Facilities notwithstanding, these islands have never outgrown their original backpacker mentality. The smaller outfits have no proper reception area or management as such, so do not be surprised to be faced by grumpy and/or ignorant staff. Water is also a problem during the dry months.

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Redang Beach Resort
Tel : 09-6238188
Tel : 03-20315079 (KL)
Fax : 09-6230225
Fax : 03-20262013 (KL)
Rooms in two storey wooden block, nice breakfasts, deck chairs, DIY batik, jungle trekking, fishing and candat sotong (squid fishing), dive shop.
Rate : $$$

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Mohsin Chalets
Tel / Fax : 010-3338897
Te; : 09-6235915
email : marhms@pc.jaring.my
Newer accomodation, set back from the beach with 30 hillside chalets with ensuite baths, great views from the restaurant which serves local and Western fare, use of telephones and internet, friendly staff.
Rate : $

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Pasir Panjang Chalets
Tel : 0109853589
It has been upgraded to chalets with ensuite baths (11 chalets), some with air-conditioning; local food and nightly bbq.

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Rajawali’s
Tel : 010-9805244
On the headland in the north, with A-frames and great views of the bay.
There are eight operators fronting the famous Pasir Panjang ( Long beach ) where it all began. There is no jetty so you have to wade in, or small boats will charge to bring you in if you have not decided on a resort

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Bubu Long Beach
Tel : 03-21426688 (KL)
Fax : 03-21410080 (KL)
fancy resort that signals the upmarket direction in which this backpacker stretch is heading; 39 sea-fronting rooms with balconies,aircon and hot showers; restaurant with local and western cuisine; karaoke and dive centre;package available.
Rate : $$$

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Perhentian Island Resort
Tel : 09-6977562
Tel : 03-21448530 (KL)
Fax : 09-6977199
The island’s only 3 star resort with 104 beautifully-furnished chalets and bungalows with ensuite bath and air-conditioning, some on the private beach. No problem with water. Excellent fresh grilled fish and dinner buffet, but food here is on the pricey side; dive shop, non-motorised sea-sports, tennis and swimming pool, circular jungle trek behind the resort, tours. Cheaper rates from tour agencies.
Rate : $$$

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Coral View Island Resort
Tel : 09-6974923
Fax : 09-6902600
The next upmarket resort to PIR, it has 71 pretty chalets on two beaches, through only the rockier one is good for swimming. Some chalets are air-conditioned. Breezy restaurant, dive operation pioneer.
Rate : $$$

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Blue Coral Island Resort
Tel : 09-6220851
Tel : 03-42578587 (KL)
Fax : 04-42574103 (KL)
Facing a lonely quiet beach are 55 rooms with air-conditioning and hot water. Also swimming pool, library,movies,karaoke and grocery shop. Fishing and diving tours and instruction available; house reef good for snorkelling.
Rate : $$

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Square Point Resort
Tel : 09-6235333
Fax : 09-6239533
Peaceful and basic, this resort has 56 rooms in longhouses, all air-conditioned and with ensuite baths; snorkelling, house reef good at high tide.Dive shop.
Rate : $$$

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