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Accommodation and Hostels in Perhentian Islands


Accommodation and Hostels in Perhentian Islands

There is very little luxury accommodation on the islands. with the top of the line being air-conditioned chalets (RM100-200) and the bottom being a bunk in a longhouse (RM10 and up). Discounts are usually negotiable in the off season (although most resorts are closed), for weekdays, for longer stays, if you show up late and they have room... but the better places can get snapped up fast, especially on weekends and holidays, so book in advance (easily arranged in Kuala Besut) or arrive early. Mosquitoes can be a problem after rain, so bring your own mosquito net if staying in low-end (non-aircon) accommodation. The most popular backpacker destination is Pasir Panjang (Long Beach) on the eastern coast of Kecil, where a bed in a longhouse can go for as little as RM20. More private "chalets" with fan, electricity and bathroom start at RM50. From north to south:
  • Moonlight Chalets, Long Beach. Various types of accommodation including�:24 hour Electricity, dorm beds, small wooden chalets(very very simple) with fan and mosquito net to aircon rooms with beautiful views of the sea from the verandah. Food is OK. Wonderful receptionist, Dee Dee who seems to remember everyone's name.. From RM30. �
  • Bubu Long Beach Resort, 03 7805 4380, . This is the first ferroconcrete hotel on the islands, offering air-con, hot water and other creature comforts. Great views from the balcony. Excellent restaurant, but pricey compared with the rest of the beach. The resort has its own generator and 24hr electricity. From RM200. �
  • Oh La La's, Long Beach- next to Turtle Bay Divers. Newly opened in 2010, this very clean budget accommodation offers brand new mattresses, good sized private rooms, mosquito nets and fan. Shared bathroom, but they are spacious, clean and open concept (no roof so you feel like your in the jungle!) Really friendly owner and great staff. Have a restaurant and bar as well!. Do not try to sleep without earplugs because of loud disco until late hours every night in the neighbourhood. From RM30-50. �
  • Panorama Chalet & Restaurant, Middle of Long Beach. Panorama offers a variety of rooms and prices, ranging from a single bed with fan (RM 35) to a family style suite (two double beds, two bathrooms, and aircon - with 2 free dinners per night of stay RM140). Additionally, Panorama is a popular hub for many of those who stay on Long Beach.
  • World Cafe, South end of Long Beach (beside Quiver Dive Shop). Offers dorms and private rooms (with en-suite bathrooms), all with aircon. Dorm is large (16 beds or so), but bunks are separated into individual cubicles so they are very private. Dorm beds from RM30. The rooms, and there were fewer mosquitoes than other places, but mosquito nets are not provided. Showers are fresh water and hot. Laundry is available for a fee. The cafe has good food, although a bit pricier than other places on the island, but where the cafe really shines is their excellent coffee and friendly service.
  • Symphoni village, middle of Long Beach, 60139755935. checkin: 11am. Offers pretty much beach front chalets (quite a few would see the beach if it weren't for a canopy they built) and larger rooms for very cheap. An A-frame chalet goes for RM30 with a bathroom thats shared by perhaps 10 other chalets, and is cleaned several times a day. It has one bulb and one fan which can be uses 7pm to 7am. Mosquito nets are usually provided. My room had a couple of spotted geckos which had laid a bunch of eggs on the roof. Larger rooms are available with attached bathrooms starting from RM50. As with all the beach accomodation, security is an issue so bring your own padlock. RM35++. �
  • Matahari, south end of Long Beach. This is one of many identikit chalet operators, offering you a roof over your head, a mosquito net, a fan and a bathroom. Has a shady receptionist, so single women travelers, beware. From RM35. �
  • Mohsin Chalet, Blue roof chalets on the hills, south end of Long Beach, 609 6911363 ( , fax: 609 6911163), . 22 chalets, one dormitory and a restaurant overlooking white sand beaches and a blue lagoon abundant with fish and living coral, and offers a prime location from which to witness the island's stunning sunrise. Restaurants offers buffet at nights, with movies on big-screen projectors and if you're lucky, the Reggae Band from Langkawi comes here to perform from time to time. The restaurant area overlooks the entire beach, and wi-fi Internet is free when you dine at the restaurant. From RM80. �
  • Rock Garden, on the side of the hill on the southernmost part of the beach. The cheapest place to stay on the island and for good reason. No additional amenities and very poor conditions but the price is right and it has a nice view of the incredible beach.
  • Elsewhere on the island:
  • D'Lagoon, in the bay north of Long Beach, 0199857089, . Wooden chalets with mosquito nets, and own restaurant.Very good food/ quiet place with private beach. Coral is right in the bay but so close you cut yourself in low tide. Possible to walk from Long beach; follow power lines up to the windmill then walk a little bit down and take the first path to the right going into the jungle, when the path sections go to the right (make sure you keep moving to avoid mosquito bites). From RM30 in longhouse. �
  • Mira Beach Chalet, southwestern end of Kecil, +60 16 647 4606 / +60 19 967 2349 ( ), . checkout: 11.30am. Located on its own quiet beach, a 20 minute stroll down a paved jungle path from the busy beaches. Simple wooden chalets with mosquito nets, and a place to eat. All Rooms with fan and sea view. Rates: Room with shared bath RM40, Room with Bathroom Attached RM70. Dorm RM20. From RM20. �
  • Shari-la Island Resort, Coral Bay, +60-96911500, . Air con dorms are 20RM with power outlets, by far the nicest on the islands, not advertised anywhere. BBQ buffet in the evening for 15RM. Free drinks, free water refill and free wifi for all guests in lobby. Other rooms priced from 100RM upwards which include 24 hours electricity, hot shower, satellite TV, aircon and fan in room. RM230. �
  • Teratak Amelia Cafe and Chalet, Coral Bay, +60199130742. *Ewan's, Coral Bay (Two minutes from pier on path to Long Beach, next to Shari-la resort.). New to 2011, the same owner as Ewan's cafe, Coral Bay. Set under big shady trees, away from the beach. Fan room for 45RM with attached bathroom.

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