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Essence Motel
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7.4

Very good

50 reviews

50 reviews

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5.1

Review score

Location rating score

Parking
FREE
Nearby landmarks
Palaung Village 380 m
Hi Snack & Drink 650 m
Kalaw Market 800 m
Shwe Oo Min Paya 1.1 km
Myin Ma Hti Cave 1.1 km
Nature Land Car Rental 1.2 km
Shwe Oo Min Pagoda 1.3 km
Elephat Camps 1.4 km
Trekking Village 1.6 km
Nee Paya 1.8 km

Essence Motel

Pan War Street , Kalaw, Kalaw, Myanmar, 140105 - See map

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers car park free of charge. Conveniently situated in the Kalaw part of Kalaw, this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. As an added bonus, restaurant is provided on-site to conveniently serve your needs.

Highlights

Check-in [24-hour]

Airport transfer

Breakfast [free]

Air conditioning

Daily housekeeping

Facilities

Front desk [24-hour]

Airport transfer

Bicycle rental

Car park

BBQ facilities

Luggage storage

Breakfast [free]

Bar

Value for money6.0
Location rating5.1

Rooms available at Essence Motel

Superior
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Balcony/terrace
  • 1 double bed
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Standard
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 double bed
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Deluxe
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  • Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
  • City view
  • 1 single bed and 1 double b...
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Standard Double Room
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  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 double bed
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Deluxe Triple Room
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  • Room size: 25 m²/269 ft²
  • Bathtub
  • 1 single bed and 1 double b...
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Superior Double or Twin Room
...
  • Room size: 20 m²/215 ft²
  • Shower
  • 1 double bed
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Frequently asked questions

Does Essence Motel have bars on-site?

Experience your holiday the perfect way with a drink in your hand at Essence Motel's bar readily available right in front of your doorstep for whenever you need a sip or two.

Does Essence Motel provide airport transfer?

Essence Motel provides airport transfer service upon request with an additional charge of 20 MMK in local currency. To request, check the box on the booking form just before the payment page.

Is car parking available at Essence Motel?

Essence Motel offers car park free of charge for all guests traveling with a car. Please contact the property for more information, or log into your Agoda account and contact the property through Agoda's direct message chatbox.

What attractions are nearby Essence Motel that are in walking range?

While remaining at Essence Motel, kick start your getaway by checking out the closest attraction in walking distance to the property such as Palaung Village.

What are the property's policies for children's bedding at Essence Motel?

Essence Motel's policy pertaining to children's bedding considers guests age 11 years and older as adults, and therefore requires an extra bed which will incur an additional fee. You can find additional information about specific child policy and age range for this property, by checking the "Property policies" section located in the property page for more details.

When was Essence Motel built?

Essence Motel was built in 2016.

How many floors does Essence Motel have?

Essence Motel has a total of 3 floors.

In which languages can Essence Motel's personnel communicate?

Essence Motel can converse up to 2 languages which includes English for guests that prefer this language. Please refer to the "Amenities and facilities" section and in the "Languages spoken" category to find out what other languages this property supports.

What do past visitors like most about Essence Motel?

Past guests that stayed at Essence Motel have given this property a rating of 7.3 for its exceptional cleanliness as the major highlight for their stay.

What is the typical rating that verified Solo travelers' have given to Essence Motel?

Past solo travelers that have stayed at this property have given Essence Motel an average rating of 8.4. You can look up more detailed customer reviews and responses by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What is the typical rating that past Group travelers have given to Essence Motel?

Past group travelers that have stayed at this property have given Essence Motel an average rating of 6.8. You can look up more specific customer evaluations and feedback by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

What time is check-in and check-out at Essence Motel?

Check-in is from 02:00 PM. You may request early check-in during booking, subject to availability. Visitors checking in prior to the specified period may be charged an additional fee.

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Overall rating:

7.4

Very good
50 reviews
Cleanliness
7.3
Facilities
5.7
Location
5.1
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More about Essence Motel

More about Essence Motel

Essence Motel

Essence Motel offers impeccable service and all the essential amenities to travelers. Getting from and back to the airport can be easily arranged with the motel's airport transfer services. Taxi and car hire services provided by the motel make exploring Kalaw even more convenient. Guests can enjoy free parking right at the motel.
Front desk service is provided at the motel including luggage storage. Getting tickets for the city's best entertainment is easy through the motel's ticket service and tours. Feeling lazy? In-room conveniences like room service and daily housekeeping let you get the most out of your room time.
Designed for comfort, all guestrooms offer a range of amenities to ensure a restful night. For your comfort, some rooms at the motel are equipped with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning. Some rooms at Essence Motel even come with extra design features such as a balcony or terrace. In-room entertainment amenities are available in some rooms and include television and cable TV.
In some select rooms, you can find bottled water, instant coffee, instant tea and mini bar at your disposal. Essence Motel also provides a hair dryer, toiletries and towels in bathrooms for select rooms.


Dining and things to do

Every morning you can wake up to a delicious free breakfast at Essence Motel. Enjoy the morning bliss with a sip of good coffee at the cafe located in the motel. A variety of convenient and tasty dining options are waiting for you at the motel, for whenever you get hungry. A memorable night with your travel companions can be had without going far, at the motel's bar.
Do you prefer to cook your own meals? Then you'll love the in-house BBQ facilities.
Essence Motel offers an excellent variety of recreational facilities. Get social at the motel's shared lounge and TV area, where you can meet other guests.


Reasons to stay here

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Amenities and facilities

Review score
Facilities

5.7

Most talked about facilities

Breakfast

2 mentions

Housekeeping

1 mention

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Burmese
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Ticket services
  • Tours
Dining, drinking, and snacking
  • Bar
  • BBQ facilities
  • Breakfast [free]
  • Coffee shop
  • Restaurants
  • Room service
Services and conveniences
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoking area
For the kids
  • Family room
Access
  • Check-in [24-hour]
  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Pets allowed
  • Security [24-hour]
Getting around
  • Airport transfer
  • Car park [free of charge]
  • Rental car
  • Taxi service
Sports equipment rental
  • Bicycle rental
Available in all rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout curtains
  • Clothes rack
  • Desk
  • Free bottled water
  • Free instant coffee
  • Internet access – wireless
  • Linens
  • Mini bar
  • Mirror
  • Seating area
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
  • TV [flat screen]
  • Wake-up service

Location

Pan War Street , Kalaw, Kalaw, Myanmar, 140105
Review score
Location

5.1

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Infant 0-2 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
Baby cot/crib available upon request
Children 3-10 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 11 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from14:00
  • Check-out from12:00
Getting around
  • Airport transfer fee20 MMK
The property
  • Number of bars/lounges1
  • Number of floors3
  • Number of restaurants1
  • Number of rooms 15
  • Year property opened2016

Reviews of Essence Motel from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
6.2
Good
Cleanliness7.3
Facilities5.7
Location5.1
Service6.7
Value for money6.0
High score for Kalaw
Rating
9+ Exceptional (1)
8-9 Excellent (3)
7-8 Very Good (1)
6-7 Good (0)
<6 Below Expectation (5)
Time of the year
Mar - May (0)
Jun - Aug (0)
Sep - Nov (6)
Dec - Feb (4)

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Showing 10 verified guest comments
8.4
Excellent
TIM from United Kingdom
Couple
Standard
Stayed 1 night in November 2018

Good budget hotel”

Our room was comfortable and bathroom was OK. We were staying in Kalaw for just one night before heading off on a trek to Lake Inle so for a brief ty the Essence Motel was fine. Breakfast was included as was basic but perfectly good. Staff were very friendly an also really helpful as they made a couple of phone calls for us. Only real negative was that the room smelt musty.

Reviewed November 04, 2018

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2.0
Jonas from Sweden
Family with young children
Deluxe
Stayed 1 night in December 2017

Prepaid booking, no room. .”

No room, even though we had a prepaid booking. When rearranging us to another hotel, they only wanted to pay for six people (when we had booked for eight). Totally useless hotel, staff not professional, hotel also well below expected standard. We were rearranged to Hotel Natureland, very nice rooms, good location, friendly staff. Choose that instead.

Reviewed December 20, 2017

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8.8
Excellent
Dima from United States
Solo traveler
Superior
Stayed 2 nights in February 2017

Good stay”

Helpful staff with all speaking at least basic English, good location with beautiful views over the town from rooftop terrace, about 10-15 minute walk to the main parts but close to a bakery and a good restaurant. Spacious rooms and bathrooms, very clean and very nicely decorated. Good breakfast spread. Wifi pretty much didn't work just like the rest of the country. One of the days they were almost empty so instead did a cooked to order breakfast, which was quite a bit simpler.

Reviewed February 21, 2017

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4.4
Bronislav from Czech Republic
Couple
Standard Double Room
Stayed 1 night in January 2017

only for short stay”

The hotel is quite far from the centre. Room was not so clean, not pressure in the shower, only cold water. During the night was cold, so we use aircon for heating and it was working well.

Reviewed February 14, 2017

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4.8
Alba from Spain
Group
Standard
Stayed 2 nights in November 2016

Bad service”

We had such a bad experience with this hotel... such a pity because it's a new and nice hotel with great views. The location is the best thing: 10/15 minutes from the center of the city through a very easy and not a dangerous road. We arrived and there was no wifi in the hotel at all, which is OK but when we booked the app clearly stated that they have wifi in EVERY room (we double checked before). Result? No wifi during 2 nights, we had to go to a restaurant in the city to book the next hotel, arrange some details of the trip... We gave them a second chance, because being without wifi is not a tragedy (even if it's in the add and we choose them because of this) BUT... - The first morning breakfast wasn't ready (it is suppose to be a free buffet)... and when we asked for some rice they said that we should have asked the night before. How are we suppose to know if nobody said anything and in the pictures you can see that there is a free buffet? The second morning we had a free buffet. It was just normal... the waiter don't speak a word of english, only the cook. -They didn't cleaned our room!!!!! They didn't made the bed, and they didn't gave us new towels... what a mess! Our shower the second day was with wet towels... What a bad experience... besides this the hotel is new, clean, the bed is confortable... just a normal hotel.

Reviewed November 13, 2016

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8.4
Excellent
Francisco from Spain
Group
Superior
Stayed 1 night in November 2017

Excellent”

Un poco alejado del centro del pueblo, pero llegas en un momento a la zona de los restaurantes.

Reviewed November 25, 2017

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6.0
Chloe from France
Couple
Standard
Stayed 1 night in November 2016

Décevant”

Hôtel très excentré sans indication pour y acceder. La rue est introuvable, même sur gps... Le wifi ne fonctionne que dans la reception, mais reste correct. Point positif : hôtel neuf & propre.

Reviewed December 06, 2016

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2.8
silke from Germany
Couple
Standard
Stayed 1 night in November 2017

Gruseliges hotel!!!”

Das einzig gute war der Preis. Als wir unsere zimmer bekamen,haben wir es keine 5 Minuten darin ausgehalten. Es war extrem muffig und roch nach altem keller!!! Als wir erwähnten,dass wir dort nicht schlafen können,wurden uns zwei andere Zimmer angeboten für einen Aufpreis von 11 dollar. Die waren zwar etwas besser,wir sind aber trotzdem wieder abgereist und haben uns ein anderes Hotel gesucht! Also: nicht zu empfehlen!

Reviewed November 25, 2017

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10.0
Exceptional
Jeanette from Switzerland
Couple
Standard
Stayed 1 night in December 2016

Sauber, grosse Zimmer, sehr freundliches Personal”

Das Essence Motel ist ganz neu und sehr hübsch. Die Zimmer sind gross mit Minibar und Wasserkocher und sehr bequemen Betten mit dicken Decken. Das Personal ist sehr freundlich und das Frühstück ist lecker. Es hat eine Terrasse mit Blick auf Kalaw. Das Motel liegt sehr ruhig,man ist aber in 10 Minuten im Stadtkern.

Reviewed December 05, 2016

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8.0
Excellent
MINWOO from South Korea
Solo traveler
Standard
Stayed 1 night in November 2016

좋아요”

숙소가 신설이라 엄청 깨끗하고 조용하고 좋아요. 깔로 시내에서 좀 떨어져 있는점 빼고는 매우 좋았습니다.

Reviewed December 23, 2016

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