Pangkor Island

Accommodations

Remember! Pangkor Island is a weekend's retreat for the urban folks. Those from Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang. So if you avoid the peak and semi-peak season, you will have the whole island to yourself. Prices for the accommodation would be more than palatable. In this page, I would show you pictures of where I would stay. The slightly better than budget places. But first, in general -

There was no lack of accommodations on the Island. Levels vary from the simplest Camp site, A-frames, chalets, hotels to beach resorts. Then, one class higher, the best. The more notable establishments are available on the net and need no further introductions.

Please note that separate ferry plies to and from the Pan Pacific Hotel. This hotel was established much earlier and located away in the island's north, away from the township.

Couldn't resist including a picture of that famed Pangkor Laut Resort. This is one place  who has their own transport arrangements and their own "space".

Now at Teluk Dalam , Yes- this resort away from the maddening crowd. This was a high-end establishment. Large complexes and secluded. There was not much of a beach for this hotel.

From the higher end and coming down, there were a couple more near to Pangkor town. For example, there was the Coral Beach that catered for group tours

More medium class but impressive resort could be found at the Pasir Bogak? At the time of our visit, from the looks of its upkeeps, we did not think much about one such posh place as a resort.

Last of all, the bulk of budget chalets are all clustered around Pasir Bogak. A popular beach for the locals. Pasir Bogak is about 3 kilometers from town, and also 3 kilometers  from Teluk Nipah from the northern end.

The beach here used to be among the best in the country, is kept fairly decent. However, this tiny stretch of beach was over taxed. Understandably, the main reason for its continued deteriorations being - the large crowd, particularly on weekends when they flood the stretch. Then, down steam where there are holidays makers, burgeoning the crowd, more hawkers and peddlers. The only other petty good side about Pasir Bogak was - the bigger the crowd, the easier to share the scuttling cost.

The nicest spot on the island I found was Teluk Nipah. Here, the beaches were much less crowded. Camping facilities, washrooms, small hotels and budget chalets had sprung up! Because of its remoteness and transport in conveniences, the day trippers shy away from the two beaches here.

This wooden building you can see in the background is a good example of the type of small hotels available.

Depending on the season, rooms were being offered at prices around RM100. Here are some of the places I had stayed. Above note the clean walk way between the chalets. Below, the private patio in front of the rooms or chalet.
As for phone contacts, it is better that you enquire from the directory services as numbers are constantly updated. Pangkor is a hilly island. There are little flat lands on the northern and southern tips. the fishing community had to build their houses on stilt on the leeward eastern shores. Here on the west, the terrain is the same. Slopes all the way to the shores. Teluk Nipah is no different, except here there are 2 bays. There is no local settlements except chalets operators. The good side is that you do not to share the "space" with locals. The down side - there is no facilities other than that for staying and bathing. Many long term staying guests would straight for Pangkor Town for food and entertainment at night. In the normal hours and those at dusk, it would not be difficult to get some food. As long as there were crowd, food was always available. Lastly, this is the place for some very special large birds. The Oriental Hornbill and the White-bellied Fish Eagle.

Food

There should be no problem in getting all your meals. Both beaches, Pasir Bogak and Teluk Nipah were flooded with vendors and small stalls. Recommended will be barbecued seafood available in the evenings.

As Pangkor was the major supplier of sea produce, most visitors would take a ride to town to taste some of the fresh seafood. Do that, but do not expect the price to be competitive!