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If you’re looking for a budget friendly hotel in Pulau Perhentian Kecil, look no further than Matahari Chalet.
Close to Pulau Perhentian Kincir Angin (0.7 mi), a popular Pulau Perhentian Kecil landmark, Matahari Chalet is a great destination for tourists.
You’ll enjoy relaxing rooms that offer air conditioning, bringing comfort and convenience to your visit.
Plus, Matahari Chalet Hotel offers free breakfast, providing a pleasant respite from your busy day.
When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out Amelia Cafe n Chalet and Daniela Cafe, which are some barbeque restaurants that are popular with locals and out-of-towners alike.
The staff at Matahari Chalet looks forward to serving you during your upcoming visit.
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My partner did the open water dive course with them as well. This is one of the only places that I actually was able to get in touch with prior to going to the island. So I could make a reservation and I knew I was guaranteed a room. Most other places on this island do not even respond to my calls and e-mails. Matahari confirmed my booking and everything was arranged as planned. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. However, just like other places on this island, there is just too much rubbish everywhere. There is no proper rubbish disposal system and the pathway back to the beach has an area where there is a disgusting stagnant water with lots and lots of rubbish. Broken kayaks just left to rot and to top it off, the cleaning staff burns plastic and Styrofoam every morning. We informed them about the burning and how it is hazardous to the animals and to us and they acted surprised that the cleaners were doing this but then nothing changed. It happened the next morning again. Its really pitiful to see how badly the dive resorts and hotels here are abusing this beautiful place. I took loads of pictures of rubbish rubbles around the island and its all going to be reported to Tourism Malaysia and the state tourism office of Terengganu. We have to save these islands from the local people who don't care about the environment at all and just want the money. Also the government needs to step up their game and not just pump in millions into advertising tourism but also making sure the state is taking care of the islands. Sigh.
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Date of stay: April 2015Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Room Tip:Â I thought the new building with the sea-facing rooms was good, but every morning rubbish is...
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The good:
+ Wifi included
+ Good breakfast included and other food is also good.
+ room was not bad. Spacious. (Double room with own bath and air conditioning... which caused us getting a very bad cold though, so better watch out when using it overnight!)
+ staff was nice and friendly
...the bad:
- like many other accommodations at this place, electricity is only available at night and in the morning
- the price is rather high
... and the ugly:
- like all the other comments say, the whole place is in the middle of a goddamn junkyard, no kidding! It stinks like... very very bad stuff. If you ever fall off the path/stonebridge (which has absolutely no guarding handrail) which leads you from the long beach to the main building of the Matahari "Chalet & resort", no immunization or flue shot on earth can protect you from the probably not yet even discovered illnesses you will get from the disgustingly smelling and partly sharp-edged stuff/black-brown mass down there. Don't ever take the path when you are drunk or you are doomed, buddy.
However, the long Beach is in general crowded with litter, but the position of this place seems to be especially bad. They say that the last Monsoon has destroyed a lot on the east coast of the island and scattered the beach with nasty stuff, but however, nobody is interested in cleaning the area. They just create new buildings in the middle of the junkyard as the people will come and pay the overpriced rooms anyhow... which is quite sad for the nice island.
Summed up:
If you have bad luck and you get a chalet in the first row, you directly step into the mentioned trash every day. We had no chalet, but a double room in a bigger building which was way better. However the air condition killed our health over night and this was it for the partying. All what was left was us being sick in a trashyard and so we moved over to another hotel (Senja's) at the "coral beach" on the west of Perhentian Kecil (small island) after just 2 nights. We should have stayed there from the beginning! Nicer beach with nearly no trash at all!
Our recommendation:
Even if you are looking for partys on long beach every day, search for a good accommodation on coral beach and take the 10 minute footwalk over to the long Beach instead. This is definitely the better way!
+ Wifi included
+ Good breakfast included and other food is also good.
+ room was not bad. Spacious. (Double room with own bath and air conditioning... which caused us getting a very bad cold though, so better watch out when using it overnight!)
+ staff was nice and friendly
...the bad:
- like many other accommodations at this place, electricity is only available at night and in the morning
- the price is rather high
... and the ugly:
- like all the other comments say, the whole place is in the middle of a goddamn junkyard, no kidding! It stinks like... very very bad stuff. If you ever fall off the path/stonebridge (which has absolutely no guarding handrail) which leads you from the long beach to the main building of the Matahari "Chalet & resort", no immunization or flue shot on earth can protect you from the probably not yet even discovered illnesses you will get from the disgustingly smelling and partly sharp-edged stuff/black-brown mass down there. Don't ever take the path when you are drunk or you are doomed, buddy.
However, the long Beach is in general crowded with litter, but the position of this place seems to be especially bad. They say that the last Monsoon has destroyed a lot on the east coast of the island and scattered the beach with nasty stuff, but however, nobody is interested in cleaning the area. They just create new buildings in the middle of the junkyard as the people will come and pay the overpriced rooms anyhow... which is quite sad for the nice island.
Summed up:
If you have bad luck and you get a chalet in the first row, you directly step into the mentioned trash every day. We had no chalet, but a double room in a bigger building which was way better. However the air condition killed our health over night and this was it for the partying. All what was left was us being sick in a trashyard and so we moved over to another hotel (Senja's) at the "coral beach" on the west of Perhentian Kecil (small island) after just 2 nights. We should have stayed there from the beginning! Nicer beach with nearly no trash at all!
Our recommendation:
Even if you are looking for partys on long beach every day, search for a good accommodation on coral beach and take the 10 minute footwalk over to the long Beach instead. This is definitely the better way!
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Date of stay: April 2016Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Look a lot of people complain about how bad this place is. Honestly Perhentian's draw is just that. Most of the accommodation here is basic and electricity is intermittent anyway so it forces you to be outdoors, get wasted and come back to pass out. Perhentian has a major issue with not being able to book places to stay and you have to walk in and this really NEEDS TO CHANGE. A lot of people came to the island only to be told that everything is booked. I think this is a real issue that needs attention.
My girlfriend had to wait by the reception for 2 hours to grab a room when people checked out. That is the only way you can get a room. We were also there during a long weekend tie in with public holidays. We were lucky. Others had to just leave the island because it was so packed.
Rooms are clean and be thankful for the mosquito net it really makes a difference. close your windows before dark before mozzy starts to come out as well. Bathrooms are even more basic but functional. Chalet is very rustic and has it's own charm though. i had a fan room and didn't feel uncomfortable at all through the night. cold showers as well
At the end come to Perhentian not because you are looking for a great place to stay but rather the charm of the island itself and it won't matter where you stay.
I didn't smell any sewage etc like what the other reviews said so don't worry.
I would stay here again.
My girlfriend had to wait by the reception for 2 hours to grab a room when people checked out. That is the only way you can get a room. We were also there during a long weekend tie in with public holidays. We were lucky. Others had to just leave the island because it was so packed.
Rooms are clean and be thankful for the mosquito net it really makes a difference. close your windows before dark before mozzy starts to come out as well. Bathrooms are even more basic but functional. Chalet is very rustic and has it's own charm though. i had a fan room and didn't feel uncomfortable at all through the night. cold showers as well
At the end come to Perhentian not because you are looking for a great place to stay but rather the charm of the island itself and it won't matter where you stay.
I didn't smell any sewage etc like what the other reviews said so don't worry.
I would stay here again.
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Date of stay: August 2014Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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My husband and I were on long beach for 5 nights (2nd July - 7th July 2020) I didn't plan on doing my PADI open dive course and felt a little nervous about it, but after speaking to Nicole, I was assured I would love it, and I did. Aslam and Nicole were amazing. Very relaxed, professional and patient. Over the three day course we had so much fun. Every member of staff at Matahari were super friendly, helpful and accommodating. I would definitely recommend this place to friends, and will be sure to go back for a dive when I am on the island again. Suzie took us on a dive after I finished my course, and was fantastic, she has a very calm and reassuring manner. Great value for money. Check them out!
#aslamisawesome
#aslamisawesome
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Came here with friends to get our PADI. Became family in a few hours! Super friendly and professional instructors and staff. Room was tidy and clean. Mosquito nets provided but be nice if you bring along bug/mosquito spray. Expect electricity cut off from 10am to 6pm. Almost standard around Perhentian Kecil. We didn’t mind it cause most of the time we were out at the dive centre and out diving. Do come here to get your PADI or even just to chill. Thank you so much Jeng, Aslam, Nicole, Ajiq, Suzy for the superb treatment and experience! Wish I knew these guys sooner. Definitely will only come back here when in Perhentian! Thank you. Love you guys!
Ps see you soon haha
Ps see you soon haha
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Traveled with friends
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We turned up on the little island unsure what was to choose amongst the range of accommodation, and stopped in first at the Matahari chalets. We checked in immediately as the chalet was clean and spacious.
Our experience only improved over the time we spent there, and as such we extended a planned three day stay into a one-week extravaganza of lying on the beach, sleeping, and eating delicious food. The adjoining restaurant even provided one evening meal for free for matahari guests.
Just a stone's throw from the pristine crystal clear waters that lapo against a pure white beach, this is the closest we have ever been to living on a paradise island.
The staff didn't go out of their way to be friendly or helpful, they just were by nature both of these. The guy who ran the logistics of the place even came partying with us.
Excellent value, cheap & good laundry service, well manicured lawns and gardens, highly recommended. We were sure we hjad the best value on Long Beach. BIG SMILES!
Our experience only improved over the time we spent there, and as such we extended a planned three day stay into a one-week extravaganza of lying on the beach, sleeping, and eating delicious food. The adjoining restaurant even provided one evening meal for free for matahari guests.
Just a stone's throw from the pristine crystal clear waters that lapo against a pure white beach, this is the closest we have ever been to living on a paradise island.
The staff didn't go out of their way to be friendly or helpful, they just were by nature both of these. The guy who ran the logistics of the place even came partying with us.
Excellent value, cheap & good laundry service, well manicured lawns and gardens, highly recommended. We were sure we hjad the best value on Long Beach. BIG SMILES!
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Date of stay: June 2006
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Did not stay in this accommodation but in the accommodation directly behind this. I just want to make people aware that their water tanks were directly in front of our chalet. Two of the four water tanks are uncovered, they are stagnant and the stench from these was awful. The amount of mosquitoes in this vicinity was unbearable and we had to moved as a result. When my friend and I questioned what these water tanks supplied to Matahari guests we were told "showering, washing, brushing teeth, washing vegetables and dishes and making drinks" Appalled at this I felt compelled to put up this review.
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Date of stay: July 2015Trip type: Traveled with friends
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I got a terrible rash here because of bedbugs.
Also lots of mosquito bites because there were holes in the mosquito net.
The chalet was terribly hot because it did not get any shade during the day.
Internet did not work at all.
Don t go.
Also lots of mosquito bites because there were holes in the mosquito net.
The chalet was terribly hot because it did not get any shade during the day.
Internet did not work at all.
Don t go.
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Date of stay: June 2014Trip type: Traveled solo
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I have done quite a lot of travelling over the years, staying in all sorts of accomodation both cheap and more expensive and I have to say this is one of the worst places I have ever stayed. I went to the Perhentians with two friends and were recommended Matahari by the people who we got the boat over with. On arrival the man was quite helpful which I think lulled us into a false sense of security. We chose an air conditioned, hot water room for RM120 a night (between three), and this is when the nightmare begun.
None of us have very high expectations especially when you are paying relatively little for accomodation, all we asked for was a clean room and the services that we were paying for to work. Apparently this was too much to ask. First off the door to our room wouldn't lock. After being sent on a wild goose chase (to the dive shop and the beach) we eventually found someone to 'help'. The man who spoke very little English proceeded to spend the next 20 mintues trying to lock the door. He eventually got it locked and the key out and told us that it was fixed. He didn't quite understand that we didn't want a 20 minute battle with the door everytime we left the room. Eventually he got a screw driver and after another 40 minutes of waiting the door was fixed. Problem one solved.
Now to inside the room, once again I would like to stress we are not generally fussy travellers, but hopefully after the following you will understand why we were pretty unimpressed with this place. 1 - There was mould all over the ceiling, 2 - Everytime you flushed the loo it leaked all over the bathroom floor, 3 - we didn't have hot water once during our stay (even though we were paying for a hot water room), 4 - one night we had no running water at all and had to wait until 2 in the morning to have a shower. During this time we couldn't find anyone to help us or advise what to do. 5 - our air conditioning broke after the 1st night. Their answer to this was to spend 20 minutes pressing buttons on the remote control (we had already tried this) and then tell us it was broken (in case we hadn't worked that out already).
In summary the whole experience became a bit of a joke, and like another person who has posted a review, in the accomodation we have stayed in since, the phrase "at least it's not as bad as Matahari" has been used frequently.
Not wanting to leave things on a complete negative - the location is pretty good, central on the beach, behind the main cafes. However, I would not recommend a stay here.
None of us have very high expectations especially when you are paying relatively little for accomodation, all we asked for was a clean room and the services that we were paying for to work. Apparently this was too much to ask. First off the door to our room wouldn't lock. After being sent on a wild goose chase (to the dive shop and the beach) we eventually found someone to 'help'. The man who spoke very little English proceeded to spend the next 20 mintues trying to lock the door. He eventually got it locked and the key out and told us that it was fixed. He didn't quite understand that we didn't want a 20 minute battle with the door everytime we left the room. Eventually he got a screw driver and after another 40 minutes of waiting the door was fixed. Problem one solved.
Now to inside the room, once again I would like to stress we are not generally fussy travellers, but hopefully after the following you will understand why we were pretty unimpressed with this place. 1 - There was mould all over the ceiling, 2 - Everytime you flushed the loo it leaked all over the bathroom floor, 3 - we didn't have hot water once during our stay (even though we were paying for a hot water room), 4 - one night we had no running water at all and had to wait until 2 in the morning to have a shower. During this time we couldn't find anyone to help us or advise what to do. 5 - our air conditioning broke after the 1st night. Their answer to this was to spend 20 minutes pressing buttons on the remote control (we had already tried this) and then tell us it was broken (in case we hadn't worked that out already).
In summary the whole experience became a bit of a joke, and like another person who has posted a review, in the accomodation we have stayed in since, the phrase "at least it's not as bad as Matahari" has been used frequently.
Not wanting to leave things on a complete negative - the location is pretty good, central on the beach, behind the main cafes. However, I would not recommend a stay here.
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Date of stay: April 2013Trip type: Traveled with friends
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The disgusting swamp of stagnant water that guards the entrance to this group of tired-looking wooden chalets is an appropriate metaphor for the level of service you can hope to receive while staying at Matahari.
We stayed in two rooms here over a week-long period (in neither of which the toilet worked). After bed bug problems in our first room we were begrudgingly moved to another chalet. But when the problems persisted the staff became extremely unhelpful and after a dispute about laundry costs they became very aggressive and threatened not to allow us to leave the island if we did not pay them what they wanted. With no cash left, no cash-points on the Perhentians and our debit cards not working on their card machine, this resulted in them forcing us to borrow money from some fellow guests - most humiliating.
The rooms at Matahari are not terrible, but they are grossly over priced for what they provide. Considering this was one of the most expensive places we stayed during a 3 month backpacking trip around S.E. Asia it is rather ironic that it was also the worst. The staff at Matahari conduct themselves with an arrogance that must have resulted from spending too long on a desert island and a detachment from the levels of service that should really be expected.
The Perhentian Islands themselves are easily the most beautiful islands I have ever visited, but please do yourself a favour and AVOID Matahari.
We stayed in two rooms here over a week-long period (in neither of which the toilet worked). After bed bug problems in our first room we were begrudgingly moved to another chalet. But when the problems persisted the staff became extremely unhelpful and after a dispute about laundry costs they became very aggressive and threatened not to allow us to leave the island if we did not pay them what they wanted. With no cash left, no cash-points on the Perhentians and our debit cards not working on their card machine, this resulted in them forcing us to borrow money from some fellow guests - most humiliating.
The rooms at Matahari are not terrible, but they are grossly over priced for what they provide. Considering this was one of the most expensive places we stayed during a 3 month backpacking trip around S.E. Asia it is rather ironic that it was also the worst. The staff at Matahari conduct themselves with an arrogance that must have resulted from spending too long on a desert island and a detachment from the levels of service that should really be expected.
The Perhentian Islands themselves are easily the most beautiful islands I have ever visited, but please do yourself a favour and AVOID Matahari.
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Date of stay: September 2012Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Frequently Asked Questions about Matahari Chalet
Which popular attractions are close to Matahari Chalet?
Nearby attractions include Long Beach (0.07 km), Pulau Perhentian Kincir Angin (1.1 km), and Coral Bay (Teluk Aur) (0.7 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Matahari Chalet?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and laundry service.
What food & drink options are available at Matahari Chalet?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Matahari Chalet?
Conveniently located restaurants include Ewan Cafe, The World Cafe, and Santai Restaurant.