Across the Manjung Straits opposite Lumut is a bustling fishing village on Pulau Pangkor, the largest of nine islands in a small group of islands. The name Pangkor might have originated from the Thai word Pang Ko meaning 'beautiful island'.
However, others believe it might have been named after Pang Kui, a legendary Chinese adventurer said to have lent his skills in seamanship to bands of pirates this island once sheltered.
Pangkor, with its quaint mix of fishing settlements and resorts, is a fascinating holiday destination. It presents the visitor the rare chance to live near fishermen and observe their lifestyle, or to simply enjoy the fine beaches and resort amenities.
The fishermen live in scattered settlements on the eastern side, facing the town of Lumut and Teluk Batik. Visitors get a chance to see some of them on the 40-minute ferry ride from Lumut as the ferry stops at the main settlements of Sungai Pinang Kecil and Sungai Pinang Besar before landing at Pangkor Town.
Pangkor's two popular beach areas of Pasir Bogak and Teluk Nipah offer sun and sea enthusiasts activities like scuba diving, snorkelling, wind-surfing and fishing. While Pasir Bogak is quite developed, Teluk Nipah still retains its kampung, or village, atmosphere.
The island has accommodations to suit every budget and visitors can hire vans and motorbikes for island sightseeing. Food is available in most locations around the island and there are some good seafood restaurants in Pangkor Town itself.
Pangkor Island
list of accommodation
4 Star & 5 Star Resorts
Pangkor Laut Resort
05-6991 100
Pangkor Island Beach Resort
05-6851 091
Teluk Dalam Resort
05-6855 000
Pasir Bogak Beach
Coral Bay Resort
05-6855 111
Sea View Hotel
05-6851 705
Pangkor Village Beach Resort
05-6852 227
Puteri Bayu Beach Resort
05-6851 929
Pangkor Holiday Resort
05-6853 321
Pangkor Puteri Resort
05-6853 409
Beach Huts Hotel
05-6851 159
Golden Beach Hotel and Resort
05-6855 888
Tiger Rock Guest House
05-6852 439
Ceria Bogak Beach Camp
05-6855 942
Standard Camp Pangkor
05-6851 878
Vikri Resort
05-6854 258
Hotel Amanah
05-6853 662
Faez-Chandek Kura Hotel
05-6854 510
Pasir Nipah Beach
Sunset View Resort
05-6855 448
Hornbill Resort
05-6852 005
Pangkor Indah Beach Resort
05-6852 107
Seagull Beach Resort
05-6852 878
Pangkor Bayview Resort
05-6853 540
Palma Beach Resort
05-6853 693
Havana Beach Resort
05-6853 388
Nipah Bay Villa
05-6852 198
Flora Beach Resort
05-6853 878
Purnama Beach Resort
05-6853 530
Horizon Inn
05-6853 398
Suria Beach Resort
05-6853 922
Pangkor Rimba Camp
05-6855 523
Coral Beach Camp
05-6852 711
Lyana Villa Chalet
05-6853 393
Mizam Resort
05-6853 359
Zek Pink Chalet
05-6853 529
Raudhah Camp
05-6854 690
Ombak Inn Chalet
05-6855 223
Nipah Waterfront
05-6855 485
Nipah Mas Chalet
05-6853 080
D'Lima Chalet
05-6852 494
O La La Chalet
05-6855 112
Nazri Nipah Camp
05-6852 014
Pangkor Town
Chuan Full Hotel
05-6851 123
Min Lian Hotel
05-6851 294
Pangkor Beaches
Pasir Bogak
This narrow stretch of white sand is one of the most popular spots for tourists from the mainland and gets crowded during holiday seasons and weekends. There are shallow, crystal clear waters and areas of still unspoilt coral reefs for snorkelling enthusiasts.
Teluk Ketapang
North of Pasir Bogak is Teluk Ketapang, or Turtle Bay, where the turtles make an annual pilgrimage to lay their eggs. The best months for turtle watching are between May and July.
Teluk Nipah
Teluk Nipah further north has a wider beach and is less crowded. It is a beautiful strip of beach, and at a place known as Coral Bay, the water is a beautiful emerald green.
Pantai Puteri Dewi
This beautiful beach paradise was named Pantai Puteri Dewi (Beach of Lovely Princess). Pangkor Island Beach Resort (formerly Pan Pacific Pangkor Island) has a prime location along this stretch of beach and offers elegant rooms and facilities, including a sports complex and a golf course. There are some wildlife to be found here, including monkeys, lizards and hornbills.
Pangkor Laut
On the nearby island of Pulau Pangkor Kecil is the Pangkor Laut Resort, an international standard resort. The beach at Emerald Bay is touted as one of the best Malaysian beaches.
