Beras Basah Island
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Margriet R
Salt Spring Island, Canada199 contributions
Feb 2023
We were dropped off here by the island hopping boat, along with hundreds of other people. It was hard to find a spot on the sand. There is an area set aside for swimming but several people encountered stinging jellyfish. Very touristy.
Written February 27, 2023
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Angelina L
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia13 contributions
Dec 2022
There was nothing much to do in this island. The seaside is rocky with many dead corals. So we couldn't really walk, swim or play water. We stayed for a short while and decided to head back to the jetty. Thankfully we chartered private boat and could head back anytime we liked.
Written January 3, 2023
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Tony
Sydney, Australia244 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
Stopped by Beras Basah Island due to island hopping. Spent about an hour here lying on the beach and swimming. The beach was crowded due to those visitors from island hopping.The beach would be nicer if without any monkeys. The monkeys tried to snatch foods and drinks from beachgoers and spoilt the atmosphere of the beach. The water is not as clear as the water at Tanjung Rhu beach. Bear in mind that there were no changing rooms and toilets on the island. Worse than I expected.
Written December 11, 2018
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KeithSco1
Edinburgh, UK52 contributions
Oct 2014
We booked an island hopping tour from the ferry jetty, it incorporated a 3 island tour of Pulau Beras Basah - Eagle feeding at Singa Besar and Dayang Bunting, the pregnant maiden island.
The white sand beach of Beras Basah was lovely, but beware of the monkeys. Due to idiot tourists feeding them they have become cheeky and will bag snatch and rake for food. Bit of a shame really because people don't understand wild animals. The sea here was lovely to swim in however wasn't clear enough to snorkel or see anything of interest. In hindsight it may have been better to swim around the pier as there were lots of tropical fish harbouring on the down-sun side. (45 mins given to wander)
Next was the eagle feeding. This was interesting to watch and the birds are magnificent. However a little boring as we hung about too long.
Next was Dayang Bunting. Our boat driver stopped to show is the best viewpoint of the pregnant maiden hill before continuing round the coast to dock and let us on to the Geoforest island park. Again we were given 45 minutes- not long enough!
It is a short walk up the stairs for anyone of average fitness and ability, elderly or unfit will perhaps take a tad longer as the steps descending to the freshwater lake can be steep in places.
The lake looks lovely and the sounds of the jungle echoing over are great. We went for a swim away from the crowds and it was lovely water although not super clear so you can't snorkel or see anything, but this may have been due to the recent heavy rainfall we had, still worth a dip though.
Overall the island hopping is worth it for the sights.
The white sand beach of Beras Basah was lovely, but beware of the monkeys. Due to idiot tourists feeding them they have become cheeky and will bag snatch and rake for food. Bit of a shame really because people don't understand wild animals. The sea here was lovely to swim in however wasn't clear enough to snorkel or see anything of interest. In hindsight it may have been better to swim around the pier as there were lots of tropical fish harbouring on the down-sun side. (45 mins given to wander)
Next was the eagle feeding. This was interesting to watch and the birds are magnificent. However a little boring as we hung about too long.
Next was Dayang Bunting. Our boat driver stopped to show is the best viewpoint of the pregnant maiden hill before continuing round the coast to dock and let us on to the Geoforest island park. Again we were given 45 minutes- not long enough!
It is a short walk up the stairs for anyone of average fitness and ability, elderly or unfit will perhaps take a tad longer as the steps descending to the freshwater lake can be steep in places.
The lake looks lovely and the sounds of the jungle echoing over are great. We went for a swim away from the crowds and it was lovely water although not super clear so you can't snorkel or see anything, but this may have been due to the recent heavy rainfall we had, still worth a dip though.
Overall the island hopping is worth it for the sights.
Written October 25, 2014
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mimiloma517
Singapore, Singapore51 contributions
Dec 2018 • Family
It was not the same beach I went 15 years ago. It is crowded. Many boats planned this island as part of their trip and it is scattered with tourists. Monkeys on the island keep stealing food/drinks from the visitors. Avoid bringing food or swinging the food, these will attract their attention. If you can avoid this island, please do. Not worth the effort.
Written December 7, 2018
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Thashns
Karachi, Pakistan203 contributions
Dec 2014 • Family
Long and Unspoilt Beach with Clear Water (Part of 3 Island Hopping Tour).
If you Like Nature and are beach goer than this place is recommended. Take walk on the beach; feel the calmness of the whole place. Very refreshing experience for people visiting from Big Cities.
Couples will Enjoy more; i guess.
Warning: Monkeys are near by; if you are feeding or animal friendly type they will keep on coming up to you.
What to wear: Swimsuit if possible you would like to dip in clear water. (No strong current so i guess its ideal in that sense)
If you Like Nature and are beach goer than this place is recommended. Take walk on the beach; feel the calmness of the whole place. Very refreshing experience for people visiting from Big Cities.
Couples will Enjoy more; i guess.
Warning: Monkeys are near by; if you are feeding or animal friendly type they will keep on coming up to you.
What to wear: Swimsuit if possible you would like to dip in clear water. (No strong current so i guess its ideal in that sense)
Written January 5, 2015
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neilhassall
London, UK898 contributions
Jan 2019 • Couples
We went to Beras Basah Island as part of an island hopping our - as you arrive, you are dropped off on a gloriously sandy white beach, with a scattering of palm trees, an abandoned jetty (home to some more monkeys) plus a small food and drink kiosk (and yes, they have ice-cold soft-drinks and snacks).
It can get quite busy here with all the various island hopping boats but the beach is big enough to make it feel not too crowded and there are plenty of shaded areas (including a picnic table area next to the kiosk).
You can whilst away your time swimming or watching the monkeys trying to cadge food of tourists (make sure you keep an eye on your bag at all times as they are very quick to pounce – we saw them get away with several plastic bags of food).
It can get quite busy here with all the various island hopping boats but the beach is big enough to make it feel not too crowded and there are plenty of shaded areas (including a picnic table area next to the kiosk).
You can whilst away your time swimming or watching the monkeys trying to cadge food of tourists (make sure you keep an eye on your bag at all times as they are very quick to pounce – we saw them get away with several plastic bags of food).
Written January 25, 2019
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elenaniculae
Copenhagen, Denmark16 contributions
Feb 2015 • Couples
We took a hopping island tour, fairly cheap I could say. We spent 35rm/person, for 4 hours of sailing and visiting 2 islands. We spent an hour swimming in the clear waters on Basah Island. We saw people renting snorkeling gear but we had too little time to investigate...we settled for the warm, clear waters and white sand. I would go there again.
Written March 13, 2015
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Sam_Kin_Kit
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia44 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
I have visited a number of beaches in Langkawi, Beras Basah would top my list with its white sandy beach and clear water. Nice to swim, and imagine small fishes would swim near you very close to the beach, in deeper water near the jetty there's even more colourful fishes. The sand here is very fine, kind of like flour! There's a lot of monkey at the trees are close to the jetty, so we walked further away from there' which is very nice. We came here with tour for island hopping and this is the last beach, only cost about RM 30/person for the whole trip, but we only get to spend an hour here, which is not enough! I don't even realise that there's no toilet here! This is a must visit if you have limited time in Langkawi.
Written July 1, 2014
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AnnaHoult
11 contributions
Dec 2013 • Friends
here's the deal:
1.this place is part of island hopping tours.before island hopping,u HAVE to wear your swimming clothing/t shirt straight before the tour.
2.This island has no toilet.So u cant really change before getting into the ocean.Bring your own TISSUES for ladies.and BRING your own food before going here.The foods are sucks and expensive.
3.Great soft white sand and 3 colors ocean.Really really really great view.Great for posing.
4.if u want to add more fun,bring bread and feed the fishes.Really cool to see the fishes kinda fight for the bread while u in the sea.
4.Be careful and take care of your belongings escp the bag that has foods in it.There are so many monkeys that just will steal your food.Maybe bananas would add more fun!
5.Basically,great view.Amazing sand.Not much to do.No toilet.I would like to go again.
I hope this reviews and tips are helpful.
1.this place is part of island hopping tours.before island hopping,u HAVE to wear your swimming clothing/t shirt straight before the tour.
2.This island has no toilet.So u cant really change before getting into the ocean.Bring your own TISSUES for ladies.and BRING your own food before going here.The foods are sucks and expensive.
3.Great soft white sand and 3 colors ocean.Really really really great view.Great for posing.
4.if u want to add more fun,bring bread and feed the fishes.Really cool to see the fishes kinda fight for the bread while u in the sea.
4.Be careful and take care of your belongings escp the bag that has foods in it.There are so many monkeys that just will steal your food.Maybe bananas would add more fun!
5.Basically,great view.Amazing sand.Not much to do.No toilet.I would like to go again.
I hope this reviews and tips are helpful.
Written December 21, 2013
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
If we want to have more time snorkeling at Beras Basah Beach, should we just take a boat at Awana Porto Malai Terminal? What is the schedule of the boat transfer to and out of the Beras Basah Beach?
Written February 9, 2017
Water not very clear and rubbish everywhere, nothing to see, visibility less than six feet.
Written June 16, 2018
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