Coral Beach
Coral Beach
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Monday
9:30 AM - 6:30 AM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 6:30 AM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
Closed
Friday
9:30 AM - 6:30 AM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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Ell Ho
Paris, France3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
With friends we were able to enjoy a day at Coral Beach and I highly recommend it.
The white sand beach was magnificent, the water was turquoise blue thanks to the good weather we had.
In mid-August over a weekend, the beach was rarely visited (a few French and Malaysian families)
The beach was therefore very quiet and rather friendly suitable for families (swings in the trees)
If you are a little more courageous, you can explore the small, exceptional wild beaches which are to the right of Coral Beach (you have to walk on rocks after the temple, not recommended for young children, there is a bit climbing)
The beach is also perfectly located for sunset while having a drink in one of the restaurants
For a first beach in Malaysia, it won us over enormously
The white sand beach was magnificent, the water was turquoise blue thanks to the good weather we had.
In mid-August over a weekend, the beach was rarely visited (a few French and Malaysian families)
The beach was therefore very quiet and rather friendly suitable for families (swings in the trees)
If you are a little more courageous, you can explore the small, exceptional wild beaches which are to the right of Coral Beach (you have to walk on rocks after the temple, not recommended for young children, there is a bit climbing)
The beach is also perfectly located for sunset while having a drink in one of the restaurants
For a first beach in Malaysia, it won us over enormously

Written August 13, 2023
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Szilvi P
Budapest, Hungary106 contributions
Mar 2020
Beach is perfect for families and those, who like water sports. Many activities you can choose and a few part of the beach is peaceful also so you can only lying on your bed at beach and enjoy the weather.
Water is extremely hot, kids can play in the sand, water deeps slowly.
Water is extremely hot, kids can play in the sand, water deeps slowly.
Written March 2, 2020
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Sherwin Lee
Klang, Malaysia36 contributions
Nov 2021 • Friends
Experience snorkeling and island hopping in Pangkor Island, nice activity. I took a small boat for 2 persons. The guy name Herry's attitude is good, worth me recommend him here, he has 16 years experience in his business. His location just at Coral Beach beside the night market at Teluk Nipah. Herry 017-5397652 #snorkeling #pangkorisland
Written November 29, 2021
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Cath2015
Puchong, Malaysia358 contributions
Sep 2020 • Friends
Beach is located around Teluk Nipah which are lined with over crowded stalls on both sides of the road. Plenty of stalls selling local Malay cuisine and beach accessories. Not an ideal place for relaxing
Written September 7, 2020
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panda
Manley, UK368 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Loved our time at coral beach
Idyllic setting
Highly recommend.
Far better than the Maldives in my opinion
All the staff were amazing.
Nothing ever too much trouble and always smiling.
I have never been to anywhere else where the staff were so wonderful.
Thank you xxx
Idyllic setting
Highly recommend.
Far better than the Maldives in my opinion
All the staff were amazing.
Nothing ever too much trouble and always smiling.
I have never been to anywhere else where the staff were so wonderful.
Thank you xxx
Written February 8, 2023
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Sanaz Jalali
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia10 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Not bad but definitely i would not book this hotel next time. It was so crowded and everything looks messy at the first glance but it had a frindly and helpful staff.
The breakfast was like a typical maly an chines breakfast, but the good things about the hotel, It is located next to a big supper market ( bear) and duty free ( dont be happy , only can find chocolate no liquor).
The breakfast was like a typical maly an chines breakfast, but the good things about the hotel, It is located next to a big supper market ( bear) and duty free ( dont be happy , only can find chocolate no liquor).
Written May 2, 2022
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UKisCold
Perth, Australia260 contributions
Dec 2014 • Couples
We hated it. 99% of the people were muslim that were staring at us being western. Everyone was swimming fully clothed so we didn't feel we could dress in swimwear. There were nappies on the beach. Stay away
Written December 9, 2014
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Nur Muhamad
Sungai Petani, Malaysia772 contributions
Apr 2019 • Couples
This is one stop center for snorkeling. Package cost around RM80-RM120 per boat. The location and island hoping is provided by the package provider at the beach. One of the key points is to check the snorkeling equipment given to you and test it at the beach before went to the coral island. Since its bit hot, bring water and lotion to avoid sun burn.
The colourfull Coral is bit less, nevertheless, the fish is around here. Bring roti to attract fish around you. Ensure do not bring many valuable items since you need to place the bag around here before snorkeling.
The colourfull Coral is bit less, nevertheless, the fish is around here. Bring roti to attract fish around you. Ensure do not bring many valuable items since you need to place the bag around here before snorkeling.
Written April 19, 2019
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Kakamal
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia667 contributions
May 2017 • Friends
I'm originally from Terengganu and I found the beaches at Pangkor are pretty sad. But Coral beach is probably the best. Less disruption of boats so you can swim more peacefully here compared to Teluk Nipah beach. I guess not many knows how to get there as the beach is somewhat hidden.
Just walk about 400m from Teluk Nipah via the main road until you see Daddy's Cafe. Kayak is not available at the Teluk Nipah due to crazy busy beach but you can find it here, RM15 for 1 hour. You can enjoy some western food at Daddy's cafe too if you're hungry. A bit pricey compared to Teluk Nipah but more proper and yummy.
Just walk about 400m from Teluk Nipah via the main road until you see Daddy's Cafe. Kayak is not available at the Teluk Nipah due to crazy busy beach but you can find it here, RM15 for 1 hour. You can enjoy some western food at Daddy's cafe too if you're hungry. A bit pricey compared to Teluk Nipah but more proper and yummy.
Written May 24, 2017
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masterkth
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia28 contributions
Oct 2014 • Friends
The best stretch of sands opened to the public on the once idyllic island of Pangkor happens to be the Coral Beach or also known as "White Sand Beach". However it is clearly evident that this stretch of white sand suffers from the effects of over-tourism and poor maintenance. There are just too many guesthouses, beach chalets and hawkers on the stretch. If you thought that you could have some relaxing time, I bet the sounds of the jetskiis and speedboats scouring the waters fronting the beach will prove you wrong. Not to mention some speedboats even dangerously zoom up the beach and potentially could cause injury to passers by. Don't even bother going into the waters to search for corals because there aren't any corals left; you can only see fragments of dead corals lying on the beach. To make things worse, the green waters surrounding Pangkor are very murky and visibility is very poor. The tour operators there heavily promote the small island called Pulau Giam (Coral Island) located just offshore Coral Beach, but I will say its a big con job and don't even bother going there as you will be disappointed big time with only floating rubbish to see instead of colorful corals! It is sad that Pangkor island suffers the effects of not well planned tourism and the over development of the natural beaches there is suffocating and depressing for the nature lover to watch.
Written October 27, 2014
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Danny D
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Going there next January 2020. Anyone have any recommendations on hotel or airbnb? It’s been more than 20years since my last visited..
Written December 28, 2019
I have only been to 1 hotel in Pangkor and that is Anjungan beach resort at Nipah Bay. On this stretch of the island, Anjungan Beach Resort has the most decent appearance as a hotel. Still looks new although it has been 10 years in operation. There are a few foreigners checking in but mostly local people with family. (School holiday). The neighbouring beach at Coral bay is nice and clean. There is one small hotel but does not appeal to me. Other hotels around here is really budget type local hotel.
There are bigger newer hotels at Pasir Bogak but they are closer to Pangkor town and abit busy. A few are under construction.
Hope this helps
Written December 29, 2019
Hi "Fathin": I am not sure what you mean by "water activity"...
a. if you mean "high waves"--- the answer is NO!! The nearby offshore islands provides substantial protection against "high waves"/rough seas...
b. if you mean activities such as taking a boat to the nearby Island [Giam].... then the answer if "yes"!!
c. If you mean activity with the nearby food/Hawker stalls... then again the answer is yes---mmoreso on the weekends.
I hope that this is not confusing--- but rather "helpful"...
Written January 16, 2018
Wat is de beste manier on vanuit Kuala Lumpur naar Pangkor te gaan?
Written August 4, 2017
If you like the exercise, there are bicycle rentals in e.g. Pankor Village. Furthermore you can also rent a scooter. It all depends on what you want to do on Pulau Pangkor and how much time you have available. Most of the time we took a taxi (the pink ones) that are stationed at the jetty and close to Pangkor Sandy Beach Resort. You can also use the taxi for an island trip and you'll be able to visit many of the sites that the island has to offer. Be sure to negotiate the taxi fare and rates up front. That will keep you from surprises. In our experience the taxidrivers are more than willing to give you a roundtrip across the island. Please note that most of the taxis are not equiped with airco. Instead they do facilitate fans in the ceiling. Just hang in there and stay cool.
Written June 19, 2017
Not sure. Check with the various owners along the beach. That would be cool wouldn't it?
Written April 15, 2017
is coral beach suitable for snorkelling with small kids?
Written January 20, 2016
well..there will be life jackets for kids.. there is a large sandy area for ur kids to play and with bread fishes will come.. so not an issue.. but do keep in mind there is no place to wash up.. and you need to be by your kids as there are huge rocks and they are slippery and easy to get hurt..
Written January 22, 2016
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