Guide No. 01 · Stay 9 of 11
Stay · Pulau Perhentian
Perhentian Island Resort
Listed · No. 9 of 11 on Pulau Perhentian
On Teluk Pauh, on the north-west coast of Perhentian Besar, facing Perhentian Kecil.
- Position
- 5.903° N, 102.743° E
- Tier
- ListedNo. 9 of 11
- Beach
- Teluk Pauh, BesarTeluk Pauh, north-west coast of Perhentian Besar
- Open
- Outside the monsoonCloses for the monsoon; check
- Boat
- 30–45 minRM40 one way, resort counter
Verdict
Perhentian Island Resort sits on Teluk Pauh, a bay on the north-west coast of Perhentian Besar that looks across the channel to Kecil.
Rooms range from A-Frame and Cabin units to Superior Classic, Deluxe Heaven, Premier Garden and Premier Beach Front rooms. In November 2026 it scored 7.1 on Booking.com and 7.6 on Agoda, from more than 1,400 and 3,400 reviews.
The catch is uncertainty. On 8 November 2026 Booking.com said the resort was not taking reservations through its site, and the resort’s own website was intermittently unreachable. Confirm your booking and boat directly with the resort (reservation@pir.my) before you travel, and check its monsoon dates.
Good for
Travellers who want a beach on Besar and a choice of room types at shared-boat prices.
Not for
Anyone who wants the polish of the higher-scored resorts, or a booking confirmed without a follow-up.
Particulars
- Type
- Resort
- Rooms
- Six room types, from A-frames to beachfront rooms
- Board
- Depends on the rate
- Transfer
- Shared boat from the resort’s counter at Kuala Besut, 30–45 min, RM40 one way
- Season
- Closes for the monsoon; check dates
- Check-in
- 15:00Check-out 12:00
- Website
- perhentianislandresort.my
Getting there
Buy a boat ticket at the resort’s counter at Kuala Besut: RM40 one way for an adult, RM25 for a child. Boats leave at 11 am, 2 pm and 4 pm and return at 8 am, 12 noon and 4 pm, 30 to 45 minutes; trips between 5 pm and 8 am cost 50% more. All routes to Pulau Perhentian.
Other stays on Perhentian
| No. | Stay | Tier | Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alunan Resort | Pick | Petani, Kecil |
| 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 |
| 10 | Coral View Island Resort | Listed | South-west Besar |
| 11 | The Barat Perhentian | Listed | South-west Besar |