Guide No. 06 · Stay 11 of 13
Stay · Pulau Tioman
Panuba Inn Resort
Listed · No. 11 of 13 on Pulau Tioman
On Panuba Bay, just north of Air Batang (ABC).
- Position
- 2.850° N, 104.156° E
- Tier
- ListedNo. 11 of 13
- Beach
- PanubaOwn bay, just north of Air Batang
- Open
- Check datesFerries fewer Nov–Feb
- Boat
- About 2 hBluewater, stop on request
Verdict
Panuba Inn Resort is a chalet resort on Panuba Bay, a private bay just north of Air Batang on the west coast. Its chalets come in four types, Anggur, Belimbing, Durian and Super Durian, all with balconies over the bay.
The resort is run by Panuba Harmoni Sdn Bhd. Its website still mentions the airport, but Tioman has had no scheduled flights since November 2023. Dated guest reviews show it taking guests through May 2026.
The catch is access. There is no road, and the ferry stops at Panuba only when someone on board is staying there, so tell the crew when you board.
Good for
Travellers who want a secluded bay with chalets facing the sea.
Not for
Anyone who wants a village or a road on the doorstep.
Particulars
- Type
- Chalet
- Rooms
- Chalets in four types, all with balconies
- Board
- Check what your rate includes
- Transfer
- Bluewater ferry; it stops at Panuba only when guests are on board, so tell the crew
- Season
- Ferries fewer Nov–Feb; check dates
- Check-in
- 14:00Check-out 12:00
- Website
- panubainnresort.com
Getting there
Book a Bluewater ferry and tell the crew you are going to Panuba; it stops only when guests are on board. Cataferry does not go this far north. All routes to Pulau Tioman.
Other stays on Tioman
| No. | Stay | Tier | Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tunamaya Beach & Spa Resort Tioman Island | Pick | South coast |
| 2 | ABC Chalet Tioman | Good | Air Batang |
| 3 | Berjaya Tioman Resort | Good | Tekek |
| 4 | Tioman Dive Resort | Good | Tekek |
| 5 | Aman Tioman Beach Resort | Good | Paya |
| 6 | Melina Beach Resort | Good | Paya |
| 7 | Paya Beach Spa & Dive Resort | Good | Paya |
| 8 | Japamala Resort by Samadhi | Good | Lanting |
| 9 | Minang Cove Resort | Good | South coast |
| 10 | The Barat Tioman Beach Resort | Good | Juara |
| 12 | Swiss Cottage Tioman | Listed | Tekek |
| 13 | Juara Beach Resort | Listed | Juara |