Rantau D'rhu Beach Chalet

Cahaya Asah Resort Tioman Island

"Very friendly boss. Peaceful beautiful place to chill and relax."

Juara Mutiara Resort

"Cost-effective"

Papaya Resort

"The bed was old, broken, so when i lay down, my body kind bend on the back. Location is great Breakfast has only 2 options, either rice or sandwiches"

Melina Beach Resort

"What we liked! This resort is secluded and has its own charm. It becomes a cozy comfortable home away from everything else. It is mainly connected from the sea - guests check in and out from the sea! The common area is wonderful and gives a community feeling all through the day where you get to see all the other guests in proximity. Most common facilities are there - restaurant, bar, free coffee and tea facilities (24 hrs.), toilets, deck, access to the beach, sea sports desk and the reception. Everything's there. Besides the common area are only rooms not more than 50 meters away. So, overall, the close world charm of this resort cut off from the rest of the world gave us a unique experience. Then the Tioman sea water - turquoise green and clear, beach calm and the water inviting. Sun beds and a swing on the beach which is covered by this huge tree which gives it ample shade. A volley ball court. The staff are very friendly and courteous. They add to the charm of the resort. They are always around, always smiling and always ready to serve. When you arrive at the hotel on the resort boat (they pick you up from the nearest jetty, which is Genting), the staff are there to welcome you at the beach. When you check out, they are waving you goodbye till you can no longer see them! This enables you to have a special bond with the staff there even if you stay for just 2 nights. They offer sea sports activities like kayaking, island hopping, snorkeling, etc. which we did not avail. We drove down from KL. It takes 5 hours to reach Tanjung Gemok jetty. Then we waited for 1 hour at the jetty to take the ferry and it took 2 hours to reach Tioman. At Tioman there are various stops, and you must get off at Genting Jetty, where you board yet another boat provided by the resort to finally reach the resort. Total time - approximately 8.5 hours! Same thing while going back. But Tioman Island is worth it because of the quality of the beaches and the lovely sea water. It is quite heavenly. What we didn't like! We were in a room named Macaque. It had a queen bed and 2 bunk beds, good enough for our family of 4. But this room doesn't face the sea! We noticed there are other rooms which face the sea and can have a lovely view. So, please ensure that you check with the hotel if you want a sea-facing room. The bathroom heater was not very efficient, so hot water wasn't adequate. No handwash provided at the basin. There were no chairs provided on the balcony. The housekeeping was very basic. They just clean the bathroom and mop the room. We saw that soiled glasses were not cleared. Towels were left as it is. Beds were not cleaned - we were hoping that the little bit of sand which comes along on the bed would be brushed off by them. The food available at the restaurant is very average. Right from breakfast, the choice is so limited. Breakfast looks the same every day. Looking at the menu you just wonder what to have for the next meal. Since the price of food is cos"

Coral Reef Holidays

"When choosing a hotel, preference was given to the order. It is located 10 meters from the shore, where you fall asleep and wake up to the sound of the surf! The hostess Aziza is very friendly, she helped buy tickets for the ferry to the island and back, which I could not do myself. Breakfasts are modest, but quite filling. You can also have lunch and dinner at the hotel. We always took seafood. They cook very tasty! Right in front of the hotel there is a coral reef, where you can see a lot of fish with a mask and snorkel. On the right and left there are diving clubs, where you can learn and dive into the underwater world the next day, if the training goes well. I went to the right, if you look from the sea, everything is organized there by an interesting Japanese family. I recommend the hotel, but not for possessive tourists for whom comfort is in the first place!"

Dumba Bay Tioman

"We stayed in the A-Frame chalet and I have to say, these chalets are in need of renovation. The first one we moved into was filthy upon arrival: mold, stains from smashed cockroaches on the wall, a very old mattress, an AC that hadn't been cleaned probably since it was installed. The room also had a ton of ants, which you might think is normal on an island, but wasn't a problem in any of the other 3 accommodations we stayed in during our time on Tioman. When we brought this up with the staff, they agreed, apologized and moved us to the another A-Frame chalet. They had no other rooms available so they couldn't upgrade us. The second chalet was marginally better but still pretty bad, full of insects, stuffy, noisy AC, dirty towels and sheets, etc. Now, the staff was understanding, friendly and accommodating and handled this very well. They offered us a full refund of unused nights if we found another accommodation, which we accepted after one night. This is not something that is common, and really stood out positively.  We also got to see the other room types and they look much more modern and clean, so this criticism  is really just of the A-frame chalet. The other services were also fine. Breakfast was OK, the service was superb, as was the location. Dinner was very good and they have pretty much the only bar in Genting. The friendly and helpful staff made a big difference. If you're staying in one of the other room types, I can recommend Dumba Bay, but the A-frames need to be renovated."

Juara Beach Resort

"Great location, directly in front of the beach. The restaurant is just beside the chalet. Friendly staff. Aircon works great."