Riders Resort in Kulai, Johor
When on vacay, it’s a must to pamper ourselves with some quality R&R time. If going horse riding round a luxe mansion fits the bill for you, you’ve got to check out Riders Resort on your next trip to Kulai.
This colonial-style resort is also one of the fanciest accommodations around town, with amenities like an in-house restaurant, swimming pool, and stables to roam around. P.S. The horses here even have name tags with personality descriptions, so you’ll be able to befriend the friendly steeds during your visit.
How to get to Riders Resort in Kulai?
Riders Resort is located within The Legends Golf & Country Resort, a golf club in Kulai. It’s a little further out from the town centre, so we’d recommend either driving there straight from JBCC – which would take around an hour – or booking a 22-minute cab ride from Kulai’s KTM station.
For deets on how to get to Kulai via train, check out our KTM train guide.
How much does it cost to stay at Riders Resort?
While you don’t have to be a resort guest to take part in Riders Resort’s activities, those wanting the full experience can book a stay in one of the 25 rooms available.
Verandah Twin Room.
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As you might expect, all the rooms here have that cosy, country club feel, with homey wooden furniture and windows looking out to pretty nature views. They start at RM328 (~S$100.24)/night for a Verandah Twin Room for up to 3 pax, and go up to RM867 (~S$264.95)/night for a Manor Suite for 4.
Manor Suite.
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Both rooms come with breakfast for 2 and 4 pax respectively, but the key difference between them lies in their size and amenities. While the twin room has a simple bedroom with a small study that’s ideal for couples, the Manor Suite is perfect for a group of friends, equipped with a living area, grand balcony, and even a rattan daybed.
Amenities in the Manor Suite.
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There are also other options available, like the Verandah King Room (RM361, ~S$110.32), Manor Room Garden View (RM372, ~S$113.68), and Manor Room Stable View (RM405, ~S$123.77). Check out the full list on Riders Resort’s website.
– Activities at Riders Resort –
Now, on to the fun part. Whether or not you’re planning to stay the night, Riders Resort is a must-visit place for horse lovers. Here, you’ll be able to go horse riding regardless of your experience level, or simply pet and feed the horses in their stables.
Go horse riding from $48/pax at Riders Resort
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Guided horse rides start at RM160 (~S$48.90)/pax for a 30-minute trail, but those who’re serious about honing their equestrian skills can opt for private lessons starting at RM238 (~S$72.73)/pax for a 30 minute sesh. We’d recommend bringing your pals along though, ’cos group lessons cost less, at just RM242 (~S$73.95)/pax for a 1-hour lesson.
BTW, you won’t have to worry about having prior riding experience. When booking your session, you’ll get to indicate whether you’re a beginner, novice, or intermediate rider, and be matched to a suitable instructor and horse. Little ones 8 years old and above are free to join in on the fun too!
Do note that lessons have to be booked at least 3 days in advance via their website.
Meet & feed horses from S$1.50
If horse riding isn’t really your thing, or you’ve got kiddos who’re a tad too young to attempt the sport, you can still get up close and personal with the fab steeds during horse-feeding sessions.
All you’ll have to do is purchase carrots from the staff for just RM5 (~S$1.53)/packet, and you’ll have enough snacks to feed all 14 of the adorable horses in the stable.
Our favourite part of this experience was definitely getting to know each horse on a first-name basis.
Thankfully, we didn’t actually have to make an appointment to meet the shy steed.
Yep, the horses here have some of the quirkiest names we’ve seen, like Lord Lester – a name fitting for this regal lad – and By Appointment, the self-proclaimed “resident introvert” who, we guess, will only meet deserving guests “by appointment”.
There are ponies here too!
BTW, we’re told that the horses respond better to their names being called, so that’s a little pro-tip for those of you who want to earn favour with the cute animals.
Refuel at Riders Resort’s in-house restaurant
After a day of playing with the horses, guests can fuel up at Riders Resort’s restaurant. The cosy eatery has both an indoor and al-fresco dining area, plus an extensive menu offering everything from local Malaysian dishes to western grub.
Food at Riders Resort.
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Examples of dishes you can order include mains like Grilled Steak (RM68, ~S$20.78) and Beef Rendang (RM26, ~S$7.95), or lighter bites like a Club Sandwich (RM22, ~S$6.72) and Chicken Wings (RM30, ~S$9.17). There are also kids meals for young ones, starting at just RM11 (~S$3.36) for fried rice.
Reconnect with nature at Riders Resort
You can even purchase merch to commemorate the trip.
If you’re in need of a luxurious, nature-filled getaway, perhaps it’s time to touch some grass and reconnect with nature at Riders Resort. With activities that’ll entertain the entire fam, it’s the perfect June Holidays getaway spot that’s not too far from SG.
Find out more about Riders Resort here
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Photography by Cassia Leong.
Cover image adapted from Riders Resort.