Where to Stay in Cherating

Relatively unknown outside of Malaysia, Cherating is an east coast beachside destination that plays host to Asia’s first established Club Med. Located approximately 50km north of Kuantan, the swiftly-growing travellers’ haunt hugs the northern end of a windswept cove, sheltered from the wind by the cover of a rocky cliff. The area is a blend of kampung life and hippy hangout with a laid-back pace of life, ramshackle stilt villages tucked amidst palm groves and beachfront bars. Accommodation options range from simple chalets and modest home-stays that are perfect for the budget conscious visitor, to trendy mid-range options for those looking to holiday in style. Ideal for windsurfing, it should come as no surprise that dining is the main focus of nightlife in Cherating but there are a few bars that offer lively alternatives.

Impiana Resort Cherating

The beautiful 35-acre Impiana Resort Cherating is a four-star property that features rooms spread out into two wings connected by open-air corridors. Each wooden floored, air con lodging unit has a four-poster bed draped in silk nets, an attached bathroom, ceiling fan and private balcony. Featuring a private beach, hotel facilities also include a business centre, an outdoor pool, a Jacuzzi, jogging track, kids’ club, tennis court and four restaurants and bars. Nearby sightseeing attractions include the Cherating Turtle Sanctuary – which is a 10-minute walk away – and Teluk Chempedak Beach. Read More...

The Legend Resort Cherating

Offering tempting discounts, the newly-renovated Legend Resort – located just outside Cherating, on the road to Kuantan – features 248 well-furnished spacious air con rooms with attached bathrooms, ceiling fans and private balconies. Facilities at the four-star venture include two tennis and squash courts, two huge outdoor pools by the beach, a gym, sauna, a lovely section of private beach, a convenience store, three function rooms and four bars and restaurants. The hotel’s range of services also includes a wide range of water sports activities such as windsurfing, canoeing and jet-skiing. The property is right next door to the Holiday Villa Beach Resort Cherating and there are a few restaurants and bars in the adjacent resort to keep you busy when the sun goes down. Read More...

Holiday Villa Beach Resort Cherating

Located beside The Legend Resort Cherating, the well-established Holiday Villa Beach Resort Cherating is a well-run venture set along the popular Cherating beachfront. The resort boasts 100 air con rooms with comfy beds, attached bathrooms and private balconies. Hotel facilities include two outdoor pools, a Jacuzzi, two tennis courts, a table tennis room, spa, basketball court, foot volleyball court, games room, fitness centre and four restaurants and bars. Nearby sightseeing attractions are limited but there are a few restaurants and bars to keep you busy after the sun goes down. Read More...

Duta Village Beach Resort

The four-star Duta Village Beach Resort exudes so much character that it’s almost impossible to resist. The property boasts neat rows of sturdy air con chalets, suites and studio rooms with attached bathrooms and comfy beds set in a relaxed atmosphere. Situated on Balok Beach, the property’s range of in-room amenities are limited but hotel facilities include an outdoor pool, a Jacuzzi, tennis and volleyball courts, an arcade room, a restaurant and bar. The hotel is located next door to the Swiss Garden Resort & Spa Kuantan; nearby attractions include the Samsara Spa. Read More...

Sanctuary Resort

Resembling a southern Californian apartment complex, the well-kept, blue-hued Sanctuary Resort is a three-star establishment offering accommodation units at affordable rates. Located along the popular Cherating Beach, the newly-refurbished venture boasts tidy two- and three-bedroom lodging units with separate well-equipped kitchens, living and dining areas, attached bathrooms and queen-sized beds. The property enjoys a beachfront location and hotel facilities include an outdoor pool, a games room, six function rooms, a coffee lounge and restaurant. Read More...