Pulau Perhentian Besar

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Pulau Perhentian Besar featuring landscape views, swimming and a beach
Pulau Perhentian Besar
Pulau Perhentian Besar featuring landscape views and a beach
Photo provided by Tourism Malaysia
Photo provided by Tourism Malaysia
Enjoy the stunning natural beauty and relaxed atmosphere of these Malaysian islands covered with lush jungles and surrounded by crystal-clear water.

If you’d like to swim, camp and explore an island wonderland, head to the Perhentian Islands. The white-sand beaches here are fringed by lush coastal jungle, and lead down to clear waters inhabited by turtles and reef fish. The waters and islands are part of a National Marine Park and fishing is prohibited. This makes the area a snorkeling and diving paradise. For divers, there are several sunken police boats in shallow water to explore, as well as an older sugar cargo hauler, a Japanese ship that served in World War II and underwater geological formations, such as the world-renowned “Pinnacle.”Perhentian Besar is the larger of the two islands and offers accommodation within a medium price range. Perhentian Kecil’s accommodation caters to those on a tighter budget, and is the busier of the two islands. Accommodation is seasonal, with most places closing down from September to February because of rough seas and monsoonal weather, so plan your visit from March to October. The islands are fairly undeveloped, so pack some good books and a Frisbee, and enjoy the gorgeous tropical outdoors. Relax in one of the many spas that offer traditional massages and beauty treatments. Dine at one of the resorts, or explore the village restaurants and cafés offering both local and western dishes. If you’re feeling ecologically minded, join the turtle conservation program, which accepts volunteers every Monday.Once you’re done exploring the water and lazing on the beaches, check out some of the jungle trails for a close encounter with dusky leaf monkeys, who live high in the trees. This greyish brown monkey has white markings like spectacles, and babies that are born bright orange!The Perhentian Islands are just over 12 miles (20 kilometers) off Penisular Malaysia’s northeast coast. The only way to get to the islands is from the mainland villages of Kuala Besut and Tok Bali by speed boat.

Perhentian Island Resort
Perhentian Island Resort
3 out of 5
Pulau Perhentian Besar, Pulau Perhentian Besar, Terengganu
Stay at this 3-star beach resort in Pulau Perhentian Besar. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (317 reviews)
Acceptable Accommodations Amazing Location
"Stayed in renovated room. Nothing exciting about the rooms. Drab bathrooms. Food not worth talking unfortunately (even the local food is boring) about but plentiful. No alcohol allowed on premises but smoking is allowed everywhere. Wifi only at reception area. Pool seems to have under repairs for ..."

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2024

Perhentian Island Resort
Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort
Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort
2.5 out of 5
Lot 181, Teluk Dalam, Besut, Perhentian Island, Terengganu, Pulau Perhentian Besar
Book a stay at this beach lodge in Pulau Perhentian Besar. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and 2 meeting rooms. Popular attractions Turtle beach and PIR ...
7.4/10 Good! (76 reviews)
"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 ..."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2024

Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort
Empire Hotels & Resorts
Empire Hotels & Resorts
2.5 out of 5
Lot 174, Pulau Perhentian Besar, Teluk Dalam, Pulau Perhentian Besar
The price is €60 per night from 25 Dec to 26 Dec
€60
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Stay at this hostel in Pulau Perhentian Besar. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Flora Bay beach ...
5.8/10 (72 reviews)
"Guesthouse familiale. Acceuil chaleureux, nourriture excellente. Je recommande cet endroit avant tout à celles et ceux qui recherchent un endroit convivial, dans environnement calme et reposant. Ma chambre était simple, mais me convenait pour les quelques jours passés sur place."

Reviewed on 6 Jun 2023

Empire Hotels & Resorts
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Perhentian Cabana
Perhentian Cabana
1 out of 5
Pulau Perhentian Besar Besut, Pulau Perhentian Besar, Terengganu
Book a stay at this beach campground in Pulau Perhentian Besar. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and airport pick-up service (surcharge). Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (5 reviews)
"For experienced campers, this place is ideal to set up and get local!"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2022

Perhentian Cabana
Villamas Perhentian Resort
Villamas Perhentian Resort
3 out of 5
Lot 78,Pasir Petani,Perhentian Kecil, Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Terengganu
Stay at this 3-star beach chalet in Pulau Perhentian Kecil. Enjoy a private beach, breakfast (surcharge), and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions ...
7/10 Good! (2 reviews)
Villa mas
"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"

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Villamas Perhentian Resort
Harrera Perhentian Long Beach
Harrera Perhentian Long Beach
3 out of 5
Long Beach Kampung Pasir Panjang Besut, Pulau Perhentian Kecil, Terengganu
Stay at this 3-star chalet in Pulau Perhentian Kecil. Enjoy 2 beach bars, patios, and rainfall showerheads. Popular attractions Long Beach and Golden Sand Beach ...
2/10 (2 reviews)
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"A FUIR manque hygiène Chambre insalubre les toilette ne fonctionne pas eau brulante impossible de prendre une douche la journée attendre le soir eau est refroidis pour faire une douche linge de toilette non fourni apres avoir dit mon mécontentement jai pu en avoir une vieille serviette sale pour ..."

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

Harrera Perhentian Long Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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