Perhentian Marriott Resort & Spa

This new hotel is probably the best on the Perhentians. It's located on a hillside, with rooms in two-story bungalows (four rooms per bungalow). The grounds are impressive, with buggies for getting around, three restaurants (menus are pretty similar across them), three pools, and a gym with panoramic ocean views. There's an excellent beach called 'Romantic Beach,' accessible via a concrete staircase, and it's on the sunset side. The nature on the islands is simply amazing! 🔥

A wonderful stay at the Perhentian Islands and the Marriott Hotel. Service: Every staff member I encountered consistently offered service with a smile, answering questions gently and patiently. This is likely due to the hotel's training and service standards. However, Perhentian Island mostly caters to European and American tourists, with Chinese visitors being a minority, so I didn't encounter any staff who spoke Chinese. Environment: The environment was absolutely stunning. After boating around most of Perhentian Island, this hotel's environment stood out as the best. If you find a good price, just book it without hesitation. Ctrip users might be assigned rooms further away; I was placed in the furthest corner, but it conveniently happened to be the closest to the entrance of Romantic Beach. I snorkeled at the beach for three days; the sand was beautiful, and under the afternoon sun, the water was a stunning Tiffany blue. However, don't go too late, as the water started to get a bit cloudy after 5 PM. The sand was soft, and there weren't many people. Compared to other public beaches, this one was very clean and well-maintained by Marriott, unlike other beaches that had debris. Snorkeling revealed many fish, and sometimes even some colorful large fish. The best spot was on the left side facing the sea, near the rocks, where you could see colorful, live coral. Facilities: Kids can play and do crafts at the kids' club during their free time, with a free 3-hour supervision. Several attendants looked after the children there. We went three times in two days. Because our ferry was at 4 PM, we played for a bit at 3 PM while waiting for the ferry, and the attendants even gave the children two small sea turtle toys! Additionally, if you have an afternoon ferry, you can still snorkel or swim after checking out, as there are changing facilities by the pool. Suggestions: The beach can provide life jackets, masks, etc., but the pool doesn't have swimming rings or kickboards. It would be better if, like other hotels, they offered some water toys for children. I also observed that none of the pools had lifeguards, nor did the beach, so parents should be vigilant.

The hotel and the entire stay there were simply fantastic. Every penny was worth it. The staff, the rooms, the cleanliness, the food, the inter-island transport. Everything was just perfect!

A modern, stylish, and high-quality hotel. Gorgeous beaches and pools on the hotel grounds. Professional manager. Highly recommend!

The environment is comfortable, the staff are very friendly, and the rooms are super comfortable.

Blown away! The facilities are all brand new, the environment is superb, and the service was top-notch. The hotel has its own pool – one for kids, one for adults, and a romantic beach that's absolutely stunning. If I get the chance, I'll definitely choose this place again. The boat transfer to and from the island is very convenient, and they even deliver your luggage straight to your room. Breakfast was incredible, with such a wide variety of options. All in all, a five-star rating!