Where to Stay in Kuantan

Playing host to beachside starlets such as Cherating and Teluk Chempedak, Kuantan – the capital of Pahang – is the second biggest port in Malaysia. Situated approximately 250km from the Kuala Lumpur city centre, about midway up the east coast from Singapore to Kota Bahru, it is the state’s most visited hub and a major stop on most bus routes that head north, south or across the peninsula. Beserah, Batu Hitam and Gua Charas are just a few places in the city that demand exploration; lodging options are varied and range from budget-friendly deals to charming mid-range ventures and luxury retreats.

Vistana Hotel Kuantan

The 215-room Vistana is a four-star venture located smack dab in the Kuantan city centre. The property’s spacious air con lodgings boast free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, attached bathrooms, fully-stocked mini bars and comfy beds. Hotel facilities include a coffee shop, an outdoor swimming pool, a surau prayer room, ballroom and five function rooms. Read More...

Mega View Hotel Kuantan

A three-star property set along the riverfront, Mega View Hotel boasts 94 carpeted, air con rooms with attached bathrooms. Lodgings are brightly lit and if you’re willing to shell out a little extra cash, opt for the Executive rooms which have private balconies and uninterrupted river views. The high rise venture is a popular choice for budget-friendly travelers and hotel facilities are limited – there’s no pool – but there is a ballroom, health centre, restaurant and bar. The hotel is located 15 minutes away from the Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport, plus the Esplanade is merely a few steps outside its front doors making a host of water sports activities easily accessible; nearby nightlife includes the Tjantek Art Bistro and Swiss Deli. Read More...

Bukit Gambang Resort City

An integrated resort city offering a host of activities for guests, Bukit Gambang Resort City is the perfect place for families. The three-star venture is home to the first and largest water park in Malaysia’s east coast and boasts 578 timber-floored, air con rooms with dining and living areas, attached bathrooms and private balconies. Hotel facilities include a karaoke bar, games room, steam-bath, gym, pool and the adjacent water park comprises a 20-acre lake, 25,000sqft wave pool with eight wave modes, the longest family raft ride and a six-lane racer slide. Other activities available for guests include pony and horse carriage rides, a paintball range, ATV courses, flying fox zip-lines and an 18-part obstacle course. Read More...

Mutiara Taman Negara

Located within the Taman Negara national park, Mutiara Taman Negara is a four-star venture that offers a variety of accommodation options. Lodgings range from air con guesthouse rooms (located in an old brick building) and colonial-style family bungalows and honeymoon wooden chalets to eight-person dorms with air con and mosquito nets and pricey camping grounds for groups of ten or more. Most of these accommodation units have views of the Tembeling River and the jungle; hotel facilities include a boat shuttle service (from the city centre to the Kuala Tembeling jetty) and three banquet halls. Read More...

Hotel Grand Continental Kuantan

Located in Kuala Terengganu, Hotel Grand Continental is a four-star venture with 190 spacious, seafront air con rooms with attached bathrooms, colour TVs and mini-bars. The modern high-rise is adjacent to a block of serviced apartment units and the hotel boasts facilities such as an outdoor swimming pool, a business centre, gym and seven meeting rooms. Nearby sightseeing attractions include the Pahang Arts & Cultural Department and the hotel is close to popular local restaurants such as Francis Western Food and Restoran Hoi Yin. Read More...