Minang Cove Resort

Very good breakfast, evening tea and dinner.

We were asked to check out at 11 am. This cause limited time for our family to enjoy swimming/sea activities and to relax before checkout.

Isolated and extra expensive

Isolated, boat service very expensive, charges for each person

Superb location in very private cove only accessible by boat. Pristine beach and water. Nice snorkeling right in front of resort.Breakfast and dinner included. Very attentive barman (named Jay).Nice walks both sides of the resort - one direction to local village (40min) and onto a waterfall with swimming hole (40min); the other direction to another resort. Both worth the time and effort.Nightly shark feeding is a must.Good WiFi. Very easy to arrange boat transfers or diving/snorkeling trips.

Room towels and beach towels poor quality (non-absorbent and thin).Room decor and fittings more basic than I expected for such a beautiful resort (and the price).Terrible curtains (pink & white??)! A little more effort to properly furnish the room/bathroom would make a big difference to the overall experience.

A truly peaceful, remote and idyllic getaway. Wonderful connection with nature, beach is very accessible and clean. Fantastic, friendly and accomodating staff. Can only access by speedboat- very cool! Would return again.

Mostly, the accomodation was of a high standard. We stayed in the beach front villa. The shower rooms, kitchen area and back bedroom (with bunkbeds) could benefit from updating and refreshing. However, the two front bedrooms, veranda and bonus garden area were great! There is also private access to the beach from this vill!

To find such calm, serenity and kindness on this beautiful island has resulted in this being truly our best holiday together ever.We arrived at Genting off the ferry from Mersing and we were immediately welcomed by Minang Cove t shirted staff.Awang & Pijal who whisked us off to their boat whilst scouping up our heavy luggage!We arrived in the rain but that didn't cloud the pretty first sight of Minang Cove Resort. Welcomed by Sofia (her English is so good I challenge you to guess where she comes from) at their Jetty and were taken for a welcome drink and explanation of the simplicity our lives will experience for the next week!Minang Cove Resort is the best place to stay on this beautiful island. The scenery is stunning, the cove is protected and allows you to swim safely, certainly no need for a pool.The room we stayed in (8) was private, clean and spacious with the most stunning sea views. Our large balcony gave us the opportunity to savour our time here.We had tea & coffee making facilities and asked for milk to be stored in our fridge, which was no problem. The air con was perfect allowing us to cool down after our beach time. The bathroom was spacious and had everything we needed.The breakfast most mornings was a buffet with the offer of cooked breakfast, pancakes & omlettes. Fresh coffee/tea on offer and fruit or toast to finish. All quite delicious and served with a smile from Nora.When there was just us and one other couple they served breakfast at our tables, a nice touch.We took advantage of lunch on a few occasions, which was truly delicious... Very generous portions! Highly recommend the spicy chicken noodles?.We did have a portion of chips one day!The clean, efficient bar was run by Jay who looked after us with his own cocktails, beers, fresh water and gins.Ana was always on hand to help and guided us through walks to the waterfall, a local village and a fantastic boat trip around the island with Awang and Pijal.

Not applicable we loved it all ??

Friendly staff, serene location

Food wasn’t very good. Boats to take us places weren’t always available.

Location and food taste and quality.

Hotel provides only 1 towel and you need to survive with it during all holiday.Sea was clean but sometimes it was not soo clear due to current.

The staff created a very friendly and inviting atmosphere where there was a sense of community among the visitors. The resort was the only one on this small beach that had access to coral that boasted sharks, turtles, rays, octopus, squid and a variety of fish!

The rooms were a bit dated, but they were nevertheless comfortable and clean with a balcony and seating to enjoy the gorgeous view of the water!

Good place to snorkel and do lots of water activities.

Lots of stairs/steps to get to the room.

Boutique sized, private, good snorkelling, crystal clear waters, walking proximity to an original fishing village and lovely waterfall. Although there were only 6 guests including us when we were there because many has left, the food standard was very good. We loved that they served local malaysian cuisine plus the resort has good mobile reception today.

Nothing much except it would be nice to have clearer signage leaving property grounds to village. We missed our turn off returning back to resort and did an unnecessary uphill climb ??

Location was amazing, Beautiful little cove, very clean, very quiet with lots of marine life just off the beach. Plenty of tours available direct from the hotel at very good value (compared to neighbouring hotels). Free snorkels were provided and flippers were only around £5 for the whole duration of the booking. Staff were helpful and friendly.

Contacting them by phone was impossible. They respond to booking.com messages but sometimes thats an hour later. Also the pier is very unsafe for kids, multiple broken wood panels which my son scratched his leg on quite badly, and the sides of the pier are all open so very easy for kids to fall off. You have to be very vigilant with kids. Some minor issues are getting in and out of the location by foot is also very difficult. The paths in and out are just mud tracks, with no signage. Food options were very limited for dinner. Breakfast was good though.

Nestled in lush tropical greenery with a postcard-perfect beach, Minang Cove Resort on Tioman Island is a true paradise getaway. The reef off the beach, despite global coral bleaching, still has areas of colour and is teeming with marine life including parrot fish, clownfish (nemos), timid black tip reef sharks, and turtles passing through, and offers snorkelers an unforgettable experience. As a second-generation family owner, Sofia infuses Minang Cove with a wonderful, welcoming atmosphere for singles, couples, and families alike. Her strong connections with staff, locals, and the island community are evident. We loved gathering around the pool table, staff and guests' beach volleyball competition, and being able to explore the island on boat shuttles and snorkelling trips. The chef, who Sophia grew up with, serves fantastic food with nightly menu changes - the dinners are amazing and tasty! There are great breakfast options, and the lunch menu offers Malay, Asian, and Western fare, along with a delightful afternoon tea. Sarge (being an Aussie, this was my nickname for Sazal, pronounced Sargal) is a warm, friendly, and wonderful barman who mixes awesome cocktails. The service is exemplary, from Ahwang's great attention to detail to the diligent maintenance of the beautiful gardens and facilities. Any issues are fixed quickly with a smile, like when I mentioned a funny fridge noise and had a replacement in my room within 15 minutes. The 30-40 minute walks to the traditional fishing village and waterfall were well worth the trek - this is paradise! Thank you Sofia, and all the wonderful staff for a perfect holiday on Tioman. We look forward to returning to this island gem!

Only that our stay was not long enough, we wished we could stay longer, it was so relaxing ?

The team is very friendly and helpful. The hotel has WiFi now at the restaurant! The location is beautiful, unfortunately the visibility at the reef was not good during our stay, but the glimpses we got were promising. The dinner is a set course, so you do not have too much choices. But it is well cooked and a sustainable option to reduce food waste. With children it might be, that they need a backup! ;-) Make sure you do not miss the afternoon tea!The staff is very helpful in the organization of the trip. They helped us to make individual transfers to and from the resort. Keep in mind, that the sea might be rough though...

If the weather is good, the hotel has a shortage of sunbeds! It might be an idea, to have some sunbeds also directly at the villas. The rest is great!

Location,villa,atmosphere, cozy outdoor restaurant and beach area. It is paradise on Earth, do not make it more luxurious, keep it relaxed and “simple” as a superb alternative to all the big resorts with international glamour. Arriving to Tioman with the tiny airplane from Subang KL and the speed boat transfer just gave a perfect start. Nice jungle walking to the waterfall and local fishing village with good local food. The staff top. Pro but relaxed and friendly, took the initiative to daily beach-volley and pool activities that connected the guests in a kind of friendly family atmosphere, we actually did say good morning and talked a little.

The food a bit international, and boring.To much premaid,juice,bread,fruit. Rather serve fresh made local stuff.Make fresh juice and use your wonderful local fruit instead of boring apples and oranges. The fish and hot dish very fine but a little more care about taste ( salt, spice) .Actually the cafe in Mukut served cheap and very nice food , juices. So the food was the only thing that I was disappointed about. It is not a cheap stay and I have had so much nice and simple and good tasting food during 10 visits to Malaysia in 4O years, unfortunately the food is going global, and that is a shame.

Location was stunning and rooms had wonderful views to the ocean. Lovely jungle and lots of wildlife. Birds, giant black squirrel, monkeys and shark feeding at night. Lovely to snorkel off a lovely protected beach.

We enjoyed the food and was great breakfast and buffet dinner included but only other options for lunch were walk to fishing village, or 500m trail to resort close or pay for boat ride as resort isolated.

The staff, the location, the activities, the Food!

Amazing snorkeling right off the pier. Longer excursions also amazing.

Meal schedule was later than we preferred

Rooms are very clean. Each room has a view of the cove. Wifi in the lobby/dining area was excellent. Fantastic staff! The beach offers easy access to the reef and snorkeling was possible for anyone of any skill level. If you enjoy nature, this is a great place to stay. There is abundant sea life (sea turtles, baby sharks, sting rays and lots of tropical fish species) and jungle inhabitants (monkeys, giant squirrels, lizards) etc.

If you like long walks on the beach, this is not the place for you. The cove is small. There is no road access so shopping for snacks or other items require taking a boat, but the staff can accommodate rides to "town". However, if you are needing down time and love the snorkel and swim or want to trek in the jungle, this is a great spot.

Staff were very friendly and efficient. Lovely spot with great snorkeling off of the pier and from the beach. Very peaceful and relaxing as not a huge resort so more of a personal experience. Walk to the town and waterfall is great as not as far away as other resorts. Good selection of food and fresh water readily available.

I wanted a mix of privacy and outdoor activities, and this place lived up to those expectations. You didn't have to go far for snorkeling as the cove had a plethora of corals and marine life to check out. I spotted blacktip sharks (they're harmless), sting rays, and se turtles while swimming around the cove. The hike to the small fishing town of Mukut and Asah Waterfalls were a little challenging with the heat and humidity, but it was worth it to see how the locals lived and take a dip in the Waterfall pool. The staff were very friendly and accommodating! Tony, Sophia, and Daniel were good hosts, and the rest of the staff were just awesome and made my stay comfortable and relaxing. The included breakfast and dinners were great, but the 4:30pm tea time and after dinner fish-feeding activities were something to experience.

From a walking/hiking perspective, besides Mukut and Asah, you can't really go anywhere else. But that's not really on the resort but more on the infrastructure of Tioman Island. However, the isolation of this area of the island makes it feel very private and relaxing to me as I prompts me to get away from the distractions of technology and work, and just focus on my holiday and doing things on my own time.