Balkondes Kenalan

Such a beautiful place.

The place is lovely and peaceful, and it could be great for a staycation, especially with a group. The rooms and furniture are quite okay, with decent facilities for the price, though my room was a bit dusty and not as clean as it could be. If you’re coming, buy enough food and drinks beforehand: there are no sellers at the inn, it’s far from places to buy food, and there’s no breakfast even though the app said it was included. It may feel a little scary alone or as a pair. The access road is very dark and remote, so I wouldn’t come at night. It’s also not a good choice if you just need a place to stop in transit.

The staff were helpful and the service was good, and they were even willing to take me to a grocery store since there’s no food nearby. The room was clean and tidy, the hot water worked well, and the Wi-Fi was fast, though the TV wouldn’t turn on. The road runs beside a cliff, so avoid arriving too late at night. I’d recommend staying here.

Getting anywhere from this very remote location was hard, especially by car. The road was badly lit, and when I got there it looked neglected. It was honestly frightening.