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Kokol Haven Resort
Maurizio G
Cork, Ireland

One visit stop, just for the view

Review of Kokol Haven Resort
2.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 11 Sept 2024via mobile
Worthy a visit only for the view of Kota Kinabalu bay from the top of the hill.
You need to pay 10 rm per person just to step in, even if you will eat in their overpriced restaurant.
Food was less then average and my "Nasi Sinalau Ayam" was tasteless and very poorly presented (just rice and chicken with no accompaniments).
If you call yourself a Resort and you want to keep a high standard, on the same line with the prices that you charge, I expect at least to eat well.
Same dish would have cost me 4 time less in a local cafe in Tamparuli and with much more taste.
40 rm for the dish in the picture attached, is a robbery.
Date of stay: September 2024
Room Tip: Stay far from the restaurant. You will just throw away your money.
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Reviewed 17 April 2024
Nothing special

We drove here to visit and they charged us RM10 per person and said we could use to redeem drinks. We arrived mid morning and they informed that they had no food available as they were preparing for lunch buffet. So we ordered 1 tea and 1 iced coffee where we used our 2 tickets and topped up RM2.

There were many cats and the people in the other table (who had food) kept chasing the cats away.

This place had many gaudy fixtures… presumably for tacky photos. But we preferred natural views.

It was nothing special.

Date of stay: April 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 3 January 2024
Dirty old dilapidated place with no water in the toilets

Forget it .. not worth it . The place is old dilapidated. Go somewhere else
Dirty place with no water in the toilet blocks
Filthy and smelly .
It has to be one of the dirtiest place ever .
Do not go .

Room tip: Not worth the drive . Filthy dirty smelly old place with no water in toilet blocks .
Date of stay: December 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 1 October 2023 via mobile
Views

The place is being continually improved and mah Jong table booths are being built. The multi level partying space works very well. The views to KK and mountain are spectacular and the catering is good. Staff excellent. Can recommend for a chill out stay.

Date of stay: October 2023
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Reviewed 30 December 2021 via mobile
Kokol Havenly Resort

Nice Highland get away a mere 30 to 40 mins from KK City centre. Resort has awesome City and Mountain (incl. Mt Kinabalu if skies are clear) views. Rooms and F&B menu are pretty basic. There is no swimming pool or spa. Resort has adequate facilities for small to medium sized events. Resort is fine for couples or those hankering for a cool, clean and quiet place to escape to.

Room tip: Car in good condition to drive the steep and windy way up.
Date of stay: December 2021
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Reviewed 27 February 2021
Chill Out Place

Nice place for a staycation. Lovely view from the hilltop and cool breeze.
Instead of traveling to Kundasang for fresh air consider this lovely place which is not far from the capital.
Beautiful scenery and magical for photoshoots! Rooms package comes with dinner instead of breakfast.

Date of stay: February 2021
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