Ara Dinawan Island Resort has a garden, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Papar. The property has entertainment staff and a concierge service. The rooms is equipped with air conditioning, a fridge, a minibar, an electric tea pot, a bidet, a hairdryer and a closet. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, while some rooms contain a terrace and others also feature sea views. At the resort each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at Ara Dinawan Island Resort will be able to enjoy activities in and around Papar, like snorkeling.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

FREE parking!

Activities:

Karaoke

Canoeing

Hiking


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
or
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 king bed
and
2 bunk beds
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.3
High score for Papar
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Richard
    Brunei Brunei
    The island is beautiful and the food provided is absolutely super. Staff were friendly and there was a lot to keep us entertained. The snorkeling off the beach and from boat was excellent
  • Melanie
    Taiwan Taiwan
    Exactly as advertised - a beautiful little island retreat with the fun adventure of glamping. The accommodations were lovely, with electricity turned on in the late afternoon through morning, so A/C was an option. Food was plentiful and delicious....
  • Toby
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything.. Could not say a bad thing about this island . Thankyou Hin ,Max and all others for being the most amazing hosts..Food excellent ,island is stunning and activities perfect for unforgettable experience...

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Ara Dinawan Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Malaysian • Asian • International • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Vegan

Resort facilities at Ara Dinawan Island Resort
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beachfront
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Walk-in closet
View
  • Sea view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Terrace
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Entertainment staff
  • Snorkeling
  • Diving
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Karaoke
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Express check-in/out
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Shuttle service
    • Convenience store on site
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Smoke-free property
    • Mosquito net
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Spa
    • Locker rooms
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Public Bath
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Malay
    • Chinese

    House rules

    Ara Dinawan Island Resort takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 2:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    Check-out

    From 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 3 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Free
    4 - 12 years
    Extra bed upon request
    MYR 200 per child, per night
    Adult (18+ years)
    Extra bed upon request
    MYR 300 per person, per night

    Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    There are no cribs available at this property.

    All extra beds are subject to availability.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Payments by Booking.com

    Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Ara Dinawan Island Resort of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travelers on dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be canceled on arrival.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

    It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    A negative coronavirus (COVID-19) PCR test result is mandatory to check in to this property.

    FAQs about Ara Dinawan Island Resort

    • Ara Dinawan Island Resort has 1 restaurant:

      • Ara Dinawan Restaurant

    • Yes, Ara Dinawan Island Resort is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Room options at Ara Dinawan Island Resort include:

      • Tent
      • Double
      • Family

    • The prices at Ara Dinawan Island Resort may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Ara Dinawan Island Resort is 8.7 miles from the center of Papar. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Ara Dinawan Island Resort offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Snorkeling
      • Diving
      • Canoeing
      • Karaoke
      • Beachfront
      • Private beach area
      • Locker rooms
      • Entertainment staff
      • Beach
      • Water sports facilities on site
      • Public Bath

    • Check-in at Ara Dinawan Island Resort is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.