I used to visit Safari Garden Hotel (its old name,...

I used to visit Safari Garden Hotel (its old name, and it was only a 3-star hotel then) back in the 1990s as an elementary school child together with family and friends. We would stay for at least two nights to enjoy the swimming pool, rent the bicycles, play mini-golf, play badminton, and have a morning walk around the entire resort. The huge resort is like a tourist spot on its own.

Coming back here in December 2018 as pre-honeymooners was certainly nostalgic. The front restaurant had received a total makeover, some of the hotel buildings were new (Giraffe and Tiger?), while the old buildings prevailed (Komodo, Gajah, Panda). The recreational spots stayed the same, with the addition of animal shows every weekend. The big bungalows at the back were gone (?) and replaced with Dolphin villas adjacent to the swimming pool.

Since we stayed at the Komodo room, we had to contend with the old furniture, slight musty smell, and creaky door (equipped with a card lock!). But the bathrooms and toiletries were clean. We did not need the air conditioner, and the rainy season helped too. Booking directly on RSGH's website meant we received discounted tickets for Taman Safari.

Hopefully RSGH will remain as the most family-friendly hotel in Puncak.