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Hotel 81 Kovan

Property class: 2
Hotel perfectly located for exploring North East Division

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A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, decorative wall panels, and a tiled floor.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a phone, a coffee maker, and a painting on the wall.
A hotel with multiple floors, a 7-Eleven convenience store, and a 7 Star Restaurant.
A bathroom with a shower, toilet, sink, and a mirror.
A modern reception area with a black reception desk, a patterned wall, and a tiled floor.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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768 Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore, 534636
  • Place, Nex
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Japanese Cemetery Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Bidadari Memorial Garden
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Singapore (SIN-Changi)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a telephone and a plant, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, No Windows

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a phone, a coffee maker, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Double Room, No Windows

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Singapore

North East Division stay.A stay at this North East Division hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park and 6 miles (10 km) of Orchard Road. Marina Bay Sands Casino and Marina Bay Sands Skypark are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Nex - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Japanese Cemetery Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Bidadari Memorial Garden - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Orchard Road - 9 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Marina Bay Sands Casino - 10 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Serangoon Station - 10 min walk
  • Kempas Baru Station - 33 min drive
  • Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪717 Trading Durian Specialist - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Scissors Paper Stove - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Indochine Kitchen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Fragrant Garden 馨香园 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Drinkerz Inn - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Hotel 81 Kovan

Hotel perfectly located for exploring North East Division
Hotel 81 Kovan offers its guests an elevator. Public spaces have free WiFi. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Singapore hotel is smoke free.

  • 89 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Hotel 81 Kovan offers 89 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel 81 Kovan

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel 81 Kovan to the airport?

Hotel 81 Kovan is 6.7 mi (19-min drive) away from the Seletar Airport (XSP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel 81 Kovan?

As of Nov 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel 81 Kovan on Nov 12, 2026 start from $68, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel 81 Kovan have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel 81 Kovan.

How close is Hotel 81 Kovan to the beach?

This hotel is 11.4 mi (28-min drive) from Palawan Beach and 12 mi (31-min drive) from Tanjong Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel 81 Kovan offer free breakfast?

Hotel 81 Kovan does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel 81 Kovan?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Marina Bay Sands Casino (11-min drive) and Resort World Sentosa Casino (17-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel 81 Kovan?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hotel 81 Kovan?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel 81 Kovan have a pool?

Hotel 81 Kovan does not have a pool.

Does Hotel 81 Kovan have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel 81 Kovan to downtown Singapore?

Hotel 81 Kovan is 4.8 mi away from Singapore.

Hotel 81 Kovan Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 173 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, clean and tidy, good location. Near Kovan Hub Bus terminal
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accessible for bus and near to NEX mall. They have a good and nice staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
For me the bed was a little firm but otherwise it was a really good last minute option
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Checked in with no problem connect with internet room was nice and cozy plenty of space to unpack room nice and cool did not have to adjust air con nice size bathroom very happy with my stay would come back
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at checkin was so welcoming. Very pleased indeed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Quite n clean
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recommended local stay

It was a good experience. The break was more than expected and the whole experience was deliciouly fruitful. Staffs were friendly and responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good reception and great staff. Worth the money in an expensive place like Singapore. However, it is an older property, somewhat comparable to motels in the US.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not too much near by. 1 km north east is Kovan MRT/mall. You can spend lots of money there.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Shops nearby. Staff abit angsty
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenience in parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

I mean what can you expect from a budget hotel? At least there's bottled water, dental set and towels provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
small room
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
One of the staff kinda of angsty .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Need to have more air filtering and clean up the place
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Durian stall at next door, smell flew into lobby and lift.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unpleasant smell in the room

It would have been a pleasant stay if not for the unpleasant moldy smell in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Acceptable comfort for a budget hotel. Cockroach hole near the mini fridge. Worker still came to enter and clean the room eventhough a 'do not disturb' sign was clearly hanged at the door.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
the bed is broken
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room smell cigarettes
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Disappointing

Cramped , no window in room and no hot water for shower when I arrived Man at reception next morning was excellent in his help
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
セラングーン駅から近く便利
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sporchissimo! Non andateci! Pieno di muffa non si poteva respirare
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

일반적임
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026