B’First Chalet

Pulau Perhentian


The Azman family runs this small resort and restaurant on the eastern edge of the beach. The fan-cooled bungalows are comfortable and have two beds; air-con bungalows have a double bed and a single. Showers are cold. The restaurant serves Malaysian food and a seafood barbecue every night, and also has a beachside bar with music, cocktails and cold beer.


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3. Love Beach

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5. Petani Beach

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6. Long Beach

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7. Coral Bay

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