As a Ctrip Black Diamond member, I've booked thousands of hotels over the past decade. This time, I'm traveling to Malaysia alone with my daughter, and choosing a hotel made me quite indecisive, especially since it's my first time staying in a guesthouse. I was worried about safety and hygiene. However, the main reason I opted for a guesthouse this time was to expose my daughter to different nationalities and encourage her to speak English. After reading numerous reviews of Oceam Lodge, I finally decided to book it.
This stay turned out to be the most successful decision of my trip, and here's why:
1. The owner, Didi, is German, and his wife is Thai. They are incredibly warm and welcoming, making you feel right at home.
2. The four rooms housed guests from China, Germany, Australia, and New Zealand. We all had breakfast together, made plans for dinner, and chatted, enjoying a very harmonious atmosphere.
3. While the rooms and guesthouse aren't luxurious, they are absolutely clean and comfortable.
4. The breakfast prepared by the owner's wife was truly delicious. My daughter ate every last bite.
5. Unlike staying in a resort hotel, guesthouses are smaller, and during the day, we were out exploring, which gave us more opportunities to experience the local culture. Staying in a high-end hotel means you might not even need to leave, thus missing out on chances to connect with the local community.
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