The Borneo bed and breakfast is a good place to base yourself if arriving in Borneo for the first time. It's easily reached by taxi, or by pick up from the airport if pre-arranged. Kuching itself has doesn't have much to offer, but there are a couple small museums, a fort, and a meandering river which is nice to walk down at sunset. It's a small town, but is the central point to several good must visit sites, including Bako National Park, and the orangutan rehabilitation centre.
The hostel is run by an Iban family, who are pleasant and always on hand. However, they give you little information. There are plenty of leaflets, but first hand experiences would be beneficial. Upon arrival they will happily show you the room before you decide to stay and the prices are reasonable. The hostel although attempting to give a good presentation, fails in several key places. Firstly the toilets leave a lot to be desired, three out of the five we wouldn't use (one actually flooded onto my feet upon flushing), and there are damp patches in the rooms - which are also in need of painting. The beds have very thin mattresses on wooden slats that you can feel right through. On the positive side, the rooms are spacious and most have air conditioning. The free breakfast is rather meager, consisting of tea and a couple slices of toast.
The atmosphere in the hostel is a good one. There is almost always someone to share a story or adventure with, and if not there are some DVDs to watch. The internet is also well priced.
In summary, use this place as a base as it has a good atmosphere and plenty of leaflet information, but don't expect too much.
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