Built 20 years ago. Matahari Chalet has come a long way since, operating with only a few rooms that did not have attached bathroom. Now, Matahari Chalet has rooms to suit variety of travelers / holiday makers, from budget backpackers to families with our newest addition of air-conditioned rooms.
Located just a short boat ride of Kuala Besut on the Small Perhentian Island (Terengganu, Malaysia), Matahari Chalet offers cozy thatched rooms, combining comfort perfectly with paradise.
Matahari Chalet staffs are made up of homegrown locals from mainland Terengganu and Fishing Village giving you our true hospitality to awaken your senses to an experience of Malaysian Traditional accommodation to complete your travel experience.
Guests may enjoy a variety of activities, tours, and excursions to any of Perhentian Island spectacular dive sites or exotic inland destinations from our tour desk. Of course, all of our guests love the nightlife at the Long Beach and all the unique attractions throughout Perhentian Island.
There are 50 guest rooms available, with selection of double or queen sized beds. Choose from a number of accommodation options, including the spacious Balcony or Longhouse rooms with beautiful chalet views, or enjoy the more intimate bungalow rooms. Relax in the many guest lounges to discover the beauty of this heavenly travel destination.
With a whole bunch of activites in a beautiful Perhentian Island, a good night rest is very important. By understanding this need, Matahari Chalet provide a variety of rooms to choose with. Have your good night sleep for another wonderful experience tommorow.
PRICE | Low Season | High-peak Season |
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TWIN SHARING PACKAGE | ||
Per pax | RM 400 | RM 420 |
TRIPLE SHARING PACKAGE | ||
Per pax | RM 380 | RM 400 |
FAMILY PACKAGE | ||
(4 pax Sharing) Per pax | RM 420 | RM 450 | (5 pax Sharing) Per pax | RM 400 | RM 430 | (6 pax Sharing) Per pax | RM 390 | RM 420 |
PRICE | Low Season | High-peak Season |
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TWIN SHARING PACKAGE | ||
Per pax | RM 520 | RM 570 |
TRIPLE SHARING PACKAGE | ||
Per pax | RM 480 | RM 530 |
FAMILY PACKAGE | ||
(4 pax Sharing) Per pax | RM 550 | RM 580 | (5 pax Sharing) Per pax | RM 520 | RM 550 | (6 pax Sharing) Per pax | RM 500 | RM 530 |
Want a hassle-free vacation during your trip, contact our travel agent for best price on vacation packages.
Extra Snorkelling Trip : | RM 50/pax |
Redang Island & Lang Tengah Trip : | RM 100/pax |
Susu Dara Island Trip | RM70/pax |
Rawa Island Trip : | RM 70/pax |
Banana Boat : | RM 120/boat |
Canoe/ Kayak Rental : | Ask Us |
Jungle Tracking : | RM 25/pax |
Underwater Camera Rental : | RM 60/trip |
BBQ at Secret Beach : | RM 50/pax |
Swimming Lesson : | RM 25/pax |
Fisherman Experience (10pax): | RM2000 |
Fishing trip : | Ask Us |
Matahari Restaurant proudly presents a multitude of menus to Perhentian Island tourist. Whether you're in search of a quick bite or a sit-down lunch and dinner with a group of friends, Matahari Restaurant can accommodate your needs. We offer a wide range of culinary delights that will make your taste buds come alive! We hope that when you leave you will leave with a full tummy and have had a wonderful time.
With a beautiful scenery of Long beach, comfortable accommodations, unforgettable activities, delicious food, and all the amenities you could ask for, Matahari Chalet is the ideal chalet for your next Perhentian Island vacation.
Interested to discover the beautiful underwater world at Perhentian Island? We are proud to introducing our new diving partner. Join Angel Diver to experience the wonderful underwater sceneries and get to know marine life up close. Choose any dive package to suit your needs.
Kuala Besut is 50km south of Kota Bharu and 110km north of Kuala Terengganu on the east coast of peninsular Malaysia in the state of Terengganu.
By plane
The closest airports are in Kota Bharu and in Kuala Terengganu.
Air Asia flies daily to Kota Bharu from Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru and to Kuala Terengganu from Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysia Airlines flies daily to Kota Bharu and to Kuala Terengganu from Kuala Lumpur.
Firefly flies daily to Kota Bharu from Penang and Kuala Lumpur (Subang airport).
By road - public transport
Apart from the Kuala Lumpur service that goes directly to Kuala Besut, most long distance buses to this region are bound for Kota Bharu but will drop you at Jerteh (around 15km from Kuala Besut) if you ask. From Jerteh you can easily get a taxi to Kuala Besut.
From Kuala Lumpur, Mahligai and Mutiara have coach services twice daily (morning and evening) to Kuala Besut. The trip takes 8-9 hours. The bus station is walking distance from the jetty.
From Singapore, Transnasional has an overnight business class service to Kota Bharu. Ask to be dropped off at Jerteh. The trip takes around 9 hours. You can board the same bus in Johor Bahru or opt for the economy service.
From Penang, there are several bus services to Kota Bahru or Jerteh.
From Kuala Terengganu you can take any northbound local bus or coach service and ask to be dropped off at Jerteh.
From Kota Bharu there are direct local bus services or you can take a taxi.
Several travel agents and tour operators offer transfers (usually via air-conditioned minivan) between Kuala Besut and the Cameron Highlands, Taman Negara National Park or Kuala Lumpur.
By road - self drive
From Kuala Lumpur take the east bound highway (East Coast Expressway) in the direction of Kuantan. From Kuantan, take the coastal road (highway 3) north, in the direction of Kuala Terengganu (follow signs along the way). From Kuala Terengganu, take either highway 3 or highway 14 to Jerteh and Kuala Besut. Travelling time should be 7-8 hours.
From Singapore / Johor Bahru Cross the border at Woodlands or the Second Link and from Johor Bahru take the Plus highway north. Exit at Yong Peng. Follow highway 1 to Labis and Segamat, highway 12 to Kuantan, then use either highway 14 to Kuala Terengganu or coastal highway 3 via Kemaman, Paka and Dungun. From Kuala Terengganu, take either highway 3 or highway 14 to Jerteh and Kuala Besut. Travelling time should be 8-9 hours.
From Penang take the East-West highway 4 towards Kota Bharu via Grik and Jertih. From Kota Bahru, proceed south on highway 3 to Jerteh and Kuala Besut. Travelling time should be 8-9 hours.
1. Bring plenty of cash before to Kuala Besut and Perhentian Island, there are no bank on Kuala Besut and Perhentian Island. We provide money changing with rates
2. The nearest bank is at Jerteh town, around 1/2 hour by taxi. RM20.00/car one way .
3. In Kelantan & Terengganu state, office are closed on Friday & Saturday . Open on Sunday - Thursday.
4. If you come by car, there are many car park available nearby Kuala Besut at RM5.00 - RM7.00 per day.
5. Marine Park conservation charge RM5.00/adult & RM2.50/child that you have to pay before get The Perhentian Island (compulsory)
6. You can check-in any time(depend on room availability), while check-out time is on 12pm.
7. Boat schedule is on 8am, 12pm and 4pm, so adjust your time accordingly.
8. Our chalet use our own generators, electricity is available all time except 3 hour breaks during the evening (3pm-6pm). The connection is 220V, 50 cycles using a plug with three rectangular prongs similar to UK plugs.
Address:
Long Beach Perhentian Island, 22300 Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia
Telephone :
+60 12-9373 858
Email:
mataharitraveltours@gmail.com