The Happy 8 Retreat @ Kuala Sepetang

3.0 star property
Riverfront hotel in Kuala Sepetang with a restaurant

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View from property
Dolphin Room  | Free WiFi
Front of property
Mangrove Room, No View | Free WiFi
Hallway

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

Map
LC 151A3, Tepi Sungai, Kuala Sepetang, Perak, 34650
  • Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Taiping Lake Gardens
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Zoo Taiping & Night Safari
    ‪23 min drive‬

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Room options

Dolphin Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Dolphin Family Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Eagle Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Charcoal Family Room, No View

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Mangrove Room, No View

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Eagle Family Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Mangrove Room No View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Eagle Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Charcoal Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Dolphin Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Dolphin Room 1 Double bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Eagle Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Kuala Sepetang

The Happy 8 Retreat @ Kuala Sepetang places you within a 10-minute walk of Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve. This 34-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and express check-in.

What's nearby

  • Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Taiping Lake Gardens - 18 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Zoo Taiping & Night Safari - 19 min drive - 11.7 miles
  • Aeon Mall Taiping - 20 min drive - 11.8 miles
  • Bukit Larut - 21 min drive - 12.1 miles

Getting around

  • Ipoh (IPH-Sultan Azlan Shah) - 75 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪R&R Taiping - North Bound - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Restoran Makanan Laut Lemon Tree - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Warung Mak Mah Ikan Semilang, Matang - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hong Loong Coffee Shop - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪海灯沙煲海鲜粥 - ‬8 min drive

About this property

The Happy 8 Retreat @ Kuala Sepetang

Riverfront hotel in Kuala Sepetang with a restaurant
Guests of The Happy 8 Retreat @ Kuala Sepetang enjoy free WiFi in public areas, express check-in, and express check-out. Free offsite parking is available if you drive. Staff members can answer questions about accommodations, and also provide front-desk service during limited hours.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Coffee makers are also included. Housekeeping is not available.

Languages

English, Malay

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • No housekeeping service

Outdoors

  • On a river

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11 AM - 7 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free nearby parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at The Happy 8 Retreat @ Kuala Sepetang?

The Happy 8 Retreat @ Kuala Sepetang offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For specific requirements, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at The Happy 8 Retreat @ Kuala Sepetang?

As of May 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Happy 8 Retreat @ Kuala Sepetang on Jun 2, 2025 start from $29.15, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to see near The Happy 8 Retreat @ Kuala Sepetang?

This hotel is located in Kuala Sepetang within a short 10-minute walk of Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve.

Is parking available on site at The Happy 8 Retreat @ Kuala Sepetang?

No, there isn't parking at the hotel but you'll find free parking nearby.

Does The Happy 8 Retreat @ Kuala Sepetang feature a casino at the property?

No, The Happy 8 Retreat @ Kuala Sepetang doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at The Happy 8 Retreat @ Kuala Sepetang?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Are there hot tubs at The Happy 8 Retreat @ Kuala Sepetang?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Happy 8 Retreat @ Kuala Sepetang have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, The Happy 8 Retreat @ Kuala Sepetang doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will The Happy 8 Retreat @ Kuala Sepetang allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at The Happy 8 Retreat @ Kuala Sepetang.

Are there connecting rooms at The Happy 8 Retreat @ Kuala Sepetang?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Happy 8 Retreat @ Kuala Sepetang?

Yes, some guestrooms at The Happy 8 Retreat @ Kuala Sepetang offer a balcony.

The Happy 8 Retreat @ Kuala Sepetang Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 68 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dorothyjean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming hotel

I loved the look of the hotel, it was very artsy. The rooms and hallways were hand painted & signed by the artist. Theres a working fish export business downstairs & a seafood restaurant upstairs. It's got a lot going on but it still feels quiet. The fish boats something operate during the night, so it can get a little noisy and smelly but that's living & working in a fishing village. The bed was firm but comfy and I had a great view of the lake and could watch the fishermen work from my balcony. The one lady on staff during my stay was fabulous; kind, friendly and super helpful. There's not a lot of english spoken in the area, even compared to Taiping.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kian Wah

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
genrally good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

ShinYeong

Traveled with family
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Libby

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room with sunset view , great exploration surrounding and restaurant just downstairs. Just that need to walk three floors up and not suitable to bring young children cause quite dangerous to walk up three floors.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

HONESTA

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good.. however no wifi or tv available. Furthermore hotel need to tell guest about weather/sesdonal conditions for vehicles safety.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Lisa, Teluk Intan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was no one at the reception when we arrived. Need to call the person in charge for check in then they will come to attend you. The room and environment are good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Sound proofing 1* If u choose a balcony, like us.... Be prepared for no sleep. Sound from boats' engines will wake you as early as 4am and this goes on non stop. But the plus points more than outway the sound problem. Decor 4* Linen 4* Cleanliness 4* Location is superb. 5* Everything u wanna do at Kuala Sepetang is nearby.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My booking package which I paid is with breakfast but the end there is no breakfast provide and serve
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Hotel yang kurang menarik, bising dan harga mahal
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

KP

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is most artsy meaning it's decorated like a boutique hotel, very creative & pleasant. It's right by the riverside & the view is a sight to behold. Departure jetty points are closeby. Restaurants are plenty with one Chinese food restaurant right in the hotel itself. There are many things to like about this hotel. Perhaps a night staff on duty might help. Parking spaces for cars are limited.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Geetha

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
0verall good but mosquitoes. Also no proper rack to hang clothes or wet towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Happ8 happy time very pleasant stay friendly staf

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Ahmad

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

For Backpackers only

Not a place for family stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love it...will come again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Many people think the fish smell is off-putting but the fish is fresh fish smell to me, not like those supermarket fishy smell and not stale fish smell so I’m alright with it. Water provided is their own boiled water, so if you prefer, buy your own bottled water. Breakfast is simple sandwich but it’s good enough for us.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adeline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable

Interesting deco by using all beautiful wooden block for the furniture. Cozy ambience with nice cooling balcony. Great value.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Sim Fong

Liked: Staff & service
Good value for money seafood & nice scenery from hotel but too bad the fireflies are diminishing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018