TRANSPORTATION IN TIOMAN ISLAND

Pulau Tioman can be reached by a combination of land and sea transport from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. The major gateway to the island is Mersing, a coastal town at the west of Johor state. The common route for most visitors is to drive or take a bus ride up to Mersing, then wait for the next available ferry out to sea.
Berjaya Air formerly operated flights from Subang Airport (KL) but this has been suspended indefinitely (since 2014). For those with private yachts, a new marina facility lies in Tekek, with power, water supply and easy customs clearance. The moonsoon season (Nov-Jan) suspends the frequency of ferry departures, though at least one trip is usually made daily.back

FOOD IN TIOMAN ISLAND

Food in Tioman Island can be a challenge if you are the picky type. However, if you are open to all types of food, then you will find a lot of options that might attract your taste buds. Visitors to Pulau Tioman are always encouraged to try out the local cuisine although there are some continental choices as well. One of the major factors of food in Tioman Island is on pricing. The rule of thumb here is that local dishes are very cheap while continental and western cuisine are comparatively more expensive particularly if you are dining in a restaurant in the upscale resorts or hotels. To be entirely safe, you might want to buy bottled drinking water which is very cheap.

Local Food in Tioman Island

If you are around the villages, you will find a lot of shops that sell local food. Take some time to choose the best places you are comfortable with especially the mamak shops that serve great Nasi Goreng or Roti Canai. Besides that, they have stalls that sell the local Ramly Burger and hot dogs. Around Juara, you will find a few local food stalls that serve Malay dishes at affordable rates.

Western Food in Tioman

If you are around the Coral Reef Holidays, the Village Restaurant here serves great western cuisine as well as Malay dishes. Guests here can enjoy the specially cooked food as well as the great view that overlooks the waters. Meanwhile, there are quite a lot of options at the buffet breakfast served at the Juara Mutiara or you can head out to the Bushman restaurant.
Other places where you can find food around Tioman Island is the Ayer Batang, the Arini Rock Café, ThaiFun Restaurant and others, all of which have their own set of unique offerings in their menu.back

HOTELS IN TIOMAN ISLAND

Accommodation options in Tioman Island can be divided into several categories. As one of the top travel destinations in the region, it has something to offer to everyone ranging from those who are looking for a luxurious resort style place or a backpackers’ style hotel.

BUDGET HOTELS IN TIOMAN ISLAND
This type of hotels make up the majority of options you can find in Tioman Island. There are several options located around the northern part of Pulau Tioman as well as in the Air Batang and Salang vicinities. You can rent a small room at very low rates with basic facilities or go for a dormitory-styled accommodation.
Among the popular places here include Mokhtar’s Place, Nazri, South Pacific Y&P Chalets and My Friend’s Place in Air Batang, the Wak Cottage and Babura Seaview in Tekek, the Puteri Salang Inn and Salang Indah Resorts in Salang and the Beach Shack Chalet and Tamara Resort located in Juara.

Mid-range Hotels in Tioman Island

If you are looking for a more comfortable stay which provides you with hotel facilities and services but which do not come with exorbitant rates, there are several choices to choose from as well. These options usually come with the standard facilities like internet access, hot shower and such. In Tekek, the Coral Reef Holidays is among the most prominent while you can stay at the Idaman Beach Holiday in Kampung Genting.
Meanwhile, in Air Batang, there is a small resort here with rates starting from below RM100 known as the Bamboo Hill Chalets or you can stay at the Paya Beach Resort in Paya. Other known places around this range includes the Nipah Paradise Resort, the Minang Cove Resort, Impiana Inn and Panuba Resort.

Top-Range Hotels in Tioman Island

As it is with any island destinations, there will be the upscale resorts and hotels which are very luxurious and a lot costlier than others. These are places you can stay with top-class services and facilities.
The Berjaya Tioman Resort is perhaps the most recognizable name here which comes with some of the best sceneries around. Meanwhile, you can stay at the Bagus Place which is isolated from the busy and crowded areas or you can choose to stay at the Japamala Resort that offers only 12 villas and chalets exclusively for its guests.back