Is Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort currently open?

The property is closed between October 16 and February 28.

Does Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort?

Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort and nearby?

Have fun with onsite activities like fishing, snorkeling, and volleyball. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort like?

Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort is located a short 1-minute walk from Tuna Bay.

Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort, Pulau Perhentian Besar: Hotel Reviews, Rooms & Prices

8/10 Very good

Jun 8, 2025

Staff were very good, food was ok,the boat dropped us off right in front of the resort, taxi boat was easy to catch once we got to the Island. Our stay eas quite nice.

Elisabete, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 10, 2025

Beautiful pool and landscaping

Norma, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 1, 2025

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).

3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 23, 2024

It is on the best beach on Perenthians. The staff very helpful

Silvia, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 5, 2024

As a family with children aged 10 and 12, we absolutely loved this resort. The pool was invaluable to be able to have time for ourselves to relax as well as the children. Buffet was great and the manager was amazing. Our children loved watching the baby reef sharks swimming next to the jetty out the front of the resort. Would highly recommend to both couples, individuals or families as they offer something for everyone.

Eliza, 9-night trip

2/10 Poor

May 11, 2025

The hotel owner has very restrictive policies: no room service, no alcohol allowed (not even if you buy your own in a nearby store), no beach towels, no beach chairs, no food in between hours, no money exchange, no payment with card for extra activities/services, no table service at breakfast (you have to lay the table yourself), no hand towels, etc etc etc. It was an awful experience, the only possitive outcome of this stay was the big room and the views (we were on the beach), but even so, the sleep quality was BAD because the power generator makes a lot of noise. Mi best advide is to skip this property.

Cecilia, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

May 13, 2024

The property is one of the best property for Besar island in the price range. Pools are great facility if you have non swimmers with you. We had kids and they just loved it. Food was good for Non Vegetarians but being vegetarian, we faced trouble. Cook helped on day 1 with good friend rice on day 1 in complimentary breakfast but that was the only 1 item we got in vegetarian food, apart from juice and tea coffee. On second day we were served something which noone liked and we left only with juice and tea/coffee. Apart from that, we did not like the policy of charging extreme for water bottles. May be the case in that part of the world of using the bottles, I would recommend increasing room rent and giving water refills for free. That would stop ruining the amazing beaches of Perhentian Islands with plastic litters.

Moushmi, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 7, 2025

We had an enjoyable stay at the Arwana. Staff at the front desk were helpful and accommodating. The pool and restaurant area are well presented with lots of greenery and shaded areas. The local food was really tasty.

Beth, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jun 19, 2024

great stay.

Adeline, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Jun 3, 2025

Very quiet

Robert, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 31, 2024

Well managed hotel

Uvaraj, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 8, 2024

Perfect hotel for relaxing. The beach in front is very beautiful and the personel super nice. Hot water doesn’t work most of the times.

Angela, 5-night trip

4/10 Fair

Aug 4, 2025

Arwana is a very overpriced and really outdated resort. When you pay close to 600 euro's for four night i expect alot more. On arrival we were told the restaurant was open till nine pm. We went there at a little past eight pm and were refused by the staff. Not because it was full but the chef was to busy. I counted only five tabels being seated. Wow! The breakfast buffet was also terrible. Flies everywhere on the food. Warm fruit , moldy cupcakes. Unbaked bread rolls. Only thing edible were the omelets. Even the coffee was terrible. The swimmingpool was green and very dirty. Everything looked really uninviting. The staff all looked unhappy and were working from early in the morning untill late at night. I know having no wifi is not the end of the world. But the fact there is only wifi in the lobby is not acceptable for these kind of prices. All and all it was a very dissapointing experience. Later we stayed in an other resort on the small island and that was fantastic an even cheaper.

paul, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 17, 2025

Afslapning

Det første værelse vi havde var i et betonhjørne hvor vores udsigt var direkte ind i en betonvæg, ikke fedt. Vi fik et andet mod et beløb de sidste dage vi havde. Poolen er god med et indslag af lokale dyr, vi nød den om eftermiddagen. Stranden er god, et fint udvalg af fine restauranter, I finder selv den i synes er bedst. Vi gik igennem junglen til den anden, hvor vi så masser af små hajer. Vi prøvede også turen over højderyggen, hvor stranden vender mod den anden ø. Turen var drøj og vi tog en båd tilbage til hotellet. Personalet var venlige og var årsagen til vores gåture på øen. Hvis man spiser på hotellet er priserne lidt højere end langs stranden men ganske fin mad, igen dejligt personale. Vi tog en tur med båd og snorkel, husk sololien osse på ryggen og fik set en del fisk og ikke mindst 3 skildpadder. Dejligt sted at slappe. Wifi når ikke ud til alle værelser men man sidder fint i receptionen og har et godt signal. Vi fik det fedeste tordenvejr den sidste aften med masser af flotte lyn.

Robert, 4-night trip

4/10 Fair

Aug 31, 2025

Hôtel plaisant mais avec plein de fausses notes; un dîner buffet cher pour une qualité des plats très médiocres (viandes et crevettes mal cuites, purée et pâtes en accompagnement 🙄), Un petit déjeuner jusqu’à 10h, mais il n’y a plus de pancakes dès 8h30, les plats ne sont pas tenus au chaud, et les clients qui vident les stocks en remplissant des sacs ne sont pas embêtés par le staff… Enfin, notre enfant a été aspiré par une buse de la piscine et a vécu une expérience traumatisante et marqué physiquement par une énorme ecchymose. Le staff n’a alors rien fait de plus que nous donner une crème et s’excuser.

Sébastien, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 30, 2025

Gut hat uns das Frühstück gefallen. Leider nur eine einzige Marmeladezu Auswahl. Die Anlage an sich ist schön. Neue Stühle im Rezeptions- und Restaurantbereich. Dieses Resort wäre ausbaufähig. Die Zimmer riechen leicht modrig, da sollte dringend etwas gemacht werden. Außerdem wird unweit der Anlage Klärwasser? (riecht nach verfaulten Eiern) ins Meer geleitet. Überhaupt dürften alle Anlagen die sich am Strand befinden das Müllproblem angehen. Da steckt Malaysia noch in den Kinderschuhen.....

Simone, 5-night trip

4/10 Fair

Aug 30, 2025

El personal de recepción excelente, siempre dispuestos a ayudar y resolver cualquier problema. Cogimos una habitación con terraza en primera línea de playa. No estaba mal, aunque se nota un mantenimiento deficiente, especialmente en el cuarto de baño (óxido, goteras). La limpieza, muy justita. La piscina muy sucia con algas. Decidimos no bañarnos por precaución. Pero lo que no es de recibo es que el hotel tenga en la parte trasera un estanque de aguas residuales, aguas completamente sucias y malolientes (según algún local, son las aguas del propio hotel) que vierten a la playa justo delante de la habitación nuestra. El olor es a veces insoportable y desde luego la playa está contaminada por este vertido. No parece muy aconsejable bañarse allí. Podría ser un gran hotel si se resolvieran estos problemas pues el lugar es paradisiaco.

Miguel, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 24, 2025

Super Personnel

Le Personnel est super sympa, toujours désireux d'apporter des réponses ou solutions, c'est le gros point fort de l'hôtel !!! Hôtel très joli, a proximité direct de la plage. Restaurant de l'hôtel moyen... mais dépanne bien. Cadre et piscine sympa.

Karima, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 18, 2025

Echt een super verblijf en goede service! Enorm genoten en echt een aanrader.

Sanne, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 4, 2025

Het ligt op een prachtig eiland met geweldige plekken om te snorkelen. Het resort heeft een prima ontbijt, goed zwembad, fijne bedden. Minder goed, smerige badkamer, geen stoelen bij het zwembad.

Marinus, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

Aug 4, 2025

Nous ne conseillons pas trop

À première vue l'hôtel est beau mais il s'agit d'un bloc de béton sans grande végétation et sans charme particulier. La plage est la moins jolie de l'ensemble des plages des deux îles et l'eau est peu profonde donc si la marée est basse en journée lors de votre séjour, vous ne pourrez pas vous baigner dans la mer , dommage... Pas de vente de boisson avec alcool, encore dommage... Petit déjeuner satisfaisant. Buffet du dîner, cher pour ce qui est proposé, préférez la carte. La bouteille d'eau est vendue 10 ringgits aux clients alors qu'elle est vendue 5 partout ailleurs sur l'île . Pour la propreté, nous avons garder nos tongs pour prendre la douche car même avec de la bonne volonté les matériaux de sol ( galets pour la douche et plastique à trous pour la salle de bain) ne permettent pas un nettoyage hygiénique correct. Nous avons trouvé un élastique à cheuveux dans la douche en arrivant donc le processus de nettoyage est sans doute à revoir .. Literie de bonne qualité, et électricité stable avec bonne climatisation. Pas de chaises pour l'extérieur des chambres, ni en bord de mer ( aucun transat mis à part quelques un à la piscine ) pas de cendriers pour les fumeurs donc des mégots qui traines ... Nous ne conseillons donc pas trop

Gilles, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 3, 2025

Días de descanso

El mejor hotel de la playa. Vimos comentarios negativos a cerca de la limpieza y para nada, todo impecable. La habitación mejor de lo que esperábamos. Tienen actividades a muy buen precio en el hotel. Además, se puede comer y cenar en el restaurante del hotel.

Catalina, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 30, 2025

Super séjour dans les Perhentians. Hôtel bien placé et au calme. Belle plage à proximité. Piscine et petits déjeuners top. Service de restauration très bon même si parfois pas toujours facile de se faire comprendre. Chambres et literies convenables et propres. Salle de bain ayant besoin d'une rénovation.

Emmanuel, 4-night trip

2/10 Poor

Jul 24, 2025

Leider war die Unterkunft gar nicht gut! Die Zimmer sind okay, aber der Service ist eine Katastrophe! Reinigung der Zimmer erfolgt nur oberflächlich und man muss auch mehrfach darum bitten, damit es überhaupt gereinigt wird! Wenn es dann gereinigt wird, wird das Bad nicht sauber gemacht, nur neue Handtücher werden hingelegt, die Betten gemacht und der Boden oberflächlich gekehrt. Bei uns wurde kein Toilettenpapier aufgefüllt und die Mülleimer nicht geleert, obwohl wir ein Baby dabei hatten, was Windeln brauchte. Der Pool ist so verdreckt, dass wir die Kinder nicht reingelassen haben aus Sorge, sie könnten krank werden. Denn eine Pumpe gibt es nicht. Das dreckige Wasser wird morgens improvisiert gereinigt. Zu allem Überfluss hatte ich dann auch noch verschimmelte Backwaren beim Frühstücksbuffet entdeckt. Als ich mich mitsamt der verschimmelten Backware an der Rezeption beschweren wollte, fand das eine Rezeptionistin nur lustig. Generell hatte man das Gefühl, dass dem Personal alles ziemlich egal ist. Auf Nachfrage sagte man uns, es gäbe keinen Manager nur die Angestellten… Diese Angestellten bewohnen die selben Zimmer, wie die man auch gebucht hat auf der selben Etage. Das Hotel ist 20 Jahre alt und sehr abgewohnt. Würde es niemanden empfehlen! Da gibt es am selben Strand weitaus bessere Unterkünfte, die auch noch viel günstiger sind!

Sandra, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 18, 2025

Top

Super séjour, mais trop court ;-) Petit déjeuner excellent. Service impeccable. Un hébergement au top.

Julien, 2-night trip

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