Resort guides by island

Resort dossiers grouped by island, with rooms, facilities and what is included.

Pick an island to see its resorts. Each dossier covers room types, meals, transfers and the questions worth asking before you book.

Is Pulau Gemia right for a private-island feel?

Pulau Gemia explained: a private island off Kapas with one resort, the Marang boat, what is unconfirmed, and the questions to ask before you book a stay.

Gem Island Resort: what to confirmWhat we have confirmed about Gem Island Resort & Spa, who it may suit, and the exact questions to ask about rooms, meals, transfers and cancellation.

Is Pulau Kapas right for a short trip?

Pulau Kapas explained: who it suits, the short Marang boat, season questions, marine park rules and what to ask before you book a weekend or a day trip.

Mak Cik Gemuk: what to confirmWhat we have confirmed about Mak Cik Gemuk Beach Resort, who it may suit, and the exact questions to ask about rooms, meals, transfers and cancellation.

Is Pulau Lang Tengah right for you?

Pulau Lang Tengah explained: who it suits, Turtle Bay and Summer Bay, the Merang boat, monsoon season, what is unconfirmed and what to ask before you book.

D'Coconut Lagoon: what to confirmWhat we have confirmed about D'Coconut Lagoon, who it may suit, and the exact questions to ask about rooms, meals, transfers and cancellation.Sari Pacifica: what to confirmWhat we have confirmed about Sari Pacifica, who it may suit, and the exact questions to ask about rooms, meals, transfers and cancellation.Summer Bay Resort: what to confirmWhat we have confirmed about Summer Bay Resort, who it may suit, and the exact questions to ask about rooms, meals, transfers and cancellation.

Is Langkawi right for your holiday?

Langkawi explained for Malaysians: who it suits, flights and ferries, resorts we have checked, the Payar and Koh Lipe links and what to ask before you book.

Berjaya Langkawi Resort: what to confirmWhat we have confirmed about Berjaya Langkawi Resort, who it may suit, and the exact questions to ask about rooms, meals, transfers and cancellation.The Datai Langkawi: what to confirmWhat we have confirmed about The Datai Langkawi, who it may suit, and the exact questions to ask about rooms, meals, transfers and cancellation.

Lankayan

Lankayan Island Dive Resort: what to confirmWhat we have confirmed about Lankayan Island Dive Resort, who it may suit, and the exact questions to ask about rooms, meals, transfers and cancellation.

Is Penang right for a beach stay?

Penang as a beach-resort base at Batu Ferringhi: the two resorts we checked, kids clubs, what their pages state and the questions to ask before booking.

Hard Rock Hotel Penang: what to confirmWhat we have confirmed about Hard Rock Hotel Penang, who it may suit, and the exact questions to ask about rooms, meals, transfers and cancellation.Shangri-La Rasa Sayang: what to confirmWhat we have confirmed about Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, who it may suit, and the exact questions to ask about rooms, meals, transfers and cancellation.

Is Perhentian Besar right for you?

Pulau Perhentian Besar explained: who it suits, the Kuala Besut jetty, boat time, monsoon season, marine park fees and what to ask before you book.

Abdul's Chalet: what to confirmWhat we have confirmed about Abdul's Chalet Resort, who it may suit, and the exact questions to ask about rooms, meals, transfers and cancellation.Arwana Perhentian: what to confirmWhat we have confirmed about Arwana Perhentian Bluestar, who it may suit, and the exact questions to ask about rooms, meals, transfers and cancellation.Coral View: what to confirmWhat we have confirmed about Coral View Island Resort, who it may suit, and the exact questions to ask about rooms, meals, transfers and cancellation.Cozy Chalet: what to confirmWhat we have confirmed about Cozy Chalet, who it may suit, and the exact questions to ask about rooms, meals, transfers and cancellation.Perhentian Island Resort: what to confirmWhat we have confirmed about Perhentian Island Resort, who it may suit, and the exact questions to ask about rooms, meals, transfers and cancellation.Suhaila Palace: what to confirmWhat we have confirmed about Suhaila Palace, who it may suit, and the exact questions to ask about rooms, meals, transfers and cancellation.The Barat Perhentian: what to confirmWhat we have confirmed about The Barat Perhentian, who it may suit, and the exact questions to ask about rooms, meals, transfers and cancellation.

Is Perhentian Kecil right for you?

Pulau Perhentian Kecil explained: who it suits, Long Beach and Coral Bay, boat from Kuala Besut, monsoon season, fees and questions to ask before you book.

Alunan Resort: what to confirmWhat we have confirmed about Alunan Resort, who it may suit, and the exact questions to ask about rooms, meals, transfers and cancellation.Ombak Resort: what to confirmWhat we have confirmed about Ombak Resort, who it may suit, and the exact questions to ask about rooms, meals, transfers and cancellation.

Is Pulau Mantanani right for your trip?

Pulau Mantanani explained: the Kota Belud jetties, why sources disagree on times, the Sutera resort listing and what to ask before a day trip or overnight stay.

Sutera@Mantanani: what to confirmWhat we have confirmed about Sutera@Mantanani Resort, who it may suit, and the exact questions to ask about rooms, meals, transfers and cancellation.

Is Pulau Pangkor right for a short trip?

Pulau Pangkor explained: who it suits, the Lumut and Marina Island jetties, boat time, Pangkor Laut, what is unconfirmed and what to ask before you book.

Pangkor Island Beach Resort: what to confirmWhat we have confirmed about Pangkor Island Beach Resort, who it may suit, and the exact questions to ask about rooms, meals, transfers and cancellation.Pangkor Laut Resort: what to confirmWhat we have confirmed about Pangkor Laut Resort, who it may suit, and the exact questions to ask about rooms, meals, transfers and cancellation.

Is Pulau Rawa right for your trip?

Pulau Rawa explained: who it suits, the Mersing boat, compulsory board at the resort, monsoon season, fees and the questions to ask before you book.

Rawa Island Resort: what to confirmWhat we have confirmed about Rawa Island Resort, who it may suit, and the exact questions to ask about rooms, meals, transfers and cancellation.

Is Pulau Redang right for your trip?

Pulau Redang explained for Malaysians: who it suits, the Merang jetty, boat time, monsoon season, marine park fee and the questions to ask before you book.

Berjaya Redang Island Resort: what to confirmWhat we have confirmed about Berjaya Redang Island Resort, who it may suit, and the exact questions to ask about rooms, meals, boat transfers and cancellation.Coral Redang Island Resort: what to confirmWhat little we know about Coral Redang Island Resort near the Redang airstrip, and a full question list to check its status, rooms, meals and boats first.Laguna Redang: what to confirmWhat we have confirmed about Laguna Redang Island Resort, who it may suit, and the exact questions to ask about rooms, meals, transfers and cancellation.Redang Bay Resort: what to confirmWhat we know about Redang Bay Resort on the Pasir Panjang strip, what one source says about meals and dorm beds, and what to confirm before you book.Redang Beach Resort: what to confirmWhat we know about Redang Beach Resort at Pasir Panjang, the two boat routes its FAQ describes, and the questions to ask on rooms, meals and cancellation.Redang De' Rimba: what to confirmWhat we know about Redang De' Rimba at Teluk Dalam, why the walk to the beach matters, and the questions to ask about meals, boats and room position.Redang Mutiara Beach Resort: what to confirmRedang Mutiara Beach Resort is a name we could not verify.Redang Paradise Resort: what to confirmWhat we know about Redang Paradise Resort at Pasir Panjang, why one source says breakfast is mandatory, and the questions to ask on meals, boats and dates.Sari Pacifica Resort & Spa: what to confirmWhat research says about Sari Pacifica Resort & Spa on Redang, why you should confirm its island first, and the questions to ask about meals and boats.The Taaras: what to confirmWhat we have confirmed about The Taaras Beach & Spa Resort, who it may suit, and the exact questions to ask about rooms, meals, transfers and cancellation.

Is Pulau Tenggol right for your trip?

Pulau Tenggol explained: a dive-led Terengganu island, the Dungun jetty, boat time, season questions and what to ask before you book a stay or a snorkel trip.

Tenggol Island Beach Resort: what to confirmWhat we know about Tenggol Island Beach Resort, the Dungun boat route, how dive packages are worded, and the questions to ask before you book a stay.

Is Pulau Tioman right for your trip?

Pulau Tioman explained for Malaysians: who it suits, the villages, Mersing and Tanjung Gemok ferries, monsoon season, park fees and what to ask before booking.

Aman Tioman Beach Resort: what to confirmWhat we know about Aman Tioman Beach Resort, listed on a causeway-link holiday site, why its village is unverified, and the questions to ask before you book.Berjaya Tioman Resort: what to confirmWhat research confirms about Berjaya Tioman Resort near Tekek, its reported 268 rooms, and the questions to ask on room type, meals, ferries and monsoon dates.Japamala Resort by Samadhi: what to confirmWhat research says about Japamala Resort by Samadhi on Tioman, why its location still needs checking, and the questions to ask on rooms, boats and rates.Juara Mutiara Resort: what to confirmWhat we know about Juara Mutiara Resort in Juara on Tioman, a listing that rates it two-star, and the questions to ask on access, meals, rooms and ferries.Minang Cove Resort: what to confirmWhat we know about Minang Cove Resort on Tioman, how coach-plus-ferry packages with meals are sold by tour agents, and what to confirm before you book.Paya Beach Spa & Dive Resort: what to confirmWhat we know about Paya Beach Spa & Dive Resort in the village of Paya on Tioman, its pool and restaurant, and the questions to ask on dive, meals and ferries.Tunamaya Beach & Spa Resort: what to confirmWhat research says about Tunamaya Beach & Spa Resort on Tioman and its 54 villas, plus the questions to ask about location, villa types, meals and ferries.

Is Tunku Abdul Rahman Park right for you?

Tunku Abdul Rahman Park off Kota Kinabalu explained: the five islands, who each suits, park fees by age, boats from Jesselton Point and what to ask.

Gaya Island Resort: what to confirmWhat the official site confirms about Gaya Island Resort at Malohom Bay, the speedboat from Jesselton Point, park entry fees, and what to ask before you book.

Resort dossiers grouped by island, with rooms, facilities and what is included.

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