Reviews of The Ranee Boutique Suites
No. 6 & 7, Main Bazaar, 93000 Kuching, Malaysia
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Reviewed: 29 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewA really comfortable and cute place to stay, close to the river, China town, restaurants, bars and other fun things to explore in Kuching. The staff were very friendly and the breakfast was good. I liked how they provided extensive toiletries like conditioner, tooth paste, combs, and other bits - very useful if you’re travelling around. I also thought it was really nice of them to provide free water and other drinks in the mini-fridge. Definitely recommend it as a place to stay.
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewDeluxe room was spacious with a comfortable bed and clean. Location is great, just next to the river with lots of good f&B options
Walls are thin, not recommended for light sleepers. Breakfast quality and options could be improved. Only one hot dish per pax was allowed.
Reviewed: 28 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location on the waterfront with charm, not a soleless chain hotel.
All good
Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLocation was fantastic - so much to see and do within a short walk. The rooms were great - comfortable and spacious.
Breakfast was disappointing - in a culture known for food, it was a let down. Local food was somehow made bland and western food was of poor quality.
Greetings from The Ranee! Thank you for your honest feedback. We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed our fantastic location, with so much to explore within walking distance, and that you found your room to be comfortable and spacious. We’re truly sorry to hear that breakfast did not meet your expectations. We’d also like to highlight that our on-site café is a vegan café, focusing on wholesome, plant-based interpretations of local and Western dishes. Based on 100% plant based philosophy emphasizes a balance of co-existence with human, environment and food sustainability. While many of our guests appreciate this concept, we understand it may not be to everyone’s taste. Your feedback has been shared with our team and will be taken seriously as we continue to refine our offerings. We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us to improve, and we hope to have the opportunity to offer you a better experience in the future. Warmest regards Tona Abell Hotel Manager
Greetings from The Ranee! Thank you for your honest feedback. We’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed our fantastic location, with so much to explore within walking distance, and that you found your room to be comfortable and spacious. We… Show more
Reviewed: 19 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, staff friendly, nice big room. We arrived after mid-night which was absolutely fine. No issues were too much of a problem for the staff. They were all very helpful. Handy vegan cafe next door for smoothies, burgers etc Large shopping centre close by with hundreds of options for eating - 99% of them local. Western options limited to Starbucks, Macs and BK. You can eat quite cheaply here or in the street markets for less that £5. The breakfast was fine for us but may disappoint others. There's no big spread or selection, and its the same every day. Bread/rolls/tea/coffee/limited cereal/two or three local fruits and a selection of 4 or 5 egg options off the menu. No local cafe options. Also a limited selection of beers PS use GRAB to get around or the buses
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Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery good location, very nice and cosy! Clean and comfortable
Breakfast was a disaster! In one morning, even it was supposed to start at 7 o'clock, at 7 nothing was ready. It took more than 40 minutes to receive 2 uncooked fried egs. No vegetables, the coffee was not refilled when it was over....the staff is either insufficient or very lazy....
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location. Every staff member was extremely polite and helpful.
Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGreat location and beautiful spacious room. (I think 106?) Very quiet with a beautiful reading room also available. The hotel had a really lovely vibe about it and the reception staff were friendly and welcoming. We loved our stay at the Ranee.
Greetings from The Ranee! Thank you very much for your kind words and for choosing to stay with us at The Ranee. We’re so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your spacious and quiet Room 106 is indeed one of our guest favorite! It’s lovely to know you appreciated the peaceful reading lounge and the overall atmosphere of the hotel. Our team at reception will be especially happy to hear your compliments about their friendliness and warm welcome. It truly means a lot to us that you loved your stay. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again soon! Warmest regards, Tona Abell Hotel Manager
Greetings from The Ranee! Thank you very much for your kind words and for choosing to stay with us at The Ranee. We’re so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your spacious and quiet Room 106 is indeed one of our guest favorite! It’s lovely … Show more
Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 13 July 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewGreat central location, Full of atmosphere. Friendly staff.
Struggled with the breakfasts. Not really much choice and vegetarian only...
Reviewed: 12 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewFantastically helpful and friendly staff.
Reviewed: 12 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewVery nice people working there.
Reviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 July 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReally enjoyed our stay here. Our room was comfortable and the breakfast was amazing. Perfect location.
Reviewed: 30 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewVery well decorated, nice big room, good bed, large bathroom, friendly staff.
Reviewed: 29 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewNice and spacious, huge bathroom, great location
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Reviewed: 27 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewIt was filled with character, from the tiffin and suitcase collections in the lobby, to the wooden furniture in the rooms. Spotlessly clean and perfect riverfront location, walking distance to many attractions including Carpenter St. The scrambled eggs breakfast were delicious. The suite we had was very spacious with two king sized single beds. Quiet rear facing room at the back of the property.
Nothing not to like. The restaurant does not cater to meat eaters however there are many around to choose from.
Greetings from The Ranee! Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing to stay with us! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the unique charm of our hotel from the tiffin and vintage suitcase collections in the lobby to the classic wooden furnishings in our rooms. We take great pride in creating a space filled with character, comfort, and cleanliness, and it's lovely to know it all added to your experience. It’s great to hear that you loved your quiet, rear-facing suite with the spacious layout and two king-sized single beds, as well as our riverfront location. Just a short walk to Carpenter Street and many of the city’s key attractions. We’re especially pleased you enjoyed our scrambled eggs breakfast. We're also happy to let you know that our on-site restaurant now offers a full vegan menu based on 100% plant based philosophy, we currently focus exclusively on plant-based cuisine, we understand that preferences vary, and as you kindly mentioned, there are plenty of excellent options for meat eaters just a short walk away. Thank you once again for your kind words and for highlighting so many details of your stay. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Warm regards, Tona Abell Hotel Manager
Greetings from The Ranee! Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for choosing to stay with us! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the unique charm of our hotel from the tiffin and vintage suitcase collections in the lobby t… Show more
Reviewed: 21 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewHistoric building in a strategic location for enjoying the city. The cosy room with everything and more. Breakfast with different local dishes every day. The kindness and helpfulness of all the staff.
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Reviewed: 18 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewA beautifully converted shophouse with charming decor. We loved the location, spacious room, and friendly staff. The large bathroom was a pleasant surprise, and the bed was really comfortable. Breakfast is basic but sufficient. Overall, it was a great experience!
Not quite a fan of the couch material, which was textured and a bit musty smelling. Luckily, there was another rattan lounge chair, which was quite comfortable too.
Warmest greetings! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your lovely feedback with us. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay in our beautifully converted shophouse and appreciated the charm of our decorations, spacious rooms, and the attentiveness of our team. It’s great to know that our large bathroom and comfortable bed made your stay even more better and enjoyable. We’re also grateful for your kind understanding regarding the couch material. Your note about the texture and scent is very helpful to us, and we will certainly look into this to ensure it doesn’t affect future guests’ comfort. We’re glad the rattan lounge chair offered a nice alternative, and that our breakfast, while simple, met your needs. The Ranee has mad the bold decision to transition to a fully vegan menu. We have already started with our breakfast menu. Thank you again for your thoughtful review. We hope to welcome you back on your next visit! kind regards, Tona Abell Hotel Manager
Warmest greetings! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your lovely feedback with us. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay in our beautifully converted shophouse and appreciated the charm of our decorations, spa… Show more
Reviewed: 15 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 14 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewBrilliant hotel, relaxing haven