Guide No. 01 · Stay 2 of 11
Stay · Pulau Perhentian
Perhentian Marriott Resort & Spa
Pick · No. 2 of 11 on Pulau Perhentian
On the quiet north-west coast of Perhentian Kecil, inside the marine park.
- Position
- 5.918° N, 102.718° E
- Tier
- PickNo. 2 of 11
- Beach
- North-west KecilNorth-west coast of Perhentian Kecil
- Open
- Mid-Jan–OctReopening mid-Jan 2027; check
- Boat
- FreeResort boat from Kuala Besut
Verdict
The Perhentian Marriott opened on 1 April 2024 on the north-west coast of Perhentian Kecil, inside the marine park.
It has 200 rooms and 17 villas, the largest a 120 m² villa with its own pool. There are three outdoor pools, an all-day restaurant, a poolside lunch spot and a bar, a spa, a kids’ and teens’ club for ages 3 to 17, and a dive centre with its own training pool and Nitrox. In November 2026 it scored 9.2 on both Booking.com and Agoda, from more than 1,700 and 2,600 reviews.
The catch is the boat and the site. The free transfer runs only twice a day each way, so a missed boat means waiting or paying for a charter. The resort is set on a slope, so expect some stairs, and Long Beach is a water-taxi ride away. It closes for the monsoon and says it reopens in mid-January 2027; check dates with the resort before booking.
Good for
Families, couples and divers who want a full-service resort and a free transfer.
Not for
Anyone who wants to step out onto Long Beach at night, or who struggles with stairs.
Particulars
- Type
- Resort
- Rooms
- 200 rooms and 17 villas
- Board
- Depends on the rate
- Transfer
- Free resort boat for guests from the Marriott jetty at Kuala Besut, twice a day each way; book ahead
- Season
- Closes for the monsoon; says it reopens mid-January 2027
- Check-in
- 15:00Check-out 12:00
- Website
- marriott.com
Getting there
Guests take the resort’s free scheduled boat from the Marriott jetty beside the Fairfield by Marriott in Kuala Besut, about 500 m east of the public jetty. From March it leaves at 9 am and 2 pm and returns at 12 noon and 4 pm; book ahead and arrive an hour early. All routes to Pulau Perhentian.
Other stays on Perhentian
| No. | Stay | Tier | Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alunan Resort | Pick | Petani, 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 |