Hotels in Pekan

OYO hotels in Pekan feature variously sized and styled affordable room types to accommodate your needs offered at different price points to suit your budget.

Travelling to Pekan is not complete without a visit to the city's popular landmarks such as:

• Sultan Abu Bakar Palace: The official residence of the present Sultan, with a grand entrance gate and lush greenery around the palace grounds.
• Muzium Masjid Sultan Abdullah: A former mosque which has been converted into a museum has some interesting facts about Sultan and Islam religion.
• Pahang State Museum: A museum displaying various facts about the history and culture of the state.

OYO strives to meet your needs by providing top-notch amenities in our hotels, promising comfort and convenience at its best. OYO hotels in Pekan come with air-conditioning, television, and free Wi-Fi as standard in all rooms. Depending on availability, some hotels offer additional amenities such as in-room mini-fridge, CCTV surveillance, cashless payment option, parking facility, elevator, and many more to make the best stay possible. The full list of amenities is available on the property page for further reference on what each hotel has to offer.

Some places which need to be explored on a trip to Pekan are:

• Chini Lake: The lake comprises of 12 small lakes and is the second largest lake in terms of its size. The lake is home to a great variety of flora and fauna that has earned the lake the Biosphere Reserve status in Malaysia by UNESCO.
• Teluk Chempedak: A stunning beach located close to the Royal Pahang Golf Club. The calm, serene atmosphere of the beach combined with the pine trees makes it a must-visit place for the tourists.
• Sungai Pandan Waterfall: Also known as the Punching waterfalls, it is a favourite among people who are looking for a recreation or a weekend away from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Shopping centres have something for everyone from the latest fashion trend to electronics and groceries. However, there are no major shopping centres in Pekan but the neighbouring city, Kuantan, has a few and it is only less than an hour drive away. Some of them include:

• East Coast Mall
• Kuantan City Mall
• Berjaya Megamall

Whether going on vacations or business trips, finding the right accommodation to suit your needs is the fundamental step to make your stay unlike any other. Consider these three tips before booking a hotel in Pekan and make the most out of your time here.

• Location: Your travel to Pekan is incomplete without visiting its local attractions, which is why a hotel located in the vicinity of these attractions would tremendously make the experience better. Having restaurants and other facilities within reach is a great addition too, offering convenience at your doorstep.
• Amenities: Nothing can go wrong with the presence of an extensive range of amenities at a hotel. OYO hotels in Pekan feature standardized essential amenities for our guests to utilize, taking one step further in providing the best service one could ever ask for.
• Price: Comfort and affordability are the perfect combination for a getaway to remember, especially when you’re in need of a break without draining the bank. Be sure to check out OYO official website or application for different deals you surely don't want to miss out on!

For more exciting and fun activities, visitors may like to try some of the following activities:

• Pekan Speedway Circuit: A place where visitors can have an experience of challenging and enjoyable ride.
• Pekan Saltwater Fishing: This is an activity to enjoy fishing directly on the sea. It can improve one’s fishing ability.
• Pantai Air Leleh: Beautiful beach with engaging activities to participate in such as Banana Boat and many more.

Pekan is home to delicious comfort food that reminds one of home. Your trip to Pekan is incomplete without visiting these restaurants added in your itinerary:

• Murtabak Mengkasar is known by many for its filled flatbread. The crunchy skin and a combination of meaty fillings will surely make you come back for more.
• Restoran Sri Pekan is the place to go if you’re into Chinese style cooking. The restaurant offers a great variety of seafood to satiate your craving for fresh fishes!
• Warung Pekan Lama serves buffet-style side dishes to go with a plate of steaming white rice. This restaurant is also famous for its patin tempoyak dish (silver catfish cooked in durian tempoyak curry).
• Nasi Kukus My Mama, translated to 'my mom's steamed rice' offers a hearty meal consisting white rice, curry, fried chicken, sambal belacan, and other side dish of your choice, served in brown paper wrap!
• D'Laman Western Cuisine takes you to the West as soon as you take a bite of the meal. The items on the menu come in large portion so make sure your stomach is ready!

Bus: Buses are readily available and used for commuting in Pekan with multiple bus stops and bus operators.

Train: Trains are also used for commuting by people.

Take a walk: Walking is preferred for short distance travelling to enjoy the scenery the town offers.

Airport: Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport in Kuantan is the nearest airport from Pekan and it would take less than an hour to reach.

The best time to visit Pekan is from the mid of January to late March. The hottest month will be on May with 34°C. As for the coldest month, it will be on December at 27°C.