OverviewLocated along Route #3 and a 5-minute drive from the South China Sea, the Riverside 3rd Point Chalet is geared towards travellers who prefer a small hotel with easy highway access near the waterfront.
This hotel has 15 air-conditioned huts, each offering cable TV, a balcony or terrace, a desk, a ceiling fan and a private bathroom with a shower. Family rooms are also available, and the hotel offers Internet access in public areas, free parking and a garden.
Cherating's city centre is about a 3-minute drive from the hotel, while Cherating Cultural Complex can be found 4 minutes away by car. The city of Cukai is roughly a 20-minute drive away and Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (IPH) is a 45-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodThere were not many online reviews available for the hotel at the time this editorial was written, however, of those sourced, guests showed positive responses to the location and rooms.
The hotel's location was described as close to the beach, restaurants, shopping and grocery stores. One reviewer remarked, "It was the best beach i have ever seen in Malaysia even better than Langkawi Beach".
The hotel's rooms were complimented on their efficient air conditioning and beautiful beach views. It should be noted, however, that some guests were disappointed with their lodgings (see below).
The Bad
As mentioned above, there were very few reviews available online for this hotel at the time of writing. Of those consulted, however, guests described their rooms as dirty and smelly, with no hot water.
Agoda.com guest reviews rated the hotel 4.7 out of 10 from 7 reviews.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #
2 of 2 specialty lodging in Cherating with a rating of 3 out of 5 from 1 review.
