After 4 years of not coming to Tioman Cabana (or Tioman as a matter of fact), the place has improved a lot. More rooms, a proper place for merchandise selling, a recycling centre showcase/effort and new faces. Of course, Sham (the owner) is still there.
We spent 2 nights (or was it 3) here. We took the room with a/c. The room was eloquently decorated. including with IKEA bedding. There's a water heater - but it's stil basic. Fortunately, dining is near (they have a cafe), the supermarket is near and breakfast is on the house. The best thing about this place is: it's quite, it's you and the beach and the sand, no late night parties. It's serene, quite and calm.
My slight con: The breakfast is fixed (unlike 4 years ago - every day is different breakfast set - loved that) - food at the cafe slightly on the pricey side (but you still can pay by debit or credit)
Nevertheless, those are minor. Open door to the sea is the best gift of all that supersedes everything.
Great getaway. Recommended. Keep up the good work, Abg Sham!