Club Med Cherating - Pahang

We recently spent 4 days and 3 nights at Club Med Cherating with our friends, and overall it was a memorable all-inclusive beach holiday that combined nature, activities, and resort-style convenience. The package cost RM3,888 for 2 people, and included accommodation, meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks), drinks (including free-flow beer and wine), and access to a wide range of sports and activities. Upon check-in, we were each given a wristband that acted as our room key. It needed to be worn throughout the stay as it was used for access around the resort and to unlock our room. Once it was cut or removed, it could not be reused or worn again.

The resort offered a wide variety of activities, including sailing, kayaking, archery, hiking, yoga, tennis, pickleball, padel, table tennis, badminton, squash, pool, and rock climbing, along with Club Med’s signature flying trapeze and circus activities. The spa was also available, although it required additional payment. For water-based activities such as sailing, guests are required to know how to swim, as swimming ability is compulsory for most of these activities. The all-inclusive concept made the stay very convenient since most activities were already included in the package without the need for extra planning or additional costs.

After we had booked our package, our friend later discovered that the same deal was being advertised on the website at a cheaper price, about RM 242 less than what we had paid. He contacted the resort via email, and they agreed to provide a credit redeemable during our stay. However, when we arrived, the information had not been communicated to the reception staff, and they were unaware of the arrangement. This resulted in quite a bit of back-and-forth during the trip. Although our friend eventually managed to receive the RM 242 credit, we did not receive ours at that time. We became quite tired of following up during the stay, so after returning home, my partner emailed them again and we were eventually refunded the RM 242.

Our room was located on the 3rd floor, and there was no lift in that block, so we had to use the stairs throughout our stay. The staff did assist with carrying our luggage to the room, which made arrival and departure easier. Inside the room, the space felt quite compact and slightly dated, but still comfortable enough for a short stay. The bathroom was separated into toilet and shower areas, although both were fairly small. The water pressure in the shower was acceptable, but there was no proper space or shelf to place toiletries inside the shower area, which made it a bit inconvenient. The shower floor also tended to get slippery when wet, so extra care was needed. Disposable slippers were not provided in the room. The room was equipped with two glass bottles of drinking water and coffee/tea making facilities. One design quirk was that the coffee and tea compartment door opened directly facing the shower area, making the bathroom layout feel a little open and less private.

The toilet cubicle was rather small, and the ventilation was not strong enough, so odours could linger after use. The air-conditioning was basic, with only low, medium, and high settings and no temperature control. At night, the air-conditioning was not cold enough, and we felt quite warm while sleeping. There was also a balcony, but it was not encouraged to keep the door open due to the presence of many monkeys around the resort area.

During our stay, there was no mobile signal within the resort, so we relied entirely on the resort’s WiFi, which was actually good and stable for messaging and even heavier use like streaming and video calls. The resort also had a lively atmosphere in the evenings, with shows, performances, and group activities that made the experience more engaging beyond daytime sports. In summary, Club Med Cherating was a great destination for an all-inclusive holiday filled with activities and surrounded by nature, especially for those who enjoy trying new sports and staying active in a social resort environment.

Check in time: 3pm (early access fee for adult - RM 180; teens (12 to 17 years) - RM 140; child (2 to 11 years) - RM 110)
Check out time: 10am (late check out fee - RM 50/hour)



Resort reception


Wristband


Names of accommodation blocks


Superior room


Superior room


Superior room


Mosquito repellent, torch light, in-room safe, laundry bag, and extra blankets


Coffee or tea-making facilities and two bottles of drinking water


Mini fridge


Toilet


Bathroom


Liquid soap and body lotion


Shower area


Private balcony


Our view from 3rd floor


The rooms are only accessible by stairs, there’s no lift


Self-service washing machines and dryers for guests (pay per use)


Club Med Cherating


Swimming pool


Swimming pool


Swimming pool


Swimming pool


Swimming pool


Swimming pool (night view)


Swimming pool (night view)


Spa


Yoga


Souvenir shop


Main bar (The Orchid)


Chill area


Pool table


Mahjong room


Fitness center


Fitness center


Fitness center


Fitness center


Ping pong table


Kid's activity room


Kid's activity room


Club Med Cherating


Pickleball court


Basketball court


Badminton and pickleball court


Padel court


Tennis court


Football court


Flying trapeze


Archery


The Rembulan (temporarily closed)


Zen pool bar


Zen pool


Zen pool


Zen pool


Zen pool


Zen pool


Zen pool


Zen pool


Beach bar


Address:
Club Med Cherating
Hvom 29th Miles Jalan Kuantan-Kemaman Pahang Darul Makmur,
Jalan Kuantan Sungai Lembing,
26080 Kuantan,
Pahang
Tel: +609 - 581 9133

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