Fun for the Whole Family-Part II
by Wild_Orchid about Awana Kijal Apartments
We stayed there using our time-share. I believe you can rent the apartments on a weekly basis if you belong to a time-share or vacation club. Nice views and well-landscaped with golf driving range and beautiful golf course.
Pool is very, very big and in some parts, very deep but the water was always cold.
Two large outdoor jacuzzis, one of which was always filled with delightfully hot water.
Nice children's waterplay area, however do keep an eye out for your kids, because the water IS VERY DEEP in certain sections. There are vigilant life-guards on duty, but they can't be everywhere at the same time!
Pool & jacuzzi were a bit sandy - no thanks to people who would trapize in and out from the nearby beach.
Golf, Spa, Beach-everything is here !
by Wild_Orchid about Awana Kijal Golf, Beach and Spa Resort
A large and low-rise resort style hotel that has been well-maintained. A favourite among golfers and convention groups. The spa is a new addition.
Staff are efficient and friendly.
Large lobby area, quite expansive when viewed from above.
Unlike at the apartments, there were no water pressure problems here and the showers worked just fine! Good food at the Coffee House, including themed dinners (Haiwaiian Luau, BBQ, Japanese Buffet...), at reasonable prices.
As mentioned in previous tip, the pool is very big, at the deepest, it is 1.5 m. I swam laps there every evening because no one was there. Most people and their kids were crowded around the kids waterplay park.
7.6 km private beach, 800 acres of gardens and golf course. Land & Watersports : boardgames, bicycles, water-scooters, catamaran, etc. are available for hire.
Fun for the Whole Family
by Wild_Orchid about Awana Kijal Apartments
The serviced apartments that we stayed in were comfortable for a family of 4-6 people. Master bedroom comes with a double bed, the other room with two singles and the sofa outside can also be converted into a bed. There are 2 bathrooms, an almost fully equipped kitchen (two electric stoves, pots, cooking utensils, cutlery, plates, cups and glasses~ but no microwave oven).
I liked the little additional touches: providing dishwashing liquid & kitchen towels, a broom and dustpan. Essential when you stay here for a week!
Cleaning service and change of bed linen is provided every other day. Apartments were average on the outside but well maintained on the inside. One peeve: water pressure was low: not fun at all when showering!
A convenient store (for those daily necessities), a handicraft and t-shirt store, KFC and some restaurants were just a 2- minute walk away.
Upside: those who stay in the apartment do have full access and use of the hotel facilities. (next tip has more details on the facilities)
To Awana Kijal Resort-You're almost there!
by Wild_Orchid
After Cukai/Kemaman, when you have driven past the row of lemang stalls, look out for the signs that reads Awana Kijal Resort, which will be on your right. Just before that sign, you will come to a Star Cruise Jetty sign, followed by a row of shophouses, immediately before the junction.
When you see this sign (see pics), you'll know that your journey is over and you have reached Awana Kijal Resort.
Time taken from KL: about 4-4.5 hours
Well done!!
Forum Posts
land transport from Kuantan to Awana-Kijal
by Ow-yeang
Hi,
I will be travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Awana-Kijal, Trengganu in October, 2009. I intend to go via Kuantan. Is there a bus from Kuantan to Awana-Kijal and what are the schedules like?
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