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Tuna Bay Island Resort

Resort

Pulau Perhentian Besar, Kuala Besut

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
16 mentions

The food, the nature, the coral and the location is near a one of the best beach…

Very nice place with beautiful beach where you can snorkel and see corals and fi…

Friendly staff
11 mentions

The personal is very friendly

Staff very kindly, beautiful beach front of the hotel

Comfortable rooms
8 mentions

The room is very fine and convenient

Location was ok, bed fairly comfortable

Clean rooms
5 mentions

The rooms are kept clean

We had a comfortable stay, eveything was clean

Breakfast available
4 mentions

The breakfast is correct

- water refill - nice beach - very good breakfast comparing to other places

Good value
2 mentions

The restaurant is decent, but the prices are a bit steep for the quality

The prices are a little bit higher than on the mainland

Overview

Set amidst a tropical jungle, Tunabay Island Resort provides air-conditioned rooms and chalets with a private balcony. This property houses a restaurant and offers guests with a variety of recreational activities. Guests can go diving trip, snorkel or fish. Relaxing on the beach and enjoying a barbecue is another good recreation choice. Bathed in warm light, guest rooms are equipped with a work desk, personal safe and seating area. Shower facilities and toiletries are in the en suite bathroom. Select rooms offers views of the mountain or garden. Tuna Bay Restaurant serves a spread of local, Western as well as Chinese dishes. Delicious barbecued dishes are also served. Island Resort Tunabay is a 45-minute speedboat ride from Kuala Besut Jetty. Kota Bahru Airport is a 1-hour drive from Kuala Besut Jetty.

Traveller reviews

G

Gutin

solo_traveller

June 20, 2026

5

The food, the nature, the coral and the location is near a one of the best beach for snorkelling.

D

Doline

solo_traveller

June 9, 2026

9

I recommend

Very nice place with beautiful beach where you can snorkel and see corals and fish. The room is very fine and convenient. The personal is very friendly. The food and drinks in the restaurant for lunch and dinner is excellent.

T

Tara

couple

May 24, 2026

8

Good stay with a clean room and kindly staff

Staff very kindly, beautiful beach front of the hotel. The breakfast is correct. The restaurant is decent, but the prices are a bit steep for the quality

J

JOHN & KATE BIRD

solo_traveller

May 23, 2026

6

ENSURE ADEQUATE BOAT CROSSING

Good location with snorkeling in front of accommodation. Better snorkeling about 15 minutes walk from the resort. Food is generally good.

K

Kalwant

couple

May 4, 2026

8

Comfortable, clean accommodation with friendly staff

The rooms are kept clean.

A

Amina

couple

April 19, 2026

9

Unforgettable, relaxed stay with some things that can be improved

The location was amazing, unbeatable that close to the beach. We had a comfortable stay, eveything was clean.

W

Wiebke

family_with_children

April 14, 2026

8

Probably one of the better resorts on the Perhentians

Since our visit fell into the shoulder season, Tuna Bay was the only operational resort on this stretch of the island. That said, I would not have selected any other part of the island to stay at. With very small bays the opportunities for beach walks are very limited on the Perhentians. The resort was OK, nothing out of the ordinary but with very nice staff and luckily a varied menu (there was no other restaurant open). Superb snorkeling just 5meters off the beach, incl. turtles, trigger fish, clown fish, angelfish, moorish idol ... you name it.

K

Katie

couple

March 27, 2026

6

Very basic accommodation. Staff make these places as very happy and polite to help with anything. I would recommend this

Location was ok, bed fairly comfortable.

T

Teresa

couple

March 23, 2026

10

Amazing place to chill and relax. Will be back

Beautiful spot right on a reef

K

Krzysztof

couple

March 15, 2026

6

For this price it should be maintained better

- water refill - nice beach - very good breakfast comparing to other places

E

Emami

couple

March 7, 2026

4

Nothing mcch

J

Jenny

solo_traveller

February 26, 2026

9

Amazing and beautiful setting and beaches, peaceful

Amazing location, staff very friendly and helpful.

J

john

couple

February 25, 2026

9

Lovely relaxing stay. Stunning beaches and very friendly people. Highiglight of

Breakfast was very nice particularly as we run first thing. Location was very good with a great beach at the resort with snokelling from the beach. Lovely beach around the headland which is an easy walk one way ad 15 minute jungle trek to a further resort the other way. Water taxi can take you anywhere for very little money eg snorkeling with reef sharks at Shark Point or across to the smaller island. Very special watching the sun set from the restaurant terrace.

S

shahizatul

couple

February 23, 2026

9

Relaxing stay with great service

I really appreciated the privacy during my stay since it is my pre-honeymoon, which made the experience very comfortable and relaxing. The staff were extremely welcoming, friendly, and helpful throughout. The room and bathroom were both clean, and the overall facilities were great. You can go snorkeling right in front of the hotel’s beach, where you can see colorful fish and coral. It’s also lovely to walk along the beach and enjoy the beautiful view.

I

Irina

family_with_children

February 22, 2026

10

Tuna Bay is located in a very beautiful location, the accommodation is in the wooden houses, one room and a bathroom, Wi-Fi was excellent. The houses are very close to the beach. The water in February is quite warm, the beach in front of the hotel is the coral resort, you can go snorkeling from morning till evening, the underwater world is perfect, different types of multicolored fish and corals, if you are lucky you will see the family of turtles. But don't forget a good pair of aqua socks, as you may incidentally hurt yourself against the corals and the corals are not the subject to destruction. And the snorkeling mask. Some people were wearing the swimming costumes that protected the whole body, we were happy with the regular ones for sunbathing. The restaurant is excellent, European breakfast and a lot of tasty dishes a la carte of different cuisines: Malaysian, Thai, Italian, Chinese, Indian and not only. About 5 minutes and you will have your delicious dish. The prices are a little bit higher than on the mainland. The staff is really extremely friendly and helpful.

F

Farwin

couple

February 19, 2026

10

A memorable trip - we can’t wait to return!

The hospitality was excellent, and the staff were very helpful and friendly from the beginning until the end of our trip. We felt well taken care of throughout our stay. The location was amazing, directly in front of the sea and just a few steps away from the beach. Waking up to the beautiful ocean view was truly a relaxing and unforgettable experience. The staffs carefully tagged our bags and luggage to avoid any mix-ups with other guests during the boat transfer back to the jetty. Everything was well organized and handled smoothly, which we truly appreciated. We would definitely love to come back again in the future. Truly recommended! 🌊✨

D

Denise

couple

February 19, 2026

10

Another relaxing holiday at Tuna Bay😊

The people - they are so welcoming. The service in the restaurant was efficient, and the food plentiful and tasty. The room was a good size, clean, bright, and had a good number of electrical outlets which you don’t always get at beach locations in Malaysia. The resort arranged all transfers from, and to, Kota Baharu Airport efficiently.

A

Alison

couple

February 18, 2026

10

Beautiful beach with excellent coral reef for snorkeling right in front of resort. Great showers with lots of hot water. Resort makes a real effort to be eco friendly, with filtered water for your water bottles available 24/7 at the restaurant. A very relaxing stay- we hated to leave!

L

Lorna

couple

February 15, 2026

10

Beautiful, clean resort - loved our stay!

We stayed in a cabin overlooking the beach - with a reef on our doorstep. It was the beginning of the season (Feb) so the beaches were not too busy - it was beautiful! The room is simple, clean and everything works. The journey to Tuna Resort was easy and they deliver your bags to your room (no lugging bags along the beach). Days are spent swimming, walking, snorkelling (you can hire from the resort plus easily get a boat to take you out). The staff are friendly and so helpful (Ina was great!). Loved every moment.

A

ALI

couple

February 10, 2026

10

The friendly staff

Facilities

Activities

Fishing, Hiking, Diving, Snorkelling, Beachfront, Beach

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays

Food & Drink

Breakfast options, Wine/champagne, Restaurant, Bar

General

Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Safety deposit box, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Minimarket on site

Internet

WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services

Outdoors

Garden

Physical distancing

Physical distancing rules followed

Safety & security

Key access, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Thermometers for guests provided by property

Services

Shuttle service, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Room service, Airport shuttle, Currency exchange, Luggage storage

Transport

Airport pick up, Airport drop off

3 days 2 Nights Super Deluxe Sea View Chalet

This double room features a balcony and air conditioning. Package includes return boat transfer.

Max 2 guests 19 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
3 days 2 Night Super Deluxe Hill View Chalet Package

This double room has a balcony and air conditioning. Package includes return boat transfer.

Max 2 guests 19 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
3 days 2 Nights Deluxe Beach Front Chalet Package

This double room features a balcony and air conditioning. Package includes return boat transfer.

Max 2 guests 13 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
3 days 2 Nights Deluxe Garden Chalet Package

This double room has a balcony and air conditioning. Package includes return boat transfer.

Max 2 guests 13 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
3 Days 2 Nights Deluxe Standard Chalet Package

This double room features a balcony and air conditioning. Package includes return boat transfer.

Max 2 guests 13 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Beach Front Chalet

Room for 3 guests offers a seating area, an en suite bathroom and a private balcony that overlooks the garden. This room can accommodate up to 3 guests. Extra bed charges apply (see policies). Please note that guests who require an extra bed will be provided with a mattress.

Max 2 guests 18 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Garden Chalet

This air-conditioned double room has a private bathroom, a safe deposit box, parquet floors as well as a balcony. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 18 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Standard Chalet

Air-conditioned chalet features a balcony, seating area and private bathroom. This chalet can accommodate up to 3 guests. Extra bed charges apply (see policies). Please note that guests who require an extra bed will be provided with a mattress.

Max 2 guests 18 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Super Deluxe Hill View Chalet

Offering views of the hill, this air-conditioned room offers a private balcony, seating area and an en suite bathroom. This room can accommodate up to 3 guests. Extra bed charges apply (see policies). Please note that guests who require an extra bed will be provided with a mattress.

Max 2 guests 24 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Super Deluxe Sea View Chalet

The double room provides air conditioning, a safe deposit box, a balcony with sea views as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 24 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 14:30 to 17:00
Check-outFrom 08:00 until 11:30
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printFrom 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 3:12 PM

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