Casuarina @ Meru

Hotels
Independent
8.2 (124 reviews)
No. 1-C, Jalan Meru Casuarina, Bandar Meru Raya, Ipoh, Perak, 30020 , Ipoh , MY

Facilities

Fitness facilities
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Concierge service
Elevator
Fitness facilities
ATM/banking
Conference space
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Television in common areas
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
None mentioned

Categories

Cleanliness
7.91
Rooms mentioned as clean, but some variability in maintenance expected.
Service
8.38
Staff described as friendly and polite, showing good customer care.
Location
8.42
Excellent location with everything in vicinity, highly praised.
Room Quality
8.37
Rooms were very clean and equipped with sufficient amenities.
Amenities
8.4
Amenities sufficient and suitable for both business and leisure.
Value for Money
7.86
Overall positive value perception inferred from reviews.
Food and Beverage
7.91
Not explicitly mentioned; assumed to be standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.38
Overall experiences shared were pleasant and satisfying.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 10:52

Property Description

Welcome to the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in Ipoh, where every moment of your stay is designed to delight.

Unmatched Amenities
Experience modern comforts with our 146 air-conditioned rooms, featuring LCD televisions and complimentary Wi-Fi. Our state-of-the-art fitness center and hair salon ensure you feel your best throughout your stay.

Culinary Delights
Savor exquisite dining at our Coffee House or enjoy 24-hour room service for a taste of luxury in the comfort of your room. Don’t forget to unwind at our cozy bar/lounge after a long day.

Business and Leisure
Enhance your productivity in our spacious business center or host your next event in our impressive conference center. Plus, take advantage of our complimentary shuttle service to nearby attractions and shopping.

Elevate your travel experience by booking your stay with us today!

Important information:

  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: IPH

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Children and extra beds

    No cribs (infant beds) available

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 124 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.91
Service: 8.38
Location: 8.42
Room Quality: 8.37
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 7.86
Food and Beverage: 7.91
Overall Experience: 8.38
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Adventure06981620680 Family
10
Above and Beyond
Pros:

Location -Near Major Road,Highway and Public Transport very Convenience for Business and Travel
Atmosphere-Green surrounding Hill View
Room-Clean and Spacious
Value-Good value for money
Cleanliness-Neat and Tidy
Noise Level-Safe
Service-Well train staff we feel value and Knowledgeable staff handle client aspectation.
Amenities- Provide Comfort and Convenience

2026-02-03 via Tripadvisor
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PatchFamily Family Sydney, New South Wales
2
Not recommending
Pros:

We booked 3 rooms, a total of 6 adults with 4 children . One of the adult in our group was not allowed entry to breakfast because her child went in before her and was counted as one person. When we booked , the site said kids stay for free and breakfast included. When we checked in and paid for the extra bed , we were told and confirmed with the reception that we had enough bedding and breakfasts. It was embarassing that one of my guest was denied entry because her 3 years old child stepped inside before her. I paid for an extra breakfast at the end of my breakfast. Unfortunately, before we left for the day , the receptionist told us that we have not paid for breakfast. He said the staff who i talked to and gave the money in the morning was his assistant and he needed to clarify first. I could not wait for her to come back to the reception and i left for the day. So it looks like, all of the staff want us to pay to them personally. At the entrance to the breakfast, morning reception staff and late morning reception staff. What a nightmare , one charge to be charged three times. Not looking forward to tomorrow breakfast, i am sure the 9yo will get asked money three times again. Need to take video when handing payment to the staff.

2025-12-21 via Tripadvisor
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Happiness52949640622 Family
10
Great location, kid-friendly and delicious food!
Pros:

The room was clean, spacious and comfortable - perfect for families with children. The hotel is easy to spot as it is located in front of Bulatan Meru Sultan Azlan Shah, making it very easy to find and conveniently close to Meru Raya attractions, shops and eateries. The environment is safe, with plenty of space for children to move around, the staff are friendly and helpful, all amenities worked perfectly. One of the highlights was the food - the meals were delicious, with a good variety and great taste.

2025-12-05 via Tripadvisor
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Explore00078112719 Couples
10
We had a pleasant stay !
Pros:

I had a very pleasant stay in Studio Suite Room. Room is spacious with a nice view of Bulatan Sultan Azlan Shah. Staff are friendly from the concierge to the front desk.
Room is clean. Kudos Casuarina Team !

2025-12-03 via Tripadvisor
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Journey15125227464 Family
10
Will defintely recommend to others.
Pros:

Great location. Everything is within vicinity.
Staff were friendly,especially the front counter, Ahmad and his colleagues.
Room is clean.
Overall,was a pleasant experiences.

2025-11-14 via Tripadvisor
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Road46493084933 Business
10
Great hotel in strategic location
Pros:

Great location. Hotel room very clean with sufficient amenities. Front counter staff are all very polite and swift service

2025-10-22 via Tripadvisor
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Roving42629614670 Business Malaysia
10
Awesome
Pros:

All was excellent....great hospitality...and nice hotel....

Very helpful front desk like sakeena and aqilah .with warm welcome smile

2025-08-22 via Tripadvisor
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Inspire12785908092 Solo travel
10
Nice room ambience & friendly staffs
Pros:

Good ambience, strategic place for both business and leisure, clean room.. Front Desk staffs are hospitable and friendly. Nice Bulatan SAS view

2025-07-09 via Tripadvisor
R
Reshmi88 Family
2
Worst ever stay I had
Pros:

I throughly had a bad experience here. This hotel is not cheap though I stayed for 1 night. The location is completely dead city yet the price is not that cheap so I aspect if the amenities were good but what disappoints me is this hotel is kinda Air Asia like anything u asked they’ll charge you for a simple towel or even 1 extra pillow. I clearly understand if they gonna charge if the room is asking multiple times or atleast more than 1 but charging for basic things for that room charges is seriously not tolerable. The staffs are super not FRIENDLY at all or I should put it the way they were there to browse their phone. When I reached to check in they have quiet 5-6 male staffs on the lobby but none bothered to even open the lobby door all were busy with their hp and I got to struggle push it with my body with my luggage. They even charged rm15 for my 5yo kid for breakfast, idk he much a 5yo would eat and even if the breakfast tasted or even if they have good choices I will not complain but we can get better breakfast out of the hotel surely for what they charge and served.

I got really scammed with the good reviews but honestly speaking I dont know how does all those reviews coming from as I had such a bad experience from the beginning till check out. The bathroom has a foul urine smell (I believed due to poor sewage system). The corridors were so noisy even till 12am (which I assume their room doors are not having any noise cancellations built in). I had such a bad experience till I have a strong feel to check out at 11pm plus from that hotel and to check in elsewhere but only coz I travelled with my little one I doesn’t want to put them in hassles. Paid so much for not even an 1 rated star hotel for my opinion. The receptionist are good for nothing, not having any answers when I asked where can I get invoiced issued. I will never ever walk in to any of these branches (if any) or to the same hotel again even I dont have other rooms I will rather make my way to my hometown rather to stay here.

2025-06-09 via Tripadvisor
F
Farida
6
Pros:

We stayed 1 nite instead of 2 nites as the bed was not comfortable. Very poor condition of toilet.

2025-06-02 via Nuitee
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Ahmad Azmin
10
Pros:

Walking space/field in front of hotel

2025-05-17 via Nuitee
S
Sam
10
Pros:

The bed was horrible. Hit the legs twice. Stupid design.

2025-04-15 via Nuitee
S
Sharifah
8
Convenient Location.
Pros:

Choose to stay at Casuarina because I wanted to be in a quieter area.
Location is also convenient to my needs having to drive out to another town in a daily basis.
I have stayed here several times.
Room is a little worn out.
Bathroom floor needs a good scrub on the grouts.

2025-04-11 via Nuitee
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ianw349 Couples Hove, East Sussex, England
6
Handy for the bus station
Pros:

This hotel is clearly a conference/business hotel. We only stayed there as it was handy for the bus station. That’s all I would recommend it for there was no swimming pool or facilities apart from a small gym and half the equipment did not work or was broken the breakfast had a decent selection, but for local people, very little for western tastes however, as I said, it’s handy for one night for the bus station

2025-03-02 via Tripadvisor
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Departure43133286290 Business
10
Best experience ever
Pros:

Room is spacious and clean. Everything works fine. Thanks to unbelievable staff especially Aqilah and Haziq. I had an emergency during my stay and they both had been very helpful. I don’t think other receptionist would do the same. Would totally recommend staying here !

2025-02-03 via Tripadvisor
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Resort35389908266 Couples
10
Nice view and great place to stay
Pros:

Book the room for my event that happened in Casuarina last friday. We had an amazing stay with great city view especially in night and morning time. Special thanks to Ms Aqilah for setting up the surprise decoration. Definitely will come again once we back to Ipoh

2025-01-12 via Tripadvisor
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fadzilahh2017 Family Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan
10
4 star hotel in Ipoh
Pros:

Stayed for one night at Casuarina @ Meru Raya. This is a 4-star hotel located on the outskirts of Ipoh, close to Mydin Supermarket and the Casuarina Convention Centre. Muslim eatery is nearby this hotel. The hotel has large parking space. The lobby area is also spacious with settee for guests. I have to wait for almost one hour to get room key and check in process was quite slow even though it was 3pm. Maybe on that time. I guess. The staff were very friendly and attentive. The hotel room was spacious and comfortable. TV was outdated with limited channel available. The breakfast buffet offered variety of choices and was delicious. Overall, I enjoyed my stay at this hotel. If I ever visit Ipoh again, I will definitely stay here. Thank you for the great hospitality.

2025-01-08 via Tripadvisor
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Quest15855910345 Solo travel
10
Tq for the staff's efforts to find my lost water bottle
Pros:

Tq Mr Hatamee from banquet department who found my lost water bottle ( tq for valued my request) Aqilah from reception and Mrs Firzana who received my call ( tq for ur patient) Tqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq

2024-11-28 via Tripadvisor
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Azizan
8
Pros:

1. Nice view

2024-11-01 via Nuitee
K
KOON FUNG family
2
Pros:

The location was so isolated, it was located close to the bus station and a local mall. There were food stalls, some closed and the opened ones were all local food. The check in was quick. The room was okay at first. The bed and the night stands were less than a foot from the floor (too low). The TV was small and all except one channel were in local language. The room was not fixed the next day when we came back at night. When I called down to the front desk, she was dare to ask me "did I request to have the room fixed". That was an insult to me, and it was unacceptable. The drain in the shower was partially clogged the first night, and almost fully clogged the second night.

2024-10-15 via Nuitee