• There are plenty of green hotels to stay at in Malaysia.malaysia-coast image by Tomasz Kubis from Fotolia.com
  
  Kuantan lies along the east coast of Malaysia and is known for its waterfalls, access to the East China Sea and its scenic beaches. It is on the list of favorite tourist spots in Southeast Asia and one notable quality of Kuantan is how socially conscious the city is. For example there are several green hotels in Kuantan that reduce their carbon footprint by recycling, using biodegredable detergents, and reducing the frequency with which they replace your towels.
  
  

Duta Resorts

• Known for its modern and luxurious grass huts, Duta Sands Beach Resort offers a one of a kind caravan living on the beach. This is located just about 25 miles north of Kuantan Airport so it is very accessible to travelers.
  
  Aside from enjoying the beach, visitors can also relax at the pool or dine at the café inside the resort. Not far away is a golf course where you can put those clubs to use. There are also other recreational activities available like volleyball, scuba diving and windsurfing. As of 2010 prices start off at a reasonable $40 per night.
  
  Jalan Beserah,
  
  26100 Kuantan. Pahang Malaysia.
  
  609-544-8101
  
  dutaresorts.com
  
  

Impiana Cherating Resort

• Located at the east coast of Malaysia, Impiana Cherating Resort exhibits a modern cultural feel for its visitors. This luxurious and exotic resort offers the best amenities including a swimming pool, a fitness center, and an outdoor jacuzzi. . The Impiana Cherating Resort also assures guests of unforgettable dining experiences as it offers a wide range of delicacies from different parts of the world, including the local Malay cuisine, as well as Thai, Chinese and western food. If you are looking for evening entertainment you can visit the Kedai Kopi where you can relax with music from a live band or you could drink the night away at the Fun Pub. Rooms start off at $50 as of 2010.
  
  Km 32 Jalan Kuantan/Kemaman 26080
  
  Pahang Darul Makmur, Malaysia
  
  Tel: 60(9)581-9000
  
  Fax: 60(9)581-9090
  
  impianacherating.com
  
  

Swiss Garden Resort and Spa

• This is a 10-year old international chain of four star resorts. In 2005 the resort won the Hospitality Asia Platinum Award. One of the things the Swiss Garden Resort and Spa boasts is that all of its rooms have balconies with a
  
  breathtaking view of either the South China Sea or the botanical garden. The resort has three restaurants including a Swiss deli, Chinese, and an international buffet. For fun you can participate in the numerous water sports such as kayaking, sailing, fishing, or water skiing.
  
  If you would like to relax, the spas can provide you with a traditional cream bath, Javanese body scrub, or relaxing massage. If you want to pamper every part of your body, then Swiss Garden Resort and Spa is the perfect place to be. Prices start off at $100 per night as of 2010.
  
  Swiss-Garden Resort & Spa Kuantan,
  
  Mukim Sungai Karang, Balok Beach,
  
  26100 Beserah, Kuantan,
  
  Pahang Darul Makmur Malaysia.
  
  609 - 544 7333 
  
  swissgarden.com