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Reviews of Dragon Pearl Beach Resort

Kampung Mengkabar, Jalan Pituru Laut, 89157 Kota Belud, Malaysia

#6 of 12 hotels in Kota Belud

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 41 hotel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.6

  • Comfort

    7.4

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.2

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    Would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room in Treehouse
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food in the restaurant isn't delicious. The good thing is you can bring your own food and cook it.

    Crystal clear water and not too far away from KK town so can go as a weekend gateway

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room in Treehouse
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is gorgeus, right in front of the ocean. There is the reef that you can reach swimming from the resort, it's quite a strecth but you can almost walk the whole way. We stayed on the tree house, we booked for one night and extended for a second night. The second day was raining and everything got kind of wetish. Also the toilets does not really flush. The structure needs to improve. Breakfast included is very good. It's a very secluded location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room in Treehouse
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beds not that comfortable

    It's a beautiful serene place. Water is superclear, there is a lot to do. We would love to come back here. Absolutely recommend this place! Worth the uncomfortable night ;)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food service a little bit late but overall ok..Tq

    Nice place n so beutiful view.. Staff very friendly..

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    very nice and cozy place

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    7.0
    Worth every penny
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    At room little bit hot

    Worth it

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    its basic facilities but expected for the on the beach hut/camping style... not necessarily my ideal but I still did enjoy the experience.

    remote beach side, very pretty, off grid, ideal pick up for blue fin divers. Lovely hosts.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Snoring can be heard from outside the room. 🤣

    The view is breathtaking!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 March 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room in Longhouse
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Choice of food is very limited

    Perfect location. Friendly staff. Great atmosphere.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2023

    9.0
    staff very friendly, good location, good spot for sunset
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    clean, have a private beach, good place for people who loved privacy

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room in Longhouse
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    if you’re looking for luxury, this is not the place for you, but if you’re prepared to rough it, the idyllic location makes up for the rustic buildings.

    ‘Secret’ location made the beach resort feel very special

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Toilet

    Will definitely come back

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Tent Cabin (Double - 2 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    we reserved the beachside rent but short after we arrived it started raining heavely so the staff was kind tk let us switch ti a regular room.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    View niceee kena lg di pantai² mmg best laa next Time repeat lagi...

    Nice place for family... Tq....

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location is perfect

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room in Longhouse
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Water very dirty

    Place and beach very clean look

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    6.0
    Beautiful beach, good access for Bigfin divers, very basic facilities
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower and toilet facilities were very basic (lacking soap, flush, toilet paper etc). Our beach hut was small and was not soundproofed. Food was lacking and food quality was generally quite low compared to what we've had in Borneo - however they were accommodating when we requested some fruit and vegetables which we enjoyed.

    Amazing location with beautiful beaches at an affordable price. Good base for diving with Bigfin divers. We found staff were friendly and accommodating.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    i hope the toilet and bathroom can be more clean and comfortable to use

    everything is good

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff is super friendly

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2023

    10
    love the sea view😬
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    😬

    view❤️

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room smelled humidity ; it might be a good idea to avoid the budget room. Toilets are with a bucket; not a problem for me, but don't expect more.

    Very nice beach and surrounding. Nice and helpful people. Super quiet place. The restaurant is quite good with normal prices.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 January 2023

    10
    A unique longhouse stay at a remote beach. Should not be.missed
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room in Longhouse
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Long steep narrow path on the last 500 meters down to the resort. But one does not need a 4wd car. No TV and no hotel wifi... but isn't that good to read a book and switch off electronic devices ? But mobile and internet coverage from the air is ok. Breakfast a bit weak. I had somewhat oily fried noodles and they were served in a plastic box. And coffee half cold and not tasty.

    It was lovely to stay here. Where would you get such an authentic longhouse stay at the beach ? Everything is very tasteful, well organized. The room in longhouse is very cozy with good comfortable bed. All is very clean. Owner communicates well with guests via whatsapp. Beach and water was clean, had no jellyfishes in January. From my impressions , I would really very much recommend the longhouse room and I felt very happy with my choice, NOT the tents, that.might be too narrow and hot and a bit a problem at heavy rain, which is very common in this tropical climate. There is a restaurant for dinner, and food was excellent. They also sell cold drinks including beer and one can order breakfast. That is convenient, as it is not recommended to drive by car over the small narrow path back to the city. Bathroom : many complained here about that. It was simple but good. Of course, no hot water. Shower cubicle had sandy floor, but a chair for your clothes and it was clean. Toilets were clean, too. People often expect much comfort but everything must be very cheap. This does usually not work in beach locations. Those who cannot survive without a private top bath should book one of the upmarket resorts for which they have to pay triple or more as price.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2022

    5.0
    Never to be repeated.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Tent Cabin (Double - 2 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathrooms are not clean. Do not book tent on the beach if you want a comfortable stay. Everything wet and smells damp. If you want to stay in this area go to bigfin divers.

    The location is the only good thing this property has to go on.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2022

    3.0
    Could be a quiet place, without the loud and late music...
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Have booked a 2 pax beach cabin, then received a message from the property that it wasn't available. No explanation given. Maybe it was to accommodate local or direct booking. Have been proposed a triple-room in the long house, which doesn't provide the same privacy. Lots of signage giving "do & don't" instructions, including "Respect the other guests, keep the noise down after 10pm"... Unfortunately, looks like it doesn't apply to all the guests, as we had to endure loud music until 2am.

    Nice location, with beach in a secluded bay.

    Stayed in August 2022

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