Penarak Bamboo Beach Motel

Overview

Penarak Bamboo Beach Motel is an affordable stay in Kampung Penarak, on the edge of Kuah, Langkawi's main town and ferry port. Rooms are simply furnished and air-conditioned, with a TV and a kettle; some look over the sea and others towards the hills.

Partner listings show around 38 rooms, including triples and four-person rooms that work well for families, along with an outdoor pool, a restaurant and free parking. The motel is smoke-free and alcohol-free.

Location

Kuah Jetty, where ferries arrive from the mainland, is about 1.5 kilometres away, a couple of minutes by car. Eagle Square (Dataran Lang), the giant reddish-brown eagle statue that has become the island's symbol, is around 1.5 kilometres too, an easy 15 to 20-minute walk along the waterfront.

Kuah's duty-free shops, malls and seafood restaurants are close, and the town's night market moves around on different evenings of the week. Several seafood restaurants are within a few minutes' walk of the motel.

Kuah isn't a beach town, but it's practical and good value. Island-hopping trips and boats to the Kilim mangroves can be arranged from here, and Pantai Cenang is about half an hour's drive across the island.

Good to know

• Rooms are basic; it's built for value.
• Check-in runs from 3pm to 9pm, according to partner listings.
• Alcohol isn't served or allowed, and pets aren't accepted.
• Bathrooms are partly open-plan, so check the room photos.