Our top 10 places to stay in and around Cherating
Tropical hideaway
Matahari lies between the beach road and the main road just past Little Bali and offers reasonable wooden bungalows in both private-bathroom and shared-bathroom flavours.
The overall layout is far more spacious than Payung, with a leafy garden and precision cut lawn. The bungalows themselves are tight on space, but adjacent private verandas open it up a bit more. They rent bicycles for 15 ringgit a day, which is a handy bonus. And there is a well-stocked mini-mart directly across the street. Matahari is also home to the Cherating Point Surf School, with lessons as well as board rentals available.
Address: Off the beach, behind Cherating Cottage
T: (01)7 924 7465;
Coordinates (for GPS): 103º23'34.97" E, 4º7'39.57" N
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Room rates: Under 60 ringgit
What we were quoted as a walk-in.
| Bungalow fan share bathroom | 30 ringgit | 30 ringgit |
| Bungalow fan private bathroom | 40 ringgit | 40 ringgit |
Reviewed by
Vanessa Workman
A short contract job in a (Singapore) hospital initially landed Vanessa in Southeast Asia, where she decided to take a break from her medical career for more creative endeavours. She is presently basing herself in Langkawi, Malaysia from where she continues her exploration of Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Burma, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and other destinations on her bucket list.
Our top 10 places to stay in and around Cherating
