Mari Hostel
Location: 16A, Jalan Sultan Abdul Jalil, Greentown, Ipoh, Perak, 30450, Ipoh, MY
Star Rating: 2 Stars
Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
About this Property
Recreation Amenities and Terrace: Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace.
On-Site Restaurant: At Mari Hostel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant.
Convenient Location: With a stay at Mari Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Ipoh, within a 10-minute walk of Ipoh Parade and Sam Poh Tong.
Book now at Mari Hostel for a memorable stay in Ipoh!
Important Information
- Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 8:30 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Amenities & Facilities
- Fireplace in lobby
- Arcade/game room
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Luggage storage
- Concierge service
- Elevator
- Fireplace in lobby
- Arcade/game room
- Library
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Porter/bellhop
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Parking (limited spaces)
- Basketball on site
- Golf driving range on site
- Free self parking
- Ballroom
- Banquet hall
- Reception hall
Rooms Available
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Double Room
1 Queen Bed
Overlooking the city
Internet - Free WiFi
Bathroom - Shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Private or shared bathroom
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1 Bed in 14-Beds Dormitory
1 Twin Bed
Overlooking the city
Internet - Free WiFi
Bathroom - Towels and shower
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Private or shared bathroom
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1 Bed in 12 Beds Super Single Dormitory
12 Twin Beds
Overlooking the city
Internet - Free WiFi
Bathroom - Towels and shower
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Private or shared bathroom
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1 Bed in 10 Beds Super Single Female Dormitory
10 Twin Beds
Overlooking the city
Internet - Free WiFi
Bathroom - Towels and shower
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Accessibility - Wheelchair accessible
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Wheelchair accessible
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Private or shared bathroom
-
Basic Twin Room
2 Twin Beds
Overlooking the city
Internet - Free WiFi
Bathroom - Towels and shower
Practical - Iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Free WiFi
- Private or shared bathroom
Guest Reviews
- John (10/5): - One of the staff, Dini, was very helpful and suggested lots of things for us whilst we were in Ipoh. We had one of the rooms near the lobby/entrance of the hostel, which was a bit inconvenient at night e.g. if we had to go to the bathroom... but other than that it was a great stay! Not a big problem.
- Bryce (2/5): Ughhh.. - I will say the staff were great and friendly but.... Stayed in the double room and I have to say it was really gross, almost to the point we did not want to sleep in the bed. Random hairs all over the floor very tiny cramped room and extremely over priced for what you get. Probably the worst place we have stayed in Asia in over 5.5 months.
Location is very central though.
- Tom (10/5): - Great lounge/communal area and friendly staff!
- Baharudin (8/5): good - good
- angel (10/5): - happy, enjoy the trip.staff very friendship, introduce the hostel very detail
- Verified traveler (10/5): - Staff are friendly and kind. Around hostel has many local foods
- Verified traveler (10/5): - I love this hostel, i stayed in chained hotel located near train station before but it’s not good. This one is cheaper, get more facilities and comfortable stay. I’m a lady solo traveller, I’m really appreciate here after travel for 5cities in Malaysia
- KAZUKI (6/5): - Good common room, insufficient power sockets, feeble wifi, staff absent until 9 a.m.
- Franziska (2/5): BEDBUG CENTRAL - I am just completely shocked that this place has such good reviews...It may be cause the standard of cheap Hostels in Malaysia is so bad?
Ok the common areas were cute and new and staff was friendly.
My first private room had bed bugs and all night there was a strange noise driving me nuts...that is after the loud nightclub closed at 3am. By 6am the strange noise got cancelled out by street noise..a loud humming from aircons...by 8 am you hear everybody sitting and having breakfast in front of your room.
Oh and there were Bedbugs !
I asked to change rooms and did get another one. As i waited for my new room to be cleaned, i noticed the staff member went inside with a big power steamer (uhh just look up what kills bed bugs...yes its hot steam..lol)
Bathrooms were not so clean and breakfast only cheap toast and jelly..
Worst thing was that we missed out on some major sights cause staff informed us that there is no transport to there..we later happened to go to the bus terminal and found several buses going directly to the sight whicb only tool a few minutes ! Had we known earlier we could have seen more.
All in all It is a very strange hostel and I would never go back....
- Dissatisfied (2/5): TOO BAD EXPERIENCE!! - I did not manage to check in to this hostel, so it's unfair to review it here. But I was sent an email by 'Expedia' to review it, so I want to review about my experience here.
When I reached, I was told that my name wasn't in the reservation list, even with email proof of my booking confirmation. Worse still, the staff told me the hostel was fully booked - meaning they can't accommodate me anymore!! The consequence? I took 4++ hrs to arrive here, and took another 3++ hrs to return to where I was from!!
When I reached, I was asked to wait before I was turned away because the staff was serving another customer. This was an uncomfortable experience for me - having travelled worldwide, I had never encountered this kind of treatment. And from the conversation they had, I guessed also there's a problem with that customer's booking as well, where he was not assigned the room he had reserved - I seriously doubted the high rating given to this hostel.
On the reservation matter, who should be responsible? 'Expedia', who gave me wrong info on confirmation and room availability? Or the hostel, who claimed that the system was in a mess? (the staff told me this) Don't put the blame on 'system'/'technical problem' etc. 'cause' all these were made by human!!!
- WEISHI (10/5): Good - Everything's fresh.Quiet town,quiet hostel.80% shops in street was closed,but you can get necessary help by the staffs.
- Adri (10/5): Very good hostel - Budget friendly hostel with private rooms, good location, friendly staff and super clean hostel and kitchen.
- Dobaba (8/5): Good value in Ipoh! - Safe,clean and quiet! A little far from the Train Station.
- Lim (8/5): - Overall nice cozy hotel. simple needed amenities are provided.
- Cameron (10/5): Good stay - Only stayed for one night but room was clean and good size. Very well equipped kitchen & good lounging areas. Lots of board games etc available. Would recommend.
- Nomaddictives (10/5): Lovely staff, clean and modern hostel - We loved our stay at Mari Hostel. We got some tips of what to do around t he room and facilities were very clean and new. Just wish we could stay a little longer.
- Sebastian (8/5): Cheap comfortable hostel - Great location in walking distance of lots of places, they give you map of Ipoh and decent breakfast of toast and cereal too!
Place downstairs perfect for a feed.
- Kridsada (10/5): Perfect place! - all are good!
- Sarah (10/5): Budget-friendly hotel - We enjoyed our stay at Mari Hostel. Everything was top notch, but the WiFi could have been more reliable. We would stay again on our next trip to Ipoh.
- Michael (8/5): Great location budget rooms - Friendly and helpful service. Spotlessly clean rooms. Basic but also cheap, so great value!
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