Kembara Resort sits at 474 Pantai Peranginan in Merang, a coastal village in the Setiu district of Terengganu, on Peninsular Malaysia's east coast. The street name itself gives a clue to the setting: "pantai peranginan" is the Malay term for a recreational beach area, and the resort's address places it along that stretch of the Merang shoreline rather than in a town centre. Traveloka's own listing sums up its appeal in a single line, describing the property as a good choice when you are visiting Merang, and that is a fair reflection of what it offers: a straightforward base in a quiet fishing-and-beach community, not a large-scale resort complex.
On Traveloka the property is classified as a 2.5-star hotel with 26 rooms, and it lists one on-site restaurant. That small room count matters for the experience. A 26-room property tends to feel low-key and personal, with a front desk team that quickly gets to know the faces of returning guests, and it is a sensible size for families, groups of friends, and travellers who want a simple, practical stay close to the sea. The listing also highlights a 24-hour front desk and describes the team as ready to help with requests from check-in through to check-out.
The postcode for the resort is 21010, which covers the Merang area of Setiu. For travellers coming from Singapore, the resort is best thought of as an east-coast Malaysian beach-village stay: somewhere to slow down, eat simply, and use as a base for exploring the Setiu coastline and the wider Terengganu region.
Kembara Resort has 26 rooms in total, according to Traveloka's listing data. The room-level feed for this property does not itemise individual room categories, bed configurations or sizes, so this page does not name specific room types. The live room selector on the Traveloka booking page is the place to see which categories are on sale for your dates, along with their occupancy limits and what each rate includes.
With just 26 rooms, the resort is a compact property, and availability can tighten quickly around Malaysian school holidays and long weekends, when domestic travellers head for the east-coast beaches. If you are travelling as a larger party and need several rooms together, booking early gives you the widest choice. Rooms at properties of this type typically include air conditioning and a private bathroom, but the per-room amenity list on the listing is the reliable reference for in-room features.
Because the room feed does not publish capacities here, check the maximum occupancy shown against each room before you book, particularly if you are travelling with children or want to keep a group of four or more in one room. Rate inclusions also vary: some rates bundle breakfast while others are room-only, and the booking page states this clearly for each option. If anyone in your party has mobility needs, it is worth contacting the property to ask about ground-level rooms, as the listing does not state the number of floors.
Traveloka's listing for Kembara Resort groups its facilities into several categories. Everything below comes from that structured list; anything not shown here should not be assumed to be available.
The combination of meeting rooms and banquet facilities is a notable point for a property of this size. It makes Kembara Resort a practical option for small company retreats, family gatherings, and community or wedding-related functions in Merang, where larger event venues are limited. If you are planning an event, contact the property directly to discuss capacity and arrangements, as the listing does not publish room dimensions or seating figures.
Luggage storage and porter service are useful if you arrive before the 14:00 check-in time or want to spend your final day on the beach after the 12:00 check-out. The listing does not show an airport transfer service for this property, so plan your own transport to and from the resort.
The full address is 474 Pantai Peranginan, Merang, Setiu, Terengganu, Malaysia, 21010. Merang is a coastal village in the Setiu district, and Traveloka places the resort within the Merang area of Setiu. The surrounding landscape is typical of Terengganu's coastline: long sandy beaches, kampung houses, coconut palms and small fishing communities, with a slower pace of life than the state capital, Kuala Terengganu.
A few practical points for getting there:
Merang is also known locally for the area around Merang Jetty, where boats serve the offshore islands of the Terengganu coast. If you plan an island day trip, confirm boat schedules and sea conditions with local operators, as services depend on the season. The east-coast monsoon typically brings rougher seas around the end of the year, so plan beach and boat activities with the weather in mind.
Traveloka lists one restaurant at Kembara Resort, and breakfast is part of the offering, with a buffet breakfast noted in the facilities list. Whether breakfast is included depends on the rate you choose, so check the inclusions on the booking page; a breakfast-inclusive rate is often the simplest option in a village setting where you may not want to drive out first thing.
The barbecue facility gives groups another option for evening meals. A seaside barbecue with family or friends is one of the most relaxed ways to spend an evening on this coast, and it pairs well with the resort's banquet space if you are hosting a larger gathering. Ask the front desk how the barbecue area is booked and what you need to bring.
Beyond the resort, Terengganu is known for its distinctive east-coast cuisine. Dishes such as nasi dagang, keropok lekor and fresh grilled fish are local staples, and small eateries and stalls are a feature of towns and villages across the state. For things to do between meals, browse tours and activities in Malaysia on Traveloka to plan day trips around Terengganu.
The strongest reason to choose Kembara Resort is its address. Being on Pantai Peranginan in Merang puts you in a beach-village setting on Terengganu's coast, ideal for travellers who want sand, sea air and an unhurried pace rather than shopping malls and nightlife. The small scale of the property, with 26 rooms, supports that low-key atmosphere.
It is also practical. A 24-hour receptionist, concierge, porter and luggage storage cover the essentials for arrivals and departures at any hour. Free WiFi keeps you connected, parking makes self-drive trips easy, and accessible parking is listed for guests who need it. For groups, the mix of a restaurant, buffet breakfast, barbecue facility, meeting rooms and banquet space is unusually complete for a 2.5-star property, which makes it a natural fit for family reunions, small retreats and celebrations.
Finally, it is a sensible base for exploring Setiu. Staying in Merang lets you combine beach time with day trips along the coast and towards Kuala Terengganu. If you want to weigh up other options before you decide, you can compare more hotels on Traveloka for the same dates.
Booking through Traveloka keeps your reservation details, payment and itinerary in one place, and you can manage the booking from the app. When you are ready to map out the rest of your east-coast trip, start from the Traveloka homepage.
As announced by Royal Malaysian Customs Department, Tourism Tax is imposed starting 1 January 2023 for all hotel guests that are non-Malaysian or non-permanent Residents of Malaysia. Please expect that hotel will collect the Tourism Tax from you during check-in at the hotel. The Tourism Tax rate is 10 RM per room per night.
Popular Facilities | Restaurant, 24-Hour Front Desk, Parking, WiFi |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 14:00 - to 12:00 |
Breakfast Availability | Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast |
Available rooms at Kembara Resort | 26 |
Another facilities in Kembara Resort | Breakfast, Buffet breakfast, Barbecue, Free WiFi, Banquet |
