The Nipah Chalet

Pulau Tioman


Young, friendly host Abbas runs these rustic bungalows on stilts by the water's edge. They sit so close to the beach that the sound of waves lapping at the stairs will soothe you to sleep.


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1. Kampung Nipah

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2. Kampung Genting

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3. Kampung Paya

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4. Kampung Mukut

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5. Kampung Tekek

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6. Kampung Juara

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7. Marine Park Information Centre

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8. Kampung Air Batang

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