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Golden Rock Hotel

4.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed Jan 27, 2013
I have just stayed at Golden Rock hotel. After staying in International resorts in Bagan and Lake Inle I appreciated the contrast. The simplicity of this accommodation suits its location. I felt I had travelled back in time whilst sitting on the large veranda enjoying a drink and watching an amazing sunset.
I had room 403 with stunning views, a large, comfortable clean room with teak furniture it certainly felt more authentic to its location. The meals were most enjoyable with excellent vegetarian options.
Date of stay: January 2013
Room Tip: The 400 rooms are higher so perhaps have a better view. I was in 403
Trip type: Traveled solo
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    Reviewed January 23, 2013

    Despite its name this hotel is not at the Golden Rock, but on the track to the rock a 15 minute steep climb from the settlement where the trucks stop ( and another 45 minutes to the top! ). Set in a nice location there are good views over the hilly countryside. After dark it gets very quiet with no options nearby to eat and drink other than in the hotel itself. Not a big problem for me but if you want a more lively evening best stay at the top close to the Golden Rock.
    The hotel itself is quite nice. Rooms are pleasant with teak floors and ceilings. These are set out in blocks and have good views across attractive gardens. The young staff try very hard to please. The dining room is quite formal with the waiters wearing bowties. Breakfast was probably the best we had on a wonderful two week tour of parts of Myanmar. Table service by the young men in bowties made a welcome break from the ubiquitous buffet.
    Try to get a room away from the track to the Rock. Pilgrims start their climb to the Rock well before dawn and they are very noisy as they make their way in the dark. I don't blame them, they are enjoying themselves....I would do the same!

    Room tip: Avoid rooms near the pathway to the Rock. Pilgrims start the climb in the dark before dawn and they can be noisy.
    Date of stay: December 2012
    • Trip type: Traveled with friends
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    Reviewed January 22, 2013

    Well run hotel with nice basic rooms. The view from terrace is great. Tip: Eat breakfast outside to include the view. Located in easy walking distance from the truck drop off even with a bag (you can do with out a porter). Expect about 30-45 minutes to the top. Food were average. All in all fair value for money at a great location.

    Date of stay: December 2012
    • Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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    Reviewed January 21, 2013

    I stayed here near the end of my 3 week trip traveling around Myanmar. I was pleasantly surprised and found the cabin style accommodation both comfortable and ideal given the hotel's location. The showers were good with hot water and rooms were fine. The single beds were a bit narrow but comfy. After the trek up to the Golden rock and down again, to relax here with a cold drink was ideal. The staff were polite and the restaurant staff (with vest and bow ties!) were friendly and did a great job at dinner.

    Date of stay: January 2013
    • Trip type: Traveled with friends
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    Reviewed January 5, 2013

    I stayed at the Golden Rock Hotel with my family over Christmas 2012. This hotel is approximately a 10 minute climb from where the truck drops you off. You are able to hire porters to carry your luggage to the hotel if required.

    The trick for a good stay is to understand that you really are roughing it out here. Past a certain time, they don't get electricity and they have to rely on a power generator. That will probably be the case until Myanmar becomes more developed. As it is, most of the locals come here for as a pilgrimage journey of sorts, so the Kyaikto region is relatively undeveloped as a tourist attraction.

    Expect basic amenities if that - no internet, no proper safe, cabin style accommodation (do check the photos attached). Your expectations really determine what sort of experience you will get here.

    ## Positives
    - Good service (chilled bottled water after a sweaty climb... woohoo!)
    - Comfortable Beds

    ## Negatives
    - Meals from the restaurant needs to be ordered an hour in advance
    - Breakfast was pretty oily

    ## Traveller Tip: It is better to eat at the restaurant here. Most of the other eating places at the top of the mountain pre-cook their food and just warm it up when you order.

    Date of stay: December 2012
    • Trip type: Traveled with family
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    Reviewed December 16, 2012

    Staying on the top of Mr Kyaikhtiyo is not worth the price-tag.

    The hotel was similar to any I could find for $30-$40 in other areas of Burma, but you pay for the location.

    It's clean enough, but there were a few lizards scurrying around my room.

    The restaurant was nice.

    I would have preferred to go back down the hill and stay at the village at the base though - which to be fair, isn't reflective of the three "luxury" (and I use that term loosely) hotels on the top of the mountain ... there just wasn't a lot to do once we checked-in.

    Date of stay: October 2012
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    Nuwan R, Manager at Golden Rock Hotel, responded to this reviewResponded December 21, 2012

    Dear HiralP ,
    Appreciate to your interest made a comments about our Hotel.all the guest comments very important to all of us to improve our service standard to satisfy our valuable visitors.
    Regarding your comments about GOLDEN ROCK HOTEL i would like to inform you sent the wrong location.
    why i mentioned
    According to your comments you were stayed top of the mountain.Golden rock hotel situated near the truck station Ya-the-taung.
    Water Problem according to our management experience we did not issued with any water problem in the hotel. we were not present any souvenir because of water problem.
    We did not change our management another one hotel they changed their Owners and management may be got confused with that hotel .
    above i mentioned points that why i think you sent the your comments to Golden Rock hotel it's WRONG HOTEL. Top of the Mountain Mountain Top hotel also we not had such case and not new management. We always welcome to our valuable guest to make their feeling about our hotel and feed back.
    I would like to Inform our all visitors another the one Hotel and Golden rock confusing most of the visitors. Golden Rock family we have two hotels in MT kyithiyo Golden Rock Hotel -- Near the truck station Ya the taung and Mountain Top Hotel Top of the Mountain.
    Thanking You ,
    Nuwan Rathnayaka

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