Bao Sheng Durian Farm

A perfect family getaway! Bao Sheng Durian Farm is a hidden gem for families who love nature, great food and quality time together. We stayed for two nights and it was one of the most memorable trips we’ve had. The family room was clean, spacious and comfortable with amazing views of the hills. Waking up to fresh air and birdsong was such a refreshing change from city life. There’s also a pool on site, which the children really enjoyed in the morning and night while we relaxed. The atmosphere is peaceful, the staff are welcoming and everything is very well organized. Highly recommended for families looking to bond, slow down and enjoy something truly special. We’ll definitely be back next season!

Beautiful view. Quite a challenging road to drive up from Balik Pulau side. As we went down to Teluk Bahang we passed by a dam. But I love it. We just passed by on a day trip.

Don’t be too happy if you had managed to book and paid for a night stay 2 months prior. I did just that only to receive a call in the evening, day before check in, to tell me that there had been a mixed up and my room had to be given to another party who had booked for 2 nights. My options? A. Full refund with 1 free durian tasting or B. Continue with plan but with stay in a local hotel down the hill. B would have been fine until I realized that the rooms at the hotel cost less than 25% of the farm stay price. So 2 durian buffet + 1 dinner is RM1650? Didn’t think it was worth it. The location is pleasant. Cooler than the town, and surrounded by greenery. A stay would have been nice. The durians were fresh, interesting varietals. No pesticides used at all, we were told. But can’t say they’re the best we’ve tasted. The service? Hmm. The lady boss was nice enough to apologize and explain the circumstances leading to the mixup. For which I thought there are simple ways to overcome such issue, like reconfirming the booking perhaps 2 weeks in advance? Use technology to track bookings? To manage only 7 rooms, an excel spreadsheet should suffice! At least let your customers have some say in rescheduling rather than being rudely disappointed after taking all the trouble to plan and drive all the way from Singapore with my 80 yr old mum!!! As for you who are contemplating going there, I’d say book for 2 nights (you’d get priority over those who booked for 1 night), book through Booking.com (maybe less possible to get dates wrong), call them 1 month in advance to confirm, then 2 days before your trip to double confirm. Heck, go for triple confirmation! Maybe you be luckier than me. Good luck.

Having had a wonderful experience at Bao Sheng Durian Farm pre-Covid, we durian lovers visited it again with great anticipation at the peak of the durian season. Prices have shot up to RM188 per pax, but we can understand and accept. We arrived at 11am recently (late Jun) and were joined by a few others and then more during the 2-hour buffet. 2 big baskets of durians were then opened for us to eat with introduction of their name and taste profile. A total of 7 types of durians were offered to us. We asked for a few popular types and were told their season had ended or supply is low hence unavailable. The quality of durians offered to us were disappointing, although you may say taste is subjective. A few patrons including us had brought containers to buy durians for later consumption but none did in the end. You can guess why. The irony is after we headed to town where we stayed for the next few days, durians were readily available, including those eg Musang King and Capri that we were told had their season ended, everywhere at reasonable prices and were of good quality. We thus wondered if BS is serving less popular types to those going for their not-so-cheap buffet and selling the popular types through other means. Or they feel foreign patrons are less discerning and are ok to accept what is served to them. This feedback is to raise awareness for those willing to take the 1-2 hour car ride to BS each way to temper your expectations. And for BS, pls rethink your business approach. Your solid reputation built over the years will only erode. For my friends, we won't be visiting again and can only wish you luck.

I think it is over hyped - durian buffet was a disappointment. The durians avail was not what I had expected, I guess it is luck of the draw. Out of 7 types, only 2, in my opinion is decent to consume. Better to be able to choose the variety you like to eat at a reputable kiosk and you know you get what you want.

Taking a short stay in a durian farm to get some tranquility and peace was what many would hope for and definitely hoping to catch some good durian harvest has to really depend on the Almighty GOD. BUT we have also to think that who are the guests that will be residing with you in that compound in that limited rooms for the entire stay. That will contribute to entire trip score. Unfortunately, I would say, we encountered a group of Chinese from China. As you know culture is a big difference, especially when you are confronted with challenges during mealtime. As you can see from the pictures, the owner can't contain them to be seated at their table. In fact, each table are placed a basket which indicate your share of durian will be distributed to you. But no, this group of people swam right to the table and crowd around. Talking loudly and asking questions and questions how to identify the durian. I know learning is good, but it makes you tickle when they still asked the owner what breed of durian after a good close of an hour learning. There's probably only 4 kinds of durian in display. To make things worse, when the owner started to open up the durian. It was not well distributed, we were faced with challenges, and we had to rolled up our sleeves and join the "fight". My friends and I wasn't ready for such food snatching action. We weren't brought up this way and we had never face a situation like this before. But we know we are being cornered to a state that no snatch, no durian. And these people continue to crowd around the table leaving no space and gaps for others. It is quite disappointing to find ourselves behaving in such manner. A big contrast from the first objective to seek tranquility and peace to stay in a durian farm, devouring the best durian harvesting enjoying the view. I hope to forget how we forced to stand, snatch and aiming for fresh open durian. That was really lousy and ugly. I did convey my concern to the younger boss and he was quite understanding about the culture shock we are experiencing. He was nice to accept my proposal to separate our dinner from theirs. For I just want to enjoy a peaceful dinner without having to snatch over a dinner. The next day as we proceed down to the city, we found a nice durian stall that serve good durian as well. This time we were seated down properly and enjoying every seed slowly and discussing about the taste. That's call a good durian tasting.

Very different experience eating durian fresh from the tree! Generous sharing and the durian farm tour was eye opening to see how they can grow durian without using chemicals, pesticides and fertiliser. The durian is not just organic. It is also biodynamic, totally grown ecologically. There is chicken in the farm, different types of grass are planted to make the soil live. The pool game at the hall is fun place for us. Coffee, tea and nutmeg drinks are very nice to go with the durian. Our room is standard room with a queen bed, clean and comfortable with a nice view.

Stayed here from Dec 5 to Dec 7 and it was honestly such a peaceful, one-of-a-kind getaway. The room wasn’t so huge, and actually quite simple, but it was clean, tidy and well-maintained. Amenities were basic but fully equipped, and I super loved that they provided good-quality shower gel and shampoo (not those weird, watery ones you sometimes get). Water pressure was great too, no issues there. Despite the glass sliding doors, the room didn’t feel hot or stuffy at all. The air conditioning worked superbly, keeping everything cool and comfy. One small thing, the sliding door lock felt a bit loose, but honestly it wasn’t a big deal for me. The real highlight was the view. Through the sliding doors, you get a full, open view of the orchard stretching out to the sea with gorgeous sunsets peeking through at the far end behind the forest. It gave the room a light, spacious feel, even though the space itself was cozy. They even provided seat cushions so you can lepak comfortably while enjoying the view -- how nice is that? Entertainment-wise, there’s not much, no TV or anything, but we came prepared with a laptop for Netflix nights. During the day, we were mostly out exploring anyway, so it worked out fine. Durian-wise, even though it wasn’t peak season, the farm still had some stacks from their own orchard. They kindly offered to serve some, but I was always too full by the time we got back from our outings. Probably a good excuse to come back again during the real season! Getting there was a bit of a journey since Bao Sheng is tucked away in Balik Pulau, at the quieter, far end of Penang Island. It took about an hour from the city each way -- but we knew that and planned for a more off-the-grid, peaceful experience, so the drive wasn’t an issue. The entrance signage isn’t super clear, but Waze/Google Maps got us there with no problem. Parking is a bit tricky. There aren’t many spots and the ones available are on a steep slope -- manageable when it’s quiet, but I imagine it could be tough when the place is more crowded. One thing I really appreciated was the privacy. The whole place is surrounded by lush greenery and even inside the orchard itself, it felt calm and secluded, probably also helped that there weren’t many guests during our stay. Have I mentioned the best part (again)? Yes, the view. Waking up to green orchards, sea in the distance and sunsets melting into the sky was exactly the kind of quiet, nature-filled escape I needed. For me, that’s the real kind of pampering. I’d definitely go back again, maybe next time during durian season! Best part is, it doesn’t burn a hole in your pocket like some other places around the area. Honestly, this place is highly recommended. Just come prepared with your own entertainment and snacks, and maybe tip your Grab delivery rider since it’s quite a drive into the forest.