Gem Island Resort & Spa

The location is incredible. When staying in a water villa, you will be facing 2 white sand beaches. You just need to rent a kayak at the hotel, go on that beach and do some snorkeling there to see dozens of clowns fishes, small sharks and so on. Now talking about the hotel, it’s a but disappointing, it could be amazing but I’m not sure they know what “service” means and it seems there is no manager there. We wanted to rent a kayak after lunch but there was no staff so I just filled in the paper by myself and we took one. When returning it 2 hours later, the guy was half sleeping, and did not bother to come and help us. This is just an example of the kind of service you will get. The restaurant is great, though, and the staff is really nice. So I have mixed feelings about this place. The island is awesome but how they manage the hotel is a bit of a waste.

- Room was very dusty and when you step in, you can feel the dust on your feet. - Room also has a certain dated smell. - Island surrounding is great, peaceful and private caving sites you can hangout at. - Nothing unique about the Island and as no Turtle seen at conservation pit. - Dinner at the restaurant is great! The food is 5/5.

The highlight was watching colourful tropical fish at high tide from our balcony. Food at the restaurant was expensive for Malaysian standard but compensated by prompt service, quality and portions. Could do with another waiter/ress. It is unusual to see all staff are male.We wonder why. The beach is clean and water crystal clear. Could do with more information about what beach amenities are complimentary. Bookings at the resort was minimum when we were there so cannot comment on what it will be like when busy. We experienced solitude and absolute relaxing time regardless.Would certainly return again.

一番気に入ったのは広いバルコニーです。とっても美しい景色を見ながらのんびりできます。前日に泊まったクアラトレンガヌのチャイナタウンにあるスーパーでビールを買って持ち込みました 海もきれいでビーチでのシュノーケリングもなかなか楽しめました。 食事はアラカルトにしましたが、特にチキンレンダンなどローカルフードがとてもおいしかったです。

シュノーケルのツアーに参加しなくても、熱帯魚がすぐビーチのそばでみられます。産まれたばかりの亀を海にもどすイベントもあり最高でした。食事もリーゾナブルでとてもおいしかったです。

クアラトレンガヌの空港からタクシーで40分、固定料金でRM55。そこからボートで約10分。水は透き通っていて美しい。シュノーケルがよい。ビーチ自体は小さいので混んだら不快だろうと思った。この日はビーチで建物の工事をやっていて騒音で最悪。カヤックを借りて隣のカパス島のビーチまで15分くらい。カパス島のビーチは誰もいなくてプライベート感があった。部屋からのビューが海なのはよい。釣り型の椅子が心地よい。部屋も清潔でエアコンがきちんと効いた。WiFiがロビーだけしか使えなくて、すごく遅いのでいらつく。料理はまぁまぁ。サテがオススメ。

I can see the reef around me without scuba equipment.You can touch the fish with your hand and enjoy the island rhythm.

The ambiance was great. The place has a nice rustic feel in it, and the villas are all built on top of the rocks so you can really hear the waves at night. Food was great, and priced reasonably. I would therefore recommend this place to anyone who just want to escape from the bustling city life, and just get in touch with nature.