Interstate Borders Open – Where to Go & Stay?

Interstate Borders Open – Where to Go and Where to Stay?

Monica Tindall

With news that the fully vaccinated can now cross state borders, our minds are filled with the excitement of possibilities. Listed below are some destinations we love and the deals they are offering. (As I receive more, I’ll keep updating the list so do check back). Check here for Langkawi recommendations and here for KL hotel deals.

Penang

Shangri-La Rasa Sayang,Penang

Name of Deal: Flexible Rate with Breakfast

Inclusions:
Daily Breakfast
Welcome Drink
Complimentary Car Parking
Unrestricted Wi-Fi access
Personal Incident Coverage during your stay

Priced from RM (per room): RM560+

Booking Dates: Open till mid-December

Stay Dates: Anytime

Facilities Open: Main Pool, Restaurants, Chi, The Spa, Hair Salon, Golf Tennis Courts

Eastern & Oriental Hotel, Georgetown

Name of Deal: Victory Annexe Studio Stay

Inclusions: Breakfast for 2

Priced from RM (per room): From RM350 nett per suite per night

Booking Dates: Now until 30 November 2021

Stay Dates: Now until 30 November 2021

Name of Deal: E&O Indulgence Stay

Inclusions: Breakfast for 2, Dinner for 2 at Palm Court

Priced from RM (per room): RM580+

Booking Dates: Now until 30 November 2021

Stay Dates: Now until 30 November 2021

Name of Deal: E&O Luxury Stay

Inclusions: Breakfast for 2, Dinner for 2 at Palm Court, Evening cocktails for 2, Alcoholic beverages in mini-bar, Late check-out (upon availability)

Priced from RM (per room): RM780+

Booking Dates: Now until 30 November 2021

Stay Dates: Now until 30 November 2021

Name of Deal: Heritage Wing Promotion

Inclusions: Breakfast for 2, Evening cocktails for 2, Alcoholic beverages in mini-bar

Priced from RM (per room): RM650+

Booking Dates: Now until 30 November 2021

Stay Dates: Now until 30 November 2021

Name of Deal: Writer’s Experience

Inclusions: Breakfast for 2, Dinner for 2 at Palm Court, Evening cocktails for 2, Alcoholic beverages in mini-bar, Early check-in and late check-out (upon availability)

Priced from RM (per room): RM2088+

Booking Dates: Now until 30 November 2021

Stay Dates: Now until 30 November 2021

Facilities Open: Pool, Fitness Center, Sarkies, Palm Court, Java Tree, Farquhar’s Bar, Planters Lounge

Courtyard by Marriott Penang

Name of Deal: Family Escape

Inclusions: 50% off on the second room, daily breakfast at Penang Kitchen, kids eat for free, late check-out till 3 pm and complimentary high-speed WiFi.

Booking Dates: Now till December 31, 2021

Stay Dates: January 18, 2021 – December 31, 2021

Facilities Open: All-day dining restaurant (Penang Kitchen), pool, gym.

Ipoh

The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat, Ipoh, Perak

Name of Deal: Celebration Love

Inclusions

• Two (2) nights’ stay in any of our villas
• Daily breakfast
• One (1) complimentary bottle of sparkling wine and canapés in the villa
• One (1) romantic candlelight dinner at Pomelo
• One (1) romantic 7-course fine dining journey at Jeff’s Cellar (Smart casual dress code)
• One (1) 60-minute aromatherapy massage for two (2) persons with Aromatherapy Associates products
• One (1) in-villa romantic turndown service
• Complimentary daily minibar

Priced from RM (per room): Starts from RM5,350.00nett per package onwards for 3D2N Stay for 2 persons

Booking Dates: 1 November 2021 onwards

Stay Dates: 1 November 2021 onwards

Facilities Open: All facilities are open, including the complimentary facilities within the resort:

• Geothermal Hot Dipping Pools 
• Geothermal Heated Swimming Pool
• Geothermal Thermal Steam Cave 
• Ice Bath 
• Meditation Cave 
• Garra Rufa Doctor Fish Pool 
• Crystal Cave 
• Fitness Centre 

Restaurants & Bars are open:

• Pomelo
• Jeff’s Cellar
• Skybar

Desaru Coast

The Westin Desaru Coast Resort

Name of Deal: Stay, Wine & Dine

Inclusions: Breakfast for two persons, RM100 dining credit

Stay Dates: April 26, 2021 – December 31, 2021

Facilities Open: pool, spa, Seasonal Tastes, Prego, MIX, Splash and Beach Bar

Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast, Johor

Name of Deal: Pinktober Special Room Offer

Inclusions:                   

• Daily breakfast (King room: 2 adults / Double beds room: 2 adults & 2 children)
• Complimentary pink-themed high tea set for 2 persons (worth RM120+)
• Sound of Your Stay® Pink Fender Guitar music experience
• Complimentary parking
• *Complimentary Adventure Waterpark tickets (King room: 2 / Double beds room: 4)
• 10% OFF Rock Shop normal price items
• 10% OFF Rock Spa a la carte treatments
• Terms & Conditions apply. 

Priced from RM (per room): RM600 Superior King / RM700 Superior Double Bedrooms

Booking Dates: 1-30 Oct 2021

Stay Dates: Immediate until 20 Dec 2021

Facilities Open: F&B (Sessions, Constant Grind, The Elephant & The Butterfly, GMT +8), Rock Spa, Rock Shop, Roxstars Toys & Sweets and Body Rock Fitness Centre.

The swimming pool is closed due to renovation works. Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast guests will instead enjoy exclusive passes to the Adventure Water Park.

Monday – Wednesday

Hotel guests will enjoy FREE access to the main pool at the Adventure Water Park (excluding artificial waves and rides)

Thursday – Sunday (Adventure Water Park is open to the public)

Hotel guests will get FREE access to the Adventure Water Park and enjoy all the facilities. 

Kuantan

Hyatt Regency Kuantan Resort

Name of Deal: Hyatt Regency Kuantan Resort Flash Sale

Inclusions: Breakfast for 2 persons

Priced from RM (per room): RM390

Booking Dates: 10 October – 17 October 2021

Stay Dates: 11 October – 9 December 2021, Blockout Dates apply: 16 & 17 October 2021, and 4,5 & 6 November 2021 *Please check individual offer’s Terms & Conditions on the website

Facilities Open: Swimming Pools, Tennis Courts, Fitness Centre, Beach, Selected F&B

Tanjong Jara Resort, Dungun, Terengganu

Name of Deal: Residents’ Package

Inclusions:

• Accommodation
• Daily breakfast, two-course set lunch and two-course set dinner for two persons, inclusive of complimentary coffee, tea and mineral water served during meal times
• In-room wireless internet access
• Jara Hill Walk with our Resident Naturalist, subject to availability

Priced from RM (per room): From RM799 nett

Booking Dates: No restrictions

Stay Dates: No restrictions. Standard blackout dates apply. A minimum of two nights’ stay is required.

Facilities Open: Swimming Pool, Restaurants: Di Atas Sungei, Nelayan

Pangkor

Pangkor Laut Resort, Lumut, Perak

Name of Deal: Residents’ Package

Link to deal: https://www.pangkorlautresort.com/special-offers-all-meals.html 

Inclusions:

• Accommodation
• Daily set breakfast, set lunch and set dinner for two persons, inclusive of complimentary coffee, tea and mineral water served during meal times.
• Return scheduled speedboat transfers to and from Marina Island Pangkor
• In-room wireless internet access
• Jungle Walk with our Resident Naturalist, subject to availability

Priced from RM (per room): From RM1,099 nett

Booking Dates: No restrictions

Stay Dates: No restrictions. Standard blackout dates apply. A minimum of two nights’ stay is required.

Facilities Open: Swimming Pool, Gym, Restaurants

Cameron Highlands

Cameron Highlands Resort, Pahang

Name of Deal: Residents’ Package

Inclusions:

• Accommodation
• Daily set breakfast, set lunch and set dinner for two persons, inclusive of complimentary coffee, tea and mineral water served during meal times.
• Complimentary Guided Walk with our Resident Naturalist, subject to availability
• In-room wireless internet access
• Complimentary parking

Priced from RM (per room): From RM699++

Booking Dates: No restrictions

Stay Dates: No restrictions. Standard blackout dates apply. A minimum of two nights’ stay is required.

Facilities Open: Dining Room, Jim Thompson Tea Room, Highlands Bar, Gymnasium

Janda Baik

Embun Luxury Villas, Janda Baik, Pahang

Hotel Bookings: www.embunvillas.com 

Priced from RM (per villa: RM 989.00 to RM 3,499.00

Facilities Open: Public pool, Meeting Rooms, In-house Spa Services, Clubhouse, Games Room, Restaurant

Interstate Borders Open Where to Go and Where to Stay? – Malacca

The Majestic Malacca

Name of Deal: Kristang Dine and Stay

Inclusions:

• Accommodation
• Daily set breakfast for two persons
• One complimentary Kristang 3-course dinner at The Mansion for two persons per stay
• Historical Walk, subject to availability on Friday, Saturday and Sunday only
• In-room wireless internet access
• Complimentary parking

Priced from RM (per room): From RM500++

Booking Dates: No restrictions

Stay Dates: No restrictions. Standard blackout dates apply.

Facilities Open: Swimming Pool, Gym, The Mansion, The Bar at The Mansion, The Lounge at The Mansion

Kuala Lumpur

The Ritz-Carlton, Kuala Lumpur

Name of Deal: A Li Yen Staycation

Inclusions:

• Overnight accommodation in a luxurious room or suite
• Complimentary daily breakfast for two persons
• Complimentary daily set dinner for two persons in Li Yen (*non-halal)
• Complimentary Internet access

Priced from RM (per room): From MYR 488 per night

Booking Dates: Now through December 20, 2021

Stay Dates: Now through December 20, 2021

Facilities Open: Pool, gym, Spa Village, The Cobalt Room, The Patisserie, Li Yen, The Lobby Lounge

Name of Deal: A Ritz-Carlton Double Delight

Inclusions:

• Overnight accommodation in a Deluxe or Executive Deluxe room
• Breakfast for two persons
• Four-course in-room dinner for two persons
• Complimentary Internet access
• Ultimate Flexibility: Enjoy flexible date changes through June 30, 2022.

Priced from RM (per room): From MYR 488 per night

Booking Dates: Now through November 30, 2021

Stay Dates: Now through November 30, 2021

Facilities Open: Pool, gym, Spa Village, The Cobalt Room, The Patisserie, Li Yen, The Lobby Lounge

JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur

Name of Deal: Shanghai-Shanghai

Inclusions:

• Overnight accommodation
• Complimentary daily breakfast for two
• A Shanghainese culinary symphony in Shanghai restaurant for two 
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Ultimate flexibility with date changes through 30 June 2022
• Available for stays from Tuesday to Sunday

Priced from RM (per room): From MYR 438+ per night

Booking Dates: Now through December 20, 2021

Stay Dates: Now through December 20, 2021

Facilities Open: Pool, gym, FlyClimb, spa, Shanghai Restaurant

Name of Deal: Light Up The Stars

Inclusions:

• Overnight accommodation
• Complimentary daily breakfast
• A tantalising dinner for two
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Ultimate flexibility with date changes through 30 June 2022

Priced from RM (per room): From MYR 438+ per night

Booking Dates: Now through December 20, 2021

Stay Dates: Now through December 20, 2021

Facilities Open: Pool, gym, FlyClimb, spa, Shanghai Restaurant

Name of Deal: Arabian Night 

Inclusions:

• Overnight accommodation
• Complimentary daily breakfast for two
• An authentic Middle Eastern dinner at Tarbush restaurant for two
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Ultimate flexibility with date changes through 30 June 2022

Priced from RM (per room): From MYR 438+ per night

Booking Dates: Now through December 20, 2021

Stay Dates: Now through December 20, 2021

Facilities Open: Pool, gym, FlyClimb, spa, Shanghai Restaurant

The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Name of Deal: Celebrate Romance

Inclusions:

• Overnight stay in an elegant suite at The Tower Wing
• Breakfast for two
• Tailor-made amenities including a bottle of wine and a romantic sweet treat upon arrival
• Indulge and immerse in a 50 minutes spa treatment for two at The Majestic Spa
• An intimate Colonial inspired dinner for two at Colonial Cafe – the most celebrated dining room in the city and be serenaded by The Legendary Solianos

Priced from RM (per room): RM 628++ nightly

Stay Dates: Ultimate flexibility to change your stay dates till 30 June 2022

Facilities Open: Pool, Gym, The Majestic Spa, Contango, Colonial Cafe, The Smoke House