Kuala Kedah accommodation from NZ$30

The Holiday Villa City Centre Alor Star is 7 kilometres from the main part of Kuala Kedah. Another option is the Grand Alora Hotel, which is located 6 kilometres away. Two more places to stay include the Regency Hotel Alor Star and the TH Hotel & Convention Centre Alor Setar.

Once you've got a feel for Kuala Kedah, why not tour a little further afield? The Kedah vicinity has many other things to offer. Kedah has rural landscapes, beaches, coastal plains and forests. Commonly visited Kedah tourist draws include the traditional villages and craft workshops. In this part of Malaysia, visitors may also partake in mountain climbing and hiking.

Don't skedaddle before you have checked out the Alor Setar Tower, Kuala Kedah Fort and Balai Besar in Alor Setar. Should you wish to stay in Alor Setar, be sure to check out the Hotel Seri Malaysia Alor Setar and Hotel Royale. 55 kilometres to the southeast of Kuala Kedah, you'll find Sungai Petani, which is home to the T+ Hotel Sungai Petani and Cinta Sayang Resort. Should you choose to stay in Sungai Petani, don't miss the Central Square, Blissful Memorial Park and Farmers Golf Club.

Get your sports fix by making a trip to Darul Aman Stadium, which is 9 kilometres to the northeast of Kuala Kedah. The Holiday Villa City Centre Alor Star and the StarCity Hotel Alor Setar are both good options if you hope to get into it.

Sultan Abdul Halim Airport is the most practical airport when getting to Kuala Kedah. It's located just 16 kilometres from Kuala Kedah's centre. The TH Hotel & Convention Centre Alor Setar is a perfect choice from those keen to stay nearby.