May 24th, 2008 | by amdTaufik |
Swiss Garden Vacation International Vacation Club (SGVIC) provides a free stay at Paradise Lagoon Holiday Apartment, Port Dickson (PD), Negeri Sembilan for members. It sounded like a nice place to stay but unfortunately it’s not up to my expectation.
As this was my first time to Paradise Lagoon Holiday Apartment, I had a hard time finding the place. I did not find any signboard or hotel signage with the name of Paradise Lagoon Holiday Apartment. I only realize that I must have missed the apartment when I reached PD town.
Call up the apartment management for directions and they told me to drive into Corus Paradise Resort which I had already passed by. I thought the Paradise Lagoon Holiday Apartment = Corus Paradise Resort, but it was not!
Once reached Corus Paradise Resort, I could not find the apartment lobby to check-in. It’s somehow hidden. I had to call the apartment management again just to direct me to the apartment lobby.
I was shocked to see the apartment lobby. The so called lobby was actually just one of the apartments in Paradise Lagoon that was converted to a “lobby”. The lobby was really in a mess and untidy when I check-in and the check-in counter “database” was just based on an A4 size log book. No PC or laptop.
If you are facing Corus Paradise Resort, the Paradise Lagoon Holiday Apartment lobby is on your left hand side. The apartment given to me was on the right hand side of Corus Paradise Resort.
It was a bit scary walking to the apartment given, as the area was a bit dark and quite.
My first impression when I step into the apartment was “so-so”, until I saw the bed. I definitely have problem with the bedsheet and blanket given, as there were stains at some parts of the bedsheet. Not to forget the mattress was also not in a good condition, the spring was “old and sinking” that makes me feel so uncomfortable sleeping on it.
There was NO phone provided in the apartment, thus not allowing you to call or get help from the apartment staffs. You have to use your own handphone to call for assistance unless you don’t mind walking to the lobby.
20 inch TV is provided unfortunately you won’t enjoy watching it as the picture is not clear and snowing all the time, sometimes there was no signal to it. Most probably it was not even connected to the TV aerial. The most you can opt is just to watch TV1, TV2 and TV3, don’t dream of watching any HBO, Star-Movie, Cinemax or even the MTV channel.
Not sure about housekeeping services, one thing for sure, I did not receive any of the housekeeping services, did not even see them around the apartment area.
All facilities such as swimming pool, sauna, gymnasium, tennis court, squash court and water sports facilities are provided by Corus Paradise Resort.
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75 Responses to “SGIVC – Paradise Lagoon Holiday Apartment, Port Dickson”
By Arthur on Jun 20, 2008 | Reply
i been there few years ago, u r right its damn bad. i got nose problem after the first day, i checked the air-con n it was f@#*ing dirty. Other then and auntie that comes by morning n pass me toilet papers cant find room service ppl to clean it, so i clean it myself. After the third day, both my partner n me was have running nose n light fever. When i talk to the fellow at the counter, he look at me with a strange look n said “it’s like that for those membership la.” That place really sucks man!
By Sumiyaki on Jul 2, 2008 | Reply
hi, is it that bad? gosh , i shd have read your comment but it’s too late to cancel my booking, i am just wondering if cooking is allowed in the apartment? the picture show is 1 bed room apt or 2bedroom?
By liew on Jul 9, 2008 | Reply
the room is so old ,and look like so dirty.
By Vincent on Aug 12, 2008 | Reply
Hey guys,
is this the same place as Corus Paradise Service Apartment? I would like to find out more before I make payment for my stay in Dec ’08. Tks
By swing on Aug 14, 2008 | Reply
just read thought all the post regarding the membership for Swiss garden.. the feeling is really terrible.
i had join since jun08 matta fair(really regret). i really very regret although i never use their services b4 but just reading the review i wanna cry d.. however most of the post is from, 2005 till mar 2008 wondering is it any update until now? really appreciate anyone u can reply me this post..
is any one cancel the membership d? wat is the impact ? how much does you lost? or any one is using auto pay services? how to cancel it?
below is the link of the complain but they had actually block the forum. and i just msg one of them who leave the contact. the issue not solve till now..took 3 yrs d…
By jason on Sep 22, 2008 | Reply
I signed up for the SGIVC in Sept 2008 Matta fair. I told myself before hand not to join such things, but somehow I did. I had a bad feeling about it & after doing some research online, decided to cancel it as the cooling period was 10 days. I have faxed the cancellation letter to all their branches the next day. Informed the sale girl as well.
I follow up with the HQ and they say everything received and they are processing refund.
Then a week later I received a call from the sales girl asking me to go to their AMCORP office to process the cancellation and also return the membership folder. I offer to courier the folder back to them with the cancellation letter but they insist I go back. Should I?
Anyone who did the cancellation within the 10 days cooling off period? Please share experience. Appreciate it very much.
By mavis on Dec 2, 2008 | Reply
Yes agree, its quite untidy and no standard. But, the main problem is the stain paip water in the kitchen can’t use at all. Air-con, not cooling, especially in the guess room (room beside kitchen), we sweat at midnight coz didn’t feel any wind or cool air. I wonder shall I bring my own fan.
I had made a complaint to SVGC but no reply from them at all.
By yi on Dec 18, 2008 | Reply
i live that befor …is verry bad i will no go that again
By Azlina on Jan 5, 2009 | Reply
Hi everybody!
Luckily I read all your comments about Paradise Lagoon Apartment, Port Dickson and second lucky strikes as no unit availabe to my booking for this coming CNYear holiday. As a member, I always thought (and that what was guaranteed to us) that Swiss Garden Vacation Club will provide at least 4-star quality hotel to all their members but looking at the photos of inlook of the apartment, I rather stay at home…much more pleasant and sanitizing. The bathroom/toilet and the kitchen sink…. gush… very dirty!
To mavis, I will do the next complaint to SGIVC and see if they will respond to it.
By Norseri on Feb 27, 2009 | Reply
I signed up as members since 2006. not only talking about the hotel. but their service…customer service really(3X) bad. The way they answer also…I don’t know what to say. To get their line soooo difficult. Everytime book sure not available. I tried in 1 month, 2 month before or 3 month before. the answer sorry mdm not available. I also not sure how to cancell and how much do we need to pay…
By Maheran on Apr 22, 2009 | Reply
i really lucky bcoz i get this page.
my husben plan to finish our nite in PD.
SGVCI service is really teribble. i just made a complaints that they hiding a lot of information from us. i signed up in March 08 (MATTA Fair)..really disappointed with the sales girls.
if i know the services is like this, comfirm i’ll not joined them…felt so regrets…huhuhuhu
By azura on May 6, 2009 | Reply
i’ve already booking for one night this saturday with my family…i think, its to late for me to cancel the booking…its that so dirty and very uncomfortable?…if yes….matilah i…my inlaws will laugh at me…argh…..
By admin on May 7, 2009 | Reply
Hi Azura, my post was created almost a year ago, I hope SGIVC have made some changes towards its PD apartments services. Lets us know the outcome of your holiday.
By amoi on May 15, 2009 | Reply
azura…
please update the outcome while u stay in this apartment… i’m planning to stay there next month… if the comment positive… ;p
By Nurul on May 29, 2009 | Reply
my last visit was Jan 09, I stayed in the penthouse. It was very bad place to stay, water leaking in the bathroom, stain everywhere, even tree roots with leaves grow on the top of the ceiling…….
By iznanaziz on Jun 11, 2009 | Reply
before i stay, it’s lucky to check all the reviews. in this case, i think i will looking for another hotels.
By ej on Jul 7, 2009 | Reply
hi, anyone went there recently? any comments? i have booked two nights this coming oct…
By avo on Jul 31, 2009 | Reply
i signed up for members since matta 2008.
i never used any of its service.
i plan to use it in this few months…
any suggestion??? the best hotel/resort SGIVC can offer??
By gee on Sep 4, 2009 | Reply
why did you join in the 1st place. you’ll be stucked with them. either you quit now or you will regret later. the free accomodations are slowing becoming paid accomodations. what’s more..the fees imposed are the same if you book yourself when you’re there. there’s no such thing as accomodating the whole family. it’s per head basis. you can find cheap hotels all over the world now. I need to sell my membership….how ? any fool takers ???
By phan on Sep 28, 2009 | Reply
sigh!! just joint last week. Should I quit ??
By tay on Oct 10, 2009 | Reply
ya, i agree the free accomodations are slowing becoming pd accomodations. i sign up since 2003, in 2003 they still provide alot of free accomodations in whole m’sia, till now bcoming pd. juz left few home based. disapoited to hear that. but frankly the kuantan spa, lumut apartment is quite ok, i hav been there a few time.
By Mei Ling on Oct 26, 2009 | Reply
Is this paradise lagoon apartment under BERJAYA Group?
By admin on Oct 27, 2009 | Reply
No I dont think so, unless stated by BERJAYA Group.
By Joe on Nov 12, 2009 | Reply
If I booked this Paradise Lagoon Apartment 2-bedroom apartment under Berjaya Vacation Club (BVC).
Will BVC give me Paradise Lagoon Apartment or Corus Paradise Resort instead?
But when I searched at Cuti.com.my website it said Corus Paradise Resort (formerly known as Paradise Lagoon Apartment).
Can anyone please clear the misconception and confusion here. Are there 2 resort in the same area, each having different management managing it.
This is totally ridiculous and misleading. It like trickery on the customers that wants to make booking on the hotel because we all think that the two hotel are the same.
By admin on Nov 13, 2009 | Reply
Hi Joe, there are two type of accommodation as you mentioned above
1. Paradise Lagoon Apartment
2. Corus Paradise Resort (Hotel)
The Hotels is taken care by Corus Paradise Resort. For apartments, I think its being handled by some other management as most of the apartments are privately owned, or owned by organization such as Berjaya or Swiss Garden.
Corus might also own some of the apartments there, it could be manage by Corus Paradise Resort.
To clear this misconception, I think you should check with Berjaya for further information.
By Som on Dec 23, 2009 | Reply
What shld I do, I already booked 2 units of 2 bedroom apt by this christmas. 25.12.09. Are we allow to use Corus Paradise Hotel swimming pool?
By admin on Dec 23, 2009 | Reply
Yes you can use the Corus Paradise Hotel Swimming pool. Just enjoy ur holiday n think positive. We hope you can update us on the Apartment status after ur holiday. Tqvm.
By azril on Dec 24, 2009 | Reply
i wanna make a book for 2 days in paradise apartment this new year.should i cancel it or not?? before its too late..the comments sound scary.hahaha..to SOM please updated k.tq
By Ben on Jan 21, 2010 | Reply
Have just made a booking at Paradise Lagoon Apt for this coming 30th Jan 2010..
Mine is under Berjaya Vacation..
I’m hoping for the best..
By gee on Jan 28, 2010 | Reply
We are all fools to join SGVIC, leisure holidays berhad (worst, like shit) and whatever time sharing businesses they have in this country. you will notice that you’re gonna be stuck with them forever. You pay your maintenance fees (always rising, mind you) or if you don’t, either way, you’ll lose. They opened up to non members as well. That was why you see stains here & there, people are damn sore with these time share owners. they set their rules like nobody’s business. They like it if you quit cos’ they’ve got your money. who cares if you give up !!!. if you make complaints to the staffs, the boss (LHB)esp says..oohh members complain to the front desks not to the boss !! can you beat that??? oky, let’s be smart. make sure your investment is worth it !! the ministry are not doing anything to these people. we are the users, victims of unscrupulous business practice in this country..and no one has gone to the front and do something. worst part is they keep offering new memberships during MATTA FAIRs. To them..there will be many stupid people around !! even if 3 people sign up, imagine how much they get !! my advice is..let’s find accomodation of our choice, be it overseas or local, at least you don’t feel heartsick !!!
By ashley on Jan 28, 2010 | Reply
There’s a latest review of the apartment at this blog
http://sinhuiang.blogspot.com/
By thaksin on Jan 31, 2010 | Reply
Every business where the consumer paid upfront is a disadvantage. Most of the properties were leased and at the end of the period were replaced by lower quality accomodation while maintainence costs keep on rising.
By Devi on Feb 9, 2010 | Reply
There was some good comments from Ashley on SGVIC units, i am going there this weekend under Berjaya, will give feedback when i’m back. Hope it will be good
By aton on Feb 10, 2010 | Reply
Hi Ben, How is the Berjaya apartment? any comments
By reen on Feb 22, 2010 | Reply
i signed up as members since 2003. yes, thats right that they hiding a lot of information from us upon the subscription. so not only talking about the hotel, but their service is also really bad!
about the membership i never told by them that as i join for alternate year, i cant carried forward my entitlement. so, the entitlement burnt just like that!
as members we also get the lousy room and location. such as, in swiss garden resort & spa in kuantan, we only get the apartment located at the ground floor. so we could smell so many things such as “taik kucing”!
regret? yes, of course i really really really regret join sgvic … but what to do! paid already ma!
i will go to paradise lagoon PD next mont and i’ll give the feedback …
By reeta on Mar 5, 2010 | Reply
My family and I booked a holiday trip to P.D. Paradise lagoon thinking it would be clean and lovely. What a disapointment!No sign board at all for this place.
They treated us like third rate class people. Only those who stayed in the Corus hotel were treated with respect. The fitness center is scary with the bare min. My son went in to play carroms but came out when they first of all asked him more than what was printed on the price list and when they continuously kept saying “kena jaga jaga” The tennis/ squash we can’t even go in. No one is there to mend the station at times. It is just empty.
The swimming pool was ok but you are not able to get a towel there b’coz you are from the apartments.
The t.v. reception is so bad you can’t watch anything at all. The staffs who are mending this apartment are not trained or polite to say the least. and the reception site for the apartment is so dirty and unkept.
I was disappointed b’coz I expected better from Berjaya & SGIVC.
By Chin on Mar 12, 2010 | Reply
*groan* and I just chased Berjaya to send me the confirmation slip as looking forward to my June holidays at this resort with my children. This is going to be reallllyyyy interesting. Will post on my Tripadvisor updates after my stay. Let’s see…..
By salong on Mar 14, 2010 | Reply
me also kena tipu to join swiss garden vocation club. i think we should not join time share. we did pay maintaince fee very year but not get the service we expected, like the sales girl told u all the hotel or resort u entitle to stay are 4 star above!! cheated!! this story tell u, next time do not pay even single sen to them on the spot as they will use technic to force u pay deposit to get the discount or cheapest price that is only available on today. but this is all cheated and old technic as u need to think like u r buying a property that service last for 30 years not 30 days or weeks. BEAWARE SCAME!!
advice to everyone. thanks!
By kulen on Mar 23, 2010 | Reply
did u get the sea view room?? or they gave u some other block??? TQ
By zulfikar zakaria on Mar 25, 2010 | Reply
Thanks god , i didnt sign with this club…for your guys like travel and vacation, i can give u lower price pakej…tioman,langkawi,redang and others place..email : zulfikar.zakaria@gmail.com
By Khairul on Mar 26, 2010 | Reply
i’m not SGIVC member (almost sign-up but thankfully after doing some research online, i manage to withdraw bcoz 10-days cooling of period). Nevertheless, i managed to get the free voucher,then use it at Swiss-Garden, Kuantan in 2008,i must say the service is average considering its 4@5 star status, and yes they put you at ground floor.But for me i dont mind since i got the free voucher (but u have to pay RM200 for deposit during check-in). Latest MATTA Fair i managed to get another free voucher after listening to their pladge and ‘ceramah’. But this time around, I’m bold because got past experienced, just told them want free voucher, at the end got one. Looking forward to another free staying at Swiss-Court Damai Laut(…but not expected to much since more bad review than good)
By calvin on Apr 1, 2010 | Reply
I went paradise lagoon last yr.under berjaya. feel like cheated by them.disapointed. the room many thing spoit,swimming pool not given towel.even other ppl go straight away only less than rm100 per night.Not need join any membership like berjaya or swiss garden….
By zainal on Apr 10, 2010 | Reply
Almost one year as sgivc member my feedback is enough is enough: unfriendly, private no calls, on-line system lousy, not transparent enough…
By Zainuddin on Jun 17, 2010 | Reply
Anyone selling SGIVC membership below RM5000 inclusive transfer fee (>20 years)?
By Heng on Jun 29, 2010 | Reply
I m thinking going Paradise Lagoon Port Dickson on Sep 10 but after comment fm urs , i will quit but do anyone go there recently , any update on apt ? pls advise cleary !
By Able on Jul 7, 2010 | Reply
i wanna sell my sgivc..never been use..member since early 2010. who want just email me connie_renn@yahoo.com
By sandy on Jul 16, 2010 | Reply
Hi, Ben, Azril, Chin,
Greeting. How were your trip there ? May you please give us your feedback ? Is the status of the resort better now ?
Since there is no reply… can we assume it is good now, no complaint ?
regards.
By fieza on Jul 24, 2010 | Reply
after read all of comment i feel sad bcoz today i just brought the swissbreakaway under swissgarden erm.. i think i should not go this place.how about damai laut? is it nice?
By QQ on Sep 7, 2010 | Reply
I will go Paradise Lagoon Port Dickson on Sep 10 any update on apt ? pls advise !thx
By QQ on Sep 13, 2010 | Reply
not bad la…just come back from Paradise Lagoon, PD on Sep 2010.
By shah on Oct 8, 2010 | Reply
ermm… yeah good comment… but cnnt blame the lagoon paradise aprt… just fuc the sgvc… they dont want to upgrade the facilities inside… berjaya vacation club got a aprt. there… they upgrade the aprt. very nice… the lobby u said is under the rental management who help the owner to rent out the aprt. must must know the situation… anyway they got 100++ unit to take care(rental management)some of the aprt is very nice coz got the good tolerate vith the owner… anything for holiday in pd plz email me ya!!!~~~
By Wei on Oct 16, 2010 | Reply
Just tried the lagoon paradise on 15/10/2010. (Just wanted to used member entitlement). Service still not friendly. Furniture is very old. Still no intercom. Need to walk out to request thing that u want. But luckly got astro.
Will not go back again.
By Lynn on Oct 22, 2010 | Reply
Hello,,anyone has been to Villa Dahlia Cameron Highlands..? Plan to go there during the sch holiday under sgivc.
By Lil on Oct 30, 2010 | Reply
Am selling my Swiss Garden Membership. Not able to use it as I hope. So, interested pls contact prissaff2@gmail.com
Lil
By Ummi on Nov 6, 2010 | Reply
I really regretted joining SGIVC at first… sometimes I still do… felt really cheated as I know now I can get better deals otherwise…but..I’m stuck, so I try to make the best of it.
So far I have tried holidaying in Langkawi (Bayview with surcharge), KL (Swiss-Garden) and Cameron Highland (Villa Dahlia).
Bayview, Langkawi and KL was ok but you do not get free buffet breakfast you can get if you checked in personally (without SGIVC membership). It’s difficult to find tasty breakfast early morning when you are at a new place…
Villa Dahlia was not grand but ok. Reception was old fashioned without computer. The persons in charge were old but friendly. We get to cook in the apartment. Very convenient location. We enjoyed the stay. But the apartment do not have heaters, very cold indeed. Nice & quiet place to rest…
I hope to go to Swiss-Garden, Kuantan this Dec 2010 and Swiss-Garden Lumut in January 2011.
From experience, they treat me better when I talk to them nicely. As years pass by, we get to know each other better. I’m quite contented now… I only have to think of food and travel cost. Room is taken care of…
I hope to go to Australia and Egypt next. Wish to go to Medan etc too but too bad they only offer Bali, Bali and Bali. I’m totally not interested to go to Bali….
By monica on Nov 25, 2010 | Reply
hey there people. I booked a christmass trip with my family to paradise lagoon resort… 2 room apartment!! can anyone advise me what is available in 2 room apartment? and is every room the same?? mine is sea facing n lower ground since im doing bbq at nite.. isit ok? what is the difference between the right n left apartment??
By su on Dec 9, 2010 | Reply
now kami berada di Paradise Lagoon Apartment. our apartment unit boleh dkatakan terbaek kalau dibandingkan cerita2 negative di atas. 2 bilik air cond yang sejuk giler…bathroom with hot shower mixer, kitchen with fridge and jug kettle. the most important part is the view…its perfect..we r at LG4..thats mean 1 level down to the beach..the best and seb bek i tak cancel trip ni juz b’coz baca komen2 negative kat atas..btw, this apartment we rent tru ‘Berjaya’and sangat berpuas hati..
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=50582&id=1683033993&l=99c276cbda
By su on Dec 9, 2010 | Reply
p/s: tv with ASTRO beyonD…..
By admin on Dec 9, 2010 | Reply
Su tolong ambik gambar sikit, kena lah bagi some prove.
By Karen on Dec 10, 2010 | Reply
i’m very very scare and unhappy after reading those comments above. I’m going to Paradise Lagoon Holidays apartment this coming Sunday(12/12/2010)with my hubby and boths son under Berjaya Vacation Club. Before that i heard from friend that this is the best view point…. Now i feel very very very worries and we are going to stay there for 3 nights. can’t imagine what will happen to us…..
By admin on Dec 11, 2010 | Reply
Hi Karen, from recent comments i can see there are lots of changes. I hope everything will go smoothly on ur holiday, enjoy. Oh do send us your feedback later
, tqvm
By Karen on Dec 11, 2010 | Reply
ya, i hope so too…. But, i’m really no mood~
By lantaikayu on Dec 15, 2010 | Reply
check in 19 dec 2010,harap dapat yg terbaik dari paradise lagoon apartment.check out 20 dec 2010.kalau semuanya lancar dan bagus,saya akan sambung satu hari lagi penginapan di paradise lagoon apartment,
By admin on Dec 16, 2010 | Reply
Hi LantaiKayu, selamat bercuti, semoga semua nya berjalan lancar.
By Karen on Dec 16, 2010 | Reply
hi, everyone, i’m back from Paradise Lagoon apartment yesterday. My feeling is not so bad as my expectation~ Since i already know the worse condition from here so i didn’t so much from the apartment. The room provide by Berjaya is fine. They already changed the sofa to leather one, still no PHONE in room, no room service (we dont want/need it too) but others is fine…. The only bad thing is the envinronment of the apartment is very dirty and very old, the staff from Corus Hotel attitute is very very bad towards us from apartment and i also scolded him!! hehe, i’m so bad! I’ll provide photo to show you all soon~
By Karen on Dec 16, 2010 | Reply
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=100366&id=1222244084&l=0605f35315..
By admin on Dec 16, 2010 | Reply
Karen tqvm for sharing.
By Tee on Dec 23, 2010 | Reply
I`m really regret joined SG member..
But,im also stuck..my credit card has been charged.I try to booked the room,but the feedback is very bad..this is the fav.words
” IM SORRY MISS,NO AVAILABLE ROOM”!!!
I try called sales girl..but..hampeh..tkr no kot.huh!!
Dia cakap.wpun room fully booked.they have block room for member..TIPU punye..room block pun dah full.Since dat, i feel really2 stupid.
Nonthing can we do rite? THIS IS FOR OUR LESSON!!..Dont lets other bcome victim!!
By Maha on Mar 10, 2011 | Reply
and then there was one more guy cheated… i bought the breakaway package too… RM1k now seems like the worst investment of all, worst still i live in j.B… & all the hotels are miles away….hope they burn in hell for this too…. ahhhhhhhhhhh.!!!!
By aliafiqafif on Mar 31, 2011 | Reply
Hi everyone, any feedback for Swiss In Kuantan?
By Christine on Jun 8, 2011 | Reply
I’ve been to Swiss Kuantan few years ago with the free voucher, room ok but we were put at the ground floor room.
Swiss Damai Laut is really bad, my brother went, he said the location is bad, difficult to find food around, breakfast and dinner served at hotel also terrible.
By LF Nah on Jun 23, 2011 | Reply
I also want to sell this Swiss Garden Membership, no time to use .Anyone interesting, please e-mail me at :
lfnah@yahoo.com
price can be negotiate.
By eija on Oct 25, 2011 | Reply
Hi everyone.. I’ve been SGIVC club since 2005. Until now, I satisfied all the services. Even my family and I were enjoy all the benefit. No regrets.
But, I will check in Paradise Lagoon Apartment this friday for 2nights. Its seem scary when I read all the comments and feel terrified.
I wish they were change..
By SR on Nov 18, 2011 | Reply
This comment seeks to provide the latest news concerning the ‘holiday apartments’ at Paradise Lagoon Holiday Apartments (PLHA), Port Dickson, Malaysia. Having read some of the earlier comments – mostly unfavorable – on these apartments, the writer (a member of Berjaya Vacation Club) just spent a few days at a Berjaya apartment at this location in mid-November 2011.
First of all, it is to be noted that the information provided below deals specifically with a Berjaya two-room apartment on week days (not weekends or other peaked periods) as at mid-November 2011.
Next, it is to be pointed out that PLHA and Corus Paradise Hotel are two separate entities. The apartments and hotel buildings are situated in the same compound, adjacent to one another and having the same entrance to the compound. Guests of BVC are also entitled to use some of the facilities of the hotel but the apartments and the hotel are under different management and maintenance groups.
For BVC members (if you are first-time guests), on entering the compound from the main road, you should turn left into the car-park (quite a big one) and head toward Apartment Block D nearby, Level L1, Unit 6 to do check-in, which is handled by an agent, PDAscot Management services Sdn Bhd.
BVC’s 3 two-room units and 5 one-room units are scattered on different blocks of PLHA, some on the left side of Corus Paradise Hotel and some on the right. (For some units, the distance from the check-in point to the units could be quite a walking distance, easily over 100 meters.)
Conditions of BVC apartments and surroundings (based on a two-room unit I just stayed in): It’s convenient to list the points under pros and cons below.
Pros:
- spacious master room and hall; reasonable small kitchenette
- tap water and electricity in proper working condition
- air-con units, refrigerator, TV in proper working condition (though TV’s reception was below par and it could receive only limited number of channels)
- bed sheets and towels were clean
- apartment maintained daily, service from acceptable to good
- balcony with good view of sea outside
Cons:
- the outside of the apartment was in need of improvement in hygiene and cleanliness (I think this is a problem because BVC apartments are just 8 among the hundreds of apartment units owned by different owners at PLHA!) Needless to say, this gives one an unfavorable impression of the apartments on arrival!
- common outside facilities like lifts were likewise in need of repair/face-lift
- PVC coverings of hall sofas were torn and needing repair (Suggestion to BVC: Use cane/wooden settees with cloth-clad cushions which are more lasting.)
- a number of apartment furniture and other items needed repair/replacement: e.g. main gate and door lock-fixtures (loose!), dining table and some chairs (wobbling!), cupboard horizontal partition plank (displaced!), toilet seat (loose!), bathroom scoop (broken and leaking!), kitchenette hot-plate (greasy and dirty!); etc
Overall assessment:
For the BVC two-room apartment in question at PLHA, based on actual conditions given above a fair rating it deserved was 2 stars (compared to Berjaya Tioman apartments: 4 to 5 stars).
By er6f on Dec 15, 2011 | Reply
I should have done some research on this stupid PLHA. Now it is too late coz am here aledy huhu.. With my relatives occupying 2 apts. My1st impression was so horrible, smelly compound, dark , dirty and not suppose to call it as paradise.. The apt really suck, really regret not worth to spend our RM for this place… Dun know should I continue to stay for another nite as I already made full pmt …