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Maya Guesthouse

Coral Bay | Kuala Besut, Pulau Perhentian Kecil 22300, Malaysia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We had a really long journey to get to Perhentian Islands, we think the beach is really beautiful and nice, but all the accomodations there suck. They ask WAY too much money for a backpacker, the boat drops you and then everybody runs to find a good place too sleep. Our last option was the Maya , the rooms smell... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

My honeymoon trip to Perhentian Island so excited until i book up my stay for a night at Maya. Everything change from excited to worst, they don't provide towel, soap, and electric kittle. Muslim family avoid this chalet because they don't have 'sejadah' and kiblat arrow. Like Horror Chalet..facilities In This Chalet is Only smelly Bad Without Blanket.this Is The... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 October 2012

We stayed two nights in September because that was one of the cheaper places at Coral Bay/Pulau Kecil. I would not recommend this guesthouse to anyone. The hosts were bored and lazy and not helpful at all. As we wanted to rent snorkelling equipment we where told it was all rent out, despite there was a cabin full of snorekelling... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 September 2012

Coral Bay is the nicer side (IMO) of Kecil (see attached photo of Long Beach), being the quiet, non-party area of the island. Maya was a good home base for enjoying the beaches and water. We started off in a room at the back of the property that was pretty horrible. The floor was slanted, the door wouldn't shut, and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 August 2012

Don't expect stunning service, beachvilla's or 24hr wifi access. Just be here because it's clean, cheap, 30m from the beach and it's on the best island in Malaysia. I went to this island during ramadan and probably this made them a bit more layed back than normally. Still the Maya staff is friendly although a bit passive. The rooms are... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 July 2012 via mobile

just like it's supposed to be! in the middle of the beach, this place has nice bungalows being located either straight on the beach or in the nice garden right behind it. it also features a nice restaurant and offers snorkel tours. we were lucky and had a bungalow right on the beach. from the front porch you can watch... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2012

This review is for the Snorkelling day trip provided by Maya, not the accommodation itself. My girlfriend and I enjoyed the Maya snorkelling trip so much, that we re-booked and went out with them again a week later. Run by brothers Matt and Mann they make sure that you have a day to remember. The tour costs RM35 (£7) and... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2012

Okay, so when you rock up to an island like Perhenthian Kecil, you need to be aware that you're not headed to a plush beach resort - pretty much ALL of the accommodation on the little island is basic. So although this review is average, I'd still recommend Maya as one of the better options on the island (and believe... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2012

We extended our stay for 2 weeks, we loved it! It was our first stop on our RTW trip, and yes looking back it wasn't particularly clean, but the view and the island more than made up for it. We didn't have any problem with bed bugs - thank the lord, otherwise this review would be v different I am... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 June 2012

We paid 70 ringgit a night for a good-sized room back from the beach. The bed was reasonably comfortable, although I would have preferred natural fiber sheets. Fan was sufficient for cooling. The windows need screens so you can leave them open and get ventilation w/o skeeters. Pretty good restaurant. Excellent fruit shakes. No alcohol. Their sign actually says "Maya... More

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Also Known As:
Maya Guesthouse Hotel
Maya Guesthouse Hotel Pulau Perhentian Kecil
Maya Beach Hotel
Address: Coral Bay | Kuala Besut, Pulau Perhentian Kecil 22300, Malaysia
Region: Malaysia > Terengganu > Pulau Perhentian Kecil
Amenities:
Restaurant
Hotel Style:
Ranked #4 of 9 hotels in Pulau Perhentian Kecil
Price range (per night): S$13 - 35
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Welcome to The Maya Resort. Beautiful central location on Coral Bay, the 'Sunset side' of Perhentian Kecil. Four beach-front rooms, plus eight rooms fringing tranquil, half acre garden. All en-suite and fan cooled. 'Nightlife' of Long Beach just 10 minutes walk away. Nearby restaurants serving fresh BBQ fish plus local / western dishes. Adjacent Dive resorts with full range of PADI courses. Or there's snorkeling, boat trips, volleyball, jungle walks, reading, sunbathing...zzzz! ... more   less 

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