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Felicity L

The Thistle Port Dickson Resort

5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 1 Apr 2024
This is a great hotel. Yes, the rooms are a little tired, and some of the outdoor facilities
are no longer in use, but the pool, the staff and the restaurants are all wonderful.
It would be impossible to over-exaggerate the efficiency, friendliness and general
kindliness of the staff- they are world class.
For most of out stay, we had the marvellous pool, more-or-less to ourselves, & the beach is just a short walk away, in my wife's case a wheel chair - kindly provided by the hotel.
The Chinese restaurant - 'Chinoise' - has a cordon-blue chef (ex Club Med), and his
cooking was world class.
We hope, the owners will, one day be able to invest in updating the rooms, as they do need some money spent on them, but this didn't detract from the pleasure we had in
staying there and we would certainly go back next time we are in KL.
Finally, we must mention Avajit, he seemed to be everywhere all the time: a more helpful and discrete staff member is impossible to imagine.
A short taxi (Grab) ride will take you to the Blue Lagoon, a misleading name for a wonderful cove; well worth the trip.
A lovely hotel, which we were pleased to have chosen.
Date of stay: March 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
5.0 of 5 bubblesValue
3.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
5.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
5.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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Nick Ng, General Manager at Thistle Port Dickson Resort, responded to this review
Responded 5 Apr 2024
Dear Felicity L,

Thank you for taking the time to provide us with wonderful feedback!

We are delighted to hear that you had a great stay at our resort and that you enjoyed the pool, restaurants, and the exceptional service provided by our staff, especially Avajit.

We appreciate your kind words about the Chinese restaurant 'Chinoise' and are thrilled to hear that you found the chef's cooking to be world-class. You would be pleased to know that we will commence renovations onto the rooms in stages and hope to present all guests with a refreshing new look by early 2025!

It was a pleasure having you as our guest, and should you need help with your next booking, please do not hesitate to reach out to us or you may wish to surf our brand website for the latest promotions and offerings!

Thank you once again for choosing to stay at Thistle Port Dickson Resort.

Warm regards,

AZMIL SYAMIL
Rooms Division Manager
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Reviewed 19 March 2024

Port Dickson, nestled along the west coast of Malaysia, beckons as a serene haven for families seeking tranquil beach retreats. This coastal town boasts pristine shores and a laid-back atmosphere, making it an ideal destination for quality family time. Conveniently accessible from Kuala Lumpur, just a scenic drive away, Port Dickson seamlessly blends natural beauty with accessibility.

Indulge your taste buds in Port Dickson's exquisite culinary offerings, where fresh seafood takes center stage. From succulent prawns to flavorful fish, the local cuisine presents a delectable array of oceanic delights for seafood enthusiasts. Meanwhile, at the Thistle Resort, guests can relish not only the culinary delights but also the refreshing unique pool. With varying depths of 1.8 meters, 2 meters, and 2.5 meters, the resort's pool caters to swimmers of all preferences, ensuring a delightful and invigorating swim for every guest. #thistleresortportdickson

Date of stay: December 2023
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Azmil Syamil, Guest Services / Front Office at Thistle Port Dickson Resort, responded to this reviewResponded 20 March 2024

Dear mirantdesai,

Thank you for highlighting the beauty and tranquillity of Port Dickson as a perfect destination for families seeking a serene beach retreat. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the pristine shores and laid-back atmosphere of this coastal town. Our location, just a scenic drive away from Kuala Lumpur, offers the perfect blend of natural beauty and accessibility for a relaxing getaway.

Yes, we at Thistle Port Dickson Resort are thrilled that you indulged in our culinary offerings and the refreshing unique pools.
We are committed to providing a memorable experience for all our guests, both in culinary delights and recreational activities. Our unique pool, with varying depths of 1.8 meters, 2 meters, and 2.5 meters, caters to swimmers of all preferences, ensuring a delightful and invigorating swim for every guest.

Thank you for sharing your experience and we look forward to welcoming you back for another relaxing and enjoyable stay by the beach.

Warm regards,

AZMIL SYAMIL
Rooms Division Manager

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Reviewed 10 March 2024 via mobile

Ŵent for a short break with my 12yrs . We enjoyed our stay but the resort needed some renovation. Rooms are old but we didn't have high expectations so we manage. Pools are great (clean). The resort have lots of potential. The price are reasonable given that we booked during promotion. Great place for a short break from the city if they can keep the rate reasonable enough.

Room tip: Check on hotel website for good rates.
Date of stay: March 2024
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Roger Kessler, Guest Services / Front Office at Thistle Port Dickson Resort, responded to this reviewResponded 11 March 2024

Dear sebastianchansw,

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your short break at our resort and found the pools to be clean and enjoyable. We appreciate your understanding regarding the need for renovations and you’d be pleased to know that some of the rooms and façade will undergo a face-lift soon in our ongoing effort to provide a seamless experience to all our guests!

Your positive comments about the resort's potential and reasonable rates are encouraging, and we will strive to maintain this standard.

We hope to welcome you back for another relaxing stay in the future and thank you for choosing to stay at Thistle Port Dickson Resort for your getaway.

Warm regards,

AZMIL SYAMIL
Rooms Division Manager

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Reviewed 16 February 2024

First of all the hotel services including staff are so nice, polite and friendly. This is the best place for us (family) to relaxing and healing. Every year we were stayed here with family and the private beach was so nice. Hotel Buffet also was so reasonable and good. In this year 2024 the lobby scenario looks difference and more beautiful since we came in CNY festival. My suggestion is want more outdoor games such as archery, equestrian and etc .. Any way thanks to the bellman is Mr.Sabri who assist us every years very helpfull. and very good.

Room tip: Recommended.
Date of stay: February 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Nick Ng, General Manager at Thistle Port Dickson Resort, responded to this reviewResponded 21 February 2024

Dear Connector67743726682,

Many thanks for taking the time to review Thistle Port Dickson Resort.

We appreciate your positive comments about the beach and the reasonable buffet. It is great to hear that you noticed the efforts we put into creating a beautiful lobby atmosphere, complemented by the Chinese New Year decorations.

Bellman Sabri like many others is an important part of the team and takes great pride in his work. He will be delighted to hear of your commendation and the impression he made during your stay. He will be duly rewarded at our quarterly staff gathering.

Thank you for your loyal support over the years and we eagerly await your return. Please do let us know if you need help with your booking or you may wish to browse our website on the latest offerings and promotions.


Best regards,

AZMIL KESSLER

Rooms Division Manager

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Reviewed 9 February 2024 via mobile

Once our go to place, now on list to avoid
- Dirty bathroom
- Stained curtains
- Sandy beds
- Warm air conditioning
- Non-functional balcony lights
- 4pm check-ins
- Pool closes 3 hours later at 7pm
- 11am check-outs
And the list just goes on. To top it off, send a reminder note under each door of late checkout being charged.

Average room price RM350-550 for all the above, ridiculous!

Room tip: Avoid the hotel at cost
Date of stay: February 2024
Trip type: Travelled with family
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Irene Wong, Other at Thistle Port Dickson Resort, responded to this reviewResponded 13 February 2024

Dear Rhema85,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We wish to apologize for all the shortcomings you've experienced during your recent stay with us.

We genuinely value your loyalty over the years and are committed to maintaining the standards in seeing to the comfort of all our guests. Remedial actions onto the room that was assigned during your stay are underway.

Please accept our apologies for not being able to review our check-in and pool operation hours for the time being. However, we do value your feedback - thank you.

Once again, we apologize for the inconveniences you encountered and have taken note of your wish not to return, but should you decide otherwise, please do reach out to us to see to your booking or you may visit our website for to review our latest promotions and offering.

Thank you.


Yours sincerely,

AZMIL KESSLER
Rooms Division Manager

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Reviewed 16 January 2024

THE ROOM WAS EXCELLENT..
THE STAFF WAS VERY FRIENDLY ..
FRONT OFFICE TEAM - SURIYANI, NOOR, AZLI
LIFEGUARD TEAM - ELDERLY UNCLE MALAY X2, INDHU, MALAY GIRL QUALIFIED LIFEGUARD
F&B MANAGER FR LANGKAWI, INDONESIAN BOYS X2, INDIAN GIRL SMALL SIZE
SECURITY TEAM - MALAY UNCLE WITH SPEC GREY HAIR & TEAM
BELLBOY TEAM - UNCLE SARA, FAIZUL AND TEAM

Room tip: BIG AND BEST SWIMMING POOL ... CLEAN BEACH .. WELL MAINTAINED ..
Date of stay: January 2024
  • Trip type: Travelled with family
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Nick Ng, General Manager at Thistle Port Dickson Resort, responded to this reviewResponded 16 January 2024

Dear Valued Guest,

Thank you for kick-starting our 2024 with your delightful recognition. We are thrilled to hear that the team contributed to making your stay memorable.

We greatly appreciate your kind words about our friendly and attentive team members. Rest assured, we will pass on your compliments to Suriyani, Noor, Azli, the front office team, the lifeguard team including Elderly Uncle Malay X2, Indhu, Malay Girl Qualified Lifeguard, F&B Manager Fr Langkawi, Indonesian Boys X2, Indian Girl Small Size, Security Team including Malay Uncle with Spec Grey Hair & Team, and Bellboy Team including Uncle Sara, Faizul, and their team. All of them will get due recognition for their hard work at our colleagues’ quarterly gathering.

It is our goal to provide exceptional service to all our guests, and we are delighted to know that the team was able to meet your expectations. We look forward to welcoming you back to Thistle Port Dickson Resort in the future for more memorable experiences.

Please allow us the pleasure to see to your booking once you have planned a date, by calling the resort directly or by searching for the best deal on our brand website.

Thank you.


Warm regards,

Nick Ng
General Manager

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