Published 28th Jun. 2021
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The boutique resort of Japamala on Tioman Island invites guests to relax in an idyllic jungle setting. Wooden villas and cliff-clinging chalets are scattered across the resort's scenic landscape, promising a nature-rich retreat.
JapaMala's rooms are referred to as 'Sarangs', meaning 'nests' in Malay, emphasising the back-to-nature feel of the resort. Guests can hibernate in Treetop Chalets where the sounds of the jungle abound, escape to Seacliff Villas with mesmerising views of the South China Sea, or retreat to Jungle and Hillside Sarangs with the rainforest as their backdrop. Each suite has a private shower room and the Jungle Sarangs are adorned with open-air bath tubs, while the Hillside suites have luxury plunge pools. The bamboo blinds, soft lighting and warm colours of the rooms work together to create snug havens of luxury and serenity.
There are two main restaurants at Japamala Resort - an overwater Italian restaurant and Tamarind Tioman, nestled in the rainforest and serving Asian cuisine. If guests are looking for an alternative option, Japamala offers tailor made dining experiences in any location that visitors may choose.
The Resort's Samadhi Spa is a peaceful paradise, using oils and products made from natural materials. Whether it's a manicure in a natural cave or a soak in the cliff-top hot tub, Samadhi Spa promises a therapeutic experience. For more active days, there are a variety of adventures on offer, such as jungle trekking to the sunset viewpoint, day and night dives, and boat excursions to a range of villages.
Why We Love It
In the mesmerising setting of jungle, beach and sea, guests can enjoy complementary Asian snacks at sunset and aromatic oil therapies at dusk.
Designed to reflect the elegance and grandeur of 17th century Malay palaces, Tanjong Jara Resort is a 100 room getaway with an authentic taste of the region's spirit, and an enduring embodiment of the gentle Malay art of service and hospitality.
Tanjong Jara Resort is an opportunity to withdraw from the pressures of this ever-changing world by offering you a chance to immerse yourself in a place of serenity and beauty. Authentic in architecture and attitude, always warm and welcoming, it is an environment to let go, to relax deeply and take time to rediscover yourself, your family or your friends; all this whilst staff members drawn from the local villages truly live the age old legacy of Malaysian warmth and hospitality.
At Tanjong Jara Resort you can choose from a wide variety of possible experiences - lazy and languid, energetic and outdoors, indulgent and regenerative, cultural and enlightening - it is your choice whether you fold them into a single visit, or you craft each visit differently to meet your needs.
Why We Love It
Located on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Tanjong Jara Resort is a sanctuary of luxury and well-being steeped in age-old Malay traditions.
Our expert team meticulously crafts each Malaysia holiday to perfectly match your tastes. Tailor-made with originality, quality and cultural immersion in mind, our curated experiences range from visiting rescued sun bears in the Bornean Sun Bear Sanctuary to creating authentic Malay dishes alongside a local chef. Whether you choose to relax in a beachfront villa or a forest lodge, our hand-picked properties are guaranteed to elevate your Malaysian getaway.
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