Goldkist Beach Resort

Posted by xinli under Buildings and Monuments, Lifestyle, Personal
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I think most of us who visit East Coast might have noticed these red-brick structures around the area. That is the Goldkist Beach Resort, formerly it is the Costa Sands Resort (East Coast), it is very near Victoria Junior College. It has its share of ghost stories like other resorts and it has a good deal of history as well.

This resort is quite old, dating back to the 1970s, making it one of the earliest chalets around Singapore. The resort ceased operations in early 2006 when the lease expired. It reopened again in the same year under a new tenant following a makeover.

I had the chance to visit the place yesterday as my friend had his birthday celebration held there. The place is rather quaint, you can still spot some of the old pink lamps around the premises. The turnstiles are no longer in use making it more convenient to move in and out of the place.

They have a group of people who goes around to make sure no rules are broken like no external catering etc to details like no chairs outside the chalet probably due to fire safety concerns. We nicknamed one of them as the RSM aka Resort Sergeant Major.

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Posted by: Philip Chew
Posted on: May 6th, 2009

They were originally called HUDC chalet. At night practically every chalet had barbecue making the place very smokey

Posted by: xcmanomano
Posted on: August 11th, 2009

Yeah, remember the place well. Who don't? Most of our glorious teenage years were bunk at the red cooling brick wall that we call our one and only chalet. You just need to mention 'chalet' and automatically your brain 'click'. Is it true not? Its function of relexation and chilling out with friends, families and relatives during weekends that spill over right through our working life. But not anymore. To my astonishment, the feel wasn't there. The local feel is there. It look more foreign than local. Is it me or the place has evolved without me. Did i missed the train? The amenities looks like a movie from SAW. It's a horror i tell you. You'll never know when a brown 'dough' will crash on top of you. The toilets is in dire. The runoff drains has got no grating whatsoever. The walkway lighting was even as bad. My son almost fell into the runoff drains minus the grating - mind you. The place has become aliend to me and my family. It souls lost forever. Maybe i'm wrong but can it be realign? I doubt so.

Posted by: Rajj
Posted on: October 8th, 2009

I have been to this chalet once when i visited singapore in 2001. I would say its ok chalet compared to price.

Posted by: happy fun time
Posted on: November 1st, 2009

this resort sucks.... i see their staff under much work pressure when i visit there ... Poor fellows...

Posted by: Alvin Tan
Posted on: January 3rd, 2010

This resort has extremely poor customer service. I witnessed shop keeper talking back very loudly toward foreign tourists who had came to Singapore for holiday. I believed Goldkist Chalet had tarnish the reputation or the image of Singapore's service. Strongly encourage to go other chalet as they have way better service.

Posted by: Lee
Posted on: February 2nd, 2010

Worst service ever... There's this indian man who was so afraid to identify himself after arguing with me today. He did not apologise for the wrong info given by the reception and even asked me to leave if I don't like thir service... The website stated clearly that guest could go view the rooms b4 booking. But he refuse to show... Go only if you dun care about service attitude or just looking for a quarrel buddy...

Posted by: Chan Wei Jin
Posted on: February 16th, 2010

Goldkist chalet has an obvious lack of maintenance: the rooms had broken fans, dirty bedsheets, flickering lights and occasional blackouts. I recommend anyone thinking of going there to book a hotel suite and be done with it- its prices are incredibly exorbitant. The Singapore government should really pull it down lest it tarnishes our reputation. Upgraded resort? My foot....

Posted by: dennis tay
Posted on: March 12th, 2010

hey guys the worst they had shortvterm service for customers looking for a fast flings just like hotel 81, day time couple check in for 3 hrs for S$48 nett and they had theirn trst for fun

Posted by: Miso Belly
Posted on: April 24th, 2010

Wow, it looks like it might be fun in this resort. On the other hand I read lots of negative reviews, so I dont know what to think.

Posted by: Jenny
Posted on: July 22nd, 2010

The resort is an affordable and conveniently located in east coast of Singapore. Resort includes wireless internet access a large swimming pool for adult

Posted by: Xin Li
Posted on: July 29th, 2010

For the benefit of readers, here are some sites you can check out before making a decision to stay over at this resort and checking out others. I day visit is good enough to East Coast Park is good enough to see the resort (and its free). Trip Advisor: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g294265-d1176727-Reviews-Goldkist_Beach_Resort-Singapore.html VirtualTourist: http://www.virtualtourist.com/hotels/Asia/Singapore/Singapore-1495679/Hotels_and_Accommodations-Singapore-Goldkist_Beach_Resort-BR-1.html Booking.com: http://www.booking.com/hotel/sg/island-resort.en.html Agoda.com: http://www.agoda.com/asia/singapore/singapore/goldkist_beach_resort/reviews.html#review There are more websites you can refer to.

Posted by: Weight Lifting Gloves
Posted on: August 22nd, 2010

I have heard several negative things about this resort, I would love to check it out though. Hopefully next Summer Holiday.

Posted by: beones
Posted on: September 8th, 2010

You just need to mention 'chalet' and automatically your brain 'click'. Is it true not? Its function of relexation and chilling out with friends, families and relatives during weekends that spill over right through our working life. But not anymore.

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Posted on: October 26th, 2010

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Posted on: November 13th, 2010

This is a lovely resort but the workers aren't very professional.

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Posted on: December 25th, 2010

I think its a goo and beautiful resort. Have to visit it in these holidays.

Posted by: Tagapakil
Posted on: February 5th, 2011

This resort has a very poor service and facilities.

Posted by: Dubai Hotel
Posted on: April 5th, 2011

Agreed runoff drains has got no grating whatsoever. The walkway lighting was even as bad. My son almost fell into the runoff drains minus the grating

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Posted on: April 8th, 2011

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Posted on: April 12th, 2011

The place looks quite fun. But so many people have told me that it is horrible. All my online research suggested the same thing.Confused now

Posted by: Joel Spark
Posted on: May 17th, 2011

I read both positive and negative reviews. So confusing. On the other hands, weather is more important. Summer... high hopes... I can't wait.

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Posted on: May 17th, 2011

I'm not happy to hear the the services are not good, because it sounds promising. I guess that if many people say that the place is horrible they do know what they are talking about. well, we can only hope that it will get better.