Posted on Jan 15, 2026|Family
Yauheniya Satsura🏡 Modest but Convenient Hotel Near the Beach
We stayed at this hotel in Pangkor, and overall, our experience was positive.
- 📍 **Location:** It's super close to the beach and the main street with cafes and shops – you really couldn't ask for a better spot.
- 🏠 **Accommodation Style:** The hotel is made up of small bungalows, each with its own entrance. Most have a little terrace with a table. It's all very simple, but clean and pleasant.
- 🛏️ **Amenities:** The bedding was clean, there was always hot water, and the air conditioners were powerful. The towels, however, are quite worn out and could use replacing.
- 🏊 **Pool:** There is a pool, but it looked a bit gloomy, so we didn't use it.
- 👥 **Staff:** The owners are polite and friendly. No deposit is required. There's a front desk, but it's not open 24/7, which is something to keep in mind if you're checking in late.
📌 **Bottom Line:** A simple yet tidy hotel with an excellent location. It's suitable for those looking for affordable accommodation by the sea without extravagant expectations. We were happy with our stay.
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Price per night from:CAD 22
Posted on Jul 12, 2026
Guest User🔑 Check-In & Service
Seamless Process:
Check-in and check-out are incredibly easy. I really appreciated that they don't require a deposit like other hotels; you simply return your room card at the end of your stay.
Outstanding Hospitality:
Mister Bernard was so friendly, helpful, and hospitable throughout our entire stay! All the staff at Voyage Retreat are equally helpful and friendly, and it's wonderful that they are all locals.
Easy Accessibility:
Even though the pathway leading to the rooms is quite hilly, you can easily request a buggy service to get around. And for those with elders and kids, I think you can highlight to them for they to give you to a lower room.
🛏️ The Room & Comfort
Spacious & Bright:
As you can see in the pictures, the room itself gets plenty of natural lighting and features really high ceilings. Because of this, the room barely feels stuffy or hot during the afternoon and evening.
Aircond/Fan:
The air conditioning gets pretty cold, and there is also a ceiling fan provided.
High-End Bedding:
The bedsheets, pillows, and blankets are all spotless, clean, and completely odorless. The mattress is quite firm and thick, reminiscent of what you would find in a high-end hotel, and the pillows are fluffy and very comfortable to sleep on.
In-Room Amenities:
They provide a water purifier/filter machine right inside the room, which is incredibly convenient so you don't have to walk out to the receptionist or cafe area just to get water.
Privacy with a View:
The balcony and windows face directly toward the forest, giving you excellent privacy.
🚿 Bathroom & Amenities
Spotless Cleanliness:
Both the bathroom and toilet are perfectly clean with absolutely no musty smell. The provided towels are surprisingly absorbent, spotless, and fresh.
Shower Facilities:
The bathroom features both a standard shower and a water heater. The provided shower gel and shampoo smell absolutely amazing.
Other Amenities:
They provide toothbrushes, toothpaste, a shower cap, and even sanitary bags.
🍽️ Breakfast (Le Pont Cafe)
Breakfast is served at the Le Pont Cafe right in front of the lodge. The food is excellent and went way beyond our expectations, with portions that are more than generous for one person.
Menus:
Crab Curry Mee (The Winner):
Absolutely delicious! The broth is thick, flavorful, beautifully balanced, and not too spicy. It was the absolute highlight of the menu.
Nasi Lemak:
A very interesting take as it includes fish and prawns. The taste is good, similar to a standard hotel nasi lemak.
Western Options:
Both the English Breakfast and the egg mayo croissant were great as well. The croissant is flaky and fluffy.
Desserts/Kuih:
They serve fresh watermelon alongside a rotation of traditional local desserts that change daily, including seri muka, karipap, kuih ketayap, koci, and keria.
🛡️ Safety & Peace of Mind
Secure Environment:
At night, there is a guard doing rounds, so you never have to worry about safety. Honestly, the island itself feels very safe, and the property is surrounded by local houses.
Really recommended to stay here if you're looking for a private, quite, clean, comfortable, picturesque place to stay in Pangkor. The only downside is the parking space is very limited. However, everything else is perfect!
ps: kinda sad I cannot upload the full video of the room tour in here, as the room is really pretty. It's inspired by Bali vibe :')
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Price per night from:CAD 112
Posted on Oct 22, 2025|Deluxe Queen Room
Anonymous UserGood value and good area..at Mydin.. terminal bus..food area.. like kiosk and family entertainment.
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Price per night from:CAD 20
Posted on Aug 30, 2026|Concept Cosy
sandracwl- The breakfast restaurant is too small, requiring a long wait every day. Although breakfast hours extend until 10:30 AM, food is no longer refilled after 9:30 AM.
- This stay was on the 12th-floor Concept floor, which includes afternoon tea at the Concept Lounge from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. I went to the lounge around 5:45 PM that day, but there were no hotel staff present. All used dishes and cups were left on tables, uncollected. There was absolutely no food refill. I called the hotel lobby to inquire, and eventually, a staff member arrived. This employee showed no smile whatsoever, and their service attitude was far from friendly.
- The swimming pool is on the R floor. It's very small, and there are no hotel staff or lifeguards present at all.
Given this level of service and hotel facilities, I don't believe this hotel can be considered a five-star hotel in Ipoh.
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Price per night from:CAD 133
Posted on Jul 26, 2026|Twin Room With Garden View
Anonymous UserThe place is very clean, peaceful, and relaxing, making it a perfect getaway to unwind. The rooms and facilities were well maintained, and the overall atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming. The food was delicious, with a good variety of choices. The staff were also friendly and helpful throughout my stay. I truly enjoyed my experience and would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a relaxing vacation
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Price per night from:CAD 30
Posted on Sep 4, 2026|King Guest Room With Balcony
Mirabelle Chen
This was our second stay here. First, a lovely lady at the front desk (apologies, I didn't catch her name tag) provided very attentive and detailed service. She proactively explained many check-in specifics and shared upgrade offers. Unfortunately, the housekeeping staff clearly missed some things and didn't thoroughly check if all in-room amenities were complete. The pillowcases weren't on the pillows, the conditioner and shower gel in the bathroom were empty, and there was only one tissue left in the box. When I called the front desk for these supplies, some were still missing when they were delivered. Hilton is a well-known upscale international hotel, and such oversights really shouldn't happen. I hope to see improvement on our next visit.
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Price per night from:CAD 134
Posted on Jul 1, 2026
Daniel WSLOverall Rating: ★★★☆☆
The apartment's biggest advantage is its excellent location. There are plenty of restaurants, cafés, convenience stores, and shopping options within walking distance, making it very convenient for families and larger groups. The host was responsive and replied promptly when we raised issues during our stay.
Unfortunately, the cleanliness and maintenance of the property fell well below our expectations. We encountered ants throughout the apartment—including the living room, sofa, dining area, kitchen, bedrooms, and bathrooms—which made it difficult to enjoy our stay. Although the host provided insect spray after we reported the issue, the infestation was so widespread that spraying the entire apartment was neither practical nor a comfortable solution.
Several areas were dusty, the curtains had a noticeable layer of dust, and the bedsheets and toilet rolls appeared old. We were also charged RM60 for an extra bedsheet for two nights, but the condition of the bedding did not justify the additional fee. The sofa showed signs of wear, and one of the ceiling fans was noisy during operation.
For larger groups, please note that when someone showers upstairs, the downstairs bathroom cannot be used properly due to water pressure issues. We were informed that this affects every unit in the building, suggesting it is a known issue rather than an isolated incident.
The facilities were also disappointing. The jacuzzi was unavailable during our stay and appeared to be non-functional, making it more decorative than usable.
The host initially agreed to compensate us for the cleaning fee due to the cleanliness issues, but we did not receive any further update after that.
Overall, the apartment has great potential because of its strategic location, but significant improvements in cleanliness, pest control, maintenance, and facility upkeep are needed before I could recommend it to others.
Pros
Excellent location with many restaurants, cafés, and shops nearby.
Responsive communication from the host.
Cons
Widespread ant infestation throughout the apartment.
Dusty environment, including dusty curtains.
Old bedsheets, worn furniture, and additional bedding charges that did not reflect the quality provided.
Noisy ceiling fan.
Water pressure issue prevents simultaneous use of upstairs and downstairs bathrooms.
Jacuzzi was not usable, just a decoration.
Compensation for the cleaning issue was promised but never followed up.
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Price per night from:CAD 47
Posted on Aug 5, 2026|Standard Twin Room
MikeLimMyHotel Regal Vista is a well-located, budget-friendly hotel — strong on location and value, but showing its age in terms of interior polish. Here's a professional traveler's take.
The hotel sits on Jalan Veerasamy, roughly 0.78 km from Ipoh Old Town, just a 6-minute walk to Memory Lane Market and only 331 metres from Ipoh Parade shopping centre, with the historic Ipoh Railway Station about 1.6 km away.
It's centrally placed and easy to navigate on foot or by Grab, making it a solid base for exploring the Old Town's murals, cafés, and street food scene.
Easy access to public transport and nearby eateries, with clean rooms, comfortable beds, and convenient parking
Secure 24-hour car park nearby, plus proximity to the pedestrian street, KFC, etc.
A short stroll to the Kinta River walk (popular with early-morning joggers), decent breakfast, and spacious rooms
Staff are consistently described as helpful, and value for money is a recurring theme
It's best described as a reliable ”safe choice” — good on location, cleanliness, and price, but the interior is dated with no boutique or modern feel, amenities are basic, and sound insulation is only average (some guests report hearing motorbikes from the street below)
- A minority of reviews flagged isolated cleanliness lapses, such as a clogged sink causing odour — not systemic, but worth checking room reviews before booking
- Not the pick for travellers chasing a design-forward or resort-style stay
Travelers Tips💐
For backpackers, business travellers on short stays, or anyone prioritising proximity to Old Town's food and heritage sites, this hotel is hard to beat on location and price. If ambience, soundproofing, or a boutique aesthetic matter more to you, it's worth comparing against Old Town's design-led guesthouses (think Sekeping-style properties or mural-district boutique inns) instead.
Either way, I'd recommend checking recent room-specific reviews before booking, and avoiding street-facing or lower-floor rooms if noise sensitivity is a concern.
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Price per night from:CAD 19
Posted on Apr 6, 2026|Deluxe King Room
Belong AnywhereThe hotel offers simple and clean accommodations, and although it is an older establishment, it is well-maintained. A cash deposit of RM50 is required, which may be inconvenient for guests who do not typically carry much cash. The presence of numerous dogs along the pavement outside can be intimidating. My room faced the road, resulting in some traffic noise. Aeon is conveniently located across the road, accessible by car, and several restaurants are situated on the same row as the hotel.
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Price per night from:CAD 31
Posted on Aug 13, 2026|Deluxe Queen Room
Shukrina Abdul RahmanSpacious room, desk for work space is good and comfortable. Suitable for business traveler like me. But i dont like the room at level 3, when they are doing construction work at 4.30am, very noisy and I can’t sleep properly. Mattress and bed, pillows very comfortable. But the most important, they cant maintain cleanliness level up to the standard. When at morning i went out for breakfast i found the rubbish front of my door. My room was at the end of the row. Maybe other guests just use my front door as their dumpster. But what shocked me most, when i went out from my room. There was house keeper there, but when i talked to him about cleaning the rubbish he just said to me wait for office instructions. Really unbelievable! No urgency to clear the rubbish and their housekeeper standard of cleanliness really bad!
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Price per night from:CAD 78