The Resthouse

Very cosy and its a beautiful place

Amazing location, easily one of the best I've ever been

Nice place to learn n support environment at Pulau Perhentian

This place is simply stunning. An amazing place to relax, gorgeous scenery and snorkling from a private beach. Lou is a great host

Beautiful colonial house that is able to fit a group of 8-10 pax Hidden and private. Lovely host! And the money goes back to conservation initiative around the island

A wooden house, on its own, by the sea... A large portion of proceeds from The Resthouse are channeled into our conservation project - Lang Tengah Turtle Watch - on a neighbouring island. We encourage all our guests to spend a day visiting and enjoying this project, to see how your stay is contributing to the conservation of these majestic creatures. The space A wooden house, by the sea; entirely on its own, on a promontory - hidden in amongst the trees.. Hayati moved this house from where it was originally: near Ipoh, on the West Coast of Malaysia, 250 km away. It was built by the British Government, between the wars - has not been altered, and is furnished according to the period. Guest access Two double bedrooms, two twin bedrooms. The rooms are equipped with: fan, cupboard, hall stand, bedside cabinet, reading light, chair, bedsheets and towels. There is a kitchen for a bit of self-catering - juices and breakfasts only - and plenty of tea and freshly ground coffee provided. For lunches and evening meals, there are resorts nearby offering food, and several good restaurants 3 to 5 minutes further down the beach. Interaction with guests During your holiday the host lives on the premises together with you. She will be welcoming you at check in. In case you have any questions about the house, organising snorkelling or scuba diving trips, boat transfers or the island and its surroundings, feel free to ask for help. Other things to note The house is completely made out of salvaged wood and, therefore, no rainforest trees were cut. It runs with solar power and we try to be as eco-friendly as possible given the fragile marine environment. You are also encouraged to use our biodegradable toiletries. We offer filtered water and ice for free. We do not have hot running water.

Stayed here with my family in April 2018. It was an amazing experience, absolutely beautiful house and beach, very peaceful, visits from monkeys and flying lemurs. The hosts (Tommi and Max) were extremely welcoming and took us on a boat trip to visit the turtle conservation project and go snorkeling - was fantastic all around.

We stayed at The Resthouse earlier in May and enjoyed every minute of our time there on the Perhentians. Lou and the owner Hayati were wonderful hosts who made us both welcome in their beautiful home. Our wooden cabin was simple but stunning, with a fab set-up and easy access to the reef for snorkeling. I would highly recommend staying here. If you're interested in learning about the Turtle Conservation Project too, the team are great and happy for you to get involved. We were lucky enough to see a turtle laying eggs on the beach one evening - it was an unforgettable experience!