Tailana Island Pulau Banyak

Île paradisiaque avec bons spots de snorkeling. Staff super sympa

Tailana is a beautifully small island with two very distinct personalities: one side faces the open sea, with gentle waves and a more dynamic feel, while the other opens onto an almost-lagoon — incredibly shallow, calm, and serene at all times. The snorkeling is excellent. We spotted several sea turtles, and if you're very lucky you might even encounter dugongs (we didn't, but hope springs eternal! 🐢). The underwater world here is well worth the trip on its own. What made the stay truly special, though, was the staff. Edho, the manager and chef, was attentive, warm, and always on hand to help with anything, he was simply outstanding — every meal was a highlight. Together they created an atmosphere that felt genuinely personal and welcoming. Tailana is a rare, unspoiled gem. Treat it gently. 🌿

Tailana ist wunderschön! Bungalows, Dusche, Yogaplattform - alles ist liebevoll hergerichtet und instandgehalten. Rund um die Insel gibt es tolle Schnorchelmöglichkeiten, Edo hat uns hervorragend bekocht, alles in allem für uns ein perfekter Aufenthalt. Danke für unvergessliche Tage, wir werden Tailana in allerbester Erinnerung behalten!

Awesome place to come down. The food was soo o nice! The journey to get to the island is totally worth it.

Environmentally minded resort. Cute huts with comfortable mattress and fans. Quiet and peaceful days - perfect for switching off and recharging!

The island is beautiful, and the accommodation is nice. It would be a paradise if it were cleaner and better organized.

Before explaining our experience, we would like to say that the island is absolutely beautiful, and the accommodation itself has incredible potential. If it were properly maintained and clean, it could easily be one of the best places we have ever stayed in. Unfortunately, this was not the case during our visit. We usually don’t like leaving negative reviews, but we were quite disappointed, mainly due to issues with cleanliness and overall organization. Cleanliness was the main concern throughout our stay. The common areas often felt dirty and disorganized, and some items seemed out of place. The sunbeds did not feel clean, and the bathrooms were not cleaned during our stay despite asking twice. The trash bin was frequently full, and on our last day there was a very unpleasant smell. We want to clarify that this is not related to insects or the natural environment, which we fully understand and accept, but rather to a lack of basic cleaning standards. The bungalow itself and the bed sheets also did not feel properly clean. Regarding the showers, the soap dispensers were empty during our entire stay, even after we asked for them to be refilled. We ended up using our own soap. In addition, the hand soap situation felt quite inappropriate: the dispenser was filled with dishwashing liquid, with the actual dish soap bottle placed right next to it. At the very least, this could have been presented in a more appropriate way. We also had a disappointing experience with the laundry service. We gave a small amount of clothes, clearly under 4 kg, and they were returned with a strong humidity smell and some new stains. Additionally, we were charged for 13 kg, which does not reflect what we gave. For a paid service, we expected more reliability. As for the food, the cook was very kind and did a great job, the meals were tasty and we really appreciated his effort. However, we had informed in advance that we are vegetarian, and this was not properly taken into account.

La verdad que fue un gran final para nuestro viaje!! La isla es un paraíso, con una playa genial y el mar más bonito que haya visto !! Los chicos del alojamiento la verdad que fueron geniales y en poco tiempo me hicieron sentir parte de la familia !! Recomiendo al 100

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