Kuching's HOTTEST Poolside Studio: Lovely Kozi Square LV9B Awaits!
Kuching's HOTTEST Poolside Studio: Lovely Kozi Square LV9B Awaits!
Alright, buckle up, buttercups, because we're diving headfirst into the shimmering paradise that is Kuching's HOTTEST Poolside Studio: Lovely Kozi Square LV9B Awaits! Forget the polished press releases; this is real talk. I just got back, and HONESTLY? My brain's still trying to process all the… stuff. So, grab a coffee (or maybe a cocktail, depending on your mood) because we're about to get real.
First things first: Accessibility. Now, I’m not in a wheelchair, so I can't speak from personal experience BUT the website claims things. They’ve got elevators and all sorts of… things. Which is good, because lugging my suitcase up stairs is NOT my idea of a good time. Wheelchair accessible claim is there, for the record.
Okay, let's get to the good stuff. That Poolside Studio… oh, HONEY. The website photos? Lies! Glorious, airbrushed, utterly understated lies! The reality is even BETTER. The pool itself? Sparkling. The view? Breathtaking. And the vibe? Pure, unadulterated relaxation. I spent a solid three hours just… existing… near the water. Reading, sipping something fruity (they have a Poolside bar, thank GOD), and occasionally glancing up at the sky. Bliss. Utter bliss.
Things to Do & Ways to Relax: Let's be honest, the main thing to do here is nothing. But, if you're the type who needs stimulation, they have options. A Fitness center – I saw it, I peeked in, but honestly, the idea of working out when I could be lounging by the pool… nah. There's also a Spa, with Massage, Sauna, and Steamroom. I can’t speak to the quality because I didn’t partake. Listen, I was in vacation mode, okay? I'm more of a "poolside nap" kind of gal. They have a Body scrub and Body wrap, which sound… intriguing. The fact that they offer Yoga is a good start. They also have a Foot bath, whatever that is! I have no clue, and that's the beauty of it.
Getting back to the pool, it's an outdoor swimming pool with a Pool with view. So, the view doesn’t exactly change much when you're in the pool, but on hot days like this one, the view is only important because you do not want to get out of the pool.
Cleanliness and Safety: Okay, this is where things get a little… obsessive. They are taking this seriously. First off, the rooms are sanitized between stays. They use Anti-viral cleaning products. They do Daily disinfection in common areas. There is Hand sanitizer everywhere. Staff trained in safety protocol. They've got First aid kit, and a Doctor/nurse on call. The kitchen and tableware are all Sanitized kitchen and tableware items, and the kitchens and tables are set up in a Safe dining setup. I mean, the level of hygiene is impressive. I'm a bit of a germaphobe, so I appreciated it, even if I felt like I was living inside a hazmat suit sometimes. You can even opt out of room sanitization if you want!
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: This is where things get interesting. Restaurants are a plenty, with a Poolside bar that serves food! I'm sure their A la carte in restaurant is nice, but I preferred the Buffet in restaurant option. They have Asian breakfast, Asian cuisine in restaurant, and International cuisine in restaurant. There is also a Vegetarian restaurant. I only tried the buffet. My breakfast was pretty good. They also have a Snack bar if you ever need to eat something. And, of course, there is room service Room service [24-hour]. Oh, and the Breakfast in room options? Totally tempting.
Services and Conveniences: They’ve got pretty much everything you could need. Concierge, Cash withdrawal, Currency exchange, Doorman, Housekeeping. Daily housekeeping. Laundry service. Elevator…you get the idea. And Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! which is a godsend, because I post everything on social media.
For the Kids: They have Babysitting service, and Kids facilities, and Kids meal.
Available in all rooms: Air conditioning in the room is nice, and Free Wi-Fi is essential. They have Bathtub, Bathrobes if that's your jam, and Coffee/tea maker, which is mine. They also offer Complimentary tea, Extra long bed. There is Hair dryer, In-room safe box, Refrigerator, and Shower.
Getting Around: They have Airport transfer.
My One, Single Greatest Experience: Okay, here it is. The REAL reason you should book this place. It wasn't the pool (though, wow, the pool). It wasn't the perfectly ironed sheets (though, yes, very nice). It was… the balcony. My room (#redacted) had the most perfect balcony, overlooking the pool and the city lights twinkling in the distance. One evening, I ordered room service (Room service [24-hour], remember?). I got a glass of wine (the Bottle of water was free, but the wine wasn’t, go figure) and just sat there. Watching the world go by. The breeze was warm. The air smelled of… well, I don't know what it smelled like, but it was amazing. I almost didn't need anything, and I ended up staying there for two hours. I just sat there, utterly, completely content. It was like all the stress melted away. That moment, that single moment, was worth the price of the entire stay.
The Imperfections (Because, Let's Be Honest): I’m not going to lie, there were minor hiccups. The TV remote in my room was a little… temperamental. Sometimes the wifi would go out, despite the website touting Internet [LAN] (Internet services). The room, while clean, felt a little… sterile. Like they’d sacrificed a little bit of personality in the name of hygiene (the Room decorations were pretty basic). But honestly? These are tiny quibbles. The amazingness of the balcony, the pool, the overall vibe… they more than made up for it.
The Verdict:
Book it. Just… book it. Don’t hesitate. Don't overthink it. Kuching's HOTTEST Poolside Studio: Lovely Kozi Square LV9B Awaits! is a little slice of heaven. It's a place to relax, to recharge, to forget about the world for a little while. Even with the minor flaws, the whole experience was fantastic.
Here's my offer (because I’m feeling generous and you deserve it!):
- Book your stay at Lovely Kozi Square LV9B within the next 72 hours and receive a free drink at the Poolside Bar!
- Mention Code "POOLTIME" at check-in and get a complimentary upgrade to a room with a balcony (subject to availability, of course!)
- PLUS, get a 10% discount on any spa treatment, because you deserve some pampering!
Why Now? Because honestly, life's too short to be stuck in a mediocre hotel. Go. Relax. Enjoy. Thank me later (or, you know, just send me a postcard from your own amazing balcony… I wouldn’t mind!).
Escape to Paradise: Cozy Danang Boutique Hotel Awaits!
Alright, buckle up buttercups, because we're diving DEEP into my Kuching adventure, centered around the seemingly idyllic "Lovely Kozi Square Studio with Pool LV9B." Honestly? The name alone sounds like a romance novel. Let's see if the reality lives up to the cover… or, you know, the booking.
Kuching Chaos: A Messy Memoir (and Hopefully, a Holiday)
Day 1: Arrival and Disappointment… and then, FOOD.
- Morning (9:00 AM): Landed in Kuching. The airport was… okay, surprisingly clean. I'm already pre-judging everything, I admit it. That travel-sized bottle of hand sanitizer? Sacrificed it. Goodbye, friend. I’m on the other side of the globe.
- (10:00 AM): Taxi to Kozi Square. The driver? A chatty Cathy, bless her heart, who filled me in on the best kolo mee spots. Already, I'm obsessed with the local breakfast potential.
- (11:00 AM): Arrive at "Lovely Kozi Square Studio." First impressions? "Lovely" is… a stretch. It's, well, functional. But hey, the pool looked good in the pictures. Then I step inside. The aircon sounded like a dying walrus. And the "fully equipped kitchen"? More like "equipped to maybe boil water for instant noodles." My heart sank a little. Oh well.
- (12:00 PM): The pool was… alright, but the sun was BEATING DOWN. No shade. Cue dramatic internal sigh.
- (1:00 PM): Managed to walk a whole 10 minutes to a local restaurant. What a victory. I was starving. Ate a HUGE plate of laksa. Spicy. Amazing. My tastebuds are doing a happy dance, and suddenly, I wasn’t so grumpy. God bless Sarawak laksa.
- (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM): Nap. A sweaty, slightly uncomfortable nap, thanks to the walrus-aircon. But hey, at least I passed out.
- (7:00 PM): Dinner. I found a place selling satay – those grilled meat skewers. I ate approximately a million. Covered myself in sauce. Pure, unadulterated bliss. My initial disappointment with the accommodation? Fading. This food… THIS is why I travel. Also, I may or may not have accidentally-on-purpose ordered a second plate.
- (8:30 PM): Stroll around the area. Kuching at night is… mellow. Very mellow. I’m starting to vibe with this whole "laid-back" thing.
Day 2: Culture Shock and Canopy Walks (and a Mild Panic)
- (8:00 AM): Breakfast: Kolo mee as promised. Driver was right. It's the best. I nearly ordered a second bowl. So, good.
- (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM): Culture time! Visited the Sarawak Museum. Honestly? Beautiful and well-maintained. But I was having the weirdest emotional conflict. I loved it and all the history.
- (12:00 PM): Lunch: More noodles, because, when in Rome (or in Kuching), eat all the noodles.
- (1:30 PM - 4:00PM): Bako National Park. Okay, this was supposed to be the highlight. And the boat to get there? Tiny. I am not a fan of small boats. And it was choppy. I am REALLY not a fan of choppy seas. But then, BAM. The park. Monkey sightings! Proboscis monkeys! The hike was intense. And the sheer variety of plant life? Insane. I was panting, sweating, and utterly captivated.
- (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM): PANIC. Well, not full panic, but close. The canopy walk. It was the end of our hike. The views were AMAZING. But I am afraid of heights! I crawled, no, I inch-wormed my way across most of it. It’s been a while since I’ve been that scared. But I got to the end of it. And I'm still alive. I am now a slightly shaky, but proud, canopy-walk survivor.
- (6:00 PM): Back to the studio. Took a shower. Then sat in the semi-air-conditioned air, staring at my phone, trying to process that canopy walk.
- (7:30 PM): Found a cafe. They made me a giant iced latte. It was the best latte I'd ever tasted. I’m also the kind of person who says that about coffee wherever I go. Whatever. It was good.
Day 3: River Cruise… and a Reckoning with the Aircon
- (9:00 AM): Coffee. More coffee, please.
- (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM): River cruise on the Sarawak River. Surprisingly lovely. The city looked different from the water. I saw the Istana (Malay for "palace"). It was pretty. The breeze was divine. The sun was… well, the sun was doing its sun thing.
- (12:30 PM): Lunch. More kolo mee. I’m starting to think I might turn into a noodle. I don’t care. Nom.
- (1:30 PM - 4:00 PM): Attempted pool time. The aircon was really REALLY failing. I started negotiating with it. "Please, just a little bit of cool air…" It did not listen. I baked. The pool was too hot, it felt like I was swimming in soup. I might have been slightly grumpy again.
- (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM): Phone call. I called the property management company and did a lot of complaining (with a smile, because I am British and also at a loss. I thought complaining would get me nowhere.. I was so wrong. Someone was sent up that day.
- (6:00 PM): The "repair man". Sweet, sweaty, and eventually, successful! The aircon now only sounded like a slightly asthmatic walrus. Progress!
- (7:00 PM): Dinner: I went full-on fancy and tried a seafood restaurant. Expensive. Worth it. The prawns were colossal. I, however, was not.
Day 4: Market Mayhem and the End of an Era
- (8:00 AM): Last kolo mee. My official farewell to the noodle. (until next time! You'll never truly leave me.)
- (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM): Sunday Market. This was the highlight of the day, a real-life explosion of colour, smells, and noises. The food stalls! The crafts! The EVERYTHING! I spent an embarrassing amount of money on batik fabric and spices I probably won’t use. And a tiny, adorable cat statue.
- (11:00 AM - 12:00 PM): Packing.
- (12:00 PM): Check-out. Farewell, "Lovely Kozi Square Studio." You weren’t always lovely, but you were… a place. A place where I ate amazing food, climbed a terrifying canopy walk, and nearly melted in the pool.
- (1:00 PM): Taxi to airport. Reflecting on the whole trip. Was it perfect? Heck no. Was it an adventure? Hell yes. Would I come back? Absolutely. Especially for those noodles.
Reflections:
Kuching is not about luxury. It's about the food, the people, the lush landscapes, and the moments that catch you off guard. Sure, the accommodation wasn't ideal, the first day was a downer, and I am still slightly scarred by that canopy walk. But the good outweighs the bad. I would go again. I'd probably book a place with better aircon. But I’d pack a backpack full of snacks and an open mind. And prepare for a whole lot of delicious chaos.
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Kuching's Poolside Paradise: Lovely Kozi Square LV9B - You GOTTA See This! (Seriously)
Okay, Let's Get Real: You're Thinking of LV9B, Right? Because I Was Terrified. (And Then… Love)
1. What IS this "Lovely Kozi Square LV9B" everyone's raving about, anyway? Is it just another Airbnb?
Alright, buckle up, because this ain't your grandma's dusty homestay. Lovely Kozi Square LV9B is, to put it simply, a freaking *studio* apartment in a complex in Kuching, Sarawak. But it's *special.* It's… well, it's pool-side. And it LOOKS amazing in the photos. I mean, the pictures were absolutely gorgeous – all shimmering water, pristine balconies, and what looked like perpetually sunny days. Honestly? I was skeptical. "Photoshop much?" I thought. But then, the reviews started… creeping in. And creeping in... and it just looked so... dreamy.
2. Poolside? Seriously? How is that even possible? Is it loud? Can you *actually* swim without getting a million kids splashing you?
Okay, this is where it gets interesting. YES, it's poolside! You walk out the door (or, in my case, practically *roll* out the door after a particularly delicious plate of Sarawak Laksa), and BAM! Pool. Like, literally, a few steps away. And the noise? Surprisingly minimal. I'm a light sleeper, which is a *curse* when you live near bustling markets like I do, and I was bracing myself for the sound of screaming toddlers and incessant music. But honestly? It wasn’t bad. Sometimes you could hear the faint murmur of conversations, the occasional splash... but mostly, it was just… the gentle hum of relaxation. As for the kids… yeah, you get the odd splash, but the pool is big enough that you can easily find a quiet corner to yourself. Plus, that cool breeze makes it worth it.
3. Alright, alright, the pool is cool. But what about the actual *studio*? Is it clean? Is it cramped? Are there bugs? (Because, let's be honest, Malaysia and bugs are a thing).
Okay. Deep breath. Let's tackle this. The studio… *ahem*. The studio is… well, it’s lovely. As advertised. Actually, it’s probably better than the photos. And yes, I was surprised. The place was absolutely spotless. Like, "my-grandmother-would-approve" level of clean. And the decor? Actually stylish! Not like, the cheap IKEA stuff you get in some Airbnbs, but genuinely nice. And spacious! Surprisingly so. The bed was comfy, the air-conditioning worked like a charm (essential in Kuching, trust me), and the Wi-Fi? Fast enough to stream a whole season of *The Great British Bake Off*… which, of course, I did. As for bugs… Okay, look, I'm not going to lie and say I didn't see a tiny geeko. (They’re cute, though, right?). There's a slight chance you'll find a tiny spider somewhere, but that's standard Malaysian living, I think!
4. Okay, so you're sold. But what's the *catch*? Is it ridiculously expensive? Are there hidden fees? Is the host… a serial killer? (I’m kidding… mostly.)
Okay, let's get to the serious stuff. Price? Not ridiculously expensive, which was a huge relief because you are often paying for location and the place is right in the city. Fees? No hidden surprises that I noticed. I hate hidden fees. The host (I'll call her "Kak" -- because that's what everyone calls her) was lovely! Super responsive, helpful, and actually gave me great recommendations for food. She's not a serial killer – I’m pretty sure. Although, she did mention she knew the best places for "hiding bodies”… (Okay, I’m JUST KIDDING. Probably). But seriously, top-notch service, and she was really helpful, when the aircon (my only grumble) was playing up, she sent somebody to fix it super fast.
5. The location! Where *is* this place, exactly? How easy is it to get around? Because I'm picturing me, lost and sweating profusely in the middle of nowhere.
Location, location, location! The best part of LV9B. It's smack-dab in the heart of Kuching. You could walk pretty much anywhere! Okay, maybe not *anywhere*, but close enough. Markets? Minutes away. Delicious food stalls? Everywhere. Shopping malls? Yep. And grab a Grab is super easy, if you're feeling lazy or the heat is unbearable (which it often is). So, you won't be stranded in the jungle, don't worry. You're in amongst it all (if that makes sense).
6. The pool! The pool! Tell me more! Is it crowded? What are the rules? Can I *actually* get a decent swim in, or is it just a glorified paddling pool?
Okay, let's talk about the pool again. Because it's *that* good. It's a decent size, not Olympic-sized by any means, but definitely big enough to get a proper swim in. And the best part? Even on weekends, it never felt overwhelmingly crowded. There were always people around, of course – families, couples, people just chilling – but there was always space to swim without feeling like you were fighting for your life. The water was clean, the views were lovely (looking out over the city, which is kinda unique!), and there's something just so *calming* about taking a dip after a long day of exploring. The rules? Standard stuff: be respectful, no loud music, clean up after yourself. The only real rule that I recall was no diving – which is fair enough. Oh! And there was a cute little kids pool too, so the little ones were kept separate.
7. Okay, I'm almost sold. But what's the *one* thing you would change or the *one* thing you would warn potential guests about? Is it a deal-breaker?
Okay, here's the deal. If I *had* to nitpick, I'd say the air conditioning wasn't *perfect*. It was good, but it felt a little… uneven sometimes. A couple of times, I thought maybe it was broken. But after a quick message to Kak (the host), she got it fixed immediately. But look, this is Malaysia! You’re going to experience some “real life” quirks. And honestly, it's a tiny thing in the grand scheme of things. Especially when you're waking up with a pool right there.
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