These Places Under RM150 Are Just A Short Drive Away From KL And Perfect For Your Next Staycation

We all need a little break from our busy schedules in order to rest, rejuvenate and recharge. For most of us, however, getting a long leave approved is next to impossible hence we have to depend on the weekends and public holidays to unwind.

We do still need that sweet escape though so why not go on a weekend getaway instead? If you’re planning just that, these awesome staycation places that are just a short drive away from Kuala Lumpur is perfect for you. The best part? They’re all super affordable at just under RM150 per night!

1. Southern Home @ Sungai Lima, Selangor

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Source: slsouthernhome

This charming little Waterhouse with colourful blue and white decorations is at the heart of a traditional Chinese fishing village in Pulau Ketam, Selangor.

What to expect:

• Be captivated by the surrounding mangrove swamps and its unique wildlife creatures.
• Spectacular picturesque view of the Strait of Malacca right from your doorsteps!
• Escape the stressful city life as there is no traffic on the island with bicycles being the main form of transportation.
• Mouthwatering fresh seafood is also available all around the village including special prawn balls, crispy fried squids and their famous ikan bakar!
• The wonderful host and villagers are super friendly and will be more than happy to show you the ins and outs of their wonderful hometown.

Location: 850L1, Bagan Sungai Lima, 42940 Pulau Ketam, Selangor, Malaysia.

Getting there: Park your car at the Pulau Ketam Ferry Terminal in Port Klang and take a ferry directly to Sungai Lima. En route, expect a leisurely drive southward through Federal Highway.  The roads past the highway can be quite bumpy though, so make sure that you’re driving a car equipped with Vehicle Stability Assist for the most seamless staycation experience!

Price: RM150 per room (private double room) per night. There is also a 6-bed mixed dormitory available for only RM79 per person per night during weekends!

Interested? Enquire and book through their Facebook page here!

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Source: slsouthernhome

2. Bamboo Village, Hulu Langat, Selangor

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Source: Bamboo Village

Bamboo Village is an environmentally friendly guest house located in the scenic jungles of Hulu Langat, Selangor. Enjoy a surreal experience living in the calm and unique “bamboo style” landscape found nowhere else in Malaysia!

What to expect:

• The bamboos used to build the complex are imported from Indonesia and have been treated against insect and fungal attacks.
• Bamboo Village was built with the concept of “Rumah Bambu Taman Sunda” and its Sundanese (an Indonesian ethnic group native to Java Island) influence can be seen throughout the vicinity.
• All rooms are decorated to make guests feel right at home with personal touches visible all across the complex.
• The structures are naturally cool without the need for air-conditioning as the bamboos used are rare breeds that have the ability to absorb heat!
• One unique thing about Bamboo Village is that it offers visitors to stay there for free in a volunteer programme if they stay and work for around 3-5 hours per day for 7 days!

Location: Off Lorong Serai 4, Sungai Serai, Batu 11, 43100 Hulu Langat, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

Getting there: Just under 1 hour from Kuala Lumpur depending on the traffic, the route starts to get pretty scenic once you went past Cheras but you may encounter some pretty challenging corners. This shouldn’t be a worry if you drive the Honda Jazz for example, as its excellent handling makes for easy navigation and its 5-star safety rating would make you feel assured the whole ride!

Price: Prices start from as low as RM30 per day with a 3 person cottage terrace only RM120 per night!

Find out more about Bamboo Village through their official website here.

Source: Bamboo Village

Source: Bamboo Village

3. Scott Zen Garden, Old Klang Road, Kuala Lumpur

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Source: Airbnb

If you’re looking for a place not too far a drive from Klang Valley, then this Airbnb is perfect for you! A minimalistic duplex that even Marie Kondo would be proud of, declutter from all the stress and rigidness of work and see the zen side of Kuala Lumpur.

What to expect:

• A beautiful local interior landscape with two trees and pebbles which offers you unique a zen experience indoors.
• The main bedroom is located upstairs with a small balcony made out of timber flooring.
• There’s another queen size bed located at the lower part of the duplex right beside the garden.
• This extra sleeping space combined with its two private bathrooms, make this Airbnb the perfect weekend getaway for a group of 4!

Location: Kompleks Rimbun 289, Jalan Klang Lama Kuala Lumpur Wilayah Persekutuan, 58100 Kuala Lumpur

Getting there: Old Klang Road could have pretty bad traffic even during weekends. Your best bet for a smooth drive getting to Scott Zen Garden is with a city car that is fuel-efficient and equipped with an ECON mode for better fuel consumption.

Price: RM149 per night. If you’re a first time Airbnb user, you can get up to RM120 discount if you stay for 2 consecutive nights using a referral code.

Interested? Check out the place via Airbnb here.

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Source: Airbnb

4. Layang-Layang Guest House, Melaka

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Source: Booking.com

Awarded the Travellers Choice Award in 2017, this charming boutique hotel is situated near all the tourist spots of the historic city of Melaka.

What to expect:

• Located at Jalan Tukang Besi, Layang-Layang Guesthouse is just a one-minute walk away to Jonker Street.
• This particular area is also one of the oldest heritage sites in the country and very well preserved until today.
• Fully restored since 2013, this boutique hotel combines a unique fusion of modern and heritage design.
• Meet people from all over the world in a cosy and charming environment!

Location: 26, Jalan Tukang Besi, 75200 Melaka

Getting there: The drive to Melaka could take up to 2 hours with the traffic near the Heritage area taking up most of your time. Furthermore, navigating through the PLUS highway southward should be an enjoyable one if your car is equipped with a paddle-shift.

Price: Starting from just RM63 per night!

Time for a Melaka road trip? Find out more here.

Source: Booking.com

Source: Booking.com

Besides these places, here are a couple of other awesome places under RM150 for your consideration:

Adeline’s Rest House, Gopeng, Perak 

Source: Adeline’s Villa and Rest House

Source: Adeline’s Villa and Rest House

Prices start at RM150 per night and you can book via their website here.

Time Capsule Retreat, Sungai Lembing, Pahang

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Source: Time Capsule Retreat

Prices start at RM118 per night and you can find out more through their website here.

How awesome are these places? To think they’re just under a 3 hours drive from Kuala Lumpur; feel like wanna go right now weh! Well, before you pack your bags and leave, here’s one pro tip to make the journey there an enjoyable as the stay itself:

Make sure you bring along a car that’s fuel-efficient and has a 5-star safety rating in Adult Occupant Protection such as the Honda Jazz!

The Honda Jazz, albeit being a hatchback car, actually comes with ULTRA Seats which you can recline or flatten to make room for yourself and/or your items however you see fit.

Take a peek below at the various seating modes the car has to offer for your convenience!

Love going on a road trip but hate spending so much on petrol? Then the Honda Jazz with its incredibly fuel-efficient consumption thanks to its ECON Mode is the ultimate car for you!

As the name suggests, the Honda Jazz is a super jazzy car, perfect for anyone. Easy to find parking also thanks to its hatchback size!

Interested? Find out more about the Honda Jazz here!