Belum Rainforest Resort

The very first time I come across this name was at Groupon. That time they are having some 3D2N promo with the hotel. After some google-ingI realized this place is a very much fishing paradise. I made the reservation and told my other half we are going for a fishing trip.

Given the location at Gerik and the price of RM300++ per night we have high expectation for this place as this is the most expensive hotel in that location. However the service offer here is equivalent to 1-2 star hotel.
There is no TV in the hotel room. Internet connection is slow even if you bring you own Internet dongle mainly because the coverage is powered by GPRS. They do provide free internet surfing at the hotel lobby. That doesn't mean this is not a great place. If you like nature and enjoy fishing then come here.

The hotel  located of the island by the name of Pulau Banding.
No you don't need to take any boat ride to the resort. Pulau Banding is connected to the mainland with 2 bridges built during the construction of Lebuhraya Timur Barat.

The new block of rooms which I believe could be Executive Deluxe

The white roof is newly build glass villa facing the lake directly. 

The walkway towards the hotel private jetty

Hotel private jetty. The shot taken from the Houseboat.

Still under maintenance swimming pool, according to the staff it will commerce in August. 

Gathering area with beautiful view of the lake.

Unlike KL, Pulau Banding is particularly cloudy and windy. Perhaps is due to its reserved forest.

Some locals caught this fish and we borrowed  for cam whoring.

Things to do here

Fishing @ the lake for Haruan, Kelah just to name a few. The hotel provide you fishing facilities but you need to inform them one day in advance as they need get the bait from Gerik which is about 30 mins away. Preferably, you call the hotel in advance if you would like to take their fishing package. Alternately you could rent a boat from Pulau Banding jetty. It normally starts at 8am finish around 3 to 4pm.

Price: RM150 per pax (Hotel) or RM450 per boat (4 pax)

Guided tour to rafflesia and around the lake @ every 5pm at hotel jetty RM50 per pax. The tour lasted for about an hour. We didn't go for this because we come for fishing.

Belum Reserved Forest - one need permit to enter this jungle whereby one need to apply 7 days in advance. If you keen on this contact the hotel weeks before your stay to ensure all approval is done prior to your arrival.  

Staying here means eating in otherwise you could drive to Gerik for more options.  

Belum Rainforest Resort, Pulau Banding, Perak
http://belumresort.com/