We have created a list with the best central luxury hotels in Kuantan, Malaysia. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated February 2024.
Super central. Superb breakfast. Great location. Popular among business travellers. Centrally located in Kuantan Town a 5-minute walk from East Coast Shopping Mall, Zenith Kuantan boasts an infinity pool and a spa. Featuring multiple dining options, it offers free Wi-Fi access in its public areas. The hotel is part of an integrated building, which includes a convention centre, retail and dining options. Zenith Kuantan is a 45-minute flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Zenith’s spacious contemporary rooms feature a flat-screen TV with movie channels and 24-hour room service. Private bathrooms come with a hairdryer. Other amenities include tea/coffee making facilities and a minibar. Guests at The Zenith Kuantan can work out at the fitness centre or make travel arrangements at the tour desk. A business centre and a children’s playground are available. The Dining Room Coffee House provides all-day dining and features an open kitchen and international dishes. The Lounge provides an ideal spot to unwind and enjoy drinks.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most central central luxury hotel in Kuantan. It also has a central location and a great location!
Newly opened, November 2023. Located in Kuantan, 2.5 km from Sultan Ahmad Shah International Convention Centre, LESTARI INN RESIDENCE provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. This 4-star hotel offers room service and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.8 km from Taman Gelora. At the hotel, every room is fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All units at LESTARI INN RESIDENCE include air conditioning and a wardrobe. Heroes Museum is 3.2 km from the accommodation, while Masjid Sultan Ahmad Shah 1 is 3.5 km away. The nearest airport is Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport, 18 km from LESTARI INN RESIDENCE.Show full description
Located in the heart of Kuantan, Grand DarulMakmur Hotel Kuantan boasts 3 dining options, a sauna and an outdoor pool. It also features a gym, a children’s playground and free WiFi access. The hotel is a 5-minute drive from East Coast Mall and Berjaya Megamall. It is a 20-minute drive from Kuantan Airport and a 45-minute drive from Cherating Beach. The spacious soundproofed rooms at Grand DarulMakmur Hotel Kuantan come with a seating area. They feature a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a personal safe and a private bathroom with hot water facilities and a hairdryer. Tea/coffee making facilities and a mini fridge are included. Dining options include Jade Terrace Chinese Restaurant, or traditional Malay cuisine at Restoran Seri Suria. Snacks and drinks are available at Senja Poolside Terrace. Facilities include a business centre and a tour desk. Staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with luggage storage, laundry or room service.Show full description
Very central. Very clean. Comfortable beds. AC Hotel by Marriott Kuantan is only a 10-minute drive from the Royal Pahang Golf Club and the Teluk Cempedak Beach. It has an outdoor pool and private parking. Located in the centre of Kuantan, the hotel is located less than 2 km from Dewan Taman Budaya. Rooms at AC Hotel by Marriott Kuantan have modern furnishings and are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and an attached bathroom. The hotel has a 24-hour front desk. Luggage storage, laundry and car rental services are available.Show full description
Cosy rooms. Great breakfast. Swiss-Belhotel Kuantan has a restaurant, fitness centre, a bar and garden in Tanjung Lumpur. All rooms boast a TV with satellite channels and a shared bathroom. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, room service and luggage storage for guests. A buffet breakfast is available each morning at the hotel. Swiss-Belhotel Kuantan offers a terrace. Kuantan is 11 km from the accommodation. The nearest airport is Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah, 26 km from Swiss-Belhotel Kuantan.Show full description
Hip. Creative. Great views. With a dreamy beachfront location on Teluk Cempedak, Hyatt Regency Kuantan Resort offers an open invitation to luxurious rooms with private terraces, along with 2 spectacular outdoor pools with lounge areas, various watersports, and a spa. Relax and reconnect at Hyatt Regency Kuantan Resort which is only a 15-minute drive from town centre and 5 minutes from various seafood restaurants. It takes approximately two and a half hours by car from Kuala Lumpur. Fitted with wooden flooring and furnishings, rooms offer spacious and elegant interior for you to relax and reconnect. A minibar, tea/coffee maker and hairdryer completes the setting. En suite bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer and toiletries. Hyatt’s facilities include tennis courts and a gym. The tour desk helps guests organize memorable excursions to tourist attractions. To whet your appetite, Kampung Restaurant offers authentic local cuisine and boasts panoramic views of the South China Sea, while the award-winning Italian Bistro provides an open concept kitchen in its split-level restaurant where you can enjoy the finest Italian fare. For a relaxing evening, a Malaysian-inspired tapas menu is available at Coals on the Beach.Show full description
Creative. Highly elegant. Friendly staff. Mangala Estate Boutique Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World offers contemporary villas in Gambang. It boasts free bikes, an outdoor salt-water pool and a fitness centre. Gambang Water Park is 11.5 km from Mangala Estate Boutique Resort - Small Luxury Hotels of the World and Kuantan is 21.3 km away. Free WiFi throughout and free parking are provided. At the resort, each villa is modernly furnished with a seating area and a flat-screen TV. Certain villas feature lake or forest views, while others have a private pool. The private bathroom is equipped with a bath. Daily breakfast is served at Lakeside Restaurant, which also offers fine dining. Drinks can be enjoyed at the adult-only Lakeside Bar. Private dining experiences are available upon request. Guests can use paddle board or kayak to explore the lake. Adults can relax by the poolside while the kids play in the children's pool. Sultan Ahmad Shah Airport is 19.5 km from the resort.Show full description
This is the most elegant central luxury hotel in Kuantan. It also has amazing staff.
Nestled on Balok Beach, Swiss-Garden Beach Resort, Kuantan boasts 6 dining options, tennis courts and a free-form outdoor pool. It also houses a spa and a kids pool with water slides Swiss-Garden Beach Resort, Kuantan located a 15-minute drive away from Kunatan itself. Its convenient location offers easy access to many tourist attractions and batik souvenir shops. With the recent completion of its room refurbishment exercise in Dec 2023, the resort offers revitalized and refreshed accommodation options ranging from the spacious Deluxe Rooms or Sea View Rooms to the larger suites. Rooms at Swiss-Garden Beach Resort have private balconies with panoramic views of the South China Sea or tropical gardens. Facilities include a long bath. Select rooms feature a living area and spa bath. Guests can relax on the beach or enjoy a game of pool. An outdoor hot tub is also available. Guests can meet friends and family over homemade pastries and hot beverages at Swiss Deli. In the evening, enjoy cocktails at Malibu Club. International and halal-certified meals are available.Show full description
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