Guide No. 10 · Stay 3 of 3
Stay · Pulau Besar
Emerald Sands Resort
Listed · No. 3 of 3 on Pulau Besar
On the west-coast beach near the main jetty, Pulau Besar, Mersing.
- Position
- 2.431° N, 103.977° E
- Tier
- ListedNo. 3 of 3
- Beach
- West coastNear the main jetty, west coast; exact spot unconfirmed
- Open
- Mar–Oct2026 packages ended 31 Oct
- Boat
- About 30 minResort boat, 12:30 from Mersing jetty
Verdict
Emerald Sands Resort is on the west-coast beach near the main jetty of Pulau Besar, and it sells both rooms and packages.
It lists five room types, from a Standard room at RM290 a night to a Semi-D Executive at RM680, without the boat or meals. Full-board packages for 2D1N and 3D2N include the boat. Facilities include a swimming pool, beach volleyball, a pool table, table tennis and a TV room, and the resort arranges snorkelling, island hopping and jungle trekking. Its 2026 packages ran to 31 October, and the resort says its 2027 rates will be published in January 2027.
The catch is that the details do not line up. The resort’s rates page gives the boat as RM130 return per adult and RM95 per child, while its directions page says about RM110; a private boat costs RM700 each way for up to 10 people. One reseller says the generator is switched off from 3 pm to 5 pm daily. Phone the resort on +60 11-1633 2136 to confirm the total before you pay.
Good for
Families and groups who want a pool, table tennis and a pool table alongside the beach.
Not for
Anyone who wants a confirmed price and boat fare without phoning first.
Particulars
- Type
- Resort
- Rooms
- Five room types, 2–4 guests
- Board
- Room only or full-board packages
- Transfer
- Resort boat from Mersing jetty, about 30 min
- Season
- March–October in 2026; 2027 rates due January 2027
- Check-in
- 15:00Check-out 10:00
- Website
- emeraldsands.my
Getting there
The resort boat leaves Mersing jetty at 12:30 pm and comes back at 10:30 am, once a day; register at the Mersing office at 12 pm. The crossing is about 30 minutes, longer in rough seas. All routes to Pulau Besar.
Other stays on Besar
| No. | Stay | Tier | Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aseania Resort Pulau Besar | Good | West coast |
| 2 | Bayu Lestari Island Resort | Good | West coast |