Kunyit 7 Lodge

Hotels
9.5 (47 reviews)
129B -1,Jetty 2, Kampong Bakut Berumput Mukim.Peramu , Bandar Seri Begawan , bn

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Tour desk
Car hire
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Board games/puzzles
Outdoor furniture
Free wired internet
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Helpful service
Cons:
Cleanliness issues in common areas
Need to bring mosquito net

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Cleanliness mentioned negatively; the room is clean but the rest is not.
Service
10
Great briefing by the host and assistance with transport.
Location
10
Fantastic location with a great view from the terrace.
Room Quality
9
Room is clean but more context needed for overall quality.
Amenities
10
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
9.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.5
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
10
Very positive overall experience highlighted by location and service.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-02-03 22:25

Property Description

Breathtaking Views and Modern Comforts

Nestled in Brunei Water Village, Kunyit 7 Lodge offers a unique experience with its terrace overlooking the city. Each room provides a shared bathroom with complimentary toiletries and a hairdryer for your convenience. Stay connected with free WiFi available throughout the property.

Convenient Location

Explore nearby attractions such as Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanai Bolkiah Shopping Complex just 500 meters away and Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque within 700 meters. With Brunei Airport a short 7 km drive, your travels are made easy.

Warm Hospitality

Experience the warmth of Bruneian hospitality at Kunyit 7 Lodge. Book now to secure your stay at this charming riverside retreat.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:30 PM

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 47 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 9
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 9.5
Food and Beverage: 9.5
Overall Experience: 10
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Lars couple de
6
Ist das, was man gebucht hat
Pros:

Tolle Lage, toller Blick von der Terrasse, tolles Briefing der Vermieterin vor Anreise, hat sich toll um einen Kontakt für den Transport gekümmert

Cons:

Das Zimmer ist sauber, der Rest eher nicht. Unbedingt Moskitonetz mitnehmen!!!!!

2025-09-03 via Nuitee
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Jordiesvi couple es
10
Pros:

Localització. La casa és encantadora i acollidora.

2025-08-14 via Nuitee
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András young couple hu
10
Very special experience! Would love to be back!
Pros:

Super special atmosphere! Kem, the landlord is so nice and kind!

Cons:

None! Everything was nice!

2025-06-30 via Nuitee
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Ratu young couple nl
10
Exceptional
Pros:

We love everything about this place.
It has a homey sense; we really felt like home. We spent four nights here. Most of the evenings, we enjoyed the veranda and saw the Brunei night sky.
Thank you so much, Kem, for your hospitality; we are going to miss you and all the cats, especially Buyoung

2025-06-16 via Nuitee
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Clive solo traveller au
7
Good
2025-05-22 via Nuitee
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Igor young couple hr
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Kem was a fantastic host. We really enjoyed our stay :)

2025-01-16 via Nuitee
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Julie with friends ca
8
Really grateful for such a unique experience
Pros:

Very unique experience and lovely view from the property across the water. Breakfast was also great and we felt comfortable to come and go as we please. The host also connected us with a private driver to help us get to and from airports in other cities- the driver was fantastic!

Cons:

Cash payment was inconvenient but host let us know ahead of time so we could stop at an ATM in Brunei before checking in.

2024-11-23 via Nuitee
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Tobi solo traveller pl
10
Amazing !
Pros:

A must place to stay when you are in Brunei !

2024-11-16 via Nuitee
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Julia family with young children de
7
We had the best time staying at the lodge, I especially enjoyed the three cats. It was really comfortable and Andrew too
Pros:

We had a wonderful time during our stay, Andrew was incredibly welcoming and took wonderful care of us. His son even offered us a ride to the airport at the end of our stay. The location is simply amazing and we had a blast exploring Brunei from there.

Cons:

The bedroom and bathroom weren’t that clean. Lots of dust on fans and wear and tear. Older house and three cats, so it wasn’t a big deal, just thought I’d mention a place for improvement.

2024-11-09 via Nuitee
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Lucy solo traveller gb
10
Highly recommend
Pros:

Everything, excellent location, beautiful view, unique experience staying in the water village, easy to find, comfortable, great breakfast, AC. I can’t thank the hosts Andrew and Kem enough, I enjoyed it so much I’ve been recommending people go to Brunei to stay at the lodge! I’ve been travelling for months so don’t have much time to make reviews but have found time for this place. You won’t regret staying here 😊

Cons:

No complaints

2024-10-30 via Nuitee
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Mykyta solo traveller sg
10
Absolutely amazing stay!!!
Pros:

Amazing Center location with great view. The host was so attentive to details and helpful. Early breakfast was provided as I had multiple day trips and need to leave early. Overall stay felt like I visit my relatives 😊. Absolutely must stay here while in Bansar!!!

2024-10-17 via Nuitee
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Yu young couple au
10
Once in a lifetime vivid water village living experience!
Pros:

We have enjoyed every moment we stayed with Kem, Andrew and Martin, the whole family. Our chef Andrew made us delicious breakfast, so we won't go hungry and having trouble hunting for food during the day. Our host Kem gave professional ideas and suggestions about local tourism, and she kindly organized the mangrove trip for us in the morning. We saw proboscis monkeys, wild crocodiles, water birds and long tail monkeys during the trip and the charge is fair. Martin advised us about free parking information opposite the residence and it was safe to park there overnight.
Our room is clean and comfy, just like home. All facilities are working perfectly, including fan and air-con to guarantee a good night sleep. And last, how can we not talk about the lovely cats? Countess looks after the house all day long, he likes to stay on the platform/balcony and enjoy the good view of the great Mosque from a distance, Buyong is the naughty young boy who adventures all night out and brings back half of a dead fish in the morning, and dear girl flea, she is white all over and so elegant, but likes to hide in the back storage room and she finally gets familiar with us on second day and allows us to pat her.
Kem's house is full of art and inspirations, and full of the culture of water village, the only pity is she was training new guides, and we didn't get to spend too much time with her in the house.
Location is perfect, the great Mosque and waterfront was just in front of your eyes. We rent a car and driving in Brunei is smooth like in Australia, road users are polite, obey rules and respect each others on the road. We even drove down to Seria to check on the oil fields.

Cons:

Nothing.

2024-10-07 via Nuitee
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Pamela solo traveller sg
9
Superb
Pros:

THE CATS

2024-08-30 via Nuitee
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Tania with friends my
10
Exceptional
Pros:

We liked everything. From the begining, the communication from Kem and the welcoming of her husband Andrew was amazing. The location, the breakfast, the environment, the facilities, and everything was completely awesome. We strongly recommend this place to stay in Brunei!! 20 out of 10 :-)

2024-08-24 via Nuitee
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Ralph solo traveller nl
10
Exceptional
2024-07-25 via Nuitee
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Ralph solo traveller nl
10
Exceptional
Pros:

The people are extremely nice and helpfull with everything. The breakfast is good and you will have a great view from the living room/garden.

2024-07-08 via Nuitee
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Christopher solo traveller sg
10
Authentic stay in Brunei - recommended
Pros:

Great location , comfortable bed , good breakfast and enjoyed sitting on the terrace

Cons:

Nothing

2024-06-16 via Nuitee
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Marlene group de
10
Incredibly beautiful and welcoming
Pros:

Kem’s place is the coziest most beautiful place to be and chill. She made that appealing and welcoming home stay out of the grandfathers house and is now hosting few lucky travellers to Brunei. She’ll teach and tell you about Brunei and give you the feeling of being at home far away from home. Additionally you’ll be staying in the “Floating city”, what couldn’t be any cooler, hanging on a terrace on pillowy armchairs with a view on BSB and the most important mosque and beautiful sunsets.
The room has ac and a fan what does give you pretty good sleeping conditions and it is beautiful too. Being served a lovely traditional breakfast with explanations complete this experience of total “Gemütlichkeit”.

2024-05-29 via Nuitee
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Smeetha solo traveller sg
10
totally worth it! would 100% stay at kem's place again!
Pros:

I stayed at kem’s place for a couple of days when I was in brunei and honestly I wish I stayed there for my whole trip! honestly kem’s place is beautiful to say the least with her art work and fine aesthetic she used to design the place, its so comfy and homey and I was always admiring it. kem also has 3 lovely cats - counters, bu yong and flea, whom are all lovely too! I rented a car in brunei so kem would tell me many interesting places to visit and I’ll go to each of them. many of these places you may not even know from just googling "places to visit in brunei", so I really appreciated that. if you can drive I personally recommend you to rent a car because its really cheap and you can access places so much better and brunei is a great and safe place to drive in. kem also has a wonder son Martin, who is lovely to speak to and always helping her out! she even got her friend to bring me on a hike I was really hoping to go for! Overall a 10/10 stay I am so glad I got the opportunity to meet her and experience all her recommendations! Would 100% stay with kem when I go back to brunei :’))

2024-05-28 via Nuitee
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Daria young couple ch
10
What a lovely place!
Pros:

We stayed in Andrew and Kem's beautiful homestay for three nights and it was just perfect! The area where the house is located is very special! Andrew was wonderful: he prepared delicious breakfasts, helped us with all our questions and concerns and was great fun to chat with! Not to forget the three cute cats. We would definitely recommend the accommodation and are glad that we were able to stay there We stayed in Andrew and Kem's beautiful homestay for three nights and it was just perfect! The area where the house is located is very special! Andrew was wonderful: he prepared delicious breakfasts, helped us with all our questions and concerns and was great fun to chat with! Not to forget the three cute cats. We would definitely recommend the accommodation and are glad that we were able to stay there.

2024-05-25 via Nuitee