"Its a dead town..nothing special. No one goes to islands. Hotel is totally rundown. Bed, bath and room is bad. Room grown with spider web, lizards nest and ants nest. Have not seen cockroach yet. Reception is quite friendly though. Hotels.com info is absolutely outdated.
Used to be a transit hotel for those going to/from the islands"
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What is Kuala Besut like for travellers who love the beach?
Known for its island views and marina, Kuala Besut offers a lot for the traveller planning a getaway.
What's the best accommodation option for a beach holiday in Kuala Besut?
Samudera Hotel is a top hotel with free WiFi and free parking, and it’s located close to the beach .
When's the best time for a beach holiday in Kuala Besut?
Plan your trip to the beach with this snapshot of the seasons in Kuala Besut: The hottest months are usually May and June, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 25°C. The rainiest months in Kuala Besut are November, December, January and October, with each month seeing an average of 444 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do around Kuala Besut?
After arriving and checking into your hotel, you’ll probably want to explore your surroundings. If you’re eager to check out the beaches, head to Long Beach or Tuna Bay for some relaxation by the water. Discover the area’s island views and marina, and make time for local attractions such as Kuala Besut Jetty and Tok Bali Beach. For additional things to see and do, consider a visit to Perhentian Beach or MARA University of Technology Kelantan.
What's the best way to get to my beach hotel in Kuala Besut?
This travel information can help you get to and around your beach accommodation in Kuala Besut more easily: If you’re looking to fly to Kuala Besut, the closest major airport is in Kota Bharu (KBR-Sultan Ismail Petra), located 29.6 mi (47.6 km) from the city centre. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.
Recent Reviews in Kuala Besut
Expedia verified reviews
3/5 Okay
Acceptable Accommodations Amazing Location
"Stayed in renovated room. Nothing exciting about the rooms. Drab bathrooms.
Food not worth talking unfortunately (even the local food is boring) about but plentiful.
No alcohol allowed on premises but smoking is allowed everywhere. Wifi only at reception area. Pool seems to have under repairs for sometime."
A verified traveller stayed at Perhentian Island Resort
"We had a fantastic time at Alunan and really glad we booked here for half our stay on the Perhentian.
Room - Spacious and very clean, having the deck upstairs is also a really nice touch
Food - Probably the best food we ate on the Perhentian islands, both western and Malay options availabl. It is slightly more expensive but worth it in our opinion. Breakfast with the room was also great, fresh roti canai were really nice.
Staff - super welcoming and friendly, especially Cel, who really made sure we were looked after the entire stay.
Facilities - great quiet location, with snorkelling right off the beach, easy access to hiking path and other trips. Only hotel with an infinity pool on the island too, which we used to cool off at the end of each day!"
A verified traveller stayed at Alunan Resort ALL INCLUSIVE
"Expensive room that doesn’t provide more than 2 bottles of water a day despite hot weather and price paid for the room. Our room was on the bend of the building so we felt a little squished as the balcony is smaller than other rooms.
Bed was comfortable and wifi very strong and fast. Decent buffet breakfast, but very hectic trying to get tea/coffee/juice as one person doing all those whilst guests waited in small area.
Beach lounges good and relaxing - included nightly cocktail and canapé great feature. Close to jetty also good.
There are lots of cheaper eating options along the beach a short stroll away.
Also, hot tip is to get the speed boats for hire rather than Bubu’s own speed boat and they are much cheaper and a similar boat style. Only limitation is they only leave the island at 8am, 12pm, and 4pm. So, if you need to travel outside these times, might need to pay more for Bubu’s transfer as they have. Little more flexibility on when they leave, but do need minimum numbers.
The resort is right on the main beach so there is a good buzz and vibe if that is what you are after. If you want something more relaxing or quiet, perhaps pick your accommodation away from Long Beach."
A verified traveller from Buderim stayed at BuBu Long Beach Resort