Perhentian Island
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How much do hostels in Perhentian Island cost?
Available dorm-bed prices in Perhentian Island, Malaysia range from $14 to $18/night over the next 17 days. HostelHound compares 1 hostel.
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $14.
At $14/night and up, Perhentian Island is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Malaysia.
How these prices work: Hostelworld listings, based on one night and the selected dorm-bed type. “Typical starting price” is the median of daily minimum prices across 1 contributing properties—not the typical hostel’s price. Amounts are converted to USD; verify availability and final taxes and fees on Hostelworld. Filters can narrow the advertised results below, but this summary remains citywide. Latest city scrape: 2026-09-13T12:58:53.929Z.
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Local knowledge for Perhentian Island
Where to stay
Budget travelers overwhelmingly base themselves on Perhentian Kecil rather than the larger Besar. Long Beach (Pantai Panjang) on Kecil is the main backpacker strip, lined with guesthouses and chalets at the lower end of the price range. Coral Bay sits on the opposite side of the island, a short walk through the jungle, and tends to be quieter with slightly fewer options.
Getting around
- There are no ATMs on either island. Withdraw enough ringgit at Kuala Besut or in Kota Bharu before boarding the speedboat at Kuala Besut jetty, and budget for all meals, gear rental, and boat trips in cash.
- Snorkeling day trips are sold by almost every guesthouse on Long Beach at similar prices. You can usually join a group departure the morning of arrival without pre-booking, which saves money compared to packaged deals sold before you arrive.
- Most of the islands shut down during the monsoon. From roughly late October into March, ferries become unreliable and the majority of accommodation closes, though a few places stay open. Plan accordingly or you may be stuck on the mainland.
When to go
Hostels are cheapest in the shoulder months of late March to April and again in September to October. June through August is peak, when Long Beach fills fast and prices at decent guesthouses roughly double.
Frequently asked questions
How much do hostels in Perhentian Island cost?
On a typical date, the cheapest available dorm bed is around $14. Dorm beds currently range from $14 to $18/night across the next 17 days of availability.
How many hostels does HostelHound track in Perhentian Island?
HostelHound currently tracks 1 hostel in Perhentian Island, Malaysia.
Is Perhentian Island affordable compared to other hostel cities in Malaysia?
Perhentian Island is one of the pricier hostel destinations in Malaysia, with dorm prices starting from $14/night.
Where do backpackers stay in Perhentian Island?
Budget travelers overwhelmingly base themselves on Perhentian Kecil rather than the larger Besar. Long Beach (Pantai Panjang) on Kecil is the main backpacker strip, lined with guesthouses and chalets at the lower end of the price range. Coral Bay sits on the opposite side of the island, a short walk through the jungle, and tends to be quieter with slightly fewer options.
What is the best time of year to visit Perhentian Island?
Hostels are cheapest in the shoulder months of late March to April and again in September to October. June through August is peak, when Long Beach fills fast and prices at decent guesthouses roughly double.