Labuan Avenue Hotel

Good value and a solid place to stay, especially for a solo traveler. It’s next to Laman Victoria, with restaurants, a duty-free shop, and a pharmacy close by, and you can easily walk around town.

The location made it easy to walk to food, shops, the ferry terminal, and landmarks. We stayed over an extended weekend and rested well each night. The shared spaces were clean, comfortable, and well looked after, with comfy lobby seats, a long table for tea, and a kitchen stocked with pretty cups and mugs, powdered tea and coffee, and a couple of light snacks. Our room had clean, slightly rough linens, effective air conditioning, and a bathroom with a shower stall, toilet, and sink. Water pressure was good, and the working AC made hot showers nice. Inserting the room key to turn on power makes a loud bang, which is disconcerting at first. Hallway voices carry clearly, but most guests were courteous. I’d definitely stay again.

The hotel is well kept and clean, and the staff are friendly and helpful. It’s a small, three-storey place in town, very close to the ferry terminal. Food and a supermarket are within a five-minute walk. The rooms are basic but adequate, and there’s a water cooler on every floor. There’s also a pantry with biscuits, coffee, and tea available around the clock. We caught the New Year fireworks around Labuan from the roof terrace.

Getting here from the ferry station is easy on foot, and the hotel sits right in the centre of town. The lobby is open and friendly, with seats and a simple kitchen for making tea or coffee. Our queen room was spacious and the bed was good, but the shower only got lukewarm, not properly hot. There was a slight smell in the bathroom and hallways, maybe from the cleaning soap. In the middle of the night, someone about 10 metres away made a lot of noise on his phone. Luckily, he got the message when we knocked on his door.