"We had a wonderful and relaxing stay at Arwana. The staff were very friendly and supportive. We also appreciated the restaurant who gave great support so we could avoid certain food ingredients (allergy).
It would be nice with some more relaxing chairs in the shade both around the pool but also with a sea view (in front of the breakfast restaurant)."
"We had a wonderful and relaxing stay at Arwana. The staff were very friendly and supportive. We also appreciated the restaurant who gave great support so we could avoid certain food ingredients (allergy).
It would be nice with some more relaxing chairs in the shade both around the pool but also with a sea view (in front of the breakfast restaurant)."
"So, I loved this place. It was definitely worth splashing out for the ocean view room. The beach in high season was not busy at all. Best beach I’ve ever seen. Snorkling right on your own beach. Food was barely passable. Take a water taxi across to Long Beach to eat. They could improve this and it would make it much better. The rooms were a bit broken down but we didn’t mind at all. AC worked fine and we didn’t have any bugs and the beds were good enough. We were very happy here. They even have...
"So, I loved this place. It was definitely worth splashing out for the ocean view room. The beach in high season was not busy at all. Best beach I’ve ever seen. Snorkling right on your own beach. Food was barely passable. Take a water taxi across to Long Beach to eat. They could improve this and it would make it much better. The rooms were a bit broken down but we didn’t mind at all. AC worked fine and we didn’t have any bugs and the beds were good enough. We were very happy here. They even have...
Danielle
"PIR is probably the best hotel on the perhentians, considering the wonderful beach closeby populated by the most beautiful wildlife and the nice location of the bungalows themselves.
There are many activities available.
The room is well-equipped and beautiful, very-well cleaned, although not perfectly.
The only defect of the structure is the restaurant: the prices are quite high compared to the rest of the island and the food is average"
"PIR is probably the best hotel on the perhentians, considering the wonderful beach closeby populated by the most beautiful wildlife and the nice location of the bungalows themselves.
There are many activities available.
The room is well-equipped and beautiful, very-well cleaned, although not perfectly.
The only defect of the structure is the restaurant: the prices are quite high compared to the rest of the island and the food is average"
"Abbiamo passato nel complesso una buona vacanza presso la struttura. Ottima le spiaggie nei dintorni e la cortesia del personale . Da porre più attenzione alla manutenzione della struttura e alla pulizia "
"Abbiamo passato nel complesso una buona vacanza presso la struttura. Ottima le spiaggie nei dintorni e la cortesia del personale . Da porre più attenzione alla manutenzione della struttura e alla pulizia "
Giorgia
"Hôtel très bien situé.
Piscine très agréable.
Les chambres sont correctes.
Le personnel sympa "
"Hôtel très bien situé.
Piscine très agréable.
Les chambres sont correctes.
Le personnel sympa "
"What a great place to stay on Perhentian island (Greater)! A real gem. Location is perfect with 3 beaches in walking distance (one right next to the accommodation). We stayed in a seafront view family room and it was amazing waking up to the beautiful view. The rooms are spacious, clean, comfy beds, plenty of pillows, fridge, AC, a big fan on the ceiling. Big screen tv is connected to wifi so we were able to watch some of our favourite programs before bed. Spacious balcony - stepping out of it...
"What a great place to stay on Perhentian island (Greater)! A real gem. Location is perfect with 3 beaches in walking distance (one right next to the accommodation). We stayed in a seafront view family room and it was amazing waking up to the beautiful view. The rooms are spacious, clean, comfy beds, plenty of pillows, fridge, AC, a big fan on the ceiling. Big screen tv is connected to wifi so we were able to watch some of our favourite programs before bed. Spacious balcony - stepping out of it...
Elena
"Great location. Near to lots of beautiful beaches and sea. Great snorkelling."
"Great location. Near to lots of beautiful beaches and sea. Great snorkelling."
"Dirty hotel, the matress was very old and the room was very dirty. Seems that wasn't cleaned before the arrival. It's sad because it has the best spot on the beach. If the hotel changes and take care of the costumers it will be top but sadly, not now"
"Dirty hotel, the matress was very old and the room was very dirty. Seems that wasn't cleaned before the arrival. It's sad because it has the best spot on the beach. If the hotel changes and take care of the costumers it will be top but sadly, not now"
Raul
"We didn't stay. From the owner asking us how much we paid to dodging a clothesline of underwear it was terrible. We had one look at the dirty room and the unsafe accommodation and left. Do not stay here. We stayed at the flora bay resort. Cheaper, cleaner and much nicer."
"We didn't stay. From the owner asking us how much we paid to dodging a clothesline of underwear it was terrible. We had one look at the dirty room and the unsafe accommodation and left. Do not stay here. We stayed at the flora bay resort. Cheaper, cleaner and much nicer."
"It was great. It’s a lovely place. Everyone is very kind. We loved the excursions they planned for us. "
"It was great. It’s a lovely place. Everyone is very kind. We loved the excursions they planned for us. "
Anonymous traveler
"We have no regrets staying at the Alunan Resort. The food was fantastic and al-a-carte. Usually All-inclusive is buffet service. The Staff were extremely friendly and hated to say goodbye. The excursions were amazing, Snorkeling and Sunset Cruising our favorites. Our only caution is you must consider the stairs. There are a lot of them. Would definitely return."
"We have no regrets staying at the Alunan Resort. The food was fantastic and al-a-carte. Usually All-inclusive is buffet service. The Staff were extremely friendly and hated to say goodbye. The excursions were amazing, Snorkeling and Sunset Cruising our favorites. Our only caution is you must consider the stairs. There are a lot of them. Would definitely return."
"Nous avons passer un merveilleux séjour avec ma femme sur villa mas hôtel très simple superbe localisation mais surtout le personnel vraiment au top réponde à toutes vos demandes seul point négatifs pas de frigo dans la chambre "
"Nous avons passer un merveilleux séjour avec ma femme sur villa mas hôtel très simple superbe localisation mais surtout le personnel vraiment au top réponde à toutes vos demandes seul point négatifs pas de frigo dans la chambre "
Nerimen
"Nous avons été déçus par l'état général de l'hôtel, son isolement (selon les vagues,possibilité de ne pas pouvoir rentrer, on a réellement risqué notre vie un soir en rentrant), la plage pleine de cailloux, l'absence de restaurant, en même temps l'hôtel était quasiment vide,l'absence de frigo dans la chambre et l'odeur de moisi dans le placard de la chambre.
Un point positif tout de même la grande gentillesse du personnel, ce qui n'est pas toujours le cas dans les iles perhentians.
Hôtel qui...
"Nous avons été déçus par l'état général de l'hôtel, son isolement (selon les vagues,possibilité de ne pas pouvoir rentrer, on a réellement risqué notre vie un soir en rentrant), la plage pleine de cailloux, l'absence de restaurant, en même temps l'hôtel était quasiment vide,l'absence de frigo dans la chambre et l'odeur de moisi dans le placard de la chambre.
Un point positif tout de même la grande gentillesse du personnel, ce qui n'est pas toujours le cas dans les iles perhentians.
Hôtel qui...
"Nice hotel, freindly staff and great location. A bit patchy service when it comes to refill of room amenities (coffee, tea, snacks and soft drinks in complimentary minibar). "
"Nice hotel, freindly staff and great location. A bit patchy service when it comes to refill of room amenities (coffee, tea, snacks and soft drinks in complimentary minibar). "
Anonymous traveler
"Staff were so helpful! We were given a nice upgrade. "
"Staff were so helpful! We were given a nice upgrade. "
"Reasonable prices but not much coziness in rooms and resort."
"Reasonable prices but not much coziness in rooms and resort."
Søren
"This a good basic hotel. It offers clean comfortable rooms. The reception guy is awesome and helpful. There is no pool or food service on the premises. There are some items for sale in the lobby which are snacks and toiletries and most importantly mosquito spray! The hotel is at an easy distance (disregarding the condition of the pathway) from Long Beach and Coral Beach which there are many restaurants and activities available.
The grounds are well maintained as well as the rooms.
Cons:...
"This a good basic hotel. It offers clean comfortable rooms. The reception guy is awesome and helpful. There is no pool or food service on the premises. There are some items for sale in the lobby which are snacks and toiletries and most importantly mosquito spray! The hotel is at an easy distance (disregarding the condition of the pathway) from Long Beach and Coral Beach which there are many restaurants and activities available.
The grounds are well maintained as well as the rooms.
Cons:...
"La cama era cómoda pero la tienda en sí no. Nos llovió una noche y la tienda se llenó de agua. Se mojaron nuestras cosas. Hay poco espacio. El aire acondicionado no funcionaba bien: echaba aire congelado durante 5 minutos y hacia calor durante otros 15."
"La cama era cómoda pero la tienda en sí no. Nos llovió una noche y la tienda se llenó de agua. Se mojaron nuestras cosas. Hay poco espacio. El aire acondicionado no funcionaba bien: echaba aire congelado durante 5 minutos y hacia calor durante otros 15."
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Go beyond your typical stay in Pulau Perhentian Besar
Whether you want to collect beach glass or watch the sunset, Perhentian Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from central Pulau Perhentian Besar. Catch the sunset by the shore at PIR Beach, just a short walk away.
If being by the water is a major draw, Tuna Bay is a spot you might want to check out, located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from central Pulau Perhentian Besar. Catch the sunset by the shore at Flora Bay beach, just a short walk away.
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Turtle beach during your trip to Pulau Perhentian Besar? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Whether you want to collect beach glass or watch the sunset, PIR Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from central Pulau Perhentian Besar. Catch the sunset by the shore at Perhentian Beach, just a short walk away.
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Bubbles Beach during your trip to Pulau Perhentian Besar? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Flora Bay beach during your trip to Pulau Perhentian Besar? While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.
Notable for its seaside, Pulau Perhentian Besar features attractions such as PIR Beach and Perhentian Beach. Visitors to this beachside city speak highly of the seafood restaurants whereas sights include Tuna Bay and Turtle beach.
Check out reviews of Pulau Perhentian Besar hotels guests love
Empire Hotels & Resorts
2/10 Terrible
"Avoid this place. We stayed here in July 2025 for 4 days and it was a disaster.
Before arrival, no response from the property despite multiple attempts. They also provided wrong info about boat schedules from Kuala Besut (boats actually leave every 40 min).
Day 1:
The place looked abandoned,unfinished buildings, scaffolding, and garbage everywhere. No reception,just a guy at the bar watching loud videos on his phone. He didn’t speak English, so we used the translator. He refused early check-in, probably to sell us a drink during the wait.
The sea view room was dirty: stained sheets, hair and dirt in the bathroom, sewer smell, a broken mirror, and no hot water. Complaining didn’t help.
Day 2:
The day after, we asked if the problem had been fixed. He told us he hadn’t been able to fix it and that a part needed to be ordered, which would arrive the following day.
We asked for a different room, but that wasn’t possible. Other guests also stood waiting at “reception” for hours with no help.
Day 3:
A manager finally showed up and spoke English, but instead of fixing anything, he offered us snacks and a cocktail. He then said it was a public holiday and repairs would be done the next day. We were promised a room change if the issue persisted. Too late, we had only one day left and were showering using the bidet shower.
Day 4:
Shower was finally fixed.
In short:
Structure is falling apart, staff is incompetent, and hygiene is unacceptable. Save your holiday, book elsewhere."
"Unbelievable beach and the water was incredible! You can snorkel right from the beautiful white sand beach. Buy (or bring) a good mask and you are all set. Head to Long Beach for some better food if you wish. Book the beachfront rooms if you can...it is worth the few.extra bucks. Pool is nice. You will not be disappointed as long as you don't mind a taxi ride from one of the close cities and a 35-45 minute boat shuttle! Worth the travel there 100%! Enjoy!"
"What a great place to stay on Perhentian island (Greater)! A real gem. Location is perfect with 3 beaches in walking distance (one right next to the accommodation). We stayed in a seafront view family room and it was amazing waking up to the beautiful view. The rooms are spacious, clean, comfy beds, plenty of pillows, fridge, AC, a big fan on the ceiling. Big screen tv is connected to wifi so we were able to watch some of our favourite programs before bed. Spacious balcony - stepping out of it -> stepping into the restaurant. Staff are super helpful, professional, friendly. We strongly recommend this place. We would definitely come back if we come to East Malaysia again.
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What are some of the best Pulau Perhentian Besar beach hotels?
For a beachy vacation in Pulau Perhentian Besar, Perhentian Beach, PIR Beach, and Tuna Bay are some of the best places to visit. Pick a well-reviewed Pulau Perhentian Besar beach hotel to maximize your vacation. Check out Perhentian Island Coralview Resort if you're after a resort that's near the water. With a beachfront setting plus an outdoor pool and a children's pool, our travelers rate it highly at 8 out of 10. Perhentian Island Resort is another great choice for a relaxing beach vacation and our travelers rate it 7.4. Located near the beach, this resort has an outdoor pool and a beachfront restaurant along with a variety of other amenities to enjoy.
What are the top Pulau Perhentian Besar hotels with a pool?
For some added luxury, discover the best Pulau Perhentian Besar hotels with a pool. Perhentian Island Coralview Resort is a great resort with an outdoor pool and a free water park, and a guest rating of 8 out of 10. Plus, you can make the most of its beach and children's pool. Perhentian Island Resort is a popular resort that features an outdoor pool along with a beachfront restaurant and an outdoor tennis court. To find more stays in Pulau Perhentian Besar with a pool, use the "Amenities" filter on Hotels.com in your search and select "Pool".
What are some popular hotels in central Pulau Perhentian Besar?
If you're looking for hotels in central Pulau Perhentian Besar, check out Perhentian Marriott Resort & Spa and Alunan Resort. Travelers love Perhentian Marriott Resort & Spa for its location, as well as the beach, 3 outdoor pools and children's pool this hotel offers. Alunan Resort is another popular central hotel with a beach, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa.
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If you want the flexibility to change your travel plans to Pulau Perhentian Besar, most hotels provide refundable* rates you can book. You can see these accommodations by searching our site and using the "fully refundable" filter to narrow down the results.
Which Pulau Perhentian Besar hotels do travelers like for their terrific location?
Travelers like The Barat Perhentian Beach Resort for its great location.
Where can I stay if I'm traveling to Pulau Perhentian Besar for a family-friendly vacation?
Parents traveling with children may want to consider Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort, Perhentian Island Resort and Eco Marine Perhentian Island Resort - Hostel.
Where should I stay in Pulau Perhentian Besar for a vacation with my partner?
Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort is a good option for a romantic getaway with your special someone.
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Pulau Perhentian Besar is also notable for its beaches. Enjoy fun activities like snorkeling and swimming. Why not take time to see places like PIR Beach and Perhentian Beach? Check out other sights like Tuna Bay and Turtle beach.
