Hotels in Port Dickson

Port Dickson is found along the wondrous west coast of Malaysia. This is one of the quieter ports and is certainly nowhere near as busy as the nearby Langkawi Island. This makes it a great getaway for families or those looking for some quiet time. Transport in the area is either via rental car or taxi, with a few public buses also running their routes. It is too large to explore on foot alone but the wealth of activities at each area ensures that you don’t need to spend the whole day travelling to have some fun. Let’s delve closer into what Port Dickson has waiting for us.

About Port Dickson

At roughly four hours drive from Singapore to this Port, many people decide to escape the hustle and bustle of a busy holiday by disappearing to this relaxing area for a day or two. This is a connecting point to Dumai in Sumatra but has a range of local attractions as well. You can’t travel from Singapore to Port Dickson by rail, but you can reach Seremban which is nearby from Kuala Lumpur.

Best Place to Stay in Port Dickson

Accommodation provided from within the Berumbun forest reserve places you direct in the topics. The villas are secluded and many paths twist and wind through the undergrowth, leading to everything from the trickle of the stream through the jungle, to the jungle waterfall itself.

If you follow Coastal Road through Port Dickson, you will find some rather amazing beach resorts. The comfort and convenience which these fine places to stay offers is unmatched, but the rooms typically cost more than those lying further inland away from the waters. Yet the sea views and the chance to walk out of your hotel and onto the beach is one worth paying for.

While the water chalets of the Avillion Hotel in Port Dickson may only be for the lavish, this 5-star establishment is furnished traditionally and is build upon stilts. The unique housing is highly sought after and offers a truly unique feeling, surrounding and view of the sea.

Top Attractions of Port Dickson

Water-skiing, canoeing, snorkelling and windsurfing is all available at Port Dickson. Rental of the equipment necessary can be done at most hotels and resorts at affordable rates.

The Hilltop Museum & Fort is filled with culture. Housing artefacts and monuments from the early formation of Port Dickson, Kota Lukut even has treasures from a massive sunken Dutch battleship.

Explore sacred sites, from Wan Loong Chinese Temple near Port Dickson to the amazing cathedral named the Church of The Visitation in Seremban, this area has fascinating sacred sites to explore. The Centipede Temple in Seremban and Sak Dato Temple in Lenggeng are two other spiritual landmarks which culture-hungry travellers would do well to see.

Kids will love the chance to pet baby turtles while little boys will be enthralled by the military memorabilia inclusive of tanks and more at the Military Museum of the Malaysian Army. Another great stop for families is the Ostrich farm. Anyone under the weight of 49 kg, or 88 pounds, is welcome to ride an Ostrich. Be warned, they aren’t the easiest animals to maintain a grip of!

Food & Shopping in Port Dickson

Putu Mayam is a traditional Tamil dish, and one of the most popular in Malaysia and across Singapore. Port Dickson is famous for its Putu Mayam, serving you this South Indian breakfast of rice cooked with coconut and coconut milk. The texture and taste will have you trying to mimic the recipe at home but nothing beats the authentic flavours found here.

The local cuisine is spicy and Port Dickson serves up some of the hottest but tastiest local food out anywhere. The bird’s eye chillies grown indigenously are in high demand. “Cili Padi” are among the hottest around but has flavour which is unbeatable. It is local produce such as Cili Padi which gives the traditional cuisine its unforgettable aroma and taste. You have to try the hot food before departing Port Dickson.