Guide No. 10 · Stay 1 of 3
Stay · Pulau Besar
Aseania Resort Pulau Besar
Good · No. 1 of 3 on Pulau Besar
On the west-coast beach beside the main jetty, Pulau Besar, Mersing.
- Tier
- GoodNo. 1 of 3
- Beach
- West coastBeside the main jetty, west coast
- Open
- SeasonalNo closing dates published; ask
- Boat
- 25–35 minResort boat from Mersing jetty
Verdict
Aseania Resort Pulau Besar sits on the west-coast beach right beside the island’s main jetty, so the walk from the boat is short.
It has one kind of room, the Country Chalet: a standalone wooden chalet with air-con, a hot shower, a queen and a single bed, for up to four people. The resort sells room and breakfast, half-board and full-board packages, all with the return boat from Mersing jetty, and its beachfront restaurant serves a buffet breakfast from 7 am to 10 am and set meals through the day. Snorkelling trips need at least 6 adults. Guests score it 8.3 from 274 reviews on Agoda (November 2026).
The catch is the basics. The resort says there is no Wi-Fi and mobile data is very limited, the generator is switched off from 3 pm to 5 pm every day, and on the island it takes cash or bank transfer only. Its own pages give no closing dates and no prices, so ask for both before you book.
Good for
Couples, families and small groups who want a simple beach chalet a short walk from the boat.
Not for
Anyone who needs Wi-Fi, a card payment on the island or air-con through the afternoon.
Particulars
- Type
- Resort
- Rooms
- Wooden chalets, one type, up to 4 guests
- Board
- Breakfast, half or full board, boat included
- Transfer
- Resort boat from Mersing jetty, 25–35 min
- Season
- Best April–September; closing dates not published
- Check-in
- 15:00Check-out 10:00
- Website
- aseaniaresortpulaubesar.com
Getting there
The resort boat leaves Mersing jetty once a day; register at the Aseania boat office 45 minutes before. The resort's FAQ gives 11 am out and 12:30 pm back, Agoda gives 12 pm and 10 am, so confirm the time the day before. Check-in times differ between booking sites; confirm with the resort. All routes to Pulau Besar.
Other stays on Besar
| No. | Stay | Tier | Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Bayu Lestari Island Resort | Good | West coast |
| 3 | Emerald Sands Resort | Listed | West coast |