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Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort

2.5 star property
Enjoy the beach shuttle at this beachfront Pulau Perhentian Besar lodge

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Outdoor pool
Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Deluxe Pool View With Balcony | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Deluxe Pool View With Balcony | Living area
Lobby

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Business services

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Lot 181, Teluk Dalam, Besut, Perhentian Island, Terengganu, Pulau Perhentian Besar, 22300
  • PIR Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Perhentian Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Turtle beach
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

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Family Supreme | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Family Supreme

  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 2 King Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Pool View Without Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Sea View With Balcony | Beach/ocean view

Deluxe Sea View With Balcony

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Pool View With Balcony | Balcony view

Deluxe Pool View With Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Deluxe Sea View Without Balcony

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Supreme | Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Superior Supreme

  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Family Supreme

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed OR 2 King Beds

Cinta Villa

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Pool View Chalet

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Sea View Chalet

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Superior Supreme

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Sea View Balcony Chalet

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Pool View Balcony Chalet

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Pulau Perhentian Besar

On the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of this Pulau Perhentian Besar lodge, you'll find Tuna Bay and Turtle beach. PIR Beach and Flora Bay beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • PIR Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Tuna Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Perhentian Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Turtle beach - 28 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Long Beach - 28 min drive - 10.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kota Bharu (KBR-Sultan Ismail Petra) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chill Out Cafe
  • Long Beach Cafe Espresso
  • Tiara Cafe
  • Monkey Bar
  • Ibiza Long Beach

About this property

Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort

Enjoy the beach shuttle at this beachfront Pulau Perhentian Besar lodge
You'll be playing in the surf in no time with a ride on the lodge's beach shuttle (surcharge). After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort like a complimentary children's club, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool.

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach lodge also offers a garden and a terrace. A complete renovation of Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort was completed in March 2020.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Pulau Perhentian Besar lodge.

  • 97 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2004
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort offers 97 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, Malay

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Free children's club
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Paper towels
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 16 and February 28.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't served or allowed at Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort to the airport?

Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort is 47.3 mi (95-min drive) away from the Kota Bharu (KBR-Sultan Ismail Petra) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort?

As of Apr 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort on May 4, 2025 start from $173.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort.

How close is Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort to the beach?

This lodge is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort offer free breakfast?

Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort?

Free parking is not available at this lodge.

Does Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort have a pool?

Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 10:00 AM to 7:30 PM.

Does Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort to downtown Pulau Perhentian Besar?

Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort is 0.2 mi away from Pulau Perhentian Besar.

Arwana Perhentian Eco & Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 78 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 78 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 78 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 78 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 78 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eliza

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As a family with children aged 10 and 12, we absolutely loved this resort. The pool was invaluable to be able to have time for ourselves to relax as well as the children. Buffet was great and the manager was amazing. Our children loved watching the baby reef sharks swimming next to the jetty out the front of the resort. Would highly recommend to both couples, individuals or families as they offer something for everyone.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Uvaraj

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Well managed hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Silvia, Leonia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is on the best beach on Perenthians. The staff very helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Adeline

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Siok Ngan

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Moushmi

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is one of the best property for Besar island in the price range. Pools are great facility if you have non swimmers with you. We had kids and they just loved it. Food was good for Non Vegetarians but being vegetarian, we faced trouble. Cook helped on day 1 with good friend rice on day 1 in complimentary breakfast but that was the only 1 item we got in vegetarian food, apart from juice and tea coffee. On second day we were served something which noone liked and we left only with juice and tea/coffee. Apart from that, we did not like the policy of charging extreme for water bottles. May be the case in that part of the world of using the bottles, I would recommend increasing room rent and giving water refills for free. That would stop ruining the amazing beaches of Perhentian Islands with plastic litters.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ray, Kuala Lumpur/ Sydney

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accommodation was clean and well kept. Diving centre next door was excellent "Leisure Divers" Malay cuisine for breakfast each day was repetitive and could be better eg more fruit etc and add some western. Location was not so good in that the "beach" was mostly mud flat throughout the day with no sandy bottom and so not really suitable for casual swimming. Staff were good and friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Chin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Should look into F&B area, and WiFi around Resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Deluxe room with poolview - Nice from the outside! Inside large room, sparsely decorated. No balcony furniture. The bed and the part of the room where the bed was smelled damp and sour. Under the bed was 2cm! of dust and dirt. The bathroom was so run down and full of mould. The door had to be kept closed to not have the smell in the room. The room was dark with strange lightning. No cosy or nice feeling at all. I'm not very picky, but would never recommend it or stay there again. The pool though was nice! Reception staff nice and helpful! The staff in the restaurant very lazy, not welcoming at all, stuck up and it felt like you were bothering them if you e.g. ordered an ice cream. They sighed in front of you and tried to give the "chore" to someone else.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

BEACHFRONT hotel

Super friendly staff made the trip memorable. We had an amazing room that was beachfront with a balcony. Shower was a bit dated but we didn’t mind as we spent most of our time enjoying the island!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

VAMSHIKRISHNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Mr and Mrs, Terengganu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

hotel staff is really friendly and good stay.

The staff is really friendly and give a warm welcome to the guest. As for the room utilities need to improve such as to provide water heater iron and iron board as well as it is basic necessity use for the guest. Toilet utilities need to be improved more.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The worst value for money hotel in Perhentian

Not recommended to stay in this hotel again. Everything is not up to the 3 star standard that it is supposed to be except probably the pool. Half of the staff are not friendly, rooms are not worth the price and not clean up unless being told, low water pressure in the bathroom, lack of choice for breakfast and the beach front are one of the worst spot at the island with full of rocks and dead corals.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Matthew, Harberton,Devon

Liked: Staff & service

Great location for a few days R and R.

Located on the beach. The rooms are motel style with views over the central swimming pool. The rooms are basic but are of a good size and have a/c. Hotel staff are friendly and the breakfast is acceptable for the room rate we paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice simple family stay

Check-in process was easy and could enter our rooms even though we arrived very early. The pool could have been cleaner but it did not stop us from swimming in it. They could do better with the creepy crawlies in the room but it did not make us uncomfortable. The staff were very welcoming and kind and made the stay very pleasant. There was a movie on every night for the guests and that was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Hotel on the beach

Location is good. Rooms were old and smelt bad..
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Richie, Australia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family Room

Smelly toilet in basic room. Pleasant staff. Didn't offer much assistance with our holiday. Smelly toilet in basic room. Pleasant staff. Didn't offer much assistance with our holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

4/10 Poor

Ida H, Norway

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Applies a credit card surcharge of 10%

View from the room was beautiful. The staff were helpful but seem to be "under instruction" i.e. unable to do anything more than the bare minimum. Room was very sparsely furnished (no TV so do bring books to read). however, my booking stated that the room has a desk but there's was none. It stated that there was a bus on the beach or beach taxi, please note that you must pay for it. I asked for an extra bed for our son and got a mattress on the floor of the room (which was not an extra bed - just a mattress on the floor) The food at the Arwana restaurant was good and the restaurant staff were professional - so we had all our meals there. So when we were settling our bill before billing, I found out that I could pay cash or by credit card at the Dive Shop "next door" (and that the dive shop next door takes a 10% "fee"). This 10% is daylight robbery (I know of some shops taking 2%-3% and am already unhappy about that). I will not be returning to Arwana because I am not willing to carry around hundreds of (or over a thousand) Malaysian ringgit in cash.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Conrad, Poole, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

A nice place to stay with kids

The room was spacious and clean with a window facing towards a noisy jungle (it was a very nice noise though) . Breakfasts were ok with variety of Malaysian and some Western choices. Every day something else to try. Although we only had 2 breakfasts included in our stay price, they have never asked us to pay for our 5 years old kid breakfasts. We heven't had any lunch or dinner in the hotel as the prices were far too high compare to the other places on the beach. The beach was just ok, very quiet and private, a short and nice 40 minutes jungle trek to much nicer beach (you can spot massive lizards and monkeys while in this bit of the jungle, so it is a great fun for kids). The staff was very friendly. The only dissapointing thing was the pool. The water was dirty, they don't clean it and I don't think they have filters in it. Also around the pool, the rubbish was not collected for a long time.

6/10 Okay

Prack Nick, shah alam selangor

Liked: Staff & service
Nice hotel with swimming pool and close to beach... But No refrigerator and electric cattle at room...

10/10 Excellent

Mariamou

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bintou

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personnel agréable et accueillant. Bon petit déjeuner. Vue incroyable de la chambre. Accès direct à la mer.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Francisco Alvaro

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024