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Best Place To Stay Near Tioman Island

By [email protected] - May 01, 2019 (Last Updated Jan 30, 2020)

Are you the kind of person who will not miss exploring at least one island in a year? If your answer is yes, the next question is have you been to Tioman Island, Malaysia?

Located at the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Tioman Island or Pulau Tioman as what the locals call it, is famous for its beautiful corals and wonderful diving and snorkeling possibilities. A well known spot especially among divers, the island welcome its big number of visitors in the month of March until October yearly. Being a marine park, you will have to pay RM5 as entrance fee when you reach Pulau Tioman. 


Aside from getting a transit from the Tanjong Gemok Jetty (Pahang), another way is to take a ferry from the Mersing Jetty (Johor). Those who are near Mersing, Johor often will choose to go to Tioman by getting a ferry from the Mersing Jetty to Tekek due to its close proximity with Mersing bus station. 

Thus, accommodation options are aplenty if you wish to visit this beautiful island depending on whether you chose to stay near Mersing or near Tanjung Gemok / Tioman itself. 

Save your time finding a good place to stay as we have compiled you best accommodation options that you may choose from to stay at for your Tioman Island trip. 


Tamara Resort Tioman

Tamara Resort Tioman Gallery Photos

Tamara Resort Tioman Gallery Photos

Tamara Resort Tioman is located in Tioman Island itself and offers island transfer service. A budget hotel at Teluk Tamara in Juara Village, you can find Tamara easily by road from Tekek. 

Providing colorful chalets equipped with modern facilities including Wi-Fi connection and bicycle service, the chalets they offer are reasonably priced at MYR200 per night. 


Location: Kampung Juara Pulau Tioman,  Pahang

Price: Starting from MYR 200 / night


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Homestay Tanjung Gemok (Near Tg Gemok Jetty - Pulau Tioman)

Homestay Tanjung Gemok (Near Tg Gemok Jetty - Pulau Tioman) Gallery Photos


As the name says it, Homestay Tanjong Gemok is located close to Tanjung Gemok Jetty where you can get transit to Pulau Tioman. 

Offering 11 types of accommodation based on your number of pax, this homestay is equipped with Wi-Fi, Astro channel, air-conditioner and with heater for you to get hot showers. 


Location:  Jalan Masjid, Kampung Tanjung Gemok, Kuala Rompin, Pahang

No. of Pax: 6

Price: Starting from MYR64 / night 


Book Now From MYR64!


Homestay Junior Mersing

Homestay Junior Mersing Gallery Photos

Homestay Junior Mersing Gallery Photos

Homestay Junior Mersing is located in Mersing, Johor and takes about 6 minutes to the Mersing Jetty. 

It offers 3 bedrooms (2 queen beds and a super single bed with the master bedroom is air-conditioned), 2 bathrooms, dining area and a kitchen with basic cooking appliances, suitable for those who wish to visit Tioman Island with family or in large group. 


Location: Jalan Indah 3, Taman Wawasan Indah, Mersing, Johor

No. of Pax: 6

Price: Starting from MYR180 / night 


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VS Homestay Mersing

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VS Homestay is located in Kampung Tenglu, Mersing and can fit up to 15 guests comfortably at a time. It takes about only 11 minutes to get to the Mersing jetty from the homestay. 

The homestay provides 3 bedrooms in which 2 are equipped with air-conditioner, 2 large living halls, 2 bathrooms and kitchen with basic cooking appliances. 


Location: Kg Tenglu, 86800 Mersing, Johor

No. of Pax: 15

Price: Starting from MYR200/ night 


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Hotel Seri Malaysia Mersing

Hotel Seri Malaysia Mersing Gallery Photos

Hotel Seri Malaysia Mersing Gallery Photos

If you prefer to stay at a hotel instead with free breakfast and housekeeping service, you may stay at Hotel Seri Malaysia Mersing which is only about 5 minutes to the Mersing Jetty! 

Reasonably priced from as low as MYR140 per night, this hotel has become a favourite especially to those fans of the Hotel Seri Malaysia chain that want to go to Tioman Island. 


Location: Jalan Ismail, 86800 Mersing, Johor

Price: Starting from MYR140/ night 


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Don't be too shocked if we say that there are still another 9 islands in Johor besides Pulau Tioman! 

Check out below image to find out more about hidden islands in Johor that you that you should not miss to visit once in a life. 


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