[2025 Pulau Babi Attraction] Travel Guide for Rawa Island (Updated Mar)

visited Rawa island to escape the new year crowd. was nice and windy. but water sports were closed and the spa only had one masseuse, so book early. took the hillside rooms. but after taking a walk all around, think will grade as below. 1. beachfront 2. waterfront 3. frangipanni 4. hillside but hillside had the cheapest rates. food timings were bit odd. 8am - breakfast 12pm - lunch 7pm - dinner gap is too big between lunch and dinner. I got hungry by 5-6pm. when asked bout the timing, they said there were many in the past who ate at 6pm and by 8pm they were hungry. 👀

Just spent 4 nights in a beachfront cottage and it was everything I expected and more! Firstly, a lot of the photos that have been shared here seem to be outdated. Let me break it all down so you will know what to expect and how to prepare for a stay here. Rooms - our beachfront cottage had 2 big beds, lots of space, and a big bathroom. The AC seems too small for the size of the room and would greatly improve if it was at least a 2HP AC. The bathroom is so-so with an old shower head. It definitely needs an upgrade. At night you will never get total darkness because of an outdoor light that is left on and shines brightly through the frosted glass door. A curtain or blinds would have been great to block the light out. There is no mini refrigerator and no tv. *It is important to note that there are many other kinds of rooms to choose from to suit your needs. Our number one priority was to be able to step onto the beach from our balcony. The room also has a balcony that is nice to hang out in when you want a break from the sun. There are mosquitoes most of the time but a little bug spray can keep you protected. The rooms are cleaned daily in the morning. It's done quickly and thoroughly and left with a fresh clean scent. Food - the buffet meals are quite delicious! I was honestly pleasantly surprised. I do wish there was a better variety for breakfast as it seemed we were eating the same thing each day. But there is an egg station and I always enjoyed my daily omelet. Coffee and tea are basic... instant. But it was still nice to be able to have a cup or 2 throughout the day. The staff was friendly and accommodating. Please serve nasi lemak! I was really hoping to see it being served in at least one meal. Beach and Sea - WOW WOW WOW. It was absolute paradise. Our days were filled with nonstop snorkeling. There are so many spots to explore and so many things to see. I saw baby black tip reef sharks, rays, crocodile needlefish, and a vast assortment of fish. It was absolutely fantastic. The sand is some of the finest I have ever felt, glowing white but not hot. The waters are clear and clean. This is what will bring us back year after year. Boat - the boat ride going there is comfortable and fast. You don't have to carry anything! They will load your bags and deliver them to your doorstep. I really can't believe I didn't come here sooner. The moment I stepped onto the sand I knew this would be our special once a year holiday playground. We were very fortunate to have good weather, good company with us, a nd the whole resort to ourselves. I know we will be back within a year because I can't stop thinking of this paradise. A huge THANK YOU to Rawa Island Resort for giving us an amazing 5 day stay!! #rawaisland #mersing #johor #malaysia

Address: Rawa Island is a coral island in Mersing District, Johor, Malaysia. Highlights: Rawa Island is one of the most beautiful beach in the Malaysia. Unlike other more popular beaches and islands in Malaysia, Pulau Rawa remains gorgeous, unspoiled and protected. It is a relatively small island, with only about 1km long. I love the sand quality here. You can feel the grains of white, sun-baked sand between your toes as you stroll along the beach. The Rawa island also sometimes called as the 'Little Boracay'. 🤩 There are a lot to do at the Rawa beach such as swimming, kayaking and snorkelling activities which is suitable for all ages. 😬 Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #createwithtrip #naturewonder #naturewalk #johor #beach

so peaceful. privacy at its finest.

#myhiddengems Pulau Rawa ~ A small island at johor, Malaysia ~ white sand , crystal sea~ love it~ #pulaurawa

If you want to feel like royalty on vacation, Pulau Rawa is one of the places to go if you are in Johor. The reason is that this island is a private island owned by Tuanku Sultan Johor. If you want to feel like a holiday in a remote island, this is one of the places. This small island has no vehicles. If you want to go there, you can walk. Pulau Rawa is located about 16km from Mersing jetty. If you take a boat, about 20-25 minutes. On this island there are only two resorts namely Rawa Island Resort and Alang's Rawa. These two resorts are located next to each other. #royalcarribean #islandlover #wonderfultrip

Rawa Island , a private island owned by the Sultan of Johor is a great place for snorkeling and diving . controlled number of visitors giving you pod privacy and exclusivity during your stay. spent 3D2N there, worth it !

Getting There - 30 mins speed boat from Mersing jetty, inclusive in the full board package Attractions - snorkel off the coast of the resorts, kayak, stand up paddle, swing, hammocks, island trek, or just laze in the crystal clear waters Hotels - Rawa island resort and alang’s Rawa Food & Restaurants - full board meals included with alang’s Rawa package Shopping - head back to Mersing town for cheap supermarket and eats we got a 3d2n full board package at a level 1 beachfront room practically steps away from the sea. cost us around RM2000+ for both of us and a toddler, excluding drinks. activities and snorkeling items all I included with a RM100 deposit. kids stay free at alangs Rawa below 3, Rawa island resort below 4 saw blue spotted stingray, black tip shark, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, clownfishes, and many other fishes #beachlife ##summervacation #beaches #naturalwonders

Getting There - 2.5 hours from johor Bahru larkin bus terminal to mersing jetty, speedboat 30mins Attractions - snorkel sun beatituful sand and sea Hotels - alang rawa and rawa island resort Food & Restaurants - full board package usually Shopping - Mersing town cheap supermarket and eats we took causeway link at low prices with spacious seats like those going to genting. there were corals off the beach and everyone just snorkel beach volleyball hammock Kayak lepak whole day the corals seem to have degraded a bit compared to few years back but we can still find nemo and saw a blue spotted stingray on our first day. kids below 3 stay free at alang rawa kids below 4 stay free at rawa island resort #beachlife #summervacation

Taking a break & relaxing at private paradise Rawa island, Mersing Johore with my group of BFF. Exploring sunrise and sunset through the hiking trails, kayaking, water slide by the seaside, snorkeling, swimming, sun bathing on the soft white Sandy beach & take a morning & evening walk by the seasides and road trails to enjoy the breathtaking scenery. truly amazing trip & relaxing on this private Rawa island. #staycation #whitesandybeach #privateisland