Pangkor Laut Resort

We just loved our stay at Pangkor Laut. The place is absolutely beautiful and the staff magnificent - very friendly and family like. It really is like being in a tropical paradise where the jungle meets the ocean. We got to live up and close with monkeys and hornbills!! Highlights were Emerald Bay, the jungle walk, sunset cruise, the Spa ( highly recommend the campur campur massage) with the amazing pre bath experience. We also enjoyed tennis , swimming and water sports. The breakfast buffet is spectacular. This is a magnificent holiday destination and an amazing experience because of all the great people who work there. Stunning

We returned to Pangkor Laut for our second visit having had a fantastic time there in 2016. We were not disappointed this time and as during our previous stay, we received the very best of attention and enjoyed every minute of it. As before, the facilities were great, the gardens extremely well kept, the Jungle Walk really interesting and relaxing at Emerald Bay until sunset is something that we will always remember. The food and service in the restaurants were excellent, with each location offering a different dining experience. Having tried it last time, we returned to the Spa, where we thoroughly enjoyed the Bath House Ritual and can strongly recommend the Balinese Massage. It was fascinating to watch the hornbills (particularly the Giant Hornbills at Emerald Bay) the fruit bats, the monitor lizards and the abundance of fish in the clear water. To enhance our enjoyment of nature, our Jungle Guide, Asni, gave us an in depth commentary on the history of the Island and also the flora and fauna of Pangkor Laut. When we stayed last year, there was quite a lot of floating debris around the sea villas. We were very pleased to see a huge improvement in this situation during this visit. It must be a very difficult task for the management and staff to resolve this problem, particularly in bad weather, but all credit to them; they are doing a great job. We have heard one or two comments about the lack of televisions in the sea villas. Who needs televisions when you can get away from the humdrum of everyday life and just relax in the beautiful surroundings of Pangkor Laut, listening to the sound of the sea and enjoying each other’s company? Note to the management - Definitely don’t install them! All of the staff did a splendid job of looking after us, as always, and were all smiling, polite and helpful. It is difficult to name them all but included in the list are Vignes, Serena, Kyra, Yuni, Komang, Aini, Yong, Asni and a special mention to Ong and Nicole, who's attention to detail at the restaurants was exceptional and who we congratulate on their engagement. We would also wish to make a special mention of and to offer our thanks to the General Manager, Mr Philippe Cavory, who we had already had the pleasure of meeting at other YTL locations. In spite of his extremely busy schedule, he took the time to sit and chat with us and we wish him every success in his new role at Pangkor Laut. Please pass on our sincere thanks to all concerned.

Pangkor Laut knows how to put on an experience. The staff here are incredible and know how to make your stay unforgettable. We were unlucky on our way to Pangkor Laut, with 2 delayed flights and terrible airport crew so we arrived late at night and feeling down and sore. However, all that was forgotten when we arrived at our incredible spa villa, which had been prepared with a rose petal bath, a bottle of bubbles and two dinner boxes. And it just got better from there! The chef's experience is one not to miss! The talent chefs will not only teach you their tricks but the trip to Pangkor island is well worth it to visit the fish markets and get a feel for the island life. We had a sunset cruise included in our package, this is something we have had included in packages before and have been underwhelmed with - but Pangkor Laut was an exception! The boat ride was gorgeous, with drinks, canapes and the most amazing story teller giving just the right amount of information and stories to make the ride perfect. The spa lives up to its awards, lovely service and beautiful rooms and baths. However, if you are not a fan of bath houses (like my husband) then it may lose some of its shine, as each treatment starts with the bath house experience. Definitely, personal preference however as I loved the experience. The restaurants have it down on ambience and experience. From a Perth foodie, not all the food is mind blowing, but each and every experience is! Not to say all the food is not delicious, but there were small things like over cooked meats. Saying that, The Straights offered up some of the most delicious Indian food we have had! (they offer a set menu and the type of cuisine changes with the chef). The dinner at Emerald bay (we did on the rocks) was every couple's romantic dinner dream and well worth the price, again the staff and setting make it! The breakfast buffet is delicious and fresh and will test your willpower! **Make sure you pop in and book all your dinners and experiences in as soon as you get there, as to ensure these amazing experiences, numbers are limited (we missed out on dinner on the beach!)** Emerald Bay is stunning and worth spending the day frolicking and relaxing and if you are feeling adventurous there is a trek you can do that will take you from breakfast all the way over (approx. 1.5hours with step incline and decline) and if not there is always someone waiting to transfer you over. Overall we loved it and it was exactly the relaxing, romantic break we needed from work!

If you are in doubt because of the prices - don't! The experience is worth every penny. The experience starts at the ferry terminal where they have their own jetty/ reception. They welcome you with cold drinks and you can sit on comfortable beds until the boat arrives. The boat was modern and trustworthy. The check in at the hotel was very well arranged as well - no long waiting time. They had enough staff available to help all the new guests at the same time. The welcome was very warm! One of the receptionists showed us around and guided us to our bungalow. The experience has been formed by the amazing friendly employees. We have never experienced such friendly people with the will to make the guest as happy as possible. Amongst the amazing island this has really influenced our stay in a very positive way. Spa Villa: It is spacious and has a very big bath from where you can open the windows and look outside over the ocean or spot some animals at the beach. It's very peaceful! When you have booked the spa villa you can also use a pool which is available for spa villa guests and spa guests only. Food: breakfast: One of the best and well arranged breakfasts we have ever seen. They have a juice bar, a cheese bar, a marmalade bar, egg station and a naan bread and curry bar. We went to all restaurants besides Straits. The price might seem high but it's worth it. We went to fisherman's cove 3,4 times. It offers a very special atmosphere with good food and super friendly waiters. We also did the private dining at Emerald bay! It was a very special experience. It's the perfect spot to see the sun go down. Beach: The bay is as beautiful as it can get. The water is clean and clear. There are enough beds for all guests and the lunch there is also nice. The island: if you are an animal lover like us, you will enjoy it a lot. On the way to the breakfast we always saw monkeys, nice we fishes in the way by the bungalows, and wild pigs.(many others, never dangerous of course) Spa: at first we thought that it was quite expensive but when we booked a massage we also got the bathing experience before the massage starts. The facilities are very nice and the employees very professional and well trained. We can absolutely recommend it to anyone that is looking for a quiet and luxurious stay away from the normal world.

We visited for a business trip to take some video footages and photos. We were greeted with a very warm welcome as soon as we arrive at the docks and throughout the rest of the stay, we never had any complications. They made us do our job with such ease and our stay a memorable one. I would not think twice to come back just for a holiday. As I mentioned, their hospitality is just class. Thank you PLR from Visual Hawx Productions