Kunyit 7 Lodge

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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.8

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: Kunyit 7 Lodge in Bandar Seri Begawan offers a homestay experience with air-conditioning, a terrace, and free WiFi. Each room includes a dining area, tea and coffee maker, and a view of a landmark. Convenient Facilities: Guests can enjoy a waterpark, outdoor seating area, and private check-in and check-out services. Additional amenities include a tour desk, car hire, and housekeeping. Prime Location: Located 11 km from Brunei International Airport, the property is near attractions such as Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanai Bolkiah Shopping Complex (300 metres), Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque (700 metres), and Royal Regalia Museum (less than 1 km). Guests appreciate the scenic river views and the friendly host.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ratu
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “We love everything about this place. It has a homey sense; we really felt like home. We spent four nights here. Most of the evenings, we enjoyed the veranda and saw the Brunei night sky. Thank you so much, Kem, for your hospitality; we are going...”
  • Igor
    Croatia Croatia
    “Kem was a fantastic host. We really enjoyed our stay :)”
  • Lucy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Everything, excellent location, beautiful view, unique experience staying in the water village, easy to find, comfortable, great breakfast, AC. I can’t thank the hosts Andrew and Kem enough, I enjoyed it so much I’ve been recommending people go to...”
  • Mykyta
    Singapore Singapore
    “Amazing Center location with great view. The host was so attentive to details and helpful. Early breakfast was provided as I had multiple day trips and need to leave early. Overall stay felt like I visit my relatives 😊. Absolutely must stay here...”
  • Tania
    Malaysia Malaysia
    “We liked everything. From the begining, the communication from Kem and the welcoming of her husband Andrew was amazing. The location, the breakfast, the environment, the facilities, and everything was completely awesome. We strongly recommend this...”
  • Ralph
    Netherlands Netherlands
    “The people are extremely nice and helpfull with everything. The breakfast is good and you will have a great view from the living room/garden.”
  • Christopher
    Singapore Singapore
    “Great location , comfortable bed , good breakfast and enjoyed sitting on the terrace”
  • Marlene
    Germany Germany
    “Kem’s place is the coziest most beautiful place to be and chill. She made that appealing and welcoming home stay out of the grandfathers house and is now hosting few lucky travellers to Brunei. She’ll teach and tell you about Brunei and give you...”
  • Daria
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “We stayed in Andrew and Kem's beautiful homestay for three nights and it was just perfect! The area where the house is located is very special! Andrew was wonderful: he prepared delicious breakfasts, helped us with all our questions and concerns...”
  • Krzysztof
    Singapore Singapore
    “Location, design, vibe, host, breakfast, comfort, CATS, everything was just great!”

Hosted by Kem Yeoh

9.8
Host review score
Kem Yeoh
Kunyit 7 Lodge is located at Jetty 2, Kampong Bakut Berumput. We are a home built on stilts and in the Water Village or Kampong Ayer. Its 28 secs boat ride from the waterfront jetty to our place. We are a home in a village, sharing experience. We do not have 5 star facilities but we have 3 loving residents cats inhouse. Please take extra care when you are going up and down the steps of the waterfront or any jetty as it can be very slippery. It is advisable that you do not carry heavy luggage bags as it could be a challenge for you to carry them when the tide is low and when the steps are slippery. Our home is built on this site which belongs to the family since 1926. The current house is 40 years old.We have been open to visitors since 2015 and have closed to 1400 visitors from 60 countries. Be advised that we are a home / Lodge and NOT a hotel. We reside here too. We don't have a TV but you will definitely have a strong bonding time while you are here. You can check us on our Fb n IG page Kunyit 7 Lodge. Payment is cash upon check in Brunei or Singapore dollars only . No credit card. Part of the rate will us to sustain our home for maintenance.
A women entrepreneur who enjoys painting A certified freelance guide in the water village. Has been in hospitality service for 30 years. Loves to trek and sail. Love the great outdoor.
We are a jetty away from Water Village cultural and museum gallery. As you sipped your morning coffee, watch the students go and parents go to work, Watch the fishing boats return from sea and the villagers fishing from the boardwalk. There are 36 km of boardwalks and 32 villages and a population of 12k in the water village. immersed in the sunset as the evening call of prayers as you sit at our pantaran. There are schools, clinics, fire department, police station n etc here.
Languages spoken: English,Malay

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House rules

Kunyit 7 Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 17:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 12:00 to 12:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 00:00 and 06:30
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Kunyit 7 Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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