Summerset@Rompin Villas: Be Active or as lazy as you like
by Wild_Orchid
There are two types of accommodation at Summerset. This tip covers the Villas. I have another tip on the hotel, as I've stayed at both types of accommodation.
Mayfair and Chelsea Villas are quite spacious & especially suitable for families. They are 2 bedroom villas, and come with a mini-kitchen including a fridge, dining table and living room. The whole villa can sleep 4 adults and 3 kids comfortably as the sofa in the living area can be converted into a bed. There is also ASTRO (cable TV) and a safe for your valuables. There are 2 bathrooms in each villa. There are 2 entrances to each full villa, leading to each bedroom (because they are also rented out on a half-villa basis).
For a smaller family, you can take half a villa but it may not be complete. The 1/2 villa will include a bathroom, but some units have only a kitchen, while some come with only a living room, but no kitchen. (sorry, it is rather complicated to explain, but when you check- in, you should be specific when you ask the Reception what type of room you will be getting.) Do bring some extra towels for the kids because each 1/2 villa is given only two towels.
The bathrooms at the villas were spacious, with two sinks & two showers, one indoors and & one indoors. Some of the bathrooms come with a bathtub, and one outdoor shower.
The outdoor showers will be a hit with the kids.
Room rate can be either for Room Only, OR All-Inclusive- which includes all meals and sporting activities and equipment such as catamaran, kayaks, bicycles, All Terrain Vehicles and even scuba diving lessons. Please see their website for more details on this.
Unique cabaret show performed by the staff: On some nights, when there are larger groups around, the staff will sing and dance and generally do their utmost to entertain you. The kids will love it and you can join in too!
Downside: Quality of food is not that great at the hotel. Best to drive out to the nearby town of Kuala Rompin (15 km away) or stalls about 3km away for food. Service is uneven, as the staff are friendly, but a bit slow and not that efficient. So don't expect too much...:-)
Footnote: The original tip was written in 2004 and updated in July 2006.