The Suria Resorts - Cherating
Forget big establishments. The Suria Resorts are best known for their locations and cosy warmth, SURIA means the sun. Add to this the sand and sea and you have a winning combination for a tropical holiday. Like the Best Western Suria Resorts in Cherating or Merang.
Though both resorts have much in common, they retain a lot of the local character. They are blessed with great sandy beaches fronting the South China Sea and spectacular sunrises.
Located in traditional Malay village settings, they offer a sense of peace away from city stress. Yet they are easily within reach from their respective State capitals of Kuantan and Kuala Terengganu. Their ideal location makes a vacation truly exciting with a blend of laidback village charm and modern city life.
Suria Cherating Beach Resort and Merang Suria Resort have 113 and 70 well-appointed rooms respectively. All rooms are decorated with dark wood furnishings, lending a rustic feel.
These resorts may be small but they have many amenities that are found in bigger resorts. And small may turn out to be a good thing as you’ll never get lost. Finding your room and other hotel facilities is no hassle at all. The best thing is that there is no crowd, no queues, only friendly and warm service.
Best Western Suria Cherating Beach Resort
Just 47km north of Kuantan and 10 minutes drive from Kemaman, Terengganu, Cherating is a place where you can develop a deeper appreciation for local traditional handicrafts and pastimes such as batik printing, pandanus leaf weaving, top spinning and kite flying. You can also go fishing or take a leisurely mangrove river cruise to watch fireflies and trained short-tailed macaque pluck coconuts.
During the turtle landing season, and if the conditions are right, you can be richly rewarded by the sight of turtles laying eggs.
One of the more popular sea sports in Cherating is kite surfing and the beach here offers one of the safest and most exhilarating experiences for enthusiasts.
As for food, the gourmet strip at Cherating beach is a must-go place while in nearby Kemaman, you must not miss the popular stuffed crabs.
Best Western Merang Suria Resort
Merang, one of Terengganu’s most beautiful beach getaways, is 194km north of Cherating. The Merang Suria Resort fronts an absolutely tranquil stretch of beach.
In Merang, not only is the Malay dialect different but the names of places, beginning with Gong, Wakaf and Mengabang, also sound “alien” to visitors.
Merang is the gateway to the nearby islands of Redang, Bidong and Perhentian. Even if you don’t go to the islands, there’s plenty to do like canoeing at the lagoon, fishing or visiting villages in the area.
Candat sotong or squid fishing using hooks is an equally exciting experience for visitors to Terengganu, including Merang. Early to mid-year is the best time for this activity.
When there are more than 20 guests, the Merang Suria Resort will organise a fishing event called Memukat Ikan or Dragnet Fishing on the beach. Here, guests and hotel staff join hands to bring in the net and haul in the fishes. The catch of the day would be served during dinner by the beach or lagoon. How’s that for a satisfying reward?
Another thing is, don’t forget to try local delicacies like nasi dagang, nasi kerabu and sotong celup tepung.
Travel Info
The people, culture, language, food and atmosphere are simply enchanting. Both Suria Resorts at Cherating and Merang are ideal take-off points for you to explore the land and a minimum 4D/3N stay is recommended with the following proposed itinerary (ex-KL):
Day 1: Arrive at Suria Cherating. Explore Cherating village and Kemaman town.
Day 2: Travel to Merang Suria. Explore Kuala Terengganu, Seberang Takir and Pulau Duyung.
Day 3: Explore Kuala Besut and villages along the way.
Day 4: Check out and return to Kuala Lumpur.
For a more relaxed pace, the 5D/4N package itinerary is similar to the above with an additional night’s stay at Suria Cherating on your return journey.
Must Buy
Handicrafts and batik, keropok lekor, salted fish and watermelons along the way to Kuala Besut.
Room Rates
Suria Cherating: Weekday Weekend
Superior Garden View RM148 RM168
Deluxe Sea View/Terrace Garden View RM168 RM188
Terrace Sea View RM188 RM208
Suite RM258 RM278
Merang Suria: Weekday Weekend
Superior SeaFront RM148 RM168
Superior Searont Terrace RM168 RM188
There is a surcharge of RM40 nett per room per night on the eve of and on Federal and State public holidays. The above rates are based on room with buffet/set breakfast for two persons only. Extra bed with breakfast is RM50 per person.
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May 26th, 2007 at 4:42 pm
There is heaven on our earth…. and Suria Cherating Beach Resort is an excellent choice of place, strategically position in one of the longest sandy beach in Malaysia. The Cherating Beach, popularly known among the locals for the fabulous gateway and steadily gaining its popularity as one of the heavenly beach destination in the midst of international tourists.
There are 114 elegantly decorated guest rooms with all the facilities in place for the convenience of our honourable guests to take pleasure in and to unwind. The environmental friendly atmosphere will certainly compliment your expectation for the enchanting panoramic view that nature has created for you to experience and to get the pleasure from.
Suria Cherating Beach Resort undoubtedly will be the choice for the experience of excellent, warm and friendly service.
May 26th, 2007 at 4:45 pm
Sport and Recreation
Among the activities that you can do at Suria Cherating Beach Resorts are:
Wind surfing*
Kayaking*
Boogie board*
Snorkeling Trip to Snake Island
River boat cruising
Fishing trip
Firefly trip
Cycling*
Jogging
* Available upon request for group outings only.
The following facilities and services are available to our guests at Suria Cherating Beach Resort
Business centre
Free parking
Gift Shop
Games room
Safe deposit box
Fitness Centre (Sauna and steam room)
Laundry and dry cleaning
Gym room
Outdoor swimming pool
Children wadding pool
Children playground
May 16th, 2008 at 8:15 pm
History
Evidence of habitation in Pahang dates back to the Mesolithic Era during which the Mesolithic people lived in caves and mountains around Pahang. According to anthropologists and historians, Pahang was also home to Stone Age and early Bronze Age tribes as well as the more modern Semang aborigine tribe.
Long famous for the deposits of tin and gold found along the upper reaches of Sungai Tembeling (Tembeling River), Pahang attracted the interest of outside powers even before the founding of Melaka in the1400s. Under the control of the maritime empire of Srivijaya (centered around Palembang in south-east Sumatra), Pahang expanded to cover the entire southern portion of the Malay Peninsula in the 8th and 9th centuries.
With the collapse of Srivijaya around 1000, Pahang was claimed first by the Siamese and then, in the late fifteenth century, by Melaka. After Melaka fell to the Portuguese in 1511, Pahang became a key part of the territorial struggles between Acheh, Johor, the Portuguese, and the Dutch. Repeated raids, invasions, and occupations devastated the state until the decline of both Achenese and Portuguese power in the early 17th century. This allowed Johor to re-establish its influence and it became the great Johor-Riau Empire.
When the Johor-Riau Empire collapsed in 1882, one Bendahara Wan Ahmad proclaimed himself as Sultan of Pahang. Not long after that, the British Empire manifested itself in Pahang with the appointment of a British Resident to the Sultan of Pahang in 1888.
Like others, Pahang also suffered during the Japanese occupation of Malaya during WWII. Then, in 1948, it joined the Federation of Malaya, which gained Independence in 1957.
Economy
Pahang is rich in agricultural and natural resources. About two thirds of the State is covered by rich tropical forest. Palm oil, rubber and cocoa are cultivated extensively in large land development schemes. Moreover, the establishment of several industrial estates has enhanced the manufacturing sector as a major contributor towards the state’s economy.
Richly blessed with many attractive destinations, Pahang is also set to become one of the leading tourist destinations in the country. In line with the national objective of promoting Malaysia as a ‘Truly Asia’ destination, the Pahang State Government is very keen to attract tourism investment into potential areas that have been earmarked throughout the State.
It is expected that the manufacturing and tourism sectors will contribute up to 24% and 10% respectively to the State’s GDP by the year 2010.
Attractions
Fraser’s Hill
This quaint hill town offers serene jungle tracks, great golfing, cozy inns and strawberry farms.
Kenong Rimba Park
This 120 sq. km. forest park is a sprawling area of lowland forest rising to the limestone hills bordering Taman Negara.
Tioman Island
The turtle-shaped Pulau Tioman is the largest and most impressive of the east coast islands.
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Accommodation
Club Med, Cherating
Nestled amidst 200 acres of lush parkland and beaches, this is a stunning tropical paradise.
Best Western Cherating Beach Resort
One of the best-kept hidden treasures of Malaysia is located at Suria Cherating Beach Resort. Famous among the locals and foreign visitors for its inviting and long sandy beach, Suria Cherating provides the perfect environment for an ideal getaway.
Berjaya Tioman Beach, Golf & Spa Resort
May 16th, 2008 at 8:15 pm
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