We were in room named Macaque. It had a queen bed and 2 bunk beds, good enough for our family of 4. But this room doesn't face the sea! We noticed there are other rooms which face the sea and can have a lovely view. So, please ensure that you check with the hotel if you want a sea facing room. The bathroom heater was not very efficient, so hot water wasn't adequate. No handwash provided at the basin. There were no chairs provided on the balcony. The housekeeping was very basic. They just clean the bathroom and mop the room. We saw soiled glasses were not cleared. Towels were left as it is. Beds were not cleaned - we were hoping that the little bit of sand which comes along on the bed would be brushed off by them. Food available at the restaurant is very average. Right from the breakfast, the choice is so limited. Breakfast looks the same everyday. Looking at the menu you just wonder what to have for the next meal. Since the price of food is costly and limited choice, one would have hoped that it would be tasty. So, the weak point of this resort = food. WiFi only available at common area. In the room, cellular signal and the WiFi signal is weak. So, very scratchy internet available in the room. For one of the lunches, we walked through the back lane (through the hills and forests) to Genting village and had a meal at a place called Mamma's Food House - a must try. Very nice food. It is a 25 minutes walk from the resort to this lovely small restaurant.

This resort is secluded and has its own charm. It becomes a cozy comfortable home away from everything else. It is mainly connected from the sea - guests check in and out from the sea! The common area is wonderful and gives a community feeling all through the day where you get to see all other guests in close proximity. Most common facilities are there - restaurant, bar, free coffee and tea facilities (24 hrs.), toilets, deck, access to the beach, sea sports desk and the reception. Everything's there. Besides the common area are only rooms not more than 50 meters away. So, overall the close world charm of this resort cut off from the rest of the world gave us a unique experience. Then the Tioman sea water - turquoise green and clear, beach calm and the water inviting. Sun beds and a swing on the beach which is covered by this huge tree which gives it ample shade. A volley ball court. The staff are very friendly and courteous. They add to the charm of the resort. They are always around, always smiling and always ready to serve. When you arrive at the hotel in the resort's boat (they pick you up from the nearest jetty which is Genting), the staff is there to welcome you at the beach. When you check out, they are waving you goodbye till you can no longer see them! This enables you to have a special bonding with the staff there even if you stay for just 2 nights. They offer sea sports activities like kayaking, island hopping, snorkeling, etc. which we did not avail. We drove down from KL. Takes 5 hours to reach Tanjung Gemok jetty. Then we wait for 1 hour at the jetty to take the ferry takes 2 hours to reach Tioman. At Tioman there are various stops and you have to get down at Genting jetty, where you board yet another boat provided by the resort to finally reach the resort. Total time - approximately 8.5 hours! Same thing while going back. But, Tioman Island is worth it because of the quality of the beaches and the lovely sea water. It is quite heavenly.

Stayed in August 2025

The beds were pretty hard, especially the bunk beds were not comfortable. Also some of these spoiled European guests can bring a negative atmosphere when they start complaining… like Hendrick who gave a 1,0 because he couldn’t get a cappuccino… It also looks like some people come to the resort straight after a long journey coming directly from Europe and being exhausted and grumpy by the time they arrive at the resort. Just one recommendation: don’t do that. Although it was very entertaining for us to watch and observe, nobody really enjoys it, you don’t, other guests don’t and the staff doesn’t… so travel in a relaxed way, with more stops in between and everybody will enjoy it much more.

Very nice, quiet, peaceful resort, with a lovely helpful staff. Nice private beach with some big trees given a lot of shadow. During our 6 nights we went to Genting for dinner once. The menu in the resort is divers enough and the resort offers good quality of food, so there was no real desire to go somewhere else. They also arranged a private boot trip for us (8 persons), which was a combination of the trip around the island and a snorkel tour. It was a great experience! Compared to accommodations in the cities it is rather expensive, but keep in mind it is on a remote location on an island. Based on what we have seen in Genting and Paya, this was absolutely the best spot and worth the money. Do note this is not a 5-star resort, so not everything will be like you have it at home. There is only filter coffee, don’t expect fancy cappuccinos or espresso’s. The showers function fine, but will not give the amount of water you might get at home. Overall it is not a luxury resort, but absolutely a comfortable resort with a staff which does everything to make you feel at home. Communication with the resort was excellent, they gave clear instructions about which jetty to get off, and when we arrived in Genting their boat was already waiting for us. At the resort the rooms were not ready yet (we arrived at 10am, so that was already expected based on earlier communication), but within an hour our rooms were ready. They do everything possible to make it comfortable for the guests. Also the atmosphere in the team working there is great, having a laugh with the guests but also having fun together.

Stayed in August 2025

The internet connection is unreliable. They should install Starlink.

The location of Melina Beach is wonderful. The resort staff is very friendly and the organize various daily snorkeling trips. The breakfast buffet is decent with varying fresh fruit. The apartments and cottages differ in in size and location.

Stayed in August 2025

Ingenting

Folkene, stedet og rommene

Stayed in July 2025

Because it is a secluded resort, it is quite far (25 mins walk) to the nearest village. Food prices are on the high side but the portions are generous. Although the resort has a nice small beach, I do not feel like there are lots of corals near the beach. Might have to swim quite far to the open ocean to see nice corals.

Staffs are polite, friendly and helpful. It is a secluded resort and it is peaceful and surrounded by nature. The resort has a nice small beach for themselves. You can see squirrels, monkeys, baby sharks if you are lucky. Facilities are basic but they are clean and complete.

Stayed in June 2025

Nothing

Best location, best staff, best food, complete relaxation and seclusion!

Stayed in October 2024

The room which there are a lots of ants 🐜 and no bath tub.

Private Beach . Away from the crowds

Stayed in September 2024

Please do not use the blower to clear leaves. Better to just sweep for complete peacefulness

The location is perfect for relaxation. Completely secluded and basic comfortable huts surrounded by lush jungle.

Stayed in August 2024

If they serve more vegetables for breakfast, their meals are very good.

Quiet and full of nature!

Stayed in August 2024

Seeing the harsh reality of people working at the resort (shifts of 15 hours, 7 days a week, months in a row, on low salaries) - which will be the same at all other places, so no Melina-specific problem. They deserve nothing but praise and generous tips. Melina organizes nice snorkeling trips. If you want to go diving you have to go to Genting or Psya, which involve a 20-30 hike through the jungle (on a path) before or done kind of arrangement with a boat taxi to pick you up. Food at Melina is good, but pricey.

The staff was extremely friendly and welcoming - always a kind word, a smile on the face, and professional through and through. The whole Melina team truly sees it as their task to ' take care of their guests' (from small daily tasks to helping a guest out that cut his foot badly on coral and needed to be brought to a doctor in the dark by boat and through the jungle). The location is excellent for those that want to experience nature, beach and stay away from the crowds. Our 2 children teamed up with the many other kids and played happily and independently in the hotels private bay and we loved seeing the monkeys, giant squirls and beautiful fish right out front.

Stayed in August 2024

Beautiful spot. Amazing snorkelling. Friendly staff.

Stayed in July 2024

We loved everything, the room, the staff, the beach, the food. It's heaven on Earth.

Stayed in July 2024

Nothing to say at all!

The rooms were very clean and equipped. The service provided by the staff was five star! The went above and beyond at all times. Special mention to J who worked alongside the restaurant staff. This is the perfect "get away holiday" relax and recharge. Also perfect for family.

Stayed in July 2024

I have to take another boat to reach Melina. I was travelling with elderly so iı was a bit inconvinient.

The food especially breakfast was nice and tasty. Staff very attentive and friendly.

Stayed in June 2024

Same lunch and dinner menu. Poor lighting in rooms.

Beautiful location. Very comfortable rooms. Peaceful and relaxing resort. Good food. Friendly, helpful staff.

Stayed in July 2024

Could you move all the rocks a couple of feet to the right? (Only joking!) Lunch and Dinner menu is the same - would be nice to have a lighter option for lunch No Spa. Both Booking.com and the website both mention the spa. Turns out the spa shut down. Disappointing as I deliberately chose a spa resort for this trip. If I had known, I would have gone elsewhere. Sorry.

Great location, peaceful, green. Comfortable accommodation. Nice layout. Simple but effective common areas. Breakfast is nice, lunch ad dinner menu is the same, so after 3 days can get a bit limited, it would be nice if there was a lunch menu with some lighter meals on it, then a different menu for dinner. Nice private beach

Stayed in July 2024

Far from everything. You are the only on this part if beach. The only way to access to the nearest shop or anytg is by taking a bike (dangerous route). Or walk 30mins

Beach privacy quite view scene people . Its like live in a poster . Amazing place .

Stayed in July 2024

The overall, but only location a bit far from other location should we want to go out of thw area..

Stayed in July 2024

My corner room is a little noisy but after 10 pm is quiet

I like the quietness, comfort, privacy and excellent meals by Hakim. Jay and Rose is friendly and makes us feel at home with their excellent service.

Stayed in July 2024

We loved staying at melina Beach - the most beautiful spot at the Island. Loveable host.

Stayed in July 2024

Secluded private beach, peace and quiet. Friendly resort staff and management. Freeflow hot water, tea and coffee. Nice sandy beach, shallow clear waters though a bit rocky. There are western and Malaysian menu options at the resort's only restaurant - a bit limited in option but for two night's stay it works for us.

Stayed in July 2024

Beautiful peaceful location. Staff couldn't have been more helpful or pleasant and food was amazing.

Stayed in July 2024

The view and privacy

Stayed in July 2024

Suggest to prepare mosquito trap for each room.

The resort is clean and quiet. Environment is very nice. Beach is very clean. Resort got prepare volleyball, canoe etc for kids to play . The chalet is big enough and comfy. the view is very beautiful. The staff is polite and nice. Overall is excellent.

Stayed in June 2024