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#6 of 12 hotels in Pulau Perhentian Besar
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Welcome to Mama's Place, your Pulau Perhentian Besar “home away from home.” Mama's Place aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year.
Rooms at Mama`s Place Hotel offer air conditioning.
Guests of Mama's Place are also welcome to enjoy an on-site restaurant.
Pulau Perhentian Besar has plenty of Chinese restaurants. So when you’re here, be sure to check out popular spots like Belinda Cafe and Paradise restaurant, which are serving up some great dishes.
Best of all, Mama's Place makes it easy to experience some great Pulau Perhentian Besar attractions like Teluk Keke, which is a popular park.
Mama's Place puts the best of Pulau Perhentian Besar at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.
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My boyfriend and I really enjoyed our stay at Mamas place and loved that the whole place seemed to be run and looked after by mama and her family. Everyone was very nice and accommodating. We were impressed with the quality of the room and everything was very clean. The room wasn’t a/c but instead had a massive fan above the bed which was perfect; it was never too hot to sleep. It wasn’t too noisy and only a short walk along the beach to the bars and restaurants. It’s also not far to the supermarket and shops. The end of the driveway into mamas was only about 10 meters from the beach. The food at mamas was really tasty and probably the best we had in Mirissa. Mama does offer cooking lessons but unfortunately we didn’t have time - we would love to have learnt how to make her Rasam soup.…
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Date of stay: August 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Did not book in advance, so delighted to get a good price on a fan chalet with bathroom, with an unobstructed view of the water. Good balcony, comfortable bed, and quiet location. Would have appreciated another electrical point in the room, but it wasn't a big issue. Mr Aziz was most helpful in arranging our boat transfer back to the mainland, and our onward travel to Taman Negara, and the attached cafe has some excellent curries. Swimming is ok just in front of the resort, but the corals are not the best and it is quite shallow. Rent a kayak and go exploring the other beaches, particularly PIR
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Date of stay: July 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Chalet 14 is in a quiet corner set back from the shore, but has no other chalets obstructing the...
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For the price we expected much more! We booked 10 days on recommendation of printed travel guide. You have to pay everything before you go on the boat from the main land and you must take their boat. For the price we expected more. 400RM /night (june 2018) for a Family room with 2 double beds (only a few Gest on the resort, no high season) No Beach (boat parking), no fridge, no Internet, no TV, no pool, room cleaning not every day ("we are a chalet not a resort") and on request only. I can't understand why the travel guide recommends this place, but i understand why it is so empty. For the divers, their Tuna Bay Dive center was closed during our whole stay... Probably definitely closed? Rooms are relatively clean (don't expect too much) and spacious but it doesn't justify the high price. The neighbor Hotel have better price, better beaches and wifi... Not any resort offer less for the price. Restaurant for breakfast and dinner is OK, people stay in a better hotel and come there to eat. One explanation for the recommendation: the manager is a friend of major travel guides in germany and France! They are regularly his guest... …
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Date of stay: June 2018Trip type: Travelled with family
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Clean and convenient big room with fan bathroom balcony and a table and 2 chairs. Too hot to stay in the room in daytime but it's ok at night, The owner Ariz is very helpful, spears fluently french, plays guitar singing in french too. Good and cheap breakfast (a lot of choice), good barbecue too. All the staff is very nice. Good atmosphere
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Date of stay: September 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Very charmful, the owner can make arrangement for you, boat taxi, snorkelling. Private standard room very basic, no hot water, fan. Mama's is the last place of the beach so, ideal location (everything not more than 100m.) Breakfast not included, laundry. Around the place : dive center, water camera rental, charming restaurants. Bungalows are always a bit noisy, it was the case for this one but still a pleasant place. We recommend.
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Date of stay: September 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: Get a bungalow far from the reception to the South
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Stayed here for 5 nights as a couple in one of the beachfront bungalows. Pros: - great location. 200 meters from the jetty (plenty water taxies to Kecil) and on walking distance from the great beaches - top service. Reception could help with pretty much everything and did so with a smile (water taxies, onward travel, snorkels etc.) - price; value-for-money wise a solid option Cons: - bungalows are a bit dilapidated and have no hot water - could have been cleaner. Had to pull the bed from the wall after dropping something behind it: don't think that has been cleaned in the past year - no internet available at bungalow or at the restaurant In summary a good option considering you'll rarely be at your bungalow when staying on these islands
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Date of stay: July 2017Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I don't think I even got a welcome when I arrived let alone shown to my bungalow and I couldn't find it so asked another traveller. I was disappointed. Whilst I appreciate it was peak season with European visitors, I was disappointed at the lack of service or care. I had to wait quite a while to even check in, even though I asked three times. The restaurant was ok but lacking in hospitality and a few odd smiles. It was like they were there to bank all the money they could in their peak season. The room was dirty and lacking in basic maintenance. I would not go back.
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Date of stay: August 2016Trip type: Travelled solo
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Room Tip: get the ones with air con and out of the afternoon sun! It was hotter inside than out
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We stayed for 12 nights at mama's. As there were 4 of us, we opted for 2 garden view chalets (fan). The accommodation was basic but you really don't need anything more. Rooms were clean and sheets/towels changed when requested. No need for hot water as a cool shower is welcomed in the heat. We visited 18 years ago and was great to see the owners again and see the changes and improvements over the years. Still a very friendly and welcoming place. Everyone warm and extremely hospitable. The beach is not great outside the chalets but great to chill out and enjoy the breeze in a hammock. Best beach to swim and snorkel only 5 mins walk. Restaurant great value with a good variety of items on the menu. Not all meals come out at the same time- but you're on island time so no need to stress the small stuff. Laundry can be done for 10RM per kilo ( a plastic shopping bag full approx 30RM depending on weight.) Snorkelling trips arranged as well as hiring underwater cameras 50RM half day 100RM full day. Definitely recommend mama's for a cheap holiday. Doubt you would get anything cheaper.…
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Date of stay: September 2016Trip type: Travelled with family
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Unfortunately, the bad value for money is a common problem for the accommodations in Perhentians. And Mamas Chalet is not an exception: old and smelly rooms, grubby bath room, no hot water, toilet paper only on request, no soap, worn towels... But still: this place has a great advantage! The staff is very nice and they will try to respond to each request! Also the booked snorkeling trip with them to Rawa was a highlight!
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Date of stay: August 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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mamas is still good value after staying there many times over the last 9 years, I stay in the standard garden view which are the cheapest, they are basic, have a double or twin beds, dressing table, oscillating fan, shower(cold) and western toilet. a small but adequate balcony with a table and chairs. the rooms are adequate for long or short stays
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Date of stay: March 2016Trip type: Travelled solo
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Room Tip: all front rooms are air-conditioned with great water views but at a higher price
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mama`s place hotel pulau perhentian besar, mamas place pulau perhentian besar
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MalaysiaTerengganuPerhentian IslandsPulau Perhentian Besar
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35
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mama's Place
Which popular attractions are close to Mama's Place?
Nearby attractions include Turtle Sanctuary Beach (0.8 km), Perhentian Islands (2.0 km), and Universal Diver (2.0 km).
What food & drink options are available at Mama's Place?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Mama's Place?
Conveniently located restaurants include Ewan Cafe, Nia Cafe, and Belinda Cafe.
Is Mama's Place located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.3 km away from the centre of Pulau Perhentian Besar.
Does Mama's Place have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the ocean view available here.