Guide No. 01 · Stay 1 of 11
Stay · Pulau Perhentian
Alunan Resort
Pick · No. 1 of 11 on Pulau Perhentian
On Petani Beach, a quiet stretch on the south coast of Perhentian Kecil.
- Position
- 5.895° N, 102.723° E
- Tier
- PickNo. 1 of 11
- Beach
- Petani, KecilPetani Beach, south coast of Perhentian Kecil
- Open
- Outside the monsoonCloses around Dec–Jan; check
- Boat
- 30–45 minIncluded, from Kuala Besut
Verdict
Alunan Resort is on Petani Beach on the south coast of Perhentian Kecil, and sells only all-inclusive stays.
The rate covers all meals, snacks and drinks, alcohol included, a snorkelling trip by yacht, glass-bottom boat tours, kayaks and paddleboards, one Hobie Cat sail, an RM50 spa voucher per person and the return boat. Rooms are Serenity Suites of 70 to 91 m², including a rooftop balcony, and Poolside Villas set high on the cliff by an infinity pool with sea views. In November 2026 it scored 8.9 on Booking.com and 8.8 on Agoda.
The catch is the terms. You pay in full when you book, nothing is refunded if you cancel or miss the stay, and every booking is at least two nights. The resort is built on a hillside and is not wheelchair-accessible. It closes for the monsoon, around December and January, without published dates, so check before you book an October or February trip.
Good for
Couples who want everything paid for up front and a quiet beach away from Long Beach.
Not for
Anyone who needs a refundable booking, step-free access or a single night.
Particulars
- Type
- Resort
- Rooms
- Suites and poolside villas
- Board
- All-inclusive
- Transfer
- Scheduled resort boat from Kuala Besut, 30–45 min, included in the stay
- Season
- Closes for the monsoon, around Dec–Jan; dates unpublished
- Check-in
- 14:00Check-out 11:00
- Website
- alunanresort.com
Getting there
A return seat on the resort’s scheduled boat from Kuala Besut is included: out at 11 am and 3 pm, back at 8 am and 12 noon, 30 to 45 minutes. Be at the Alunan office 30 minutes early; other times cost extra. All routes to Pulau Perhentian.
Other stays on Perhentian
| No. | Stay | Tier | Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Perhentian Marriott Resort & Spa | Pick | North-west Kecil |
| 3 | BuBu Resort | Good | Long Beach, Kecil |
| 4 | BuBu Villa | Good | Long Beach, Kecil |
| 5 | Mimpi Perhentian | Good | Long Beach, Kecil |
| 6 | Tuna Bay Island Resort | Good | South-west Besar |
| 7 | Bubbles Dive Resort | Good | South-east Besar |
| 8 | Shari-La Island Resort | Listed | North-west Kecil |
| 9 | Perhentian Island Resort | Listed | Teluk Pauh, Besar |
| 10 | Coral View Island Resort | Listed | South-west Besar |
| 11 | The Barat Perhentian | Listed | South-west Besar |