BUBU LONG BEACH RESORT, Perhentian Island Malaysia, is indeed a “trap” for the visitors who need to get away from it all. There is no escape… the blissful enjoyment and complete freedom of relaxation makes one feel entrapped… in Paradise!
“BUBU” - the local fish trap, usually made of local bamboo cleverly weaved to entice a fish to enter but not escape once inside…by far the most important gadget any serious fisherman in Terengganu and the East Coast of Malaysia will use to bring home a decent catch. Bubu represents all things central to a blissful living - breathtakingly white sandy beaches lapped by crystal clear waters teeming with marine life and the casual island lifestyle amidst the innocence of nature. Just like the proverbial fish in the trap, these is no escape for the visitors to this tropical paradise, Memories of romantic nights, colourful sunsets, teeming tropical fishes dancing among equally dazzling coral reefs and stunningly beautiful white sandy beach and crystal clear blue water matched with casual island lifestyle and hospitality. The Resort, strategically located on Long Beach, Perhentian Island Kecil is the one and only deluxe resort hotel on the island. Long Beach is undoubtedly the most popular spot on Perhentian Island. Uniquely designed right on the beach, the resort incorporates local architecture with modern day facilities.
ACCOMMODATION
BUBU RESORT , Perhentian Island Malaysia, offers 39 breath-taking Sea View and Side-Sea View rooms each with their own balcony, air con and hot shower. Located right on the beach, this island resort has the most wonderful view of the South China Sea. With all rooms sea-facing from ground to second floor, the amenities and furniture ranges from basic to modern to ethnic. Each category of room provides for a different feel and ambience. Comfortable and clean with beachfront view over a small preety garden, sleep comes easy.
Honeymoon Room
Furnished with ethnic furniture offering a distinctive romantic ambience with either a king or queen bed, attached bathroom with hot shower, air-con and balcony. Located on the second floor, the room offers unobstructed views of the beach and sea.
Deluxe Room
Furnished with modern furniture and has the amenities for a relaxed feel. Located on the second floor, both Sea View and Side-Sea View rooms are available with either a king or queen bed, air-con, attached bathroom with hot shower and balcony. Some of these rooms offer the most breathtaking views available in the resort.
Standard Room
Furnished with basic furniture but offers two queen beds with air-con, attached bathroom with hot shower. Located on the ground and first floor, the Sea View and Side-Sea View room offers convenience and comfort. Rooms on the first floor has a balcony whilst the ground floor rooms have a small private patio directly accessible into the garden especially convenient to get to the beach.
FACILITIES MAHI-MAHI buffet Restaurant, SANTAI a la carte Restaurant, TIKI bar on the beach, Dive Center, Sea Sports Center, Open Beach Massage, Internet service, Souvenir Shop, Meet & Greet service center at Kuala Besut, Private Airport pick-up service, Private Fast Ferry Boat service.
DINING We serves Local and Western cuisine. The MAHI-MAHI restaurant offers Buffet food for Breakfast, Lunch, Tea and Dinner. On alternate nights, BBQ Dinners are offered. The SANTAI offers A la carte meals throughout. The BBQ ‘Catch of the Day’ is very popular. During the high season, guests are encouraged to make reservations in advance. Special ‘theme’ parties can be catered for upon request. The Island TIKI Bar by the beach serves a variety of fresh juices and beverages. For those who favour al fresco style, the beach palm parasols and tables are very popular for our guests throughout the day and night. Candle light dinners and BBQ on moonlit Long Beach are the prerequisites of romantic nights.
SPORTS & ACTIVITIES For the less active, there are various in-house activities on offer at BUBU RESORT. Open Beach Massage is the all time favorite. Guided sunset discovery is also very popular. Or you can choose to lie back under your cabana and enjoy the panoramic views with a cool refreshing drink, entrapped …
in Paradise.
BUBU RESORT offers PADI registration for dive courses through its in-house Dive Center and registered divers will find much to explore among the many exciting dive sites, most of which are no more than 15 minutes boat ride away.
For snorkellers, BUBU RESORT has a Sea Sports Center to cater to all needs including guided scheduled snorkeling trips daily to designated spots. Perhentian Island is a designated Marine Park and therefore there are very strict rules governing all Sea Sports and related environmental issues in the entire vicinity.
Other activities include guided jungle treks, rock climbing and related activities, leisure fishing activities outside the Marine Park, Island Hopping, Secluded Beaches and Romantic Hideaways especially Turtle Beach where the turtle sanctuary is located are extremely popular as well as Sunset Cruise and various beach games and sports.
GETTING THERE You can either travel by road along the scenic coast to Kuala Besut or catch a domestic flight to either Kota Bharu (the capital of Kelantan) or Kuala Terengganu (the capital of Terengganu) or train at Kelantan (Wakaf Bharu) and then by taxi or bus to Kuala Besut.
From Besut Jetty
The journey by speed boat from Kuala Besut jetty to Pulau Perhentian Besar Island and Pulau Perhentian Kecil Island will take about 45 minutes boat rides.
From Kuala Terengganu
Self Drive or Taxi : The journey will take a bout 90 minutes to Kuala Besut Jetty by road.
By Express Bus : Express bus services are available (daily ) from Kuala Lumpur ( 8 hrs ) , Penang ( 7 hrs ) and Singapore/Johor Bahru ( 10 hrs ) to Jerteh which is the nearest bus Terminal to Kuala Besut Jetty. From Jerteh to Kuala Besut Jetty is about 25 minutes. Land Transfer service can be arranged from Jerteh to Kuala Besut Jetty with /car or van rates.
By Local Bus from Kuala Terengganu : For budget travellers, you can get there by "Besut " bus at Kuala Terengganu Local Bus Station. Journey will takes about 2½ hour to the bus stop at Kuala Besut and then take a walk about 1Km to get to Kuala Besut Jetty. The rates is only MYR8.90 /person and for the latest bus schedule, contact : 609-623 7789 (SP BUMI).
By Air : From Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and Air Asia provide daily flights from KLIA to two nearby airports at Kota Bharu and Kuala Terengganu. The most convenient airport is Kota Bharu as the journey from there to Kuala Besut jetty is only 45 Minutes.From Kuala Terengganu airport it will be about 90 minutes.
By Air : From Penang
FireFly, Malaysia first community airlines provide daily service from Penang International airport to Kota Bharu and Kuala Terengganu airport and return.
By Air : From Singapore
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) provide connecting flights via Singapore to Kuala Lumpur (KLIA) then on to Kota Bharu or Kuala Terengganu Airport.
