Navigation Guide

Sultan Ismail Petra Airport lies around fifteen minutes by car from the hotel, with frequent flights to Kuala Lumpur and other Malaysian cities. Grab and airport taxis are available. Fares are low. Early flights are easy to reach.

Grab is the most convenient way to get around Kota Bharu, with fixed prices and easy booking. Taxis are fewer and may not use meters. Agreeing the fare in advance is advisable.

The bus station connects Kota Bharu with Kuala Lumpur, Penang and other cities. Overnight buses to Kuala Lumpur take around eight to nine hours.

Kuala Besut, the jetty for the Perhentian Islands, is about one hour by car. Speedboats run from March to October, while the islands largely close during the monsoon.

The East Coast railway line begins at Tumpat near Kota Bharu, running south through the interior. The scenic journey, sometimes called the Jungle Railway, passes forests and villages.

The Thai border at Rantau Panjang is about forty five minutes away. Travel advisories for southern Thailand should be checked before crossing.

During the northeast monsoon from November to February, heavy rain can cause floods. Plans should remain flexible.