Excellent Value for money but not for families.
The rooms for a couple were fantastic. They were big, clean and close to beach. The bathroom was ok, the shower worked but slightly small. The room within the Federal Villa is only a short stroll to Holiday Villa pool and closer to the beach.
We went with a family of 2 and 2, they booked an apartment. Dont bother, absolute disgrace. 2 tiny bedrooms, kitchen big with no, yes, NO utensils! They changed to two rooms and were very happy. The food around the pool is great but slightly more expensive than you would pay outside the hotel.
Breakfast is not included but dont worry, you can walk outside and directly across the road is a restaurant called "Cactus" which serves really cheap brekkies. Around $3 aussie for bamana pancakes incl. coffee. One minute up the road was a little coffee shop that did breakfast and included free wifi. You could also head into the main town for 9 ringitt and get a cheap breakfast, lunch and dinner. If you are into watersports, head into town for much cheaper prices than found on Holiday Villa/ Federal Villa beach. An example is the Parasailing 90 ringitt at the Villa's, 50 ringitt in town.
If you want to go to cable car, go on a clear day. It is sensational and inexpensive. The other tour we did was the Sailing BBQ Dinner cruise. Very nice and worth every cent.
Overall, this Hotel should not be overlooked as it is very inexpensive if you book with Asia Rooms. We paid 210 ringitt per night. Our friends booked through Wotif and paid 550 ringitt per night!!
