Min House Camp — Hotel in Kelantan

Location & Atmosphere: Set just 6 km from Kota Bharu, perched riverside amidst lush tropical greenery, this eco-tourism gem invites you into a charming kampung-style retreat that's both serene and authentically local, complete with more than 40 bird species, butterflies, and stingless bees 🐝 .

Accommodation & Facilities: Choose from cozy air-conditioned rooms—like the Sagu (for 4, RM100), Nibong (6, RM150), Pinang (11, RM200)—or the budget-friendly dorm (RM15/pax) . Group settings get a huge thumbs up: a fully equipped multipurpose hall (fits ~80–100 people) with PA system, karaoke, Wi-Fi—ideal for events or team-building at RM500/day .

Activities & Experiences: It's like a nature classroom with kayaking, archery, firefly tours, cooking lessons, petting zoo, bee-harvesting, aquaponic gardens, river bathing, and even clam digging . Firefly watching is a standout—seeing them light up in unison is pure magic. Best during the new moon under clear skies .

Food & Dining: You’ll be spoilt for choice—with a rustic dining area and restaurant offering traditional organic lunch sets (like patin cooked in buluh, ayam kampung, ulam, homemade budu, and fresh herbal drinks) . Don’t miss the iconic Mee Celup Bangkok at just RM5 per bowl—piping hot and full of flavor .

Vibe & Extras: It’s more than a stay—it’s a community vibe. Breakfast is self-serve creating a shared, gotong-royong feeling. The setting is immersive, with birds, rabbits, monkeys, and buzzing bees around. Cash only, remember—but the warm hospitality more than offsets any inconvenience . Awards include ASEAN Green Hotel Standard, Community-Based Tourism, and Booking.com guest accolades .

Considerations: Bring insect repellent, plans early for holidays (peak season gets booked fast), and be prepared for rustic...

We stayed here for 2 nights on our way to the Perhentian Islands. We came straight from the airport, and the taxi driver had no problem finding it. The setting is lovely, surrounded by lush vegetation, a river flowing by, and an extensive garden. The people are a highlight, super friendly and hospitable hosts who are happy to give local advice and organise taxis, ferry tickets etc.||||We enjoyed being shown around the extensive garden, learning about the bees and tasting their amazing 'sweet and sour' honey, and a short trip on the river in canoes (be prepared to get a bit wet!) to see the fireflies. We went for a walk through the nearby village, hoping to eat at the local cafe/restaurant, unfortunately, it was closed, so we stopped in at the noodle shack by the bridge for a great lunch, simple but tasty. On our way back from a walk, we had fresh coconut there and a chat with locals who were very welcoming. ||We had breakfasts and dinner in the dining room at Min House Camp, and I enjoyed trying different local food. ||The rooms are simply furnished, we had aircon and attached bathroom (some dorms don't), chair, tv, small fridge. Outside there are places to walk, sit, read, watch the river. This is a place to slow down, breath deeply and enjoy the setting and if that is what you are looking for you will love it. Min house camp also hosts large groups and conferences so while we had a very quiet day, by the evening there were two larger groups staying there. The only thing that marred our stay was a school camp who were there on our second night and were anything but peaceful through the night, so it could pay to check who else is sharing the complex with you! Other than that, we...

We drove through kampung road before arriving at MHC. But after driving out in the evening, the kampung route wasnt scary no more. ||||We stayed two nights in MIn House Camp. four to a room. Good aircond. Very small toilet and bathroom but adequate hot water shower albeit at low pressure. Parking is not an issue unless there is a big group here for meeting. Yes, they have a small conference room!! ||||We went canoeing in the evening. We had char kueh teow timur-style for dinner with the local specialty teh limau madu. The next morning we had nasi kerabu kambing/daging berasap for breakfast. The dinner and breakfast outlets were just outside the kampung on the main road.. ||||Kak Yah shared with us on composting and aquaponics.||||We collected lokan or clams in the evening when it was raining. It was an experience wading in the knee-deep mud and using bare hands to feel for the clam shells. After dinner we walked to a nearby bridge to look at fireflies. The fireflies here are of the synchronous kind.||||The following morning before departure, we had a look at stingless beehouses and sip a small sample of pure honey from the egg-shaped pots.||||This is a must thing-to-do if one travel to kota bharu.||||Thank you Kak...