Name: Japamala Resort
Address: Pulau Tioman Pahang, Tioman Island, Tioman Island, Tioman Island, 26800, Malaysia
Rating: 9

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Very special place for relaxing holiday, extremely friendly and helpful staff! We felt super pampered and comfortable in our beautiful room surrounded by jungle. The food was incredible, big portions, fresh ingredients expertly cooked by their chef. Big thank you for Bella, Edwin and the other staff in the hotel! Can’t recommend this place more! We will definitely come back here with our family!

10 out of 10

We stayed a whole week at the resort and enjoyed the kind and gentle attention of it personnel. Despite the heavy rainfall, they kept their smiles and remained attentive to our every needs. The rooms of the resort are beautifully furbished and the bedding is really comfortable. This is an absolute quiet zone - no other access but the sea!

A  hidden gem, perfect to unwind!

Where to begin! What an incredible stay. 

We recommend reaching the island with Cataferry, premium cabin. Transfer time from Singapore to Mersing was 2.5 hours (contrary to the resort’s advice of 5 hours!) and 4.5 hours for the Mersing to Kuala Lumpur leg. We found our own private taxi services which were much cheaper than other quotes received and we’d happily pass on their contact details to any future travellers. The speedboat from Genting to the resort was a quick 5 minute journey.

We were in a seaview room which whilst it was lovely, became unbearably hot at night even with the fan on, and this combined with animals (frogs/lizards) inside the room, didn’t make for great sleeping. The housekeeping team were helpful at removing the animals but it appeared that general wear and tear enabled their entry. A storm one night also had rainwater pouring into the room, which again was quickly investigated by the team the following day but wasn’t ideal at 3am! The permitted usage of a drone by other guests was pretty intrusive (and actually appears was in contravention of Malaysian law). The spa was unavailable as they don’t have a therapist, however we were able to obtain a massage at another resort. The sundowners were lovely but the night it was held in Tamarind due to bad weather was actually more enjoyable than some of the other extremely windy nights at the jetty bar - it would be good to have the option of sundowners at either? Per another review, we also noticed there is zero flexibility r.e food/drink adjustments, and minor requests (e.g no mushrooms) often fell on deaf ears (we think this was often due to a language barrier issue, especially at breakfast). Again more flexibility in general wouldn’t go amiss. Lastly, I came down with stomach issues for the second half of our stay which put a dampener on things but at least my partner was unaffected. 

Let us caveat all of the above with the following. The service was absolutely second to none, and the staff could not have done more for us. They truly make Japamala what it is and John and Edwin in particular are an absolute credit to the resort. We were always overjoyed to find out if John would be serving us each day, and remember our chats with him very fondly. Edwin took us on a snorkelling trip which was superb and helped us swim with sharks and turtles, and also took us on a sunset trek. Zahaim (apologies for any misspelling) in the Lobby was another friendly face. Having heard that we hadn’t seen monkeys yet, both John and Edwin separately came and found us on our last day to show us the monkeys. Similarly on our last day, John ensured our afternoon tea drinks order was ready and waiting for our arrival from snorkelling - it’s the little touches like this that make such a difference, and is what really separates Japamala from other resorts. The level of personalised service we got there was the best we’ve received anywhere in the world.

The two restaurants were amazing and exceeded expectations, especially considering the remoteness of the resort. It was a tough decision to decide which of the two to choose for our final couple’s dinner on the beach. 

We truly recommend the hotel to anyone looking for a relaxing stay in paradise, and hope one day to be able to return. 

Amazing resort, holiday and staff - 100% recommend

A very beautiful place, a very wonderful place-- so thank you very much. Living as we do on the other side of the world, we looked carefully for somewhere where we could be quiet after a busy week of work in Singapore, longing to walk into the water and see its wonders. Bali was possible, but at a friend's suggestion, we chose Tioman Island. The Japamala Resort satisfied every hope, known and unknown. The sea and sand was all we imagined and needed, our room was creatively curated in a Polynesian style, the food was different and unique (and tasty!), and the staff were exemplary. Mike stands out in his role overseeing the hospitality, characteristically eager and kind, able and willing to do anything needed to make our time a pleasurable one. Everything from the restaurants to the masseuse to the watermen who helped with the snorkeling, we were grateful for each one. Do we recommend? Yes, and yes again!    --- Washington DC

Beautiful and wonderful!!

Japamala Resort is a maginificent place, a piece of paradise that allows you to forget about the boring and monotonous everyday life, as well as stress, and provides you with a serene delight for all your senses. Incredible nature, crystal clear waters, plenty of opportunities for active sports, but at the same time exceptional tranquility, world-class service - genuine nobility and attitude from all staff. Very smiley and friendly people!
Thank you Captain, Bella, Edwin, Shuvo, and all the other wonderful people we met there who made sure we had an unforgettable vacation!
We love you and will see you again!

Escape to paradise

Had a pleasant stay at Japamala Resorts! The staff was very helpful and friendly. The room that I stayed with the sea view was extraordinary. The food was good and the jetty bar was the main attraction. The general worker name Dadu was the happiest person I met there. Will come back for sure.

Pleasant stay in the private island

Experienced good time in Japamala Resorts. I was able to get deep sleep surrounded by nature its such pleasant. Besides , food was great  , and their staff also very friendly. All the amenities are pretty convienient. Being able to escape from busy city and connect with the nature are such bless. Thank you for great memories.

Escapism

Enjoyed every moment of my stay here. Very private & luxurious. Exclusive. The staffs were very helpful, they carried my luggage all the way from the jetty straight to the room! WIll definitely return :)

Best Resort in Tioman Island

Absolutely loved this place! Very peaceful! The staff was fantastic! They were very kind and helpful, even though my room roof leaking, they were helpful in fixing the situation. I will definitely return. 

Great time to 3rd visit

Enjoyed every moment during my stay in here. The place is luxurious and so exclusive. The serve from the staff were so friendly and  ambience the moments I stepped on the resort. Recommended for those who loves private and peaceful vacation.

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