Alunan Resort: what to confirm
You are weighing Alunan Resort and want the confirmed facts before you ask for a quotation.
Alunan Resort is named in a travel blog, and we list it under Perhentian Kecil, but the blog does not say which island it is on. We found no official page. This is a page for questions rather than facts, and the first question is where it is.
This page keeps what we know apart from what you still need to ask. Read it with the Perhentian Kecil island guide and our island trip cost calculator when a quotation arrives.
What do we know about Alunan Resort?
The blog does not state the island, so our placement on Kecil is a working assumption that needs checking. If your quotation says Besar, trust the quotation and ask the seller to explain.
We have no beach, room types, meal plans or child rules for it. We have not reviewed the property in person, and we do not state a price.
Guests to Perhentian cross from Kuala Besut, and the crossing is reported as about 35 to 45 minutes [1]. Ask which jetty on the island the boat uses.
Who might it suit?
It may suit you if the seller has told you the island and beach and you only want help comparing the written quotation. The questions below make that comparison straightforward.
A resort with a known beach may be a better fit if you want facts first. The Ombak vs Alunan comparison compares it with Ombak Resort, which has a location in our notes.
How do you get there?
Most guests take a speedboat from Kuala Besut jetty, and the crossing is reported as about 35 to 45 minutes [1]. Ask which island and beach the boat goes to, and where it lands.
The Kuala Besut jetty guide shows how the arrival day fits together, so check it before you book flights.
Details to confirm before booking
Ask the resort or agent the following, and keep each reply as a written record.
- Which island and which beach is the property on, and can you share a map pin?
- Which room types are available, and how many people does each take?
- Is there an official website or booking page I can read before paying?
- What meals does the rate cover on each night, and on the days you arrive and leave? Are tea breaks, snacks and drinks charged on top?
- Is the boat transfer both ways in the package, what time does it leave, and where does it collect you?
- Is the marine park fee in the package, and is any extra local council charge paid on arrival? Reported amounts differ between sources, so ask for the current figure in writing.
- How are children, infants and seniors priced, and what happens to your payment if the sea is too rough to sail?
When does it close?
Resorts on the east coast usually shut for the northeast monsoon, which runs roughly November to February or March. The exact dates change by resort and year [2]. We hold no confirmed dates for Alunan Resort, so request them in writing.
Our Perhentian season guide explains the pattern in more detail.
How can you compare it with its neighbours?
The Ombak Resort page lists what we confirm about the other stay in that comparison. The Perhentian package inclusions guide shows what a Perhentian quotation usually includes.
Common questions
Does Alunan Resort include meals?
The sources we checked do not state the meal plans for Alunan Resort, so we cannot say. Full board means your main meals are included (check exactly which ones), and half board means breakfast and one other meal each day are included. Ask which meals are included, which are extra, and whether drinks and snacks are covered.
How do I get to Alunan Resort?
Most guests cross by speedboat from Kuala Besut jetty, which is reported as about 35 to 45 minutes. The resort or agent confirms the boat and drop-off point. Ask whether the transfer is in your package and which jetty or beach it uses.
Is Alunan Resort open during the monsoon?
Most east-coast resorts close during the northeast monsoon, roughly November to February or March. We do not have confirmed season dates for Alunan Resort. Ask for them in writing, and ask how a booking is handled if the boat cannot sail.
Is Alunan Resort on Perhentian Kecil or Besar?
The blog that names it does not say, and we list it under Kecil only as a working assumption. Ask the seller to confirm the island and the beach in writing, and compare the answer with the resort name and address on your quotation before paying.
Sources
- FerryScanner (accessed 2026-10-16)
- Wikipedia (accessed 2026-10-16)