Pangkor Laut Resort

Second time here. Booking restaurants in advance has improved with the feature on their website. A few other tips. They don't have their own car park, you have to pay 30myr each day (I think it was 30). The car park does number plate recognition and you can pay by credit card or Touch'n go on the way out. You can get the residents package (full board) but you need to go through a travel agent like Trailfinders. If you need to get the 9.30am boat off the island book well in advance, it fills up quickly. They had a bit of a rubbish problem at Emerald Bay when we were there, it's not their fault but it seems to blow in from Sumatra. They need to be quicker at clearing it up rather than taking half a day. There used to be a net across the bay but it wasn't there this year. Still a great place to stay and would go back.

Amazing 5 days in this wonderful resort but make sure it’s the right place for you. Staff – Malaysian hospitality at its best. From the moment you step off the boat they go out of their way to be friendly and super helpful. Special mention to Michael in the main pool bar, Sunhil who seemed to work everywhere, and Devi in the Market Restaurant who always greeted us with a massive smile, they couldn’t do enough for us. Clean – high standards throughout the resort including rooms, bathrooms, gardens, and toilets. Rooms – lovely facilities and layout. We had a Sea Villa and only downside was no shower cubical, just a bath with rain fall shower above so not great if you don’t want to get you hair wet. Also not easy to get in and out of the bath if you have restricted movement. Gym – very well equipped Pool toilets (main pool) – spotless and the best air conditioning in the resort!! Spa – wow! Probably the best we have visited with lots of choice for treatments. Food – excellent quality and portions but not massive choice at breakfast. There is the main restaurant that does a Malaysian buffet twice a week (amazing) and then set menu rest of the time (not a buffet), a Chinese that was wonderful and a fish restaurant if you like fish – we don’t so felt if we had gone for more than 5 nights we would have struggled. The entire resort (other than your rooms) is open air so no air conditioning! If you go when humidity is high take light clothing! It was very humid when we were there and not great when you are trying to eat with only a fan shared with other tables to keep you cool and you have to keep going to the toilet to cool down! Didn’t bother us but the only thing on the island is the resort ….. no shops, no external restaurants, and nothing for kids! You can go on guided walks through the jungle in middle of the island to the far side but at 32 degrees and 95% humidity we opted for a day by the pool! The resort offers lots of different rooms but it is very spread out along the beach. There is a shuttle bus service and that helps, but still a bit of walking to be done when you get off especially if you are in the sea or spa villas as they are on legs in middle of the sea! Overall, wonderful with the standout feature being the amazing staff.

Pankor Laut is a nature lover’s paradise. Stunning views no matter where u are. Lots of Hornbills to be seen, one visited us every day on our balcony. I had a wonderful trip there with my sister. Our room was fabulous We swam and had our lunch everyday at Emerald Bay, where the view is spectacular. We went for the residents package which included breakfast lunch and dinner. Breakfast is amazing. An endless choice of dishes. It doesn’t include alcohol but we enjoyed cocktails at happy hour each evening. The staff couldn’t be more helpful. We did the short jungle trek with a wonderful guide who made it soo interesting. I couldn’t recommend it more. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Wpnderful experirnce over 4 nights. A special word for T. Mages one of the restaurant managers who was so attentive to our needs and to all the staff at the various eateries who were always happy to help Only down side was the hill villa which was showing its age. Thank you to staff who upon hearing our concerns moved us to a sea villa. Sanjay

Just checked out after a 3D2N stay at the Sea Villa in Pangkor Laut Resort, and it was truly such a memorable escape. Waking up to uninterrupted sea views with the sound of waves right beneath the villa is something really special. The villa itself was spacious, private, and incredibly relaxing, perfect for switching off and just soaking in the surroundings. The entire island feels lush, serene, and beautifully preserved. Service throughout our stay was warm, attentive, and seamless. Getting around was easy with the buggy service, and everything felt well taken care of. One of the highlights was the nature walk, the guide was so knowledgeable and engaging, sharing so much about the island’s ecosystem, wildlife, and history. It added a whole new layer of appreciation to the stay and made the experience even more meaningful. There were a couple of very minor hiccups (like the fridge not being quite cold), but honestly, it didn’t take away from the overall experience. All in all, a beautiful, peaceful getaway that feels worlds away from the everyday. Would absolutely return for the tranquility, the views, and the overall experience.