communication is easy. The breakfast is also delicious. The garden is very primitive and you will occasionally encounter squirrels. There is a kitchen. If you know how to bargain, you can buy seafood and cook it yourself.
The indoor environment is clean and comfortable, the toilet is relatively large, and there is a public place to dry clothes outside. It is a very good hotel!
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Response from Property: Thank you for choosing our accommodation. I wish you a pleasant stay and see you next time!
Guest User
Standard Room with Garden View (Air Conditioner)
Stayed in Nov 2024
Travel with friends
1 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Dec 13, 2024
Clean and hygienic, the environment is like a garden, and there is free dock pick-up service
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Response from Property: Thank you for choosing our accommodation. I wish you a pleasant stay and see you next time!
Victoria Shaw
Standard Room with Garden View (Air Conditioner)
Stayed in Oct 2024
Solo travellers
3 review
4.5/5
Great
Posted on Nov 21, 2024
This homestay is an independent cabin with a swimming pool in the yard, which is very beautiful.
The owner is Chinese and can speak Chinese. The communication is very smooth and considerate.
It is a little far from Semporna town. If you want to go there, the owner will send a driver to pick you up. You can also make reservations to the airport or the pier, which is very convenient.
Breakfast is a simple meal, all freshly made. It is relatively fresh and good.
You can consult the owner if you have any questions in Semporna. He is super nice and has adopted a kitten. It is a very pleasant accommodation experience.
Because the environment is relatively primitive, there will be many mosquitoes and small animals. It is normal to appear in the house. Bring mosquito repellents to be more comfortable.
I hope the boss's business will be prosperous!
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6/7
Response from Property: Thank you for choosing our accommodation, I wish you a happy stay and see you next time!
Yan
Standard Room with Garden View (Air Conditioner)
Stayed in Oct 2024
Couples
2 review
5.0/5
Outstanding
Posted on Nov 8, 2024
First of all, Semporna itself is a small town, and it doesn’t have all kinds of conditions like big cities, so this hotel is very good locally. It’s a bit far from the town, but the staff will pick you up and drop you off. It was very fun chatting with two local guys. We chatted for an entire afternoon and shared our favorite music, movies, cars, etc. Everyone was very enthusiastic!
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Response from Property: Thank you for choosing our accommodation, I wish you a happy stay and see you next time!