Corus Paradise Resort, Port Dickson

Another one of the bigger and more popular hotels in Port Dickson would be Corus Paradise Resort. I have quite a history with this hotel as I watched it come into existence from scratch - it is after all located just a distance away from Port Dickson High School, of which I am an alumni. It has undergone quite a bit of changes since.

Corus Paradise Resort from the front

As far as a hotel goes, it is comfortable enough - very airy and spacious. Upon stepping into its threshold, one would be enthralled by the majestic staircase that leads to the reception area overlooking the lagoon and the Straits of Malacca. On a breezy day, you'd be greeted by refreshing gusts of salty wind, which courses through most parts of the lobby and reception area due to the open concept. The waiting lounge overlooks the pool, and I especially love the Thalasso concept present in the architecture and decorations of the hotel (shells, sand, marine animals and water features).

The grand staircase that leads to the reception area, quite an unusual design for a hotel

Spacious surroundings

The lounge opens up to the pool and lagoon, and one could catch glimpses of the Straits of Malacca

There are three F&B outlets here in the hotel. Dickson's Coffee House serves ala carte meals all throughout the day. The Laguna Restaurant on the other hand only dishes out breakfast and meals for special functions at the hotel. The Rhapsody Lounge is more like a pub, serving light snacks and drinks, which one can enjoy while listening to the live band. Besides that, there's a convenience store, WIFI connection at most of the hotel areas, a gymnasium, sauna & steambath, indoor squash courts, outdoor tennis courts, children's playroom and a video games room.

The beach area for alfresco dining/ beach events

For water sports lovers, there are many amusements for you here on the beach and the lagoon. Some of the facilities offered are such as jetski, sea rafting, banana boat rides, beach soccer, beach volleyball, telematches, management games and so forth, so it is quite ideal for company events. For meetings and conferences, there are 6 different rooms equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, named after the districts in Negeri Sembilan.

For those who prefer a relaxing day at the spa, there is a spa center at the hotel: the Seri Ratu Traditional Spa, which I have tried and in my opinion, is one of the better Malay traditional spa treatment centers that I have been to thus far. There are many packages to choose from, from massages to lulur treatments and floral baths.

The pool area

The convenience store

A karaoke jukebox room

The rooms, as far as I remember are quite big and tastefully designed. Most of the rooms faces the sea. They offer standard amenities like direct dial telephone, color TV with in-house video channels, radio, hair dryer, tea/coffee-making facilities, a mini bar and even an in-room electronic safe. There's broadband internet connection as well in the room.

Although not as special as the water chalets offered by Avillion or Legend Water Chalets, if you're just looking for a nice place to stay during your trip to PD, this would be a good bet as it is near to the PD town and vacation spots further down south.

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Corus Paradise from Jalan Pantai Port Dickson

Corus Paradise Resort

3.5 km, Jalan Pantai,71000 Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan DK, Malaysia.

Tel: 06-6477600