| J Gibbons |
16 February 2003 |
Stayed at Pangkor Island Beach Resort - Perak, Malaysia.
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Pangkor is quiet & only really a beach destination. There's not much on the island to tempt you away from the resort. Worth taking a trip to Cameron Highlands to break a visit to Pangkor.
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| F Foreman |
14 December 2002 |
Stayed at Pangkor Island Beach Resort - Perak, Malaysia.
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Travelled extensively by car throughout Malaysia, visiting Johor Bahru, Melaka, Kuala Lumpur, Fraser's Hill, Cameron Highlands, Langkawi and Penang. Regrettably the overall standard of discplined driving leaves a great deal to be desired and seemed to me to be the cause of many accidents. I would recommend that only very careful, confident and observant drivers undertake such a trip.
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| M Philpott |
24 June 2002 |
Stayed at Pangkor Island Beach Resort - Perak, Malaysia.
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Beach is right on the doorstep and is just great for young kids. Big shade trees can be found along the beach so kids can play in the sand under shade all day near the sea wing rooms.
There was a small surf while we were there which our five year old enjoyed but we had to watch the two year old. Last time we were there the water was very calm and both could splash away unattended (with floatation devices on the two year old).
A great weekend or long weekend destination. I think I would get a bit bored for any longer.
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| D Fell |
20 February 2002 |
Stayed at Pangkor Island Beach Resort - Perak, Malaysia.
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Taking a taxi on the round island tour was worth doing and not that expensive.This is not the best location for snorkelling the water is alittle murky.Wild life is fun-monkeys hornbills snakes etc.Almost stepped on a green snake that we later identified as a Viper!!
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| T Singer |
14 February 2002 |
Stayed at Pangkor Island Beach Resort - Perak, Malaysia.
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Nice white sandy beach as opposed to some other parts of the island. The service in the food centre in town is slow.
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| K Li ting |
14 February 2002 |
Stayed at Pangkor Island Beach Resort - Perak, Malaysia.
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It is a very small island where you can round the whole island in an hour's time. It has a very very small town with shop houses by 2 streets only. It's an ideal place if you want to buy soveniers and clothes. But remember to bargain.
There are three major spots of seaside in Pangkor: Teluk Nipah, Teluk Ketapang and Teluk Gedung. The sea water is generally clean and clear. In term of food, there are quite a lot of good food in Pasir Bogak.
You have no need to worry of transportation in Pangkor. There a plenty of bicycles and motocycles for rent. Or if you prefer taxi, there are lots of taxis available there. But make sure you get a survey of the price first before you take the taxi to avoid any loses.
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| C Ritzwan abdullah |
11 February 2002 |
Stayed at Pangkor Island Beach Resort - Perak, Malaysia.
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Round island tour and snorkelling trip was fun and enjoyable.
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| C Macqueen |
16 June 2001 |
Stayed at Pangkor Island Beach Resort - Perak, Malaysia.
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Pangkor Island may not be as unspoilt or beautiful as some of the East Coast islands like Redang, but it is much easier to get to from K.L., quieter and less 'overdeveloped' than islands like Penang, and a pretty good option for an accessible holiday. Some very nice sandy beaches, the water appeared clean. Some coral and marine life that is easily accessible (although evidence that it is being damaged). Good transport round the (small) island via the pink minibus taxis.
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| R Williams |
23 March 2001 |
Stayed at Pangkor Island Beach Resort - Perak, Malaysia.
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Go for a kayak around the island and find a deserted beach. If I was staying for longer I'd also try the restaurants at the nearby (20 min walk) Teluk Dalam resort.
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| G Houtzager |
24 February 2001 |
Stayed at Pangkor Island Beach Resort - Perak, Malaysia.
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I would recommend against the following activities offered by the resort:
Jungle trek - insects, leeches, and nothing to see ... give this one a pass.
Cross Island Trek or Snorkeling - best bet is to take a 'teksi' around the island ...
it is cheaper and you see the same things. If your going snorkeling, head to
Nipah beach where you will go to the same snorkel spot for less than half of the
cost as offered by the resort ... plus you can go whenever and for as long as you like.
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Traveller's Tales: Places to go and see in Perak, Malaysia
