Backpackers in Pangkor

Traveling on tight budget, isn't that what Backpackers in Pangkor do? It is not as difficult as some people want you to believe. Budget travelers do not have to worry about cheap places to stay in Pangkor. There's plenty.

Apart of the resorts at Pulau Pangkor there are some fine cheap huts near the beach for backpackers available. The best I found around Nipah Bay and they are excellent bargains for backpackers, cyclists and other individual long term travelers. The cheap places are usually "camps" which here at Pangkor usually means you will get a beach hut.

The huts come with mattresses and fan. Bathroom can be attached. We found some nice places around Nipah Bay which are cheap and good values.

If you feel you want more comfort, please review the hotel page.

The Nazri Nipah Camp

The Nazri Camp is located at Teluk Nipah. The Camp offers 10 small huts (RM 20) and 7 chalets (RM 40) available. Some of the huts are triangle sized. All have fans and mattresses available. Some of the huts have attached bathrooms.

Food is available for reasonable prices. There is a barbeque on request available with a minimum of 10 people. There is a central relaxing area with music and tv (football seems to be very popular).

The Nazrih Nipah Camp has a laundry service available. Adik, the manager is a musician. Don't be surprised when you come you find him jamming with the guests or some friends.

But the main reason why I like the Nazrih Nipah Camp is it's relaxed and cool atmosphere under the shady trees. It has for sure a sort of "jungle feeling". Highly recommended if you travel "on a shoestring".

Getting there

The Nazrih Nipah Camp is located at lot 4445 at Teluk Nipah. Teluk Nipah has two side roads. Take the one at the corner of the Horizon Inn. It's at the end of the road.

Bookings can be done by telephone: Call Adik at 012-5760267 or write to rozie1982@hotmail.com.

Pangkor Rimba Kem

In fact the Pangkor Rimba Kem is no longer just a camp site. Located at Coral Beach, about 1 km from Nipah Village at the lovely beach the Pangkor Rimba Kem is a reasonable option for the price.

In fact the Pangkor Rimba Kem is no longer just a camp site. Located at Coral Beach, about 1 km from Nipah Village at the lovely beach the Pangkor Rimba Kem is a reasonable option for the price.

Economy chalet at Pangkor Rimba Kem

There are standard and economy chalets for Rm 80 and RM 150. There are 4 dormitories for 18 people each. Like I said, it's nice place, especially when you know it's the ONLY place very close to the beach in Nipah. The standard chalets look out over Coral Bay and it's a great view.

The Pangkor Rimba Kem, close to the Coral Bay Beach

There are a few cons and pros about the Pangkor Rimba Kem. The hotel has a restaurant but it's only available for groups. This means if you come on your own, you have to find your meal in the Nipah village, a 15 minutes walk from the hotel. That said, the big pro is that the standard chalets have a fantastic view to Coral Bay:

For more info, please call 013 5109384 or 012-5769384, you may want to fax to: 05-6855523. The Pangkor Rimba Kem has no email service at the moment. You will find some impressions of Nipah Bay here.

The view to the beach of Coral Bay, Pulau Pangkor

We do not do any bookings for these two hotels. The information as above is what we have. If they do not work, we can not provide you with other numbers/email as we do not have them.

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