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Town and district capital in Johor, Malaysia
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Mersing town is on the east coast of the peninsular Malaysian state of Johor. It is 136 km northeast of the state capital Johor Bahru. It is a gateway to nature and traditional culture. Most tourists will use this town to get to Tioman. Mersing town is thus best known for its passenger boat jetty where boats depart daily for numerous offshore islands.
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An alternative to the local cuisine: homemade pizza, pasta, sirloin steak, schnitzel, salmon steak, all prepared by a Swiss chef, at "local" prices. The restaurant does not prepare or sell pork, but you can get a beer! Fantastic food. And a second-hand books exchange.
Western food.
Barbequed fish.
Chinese seafood Recommended is Chinese Fried Rice, Squid stuffed with Chinese Century Egg, Spinach Soup, Butter prawns, Malay Hot "Kang Kong" vegetable dish.
Chinese seafood. Recommended is the day's catch steamed, sweet and sour pork, yoke lan gai, lin zi ngap, fu gua pai guat, char siew
Small cost-friendly stall, clean and tidy river view. Lacto-ovo-vegetarian. Fried noodles, eggs, rice and various vegetable, curry and tofu dishes. Take away no problem. Open from early morning till about 10AM. Simple and friendly. English spoken. The only vegetarian place in Mersing.
Vietnamese coffee, spring roll, vegetable fried rice & noodles, soup and more. Not expensive. Cheerful owner from Vietnam. Vegetarian-friendly.
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Good quiet beach. Two eateries, acceptable standard at local prices. Chalet rooms with air-condition and fan available. Just beside the Sri Mersing Resort chalet, a few meters from the beach.
Dormitory accommodations. Cheap, basic, can be noisy.
Free wifi, and a good selection of cheap and imported beers in the downstairs restaurant.
Cleanish
Stargazers, astro-photographers and amateur astronomers flock here between May and August each year to enjoy what is probably the clearest view of the universe.
A big house with four bedrooms, three toilets, BBQ equipment can be provided. Up to 20 person at one time.
Rooms clean for a comfortable rest and guests get a complimentary breakfast, free wifi, tea and coffee whole day. Comfortable living room where guest can relax, play games or watch movies. RM28.
A secluded resort that offers peace, quiet, and serviced activities. Rates on their website start at US$28.
Beachfront resort offering 49 fully-furnished villas with amenities such as air-conditioning and a hot/cold shower.
Lovely Balinese style place in the middle of the rice fields before Air Papan - the beach is 10 minutes walk away, but the peaceful surroundings more than compensate for that! Pick-up service from Mersing! Rates for a double story room w/aircon around US$28.
Situated on Jalan Endau road, near the Mersing river and just after the central town roundabout. Beside Caltex Petrol Station.
After Timotel.
Affordable and clean accommodation.
Hotel Seri Malaysia Mersing
Located in Tanjung Resang (Near Mersing) Johor, is an ideal holiday destination for families; those looking for a quiet retreat by the sea and companies looking for a motivational camp site. Aside from relaxing and enjoying the calming sea breeze, guests can also try out the various sea sports activities available at the Inn such as Sailing, tubing, wakeboarding, banana boat riding, bodyboarding, skimboarding, fishing or island hopping.
Near waterfront, 3km from ferry terminal
By car
Rental cars are available in the major Malaysian cities and town. There is as yet no reputable brand name car rental company in Mersing.
By taxi
Taxi transport to and out of Mersing is available from Johor Bahru (2:15) and other Malaysian towns, figure on around RM180 per car at peak hours (F and Su evenings) and as little as RM130 at other…
Mersing town can be navigated easily on foot. It is however advisable to travel by motor vehicle as there are many beaches to explore outside of Mersing town.
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