Pangkor Laut Resort Getaway
Seriously, Jess and I have been planning a getaway for ages. Taking into consideration of the recent H1N1 epidemic, it was a better option to travel domestically instead. Adventurously, we drove all the way from KL to Lumut on a normal working Thursday morning. The journey took about 3 hours or less at an average cruising speed of 155 km/hr.
Arrived at the Pangkor Jetty to board to the scheduled 2.00 pm ferry to YTL’s private resort island. We even had a little extra time to wander around the busy jetty. The jetty itself is not impressive, at least not to me.
Somehow, to realize the fun of traveling domestically was part of the whole getaway. The boat journey to Pangkor Laut Resort takes approximately 20 minutes from the Pangkor Jetty. The boat ride was undeniably refreshing. Pangkor Laut Resort’s private jetty is too private perhaps. The medium sized yacht is known as the YTL Lady, catered for private cruising, so we were told.
The 4 days 3 nights package we signed up for, is RM1,000 per night on a hill villa. This package includes a 3 course meal for breakfast, lunch and dinner at certain restaurants. The view from our hill villa balcony was magnificent. The design is similar to the contemporary unique Malay architectural. On need to know basis, Pangkor Laut Resort is a luxury resort owned by YTL. This resort is a 300-acre private island with its own unpolluted beach. Unlike any other tourists-filled beaches and islands in Malaysia, this island only accommodates up to a certain number of guests per stay. For the level of luxury and service, it’s just superb and excellent for couples and families.
Average pricing at any restaurants here for a 3 course meal is RM300 excluding beverages. For me, it’s always seafood for appetizer. Drinks can easily cost up to RM100 per meal. Therefore, 3 meals per day at an average of RM400 per meal including beverages would cost up to RM1,200 or more. At this charging rate, one would certainly have high expectations, and I’m glad to say that the food they serve is worthy of the price.
In the morning, you could enjoy an International Buffet Style Breakfast at the Feast Village Restaurant. Find yourself a good table spot with a decent view of the private jetty and the beach, whilst enjoying your breakfast. Getting around the island is easy. A shuttle van is provided to drive you to your desired destination within the island. It’s just that convenient.
Some say beaches keep them alive. I have to add that it’s true. This is the unpolluted private beach at Pangkor Laut Resort, known as the Emerald Bay.
Suntan and cocktail / beer blends really well. You could probably stay there all day long.
It was truly an awesome experience for us to do ‘Lunch By The Beach’ at Chapman’s Bar. Seen it lots of times on television. The feeling was great.
If Emerald Bay is not your place, then you could always head to the Spa Village for a nice massage. Spa package cost RM450 per pax. First your therapist make you bath in super cold water pool known as the Malay Bath. Then you clean yourself in the shower room and head to the Onsen Bath, Japanese Hot Spring Bath. Later, your therapist will lead you to an open-spaced area for a Shanghai Scrub on your back. The entire bath process takes approximately 45 minutes and the best things is, you get undivided attention from the therapist.
After the various bathings, you could relax at the comfortable pillow-filled hut. Enjoying a cup of ginger tea, wearing nothing else but a ‘sarong’, is GREAT ! Once you’re done your cup of ginger tea, a masseur will lead you to a room where you’ll get 80 minutes of rejuvenating Malay style massage. An additional option of the package is to choose between a coconut milk hair treatment and a neck & head massage.
If you asked, 4 Days 3 Nights at Pangkor Laut Resort is just sufficient and nice for a domestic holiday.
