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THE OLD AND NEW ACCOMMODATION
It's not 5 stars luxury,
but a backpacker's resort, Uncle Chang's Lodge is able to offer a
holiday for those with a tide budget.
Uncle Chang's Lodge has two wings; the new wing
and the old. (The Air Con rooms and Fan rooms). The new chalets style was
constructed and completed in
2012 while the old longhouse style need a lot repair and maintenance.
The staff pay more attention in maintaining the new chalets to cater
the increase number of Chinese who pay higher price.
Uncle Chang Lodge started as humble guest house somewhere in
2003. By now the old dormitory are usually neglected because they are used
as cheap accommodation for drivers who spent the day in the sea and
return only at night to sleep.
So if you also expect some comfort and luxury like
those Chinese, then get the chalet instead when booking.
If you are on budget and can adapt to the local toilet and
room with cockroach, then the longhouse style room is among the
cheapest on the island.
Both old and new rooms are on the water with beautiful views overlooking
the ocean. Sunset at the West and Uncle Chang is on the West
side of the island.Air-conditioners of budget accommodation so
not always work in perfect condition. The island is always in
shortage of servicemen and technicians.
Main dining/socialising
area,
Sundeck with hammocks,
Diving Center,
New public
conveniences near the dining area.
3 brand new smacking chalets have been constructed. The new chalets are indeed a
class above the existing ones!
THE THREE MEAL
Buffet style meals are included in all accommodation package.
The meals at UChang's are not lavish, but you get a balanced diet
daily. If you would like to treat yourself to some super fresh
seafood, Chef Ah Long will be more than happy to cater to your
culinary delights for a small fee.
FRESH SEAFOOD
Every day a couple of fishermen will paddle their boat with their
fresh catch from the sea. The price is always lower then
the market so satisfy yourself if you love seafood. The kitchen's
chef is happy to cook for you at a fee of Rm10.00 - 20.00
THE NIGHT BAND
The place has a nice relaxed atmosphere, people playing guitars and
hanging in the common area.
"party place" when band playing some nights of the week.
RATS ON THE ISLAND
Budget rooms have rats enter at night when they smell foods
in the rooms. So if you do not totolate rats, then get a room at one
of the classy resorts.
SNORKLING
Uncle Chang provides free snorkel trips around Mabul daily and for a
small fee going to Kapalai. Sipadan and island hopping tours can
also be arranged through the office staff. |
