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Reviewed 27 May 2012

My other half and I were on a spontaneous road trip that took us to Pangkor. We researched a few places, narrowed down the list and flipped a coin, it chose Tiger Rock. I called 2 hours before arriving and they accommodated our very last minute booking. In that short span of time, Mohan and the Tiger Rock team made sure everything was ready for us, from receiving us at the jetty to the beautifully personalized welcome at the pool house & room. Mohan made us feel right at home, Bavanni cooked us some of the best meals I've had, Paarthi & Dinesh were ever so accommodating and courteous when driving us around and the team overall, took real good care of us. The little touches from custom blend teas, the beach kit, rare soaps and fascinating conversations left deep impressions in our hearts.

I could not agree more with the well written reviews here & on Tiger Rock's website. And although I only could stay one night, I must say that I will make another longer trip back soon. And despite me repeating what others have said, I must stress that Tiger Rock is truly a special place because of it's unique setup, tranquil ambiance, great food and a wonderful team that made our stay the best ever. Even after leaving this beautiful place, Mohan still keeps in touch with little emails & secret Bavanni recipes!

Date of stay: April 2012
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Reviewed 3 May 2012

My husband and I treated ourselves to 3 nights at Tiger Rock on Pangkor Island in January 2012, sans enfants thanks to grandparents. Having read in the Malaysia expat magazine that Tiger Rock won best boutique and best eco-resort categories, we were definitely not disappointed. Tiger Rock is an extremely special place to unwind, connect, spoil, contemplate and explore, a kind of rustic, luxurious, 'Swiss Family Robinson' meets fine dining jungle experience.

We drove from Kuala Lumpur up the northwest side of the Malaysian peninsula to Lumut, leaving early in the morning, about a 3.5 hour drive depending on the palm oil trucks. When we reached Lumut we parked the car undercover in a car park which cost about 10MYR per day and rang Mohan, the wonderful manager of Tiger Rock, to let him know which ferry we were catching (2 or 3 run each day). After about an hour on the ferry, we were met at the Pangkor jetty by Tiger Rock's driver and after a short drive around the fishing village edges of Pangkor island, turned right at the old Dutch Fort to climb behind it up a steep driveway into what looked like pure jungle.

Not quite pure jungle. Tucked against the jungle slopes about a kilometre back from the sea, Tiger Rock is the former family home of Rebecca and David Wilkinson (who also own a boutique guesthouse in Penang called China Tiger, a yacht for hire in Indonesia called Tiger Blue, and who were instrumental in establishing the brilliant Tropical Spice Gardens & Cooking School in Penang). A small cluster of discretely spaced wooden Malay bungalow buildings spread up the slope, most with verandahs and rustic furnishings (aircon, fans and ensuites of course). The thatched open air kitchen and dining pavilion nestles around a to-die-for infinity pool, and the charming communal living bungalow with games and books is situated a little further up the hill. The site is steep with stepped paths made of rock and wood, which could provide some challenges if you are mobility impaired or have young children.

What really makes Tiger Rock so special, apart from its unique setting, gardens, tranquil ambiance and simple but divine cuisine, is the service provided by Mohan, his wife Pavanni and his small team. They have a family approach to running Tiger Rock and nothing is too much trouble, it was a privilege to have them look after us. Pavanni's cooking is superb - fresh, alive with spices, with lots of seafood - and we went to the markets one morning to help her choose dinner. We also hired a small boat for an afternoon to drop a line in further around the island, explored the Dutch Fort, the Pangkor Island Chinese and Hindu temples, the traditional boat building, the fish drying factories, and frolicked on the beach with a picnic for a few hours one afternoon. Mohan organized all this for us, and was also happy to serve us beer or wine provided by Tiger Rock, or to chill the champagne we brought with us.

Pangkor Laut, the tiny atoll off Pangkor Island, might provide Malaysian 6 star resort-type luxury, but Tiger Rock on Pangkor Island gives you the local flavours of luxurious rustic romance which is very, very hard to beat.

Date of stay: January 2012
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4  Thank Larissa T
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Reviewed 18 March 2012

The resort is small and the Studio was very private and quiet. Creatively furnished and you can spent a long time just enjoying all there is to see. Open the doors in the morning and you are directly connected to the jungle. The pool is excellent with very comfortable seating area. But best of all is the team who look after you from the moment you set foot on the island. Hospitality with a big capital H! Immediately on arrival we were treated to an excellent lunch and this was only the starter.

Do not expect 5* luxury at this place but do expect to gets all the things a five star resort cannot possibly offer.

Date of stay: March 2012
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1  Thank Dutch1505
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Reviewed 2 March 2012

Many superlatives have already been used to describe Tiger Rock and I agree with them all and some! What a wonderful magical place, made even more special by Mohan, Bavani, Paarthi and Seela and their attentive and warm hospitality. Nothing was too much trouble and so many thoughtful and unexpected touches, from water and towels for the beach, to cooling drinks magically appearing by the pool and even a bag of sandwiches and water for the long trip after our stay. This is not a conventional hotel or resort - it's so much more and so much better. My only reluctance in writing this review is that I encourage too many people to go, so when I want to go back it will be fully booked!! But it would be too selfish not to share this magical place and wonderful people.

Room tip: They're all lovely!
Date of stay: February 2012
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3  Thank Neale T
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Reviewed 1 March 2012

We have been to Tiger Rock several times and, as always, the resort Team there made our recent stay a perfect and relaxing holiday again. The Manager, Mohan, organises every aspect of the stay with happy and amazing efficiency, while his wife Bavanni presents outstanding meals using fresh local produce. Tiger Rock is a unique and peaceful resort that is a gem hidden in beautiful jungle surroundings.

Room tip: There is a choice of staying either at the main house to enjoy typical Malaysian style living near the guest area, or at one of the rooms at Hill house which are more modernised and involve enjoyable space through the jungle to the guest area.
Date of stay: February 2012
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1  Thank Mike R
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