We spent 4 magical nights on honeymoon at Mutiara Beach Resort in August 2025, and I don’t have enough space to fully capture all the amazing parts of our trip. Mutiara is truly somewhere special; my wife and I felt it immediately. The staff are so kind and attentive, the resort is so beautiful and natural, and the approach throughout is simply amazing. It wasn’t hard to get here by ferry to BBT from Singapore. There’s so many things to see and activities to do. And you can have food and drinks brought to wherever you’re relaxing or activity-ing around the resort within the hour. Everything is filled with such kindness and warmth. A small warning… if you expect a lot of amenities and everything to be easy when you travel, you might find the beauty of Mutiara gets overshadowed by its simplicity. Whether it’s being exposed to the elements (and insects!) at all hours, cold showers, or sleeping under a mosquito net, Mutiara’s style maybe isn’t for all travellers. But for those excited by a little bit of adventure or who love to feel connected to nature, all of these things are more of a feature than a bug (even the insects!). Some specifics that others may find helpful: * The menu is the perfect blend of Indonesian classics and international dishes to suit all palets. Most nights, we loved trying fresh local fish cooked in a variety of Indonesian spices; but we were glad to have access to freshly-made pizza when we needed it. And the fresh coconuts from the plantation and local teas were amazing, but we could always get a good coffee or can of soda when we wanted them. * We had a great time trying the yoga with Rian. The stunning pavilion by the sea made for beautiful meditation and mindfulness, while the yoga put us through our paces! This is a great getaway for those looking to practice either yoga or mediation, or a good activity to break up the day and stay active for those without experience.

Stayed in August 2025

Long trip from the ferry port

The relaxed atmosphere, lovely beach, excellent spa treatment, and wonderful staff.

Stayed in August 2025

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It’s living with nature.

Stayed in July 2025

Owner Marc and staff are so kind and helpful. One of the guys even helped me start a BBQ. There was also an added bonus of a beach bonfire. What great little sanctuary of peace and quiet, away from the city. This is not a fancy 5-star resort, it is a clean, comfortable and cozy eco-lodge that is very much in harmony with its natural surroundings. Perfect place to unwind and relax amidst nature and surrounding kampung life. Plus, there’s great snorkeling nearby...and the wood-fired pizza is delicious!

Stayed in July 2025

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Friendly staff and amazing beach

Stayed in July 2025

Extremely friendly, helpful and kind staff. Location is wonderful. It is simple but you have everything you need, and the most important thing is that you are right in the nature. I loved it

Stayed in May 2025

Definitely there are a lot of mosquitoes and sandflies, which is acceptable as there are signs to remind you to apply lots of mosquito repellent and mosquito coils are provided in the rooms. I did expect the facilities to be rather basic, but I felt some minor discomfort from the toilet & bath - the wall attachment of the showerhead being too loose, the sink and faucet installed a lot higher than normal - which made them quite cumbersome to use.

Gives you the chance to step into nature, rustic and simple living amidst the sound of crickets & cicadas. I saw many native birds here! I enjoyed the natural tropical weather that varies from cool & rainy to warm & humid. The food was so good, I was amazed by the food options here and have to say food here is much better than other more luxury resorts. Also the staff are super nice and accommodating, making it a very good experience. The beach is very clean, beautiful and quiet. The view of the sunrise is amazing. Very good getaway from the city, for sure!

Stayed in May 2025

Stand-up fan in my room was very weak, but wall fan kept me cool at night!

Simple, clean, quiet and back to nature. Everything you need in one spot: accommodation, food, kind staff and water sports options. Perfect for a total switch off and if you love being near to nature. Absolutely loved all the animal life: birds, squirrels, geckoes, bats and a sweet little black cat. Oh, and a lovely spa at the back of the property too. ❤️

Stayed in May 2025

Sand flies...

Stayed in May 2025

Very clean, the service was outstanding, and the food was great.

The huts were comfortable and put you back into nature a little bit. These are NOT air-conditioned, sliding glassdoor huts with boxed in showers.

Stayed in May 2025

The reality is that in such a natural environment,, there were biting insects. Two of four of us were bitten, however the place did everything they could to help, providing repellant, coils to burn and even cream when they saw our bites. If you can handle this then it's the best place you could ever go.

Peaceful, natural surroundings, beautiful beach, friendly helpful staff. It felt like we had the place to ourselves, a private paradise, even though there were other guests there. We enjoyed seeing the wildlife, lizards and monkeys and butterflies. The spa treatments were excellent, especially the aromatherapy massage, and very reasonably priced. The food was delicious, and could be delivered to your hut. The cool showers were refreshing and the facilities in the hut were perfectly adequate. We joined in with yoga on the Sunday at the yoga studio outside by the beach, hired kayaks and paddle boards and swam in the sea. The hammock on the hut verandah was lovely to relax in.

Stayed in April 2025

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Mutiara is one of those places you just keep coming back to- it’s a gem of kindness and beauty in the midst of raw nature! The staff is incredibly kind, food is full of flavor and color, huts are clean and cozy, massage is the best I ever had, and yoga directly in front of the sea was unforgettable!

Stayed in April 2025

Nice, laid back vibes with a literally private beach to access anytime of the day. Rooms were basic but clean and had all necessities. The best part however is the staff - Indonesian folks are usually very hospitable but the staff at this resort seem to take it to the next level. Truly, excellent service with a smile!

Stayed in March 2025

A magical, peaceful spot with healing energies.

Stayed in March 2025

Unfortunately the sea breeze had a downside - during the beach bonfire one night, the smoke and ash were carried into the huts and passed through the mosquito netting. Made it difficult to rest at that time.

The sea breeze was perfect at the river hut front porch, napping on the provided hammock was amazing. Staff were all very personable and efficient, food variety pretty good and the pizza was simply excellent! You can request to be served your food at the restaurant, at the beach, or at your hut. Lots of animals to observe in the surroundings including family of monkeys that seem to pass through the property every morning. Beach just a short stroll away through the grove of trees. Oh and the river spa! Situated over the river on floating huts, very atmospheric and relaxing to hear the sounds of nature while you get a massage.

Stayed in March 2025

Actually nothing. This is a very basic/ rustic experience so it’s not for everyone but it was exactly what we expected.

Very friendly staff, nothing was too much trouble. We were well looked after. There were mosquito repellents placed in the rooms - lotion, spray and citronella

Stayed in March 2025

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Beautiful, peaceful setting. Very quiet, very relaxing. Staff are very friendly and helpful. The beach hits have beautiful views over the beach and ocean. Massages are great and very good value.

Stayed in February 2025

I wish we could have stayed longer.

Marc and his gang of super friendly staff make this place what it is. From the delicious food, to a rum punch on your bungalow deck, to the top-notch massage at Aroma Spa - this is a brilliant place to stay. Relax if you want to or check out the activities on offer. We will be back!

Stayed in January 2025

That we couldn’t stay longer.

Very relaxed vibe. Wonderful and accommodating staff. Beautiful location. Great food.

Stayed in February 2025

Mosquitoes are present BUT the cream they provide at the resort is 100% effective. My wife, usually an all-you-can-eat mosquito buffet, was on the cream all weekend while I used spray bought in a pharmacy in Singapore. I ended the trip with a few bites but she was not bitten at all! Mosquitoes and sand flies present also is representative of the fact that this is a natural resort with a lively ecosystem - good for nature, and even more refreshing for guests. We loved it.

The calmness of the place, the individual little huts we slept in for an absolutely gorgeous night of sleep, backing onto a river for a perfect reading spot. The resort was also at one with nature - very symbiotic.

Stayed in November 2024

2 small things, Breakfast choice is 1 plate which is not too substantial, would prefer a wider choice. I'm not a fan of the cold showers, always a bit of a struggle, must be some Eco Friendly way to heat a shower, Solar panels?

Wonderful Place! Not quite sure how but it engenders a feeling of peace and calm just being here for a few days. The beach is kept clean dispite the typical problem of plastic waste pollution in this part of the world and the swimming at both low and high tide is fun and safe. The restaurant serves a great variety of food, local and Western, at very resonable prices. The Pizzas are perfect. Spa was outstanding, best massage during my current 4 month stay in Asia.

Stayed in January 2025

The sand flies and mosquitoes. But they are manageable. Just armed oneself with a good repellent. Second, accept this is part of natural setting.

Rustic, laid-back, relax, no frills. Allows one to have a good rest, reflect, catch up with my spouse and at times, keep silent. Waking up to the sound of the waves and the singing of birds. The best part is the excellent hospitality of Marc and the team of staff. They were very attentive to every of our needs. Thks so much, team!

Stayed in December 2024

The water was cold.

It was quiet and peaceful, with the sea right in front of us. Food was good and satisfying. A great place to relax!

Stayed in December 2024

The lodging may need a bit sprucing up and updated with current needs and perhaps trends too

Ambience Small river Sea and beach Staff Food and drinks

Stayed in November 2024