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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Port Dickson

5 stays · 4 aparthotels and 1 serviced apartments

Aparthotels and serviced apartments suit Port Dickson, a beach destination on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia that Wikipedia describes as a holiday destination for local visitors. A kitchen is handy for cooking after a day on the sand, and several people can share one apartment. If you are weighing the formats, see aparthotel vs hotel.

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Where to stay in Port Dickson

Port Dickson town

  • everyday services
  • local food
  • transport links

Wikivoyage says the taxi rank is right next to the bus station, and that the jetty for ferries to Dumai in Sumatra is in the middle of town. Wikivoyage also mentions a Saturday-night market near the town centre.

Lukut

  • road access
  • road trips

Lukut is an area within Port Dickson District. Wikivoyage says to leave the highway at the Lukut interchange for Port Dickson town, so it is where drivers arriving from the Seremban–Port Dickson Highway leave it. Wikivoyage also lists the Lukut Museum and Fort and a restaurant here.

Saujana and Cahaya Negeri beaches

  • beach holidays
  • families
  • sunsets

The Port Dickson Municipal Council lists both Pantai Saujana and Pantai Cahaya Negeri among the seven beaches on its visitor pages. Wikivoyage says the coast has many beaches and that leisure activities such as water-skiing, canoeing, snorkelling and windsurfing are available, and suggests asking at your accommodation about arrangements.

Teluk Kemang

  • beach resorts
  • families
  • groups

Teluk Kemang is one of the seven beaches the municipal council lists, and Wikivoyage mentions the Teluk Kemang area as the end of the Seremban–Port Dickson Highway, near the hospital, for those heading to the beach resorts south of town.

Stays in or near Teluk Kemang

Getting around Port Dickson

Wikivoyage says Port Dickson is about 60 km from Kuala Lumpur, around an hour's drive along the North-South Highway, and about 32 km from Seremban. The Seremban–Port Dickson Highway (E29) connects to the North-South Expressway (E2), and Federal Route 5, the Coastal Trunk Road, links the town with Malacca to the south and Klang to the north.

Wikivoyage says buses link Port Dickson with Seremban, that local buses go to Sungai Pelek for connections to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, and that the nearest train station is in Seremban. Wikipedia says the railway branch to Port Dickson ceased operations in 2008. Along the coast, Wikivoyage mentions a taxi rank next to the bus station and a local bus along the coast to the Blue Lagoon.

Living in Port Dickson for longer

Wikivoyage describes a Saturday-night market near the town centre selling fish, vegetables and clothing, and mentions local dishes such as rendang with lemang and putu mayam. Wikipedia notes that the town hosts two oil refineries and a number of army camps, so it is more than a resort town.

Wikipedia says Port Dickson and Seremban are part of the Malaysia Vision Valley growth corridor, which gives some context for the road links. Wikivoyage says there are no bars as such, though some resorts have bars. If you are working remotely for a few weeks, see serviced apartments for relocation.

When to visit Port Dickson

Wikivoyage's Malaysia guide describes an equatorial climate: the north-east monsoon (October to February) hits Borneo and the East Coast hardest, while a milder south-west monsoon runs from April to October; the West Coast escapes the north-east monsoon. It adds that the southern and central parts of Peninsular Malaysia are exposed to both, and that even in the rainy season showers tend to be intense but brief.

Port Dickson sits on the Strait of Malacca coast, so check forecasts from the national weather service before planning beach days.

Wikivoyage calls Port Dickson, or PD to locals, a popular beach destination in Negeri Sembilan, and Wikipedia says it is the second largest urban area in the state after Seremban. Wikipedia describes the beach from Tanjung Gemuk to Tanjung Tuan as a holiday destination for local visitors, especially from the Klang Valley. For other Malaysian bases, see Melaka or Kuala Lumpur.

Long-stay tips for Port Dickson

Of the 5 properties here, 1 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 3 include some form of housekeeping and 2 have a 24-hour front desk. Each property page has a facts box, so you can compare apartments before you book.

3 properties list a full kitchen and 2 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 88 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Malaysia

Travelling further? See aparthotels in Kuala Lumpur, George Town, Kota Kinabalu, Johor Bahru, Genting Highlands, Petaling Jaya, Kuantan and Melaka.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Port Dickson?

The town centre suits visitors who want shops, food and transport links, while the beach areas such as Saujana, Cahaya Negeri and Teluk Kemang suit beach holidays. Check the distance from your address to the shore.

How far is Port Dickson from Kuala Lumpur?

Wikivoyage says about 60 km, around an hour's drive along the North-South Highway, and about 32 km from Seremban.

Can I get to Port Dickson by train?

Wikivoyage says there are no train services to Port Dickson and that the nearest station is Seremban, then a bus or taxi. Wikipedia says the branch line ceased operating in 2008.

What can you do on Port Dickson's beaches?

Wikivoyage lists water-skiing, canoeing, snorkelling and windsurfing, and the Port Dickson Municipal Council lists seven beaches on its visitor pages.

How many aparthotels are there in Port Dickson?

We currently list 5 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Port Dickson.

Do aparthotels in Port Dickson have kitchens?

5 of the 5 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

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