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Mangala Estate Boutique Resort - Small Luxury Hotel of the World

5.0 star property
Travelers hike through nature trails, kayak on peaceful waters, and return to the resort for rejuvenating hot stone massages by the waterfalls

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Mangala Estate Boutique Resort offers a luxurious retreat near Sungai Pandan Waterfall. Guests explore with paddleboards or hiking trails, then recover with reflexology at the spa. Relax by the outdoor pool with sun loungers, while babysitting services ensure family fun.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Vana Villa

  • Garden view
  • 48 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Amani Pool Villa | Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Amani Pool Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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40-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV

2 Bedroom Amani Pool Villa

  • 170 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Queen Beds

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6 Bedroom Pool Bungalow | Terrace/patio

6 Bedroom Pool Bungalow

  • 1208 sq m
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 4 King Beds and 6 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Jala Villa

  • Lake view
  • 43 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Vana Villa Non Pool

  • Sleeps 2

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6 Bedrooms Bungalow Private Pool

  • Sleeps 12

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Sara Villa Non Pool

  • Sleeps 2

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Vana Pool Villa

  • Sleeps 2

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2-Bedroom Jala Villa

  • Sleeps 4

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2-Bedroom Vana Pool Villa

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Pool | Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

2-Bedroom Amani Pool Villa

  • Sleeps 4

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Jala Water Villa

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, individually furnished, desk

Amani Pool Villa

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Gambang is home to Mangala Estate Boutique Resort - Small Luxury Hotel of the World. Sleeping Buddha Cave is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sungai Pandan Waterfall and Teluk Cempedak Beach. Sungai Lembing Mines and Lake Chini are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. Visit our Gambang travel guide
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Lebuhraya Tun Razak, Kuantan, Gambang, Pahang, 26300

What's nearby

  • Kuan Ti Kong Chinese Temple
    10 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Dagun
    12 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Bukit Gambang Waterpark Resort
    13 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Sungai Pandan Waterfall
    21 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Gua Charas
    22 min drive - 20.4 miles

Getting around

  • Kuantan (KUA-Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cabin Cafe
    7 min drive
  • Cafe Eksekutif Ump
    8 min drive
  • Cafe kk3 UMP Gambang
    6 min drive
  • Cafe KK4 UMP
    13 min walk
  • Restoran Kak Long
    7 min drive

About this property

Mangala Estate Boutique Resort - Small Luxury Hotel of the World

Luxury hotel
Located close to Sungai Pandan Waterfall, Mangala Estate Boutique Resort - Small Luxury Hotel of the World provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Adventurous travelers may like the archery, hiking/biking, and paddleboards at this hotel. Indulge in aromatherapy, a Thai massage, and a body scrub at the onsite spa. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like kayaking. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and a conference center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), free bicycle rentals, and a porter/bellhop
  • A TV in the lobby, barbecue grills, and a banquet hall
Room features
All 67 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Separate tubs/showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 40-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Decks/patios, wardrobes/closets, and mini fridges

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: MYR 120 for adults and MYR 60 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Children's pool
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center (5,490 square feet of space)
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests driving to the property should contact this property in advance (e.g., directions)
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
10 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: MYR 200.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately MYR 120 for adults and MYR 60 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Mangala Resort Kuantan
Mangala Kuantan
Mangala Resort Gambang
Mangala Resort
Mangala Gambang
Mangala Resort Spa
Mangala Estate Boutique Resort
Mangala Estate Boutique Resort Small Luxury Hotel of the World

Frequently asked questions

Does Mangala Estate Boutique Resort - Small Luxury Hotel of the World have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Mangala Estate Boutique Resort - Small Luxury Hotel of the World pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mangala Estate Boutique Resort - Small Luxury Hotel of the World?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Mangala Estate Boutique Resort - Small Luxury Hotel of the World?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Mangala Estate Boutique Resort - Small Luxury Hotel of the World located?

Situated in Gambang, this luxury hotel is 16.9 mi (27.1 km) from Sungai Pandan Waterfall and within 32 mi (52 km) of Teluk Cempedak Beach and Sleeping Buddha Cave.

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Reviews

Mangala Estate Boutique Resort - Small Luxury Hotel of the World Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 77 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Aniq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1. Toilet should have soft closure 2. Guider for birdwatcher and nature walk are good but can do better. For birdwatch, should bring the guest to the kayak area where more exclusive bird hang around and not lobby and dinning. Nature walk is quite nice but need a bit more training. For both, best i suggest give a guideline on topic to show and say. And if possible collect or take picture for animal evidence like bird feathers, otter walk around the estate, snake skin.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were super - and the restaurant was very good and had something for everyone from local to international cuisine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed out 3D2N stay at Mangala. The resort manager granted us a discount to upgrade to the Vana pool villa which was available at that time. Great villa to stay in. Very quiet and private, and enjoyed the pool and outdoor shower the most. Staff at the resort were attentive and helpful at all times. Overall a very positive experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yuvaraj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay for couples

We got the Vana villa with pool, after a mix up which gave us the garden view albeit with a small upgrade charge. Reasonable and worthwhile. The place was serene and peaceful. The villa was clean and neat. Bath tub was a bit problematic, only used once and was clogged. The pool within the villa was used the most. The whole resort was clean, if you stroll by the villas, you can note a very tightly run ship with regards to cleaning and maintenance. Food was outstanding. We did not leave the villa for all 4 days and can say I have tried every single item on the menu. Thai Fried Rice is the ultimate go to for us. Shout out to Pesto Penne as well. Bicycles were available for rental and we basically took that and cycled around the plantations. Cons: Nature walk was a not a walk. We should have checked with the guide how far the distance would be. Basically wasted 1 hour in that activity.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
We recently had two stays at the hotel for one night each. The resort on paper looks fabulous but sadly is let down by many failings. On our first stay our arrival was okay, the room was excellent, the food was good, but the service in the restaurant was very poor. The water features by the entrance were very dirty and the swimming pool a disgusting shade of green. On our second stay our arrival coincided with another small group and it was clear the staff were totally unprepared for both ourselves and the other group, such that we both had to bring our own luggage into the lobby. The room was again excellent, and the restaurant service well below standard again apart from breakfast where there was a very good young waitress from Indonesia serving us. The food was good but not having any bananas or orange at breakfast was very disappointing. Fortunately the swimming pool was now much improved as were the water features. Also on the positive huge credit must go to your staff member Charline who was attentive, very knowledgeable and took time out to give us an enthralling tour of the property. She deserves huge credit. As a 5-Star hotel Mangala Resort meets this grade in parts, but in others fails miserably. The key to the failings are the staff who are clearly willing and try but they don’t appear to have had sufficient training. Having Nepalese staff on the front line who speak no Malay and only some English is not really appropriate for a hotel of this quality.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kok choon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great resort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

great stay

had a good stay at this hotel. Security, cleanliness, comfortable, service and food are generally fantastic. a hotel that you will bring back some good memories.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the way they have developed an abandoned tin mine with an environmental touch to give a relaxing area
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Firman

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

5 star hotel wannabe

We had really high expectations when we booked our anniversary stay in this so called 5 star hotel looking at the reviews that it had as well as the price we had to pay. Boy we were so wrong. First of all the outlook when we enter the lobby was really dated, we were greeted warmly though by the staff. The receptionist was also nice. He told us they were having a complimentary tea time just around the pool area between 3-5pm and since at the time we checked in it was 315pm so we decided to try it out before going to our villa. When we arrived there, the girl who was mending the stall was did not really offer us the food and was complaining saying that the beverages stall was not ready, the supervisor then came and also told us to come back later and advise us to freshen up first. So we went to the room to rest and at 415 we decided to go back to the stall and to our surprise the stalls were not there and it was not even 5pm. A 5 star resort would've just sent over the food and beverage to the room if they were about to close as they were not many guests anyway at the time we were there. Then at night, when we were trying to shower there was no hot water, the technician came and informed us to open the faucet and let the water run for 10mins for the hot water to come out, this is not a 5 star facility. When I was lying on the bed to sleep there were few ants on my hands, i just ignored them. At breakfast, we also feel the staffs were lacking, did not smile and was not having a
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

ho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice environment

very quiet place and really out of city,if u plan to go kuantan or lembing not so suitable...but for relax and privacy is gd
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NUR SALIHIN BIN

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly, place was quiet & exclusive. Perfect holiday
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hyehyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in 2 bedroom Amani villa with pool. Had to shorten stay due to CMCO but they were kind enough to help us on dealing with it and food was amazing. But there was a crew who was asking tip for a room service & saying deposit for wine opener is 50rm and reacted like it was a tip from us. We got it back but wasn't very pleased with experience. Except that everything else was enjoyable! Will be back and highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great getaway!

Overall a very pleasant stay with basic amenities provided and clean Accomodation! Would stay again :)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended Resort

A great and quiet place for getaway. Property is well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place....
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to relax

Beautiful place with nice scenery. Love the activities provided but wish our room was cleaner. Not totally a fan of having outdoor shower and wake up to see spider in my room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Beautiful property with noisy fan, terrible food

The environment is absolutely gorgeous! However, something wrong with the way they installed the AC. I couldn't sleep 3 nights much. We have tried three rooms but the noisy air cons were the same. I gave up at the end. It turns on ok at the beginning but the time goes by, the compressor turns on and off all night and it makes metal click sounds as well. We turned off the AC and turn on the fan but fans were also absolutely noisy, too. The property is only 3 years old and I don't understand how all the AC and fans act like old machines. Someone needs to maintain their equipment better. After we checked in, towels were not ready, AC remote control didn't work. We called to change the remote control but nobody came so I had to call again. Staff are friendly and nice but they were not really trained well working in a "5 star" hotel. Food was just scary! I called the restaurant before I got there to let them know I have a special diet, however, they really didn't know what to do. They serve all unhealthy fried food for breakfast. All I could eat was fruits, salad and boiled egg. I would call 5 star property with 3 star service. If you are not specific with your food and you can sleep anywhere, this place will make you happy. If you are specific with your diet and if you are a light sleeper, this is not a place for you. It is a gorgeous place but they don't know how to run a proper 5 star resort. What a shame! Hope someone can improve overall quality so I can visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

4/10 Poor

Tern Yun

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rooms were old and poorly maintained

We stayed at the 6 room villa, rooms were old and poorly maintained, air-cond broke down and had musty smell after repair, service and house keeping was slow to reach the villa. A very different standard from the other villas. However, the design and layout was great for big families
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NUR DIANA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very very very very very!!!!

Very happy with the stay!! Great rooms great pools and will definitely comes again!! The hospitality and serve by staff also 5star!! Tiptop and very friendly Malay staff. Reception, buggy, maintainence, everyone in mandala very nice and very 5 star!!keep it up!! Will plan for next trip again! Really satisfaction. I love mandala resort!. Very worth it for price with the treat that we have got!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Grand luxe

Parfait
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend getaway

Clean & fresh with back to nature environment. Stayed at Amani Villa. Loved it. Spacious & super comfy. Located near to the hotel lobby which was very convenient. Not much varieties at breakfast buffet but it was ok. Was looking forward to borrow the bicycle but most of the bikes were not properly maintained and I had to give up after 20 mins looking for a good bike.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for short getaway for couple

It is a joyful trip and this is a wonderful getaway for couple to spend 2 3 nights for some relaxing moments. The kitchen could be a bit boring tho so it might disappoint you if you have high expectation on food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place for weekend getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019