Tuna Bay Island Resort
Pulau Perhentian Besar, Kuala Besut
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Why people book this hotel
“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…”
“The personal is very friendly”
“Staff very kindly, beautiful beach front of the hotel”
“The room is very fine and convenient”
“Location was ok, bed fairly comfortable”
“The rooms are kept clean”
“We had a comfortable stay, eveything was clean”
“The breakfast is correct”
“- water refill - nice beach - very good breakfast comparing to other places”
“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
Gutin
solo_traveller
June 20, 2026
The food, the nature, the coral and the location is near a one of the best beach for snorkelling.
Doline
solo_traveller
June 9, 2026
“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.
Tara
couple
May 24, 2026
“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
JOHN & KATE BIRD
solo_traveller
May 23, 2026
“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.
Kalwant
couple
May 4, 2026
“Comfortable, clean accommodation with friendly staff”
The rooms are kept clean.
Amina
couple
April 19, 2026
“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.
Wiebke
family_with_children
April 14, 2026
“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.
Katie
couple
March 27, 2026
“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.
Teresa
couple
March 23, 2026
“Amazing place to chill and relax. Will be back”
Beautiful spot right on a reef
Krzysztof
couple
March 15, 2026
“For this price it should be maintained better”
- water refill - nice beach - very good breakfast comparing to other places
Emami
couple
March 7, 2026
Nothing mcch
Jenny
solo_traveller
February 26, 2026
“Amazing and beautiful setting and beaches, peaceful”
Amazing location, staff very friendly and helpful.
john
couple
February 25, 2026
“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.
shahizatul
couple
February 23, 2026
“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.
Irina
family_with_children
February 22, 2026
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.
Farwin
couple
February 19, 2026
“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! 🌊✨
Denise
couple
February 19, 2026
“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.
Alison
couple
February 18, 2026
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!
Lorna
couple
February 15, 2026
“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.
ALI
couple
February 10, 2026
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.
3 days 2 Night Super Deluxe Hill View Chalet Package
This double room has a balcony and air conditioning. Package includes return boat transfer.
3 days 2 Nights Deluxe Beach Front Chalet Package
This double room features a balcony and air conditioning. Package includes return boat transfer.
3 days 2 Nights Deluxe Garden Chalet Package
This double room has a balcony and air conditioning. Package includes return boat transfer.
3 Days 2 Nights Deluxe Standard Chalet Package
This double room features a balcony and air conditioning. Package includes return boat transfer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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