Skyville Zen Resort vs The Box Hotel

Same City · Kinabalu National Park Distance: 3.5km
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Skyville Zen Resort

★★ 2-Star
8.0 902
Kinabalu National Park
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The Box Hotel

★★★ 3-Star
8.1 659
Kinabalu National Park
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.0 (903)
8.1 (670)
Expedia
7.8
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Overall Average
8.0 (903)
8.1 (670)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Skyville Zen Resort The Box Hotel
Strengths Strengths
+ Rooms are spacious and clean with thorough housekeeping mentioned repeatedly + Many reviews praise the fantastic views of hills or mountains
+ Staff are friendly and attentive in many reviews + High cleanliness and comfortable beds are repeatedly mentioned
+ Family travelers praise the quiet environment and comfort + Convenient location for Kinabalu Park or headquarters gets high satisfaction
+ Great views and no musty smell noted frequently + Friendly staff and pets like huskies or cats are charming
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Access road is steep and narrow, making driving difficult in several reviews - Multiple complaints about traffic or truck noise due to main road and poor soundproofing
- Hot water takes 15 minutes to 1 hour to heat up repeatedly mentioned - Hot water instability or dusty vents noted in cleaning issues
- Remote location feels eerie at night with locked gates noted

Recommended For

Families with kids Couples Nature seekers

Recommended For

Nature lovers Families Groups

Guest Reviews

Skyville Zen Resort

Agoda 8.8 Group

Spacious rooms and cleanliness, friendly staff

Inconvenient transport

Agoda 9.2 Family with young children

Best for families, clean and polite staff

Steep road

Agoda 9.2 Couple

Clean with great views

Agoda 8.4 Couple

Clean and good staff

Scary road and slow hot water

Agoda 8.8 Family with young children

Quiet and clean

The Box Hotel

Agoda 8.8 Group traveler

Fantastic views and excellent cleanliness. Convenient restaurant.

Poor soundproofing lets in noise

Agoda 9.2 Couple/Solo traveler

Clean with basic facilities.

Roadside truck noise

Agoda 8.4 Family with teens

Good ventilation and comfy beds. Friendly owner and affordable bar.

Dusty vent fan

Agoda 9.6 Solo traveler

Great location, stable Wi-Fi, friendly staff.

Agoda 9.6 Couple/Solo traveler

Reasonable price near park. Swings are nice.

Poor soundproofing and needs cleaning

Location Comparison

Distance: 3.5km

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