Why go
- State capital city and district capital in Pahang, Malaysia.
- Served by Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Kuantan Airport (KUA).
History
Kuantan is a city and the state capital of Pahang, Malaysia. It is located near the mouth of the Kuantan River. Kuantan is the 12th largest city in Malaysia based on a 2020 population of 548,014 and the largest city on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia.
Where to stay
Lot 73 Kampung Paya Pulau Tioman, 26800 Mersing, Pahang, Malaysia · amantioman.com
2656~2657, Mukim Balok Beach Beserah 26100, 26080 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia · swissgarden.com
Swiss Cottage Tioman, Kampung Tekek, Tioman Island, Pahang, Malaysia · swiss-cottage-tioman.com
Teluk Cempedak, 25050 Kuantan, 25050 Pahang, Malaysia · hyatt.com
A6260, Lorong Tok Sira 46, Taman Teluk Cempedak, 25050 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia · lelodgehomestay.wixsite.com
1, Lrg Air Putih 97, Taman Pauline, 25300 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
Air Batang, 26800 Pulau Tioman, Pahang, Malaysia · tiomandiveresort.com
Perkampungan Tanjung Lumpur, 26060 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia · facebook.com
Kg Genting, 26800 Pulau Tioman, Pahang, Malaysia · melinabeachresort.com
Lot 13 & 14, Jalan Stadium, Pasar Besar Kuantan, 25000 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia · linktr.ee
Kampung Tekek, 26800 Tioman Island, Pahang, Malaysia · berjayahotel.com
B26 & B28, Jalan Tun Ismail 10, 25000 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia · meriton.my
B-12, Kuantan Perdana,, Jalan Tun Ismail 1/1, 25000 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia · kosma.com.my
B -106 &108, Jalan Sultan Al Abdullah, Pasar Besar Kuantan, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia · gmhotels.com.my
Lot 5 & 10, Lorong Gambut 8, Off, Jalan Beserah, 25300 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia · gdmhotel.com.my
1, Jalan Tanjung Lumpur, Tanjung Lumpur, 26060 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia · swiss-belhotel.com
A 41, 3, Lorong Tun Ismail 5, Sri Dagangan Bussiness Centre, 25000 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia · cathayanahotel.com.my
157, Lorong Haji Abdul Rahman 1, 25000 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
Juara Mutiara Resort, Kampung Juara, 86800 Pulau Tioman, Pahang, Malaysia · juaramutiararesort.com
Lot 1303 Mukim, Cherating, 26080, Pahang, Malaysia · holidayvillahotels.com
45, Jalan Besar, 25000 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia · hotelsentralkuantan.com.my
47, Jln Teluk Sisek, 25000 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia · riversidekuantan.com.my
B50, Jalan Dato Lim Hoe Lek, Kampung Mutan Setali, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia · skytreehotel.com
KM32.5, Jln Kuantan - Kemaman, Kampung Pak Siah, 26080 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia · suriaresorts.com
Jalan Beserah, Taman Teluk Sisik, 25000 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia · signaturehotel.com.my
Jalan Besar, 25000 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia · theriverbankhotel.com.my
Grand Continental Hotel, Jalan Gambut, Sri Dagangan Bussiness Centre, 25000 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia · grandconkuantan.com
2326, Jalan Dato' Wong Ah Jang, Taman Mahsuri, 25100 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia · arenaabatik.com.my
Jln Teluk Sisek, 25000 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia · marriott.com
25200, Wisma Belia, Blok E, Bandar Indera Mahkota, 25300 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia · lelodgehomestay.wixsite.com
567, Jalan Besar, 25000 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia · megaviewhotel.com
Jalan Putra Square 6, Putra Square, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia · kuantan.thezenithhotel.com
No. 13, Off Jalan Dato' Wong Ah Jang, Lorong Mat Kilau 23, 25150 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
2, Lorong IM 8/2, Bandar Indera Mahkota, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
LESTARI INN, 108, Lorong Seri Kuantan 65, East Coast Garden, 25250 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
Lorong Pelindung 76, off, Jalan Tengku Mohamed, 25300 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
a 71, Jalan Bukit Setongkol, Taman Lknp Batu Setongkol, 25000 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
98, Jalan Sehala, 25000 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
25200, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Bandar Indera Mahkota, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
Imperium Residence, Jalan Tanjung Lumpur, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
B2-34, Jalan IM7/1, Bandar Indera Mahkota, 25200 Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
Malaysia, Pahang, KuantanLot 1290, Mukim邮政编码: 26080
Indoor
Indoor
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Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway, delivery, halal · mcdonalds.com.my
Chinese, Dim Sum, Restaurant · Opening hours: Sunday 8 am–3 pm 5–10 pm Monday 8 am–3 pm 5–10 pm Tuesday Closed Wednesday 8 am–3 pm 5–10 pm Thursday 8 am–3 pm… · moonlightpavilion.my
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 12:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating · 4E Jalan Besar, Kuantan, 25000 · coastalstore.com.my
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway
Western, Malaysian, Muslim, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:00-21:00 Features: air conditioning · E421A Jalan Kampung Tengah, KUANTAN, 25100
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Ice Cream, Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway
Cake, Malaysian, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, halal
Malaysian, Chicken Rice, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, halal
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
Local Mamak, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 00:00-24:00
Local Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Mo 06:00-02:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Regional, Malay, Chinese, Restaurant · Features: halal · A1 Jalan Tanjung Lumpur 7, Kuantan, 26060 · eatcabin.com
Arab, Middle Eastern, Shawarma, Restaurant · Features: halal
Indonesian, Malaysian, Restaurant · Features: halal
Seafood, Restaurant · Features: halal
Fusion, Restaurant · Features: halal
Thai, Malaysian, Restaurant · Features: halal · B44 Lorong IM 14/2
Japanese, Sushi, Restaurant · Japanese/Sushi restaurant
Fish, Chinese, Chicken, Tea, Restaurant · Fish/Chinese restaurant
Local, Restaurant · Local restaurant
Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Chinese Chicken Rice, Restaurant · Chinese Chicken Rice restaurant
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00
Cafe · cafe · 8 Jalan Besar
Food Court · food court
Fast Food · fast food
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-00:00
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, halal
Western, Restaurant · Features: halal
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: delivery
Malaysian, Asian, Soup, Restaurant · Features: halal · 15 Lorong IM 2/14, Indera Mahkota, 25200
Ice Cream, Cafe · Ice Cream cafe
Indian, Malaysian, Restaurant · Features: halal
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant
Arab, Middle Eastern, Shawarma, Restaurant · Features: halal
Indonesian, Restaurant · Features: halal
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant
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Airports
Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Kuantan Airport (KUA) 13 km to the centre
Kuantan, 06, MY — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Malaysia Airlines, Firefly) · direct flights to 3 destinations incl. Penang, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Malaysia Airlines MH (ATR 72, 734, 737-800) · 3 routes: Kuala Lumpur, Penang*, Singapore*
- Firefly FY (ATR 72) · 2 routes: Penang, Singapore
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Kerteh Airport (KTE) 81 km to the centre
Kerteh, 11, MY — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Firefly, Malaysia Airlines) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Kuala Lumpur (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
- Firefly FY (ATR 72) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Malaysia Airlines MH (ATR 72) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Kuantan Airport (KUA); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: KUA has direct flights to 3 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Penang, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kuantan. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Tours & experiences
Boat Tour