Tanjong Jara Resort Terengganu

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2026

Ian

This is an ideal resort for a relaxing break. The setting blends beautifully with the natural woodlands and the beach and there is a real sense of peace and calm. There is an excellent spa and three very good restaurants. The staff provide a great level of service and go out of their way to make you feel special.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Mar 2026

Jodi

The pools are lovely and the staff is wonderful

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2025

Mohamad Azhar

Percent gateway

This was our second time to Tanjung Jara and we absolutely loved our stay. This time we came back for Cultural Day as recommended by Chef Maz. Staffs are very friendly and lovely, our room was comfortable and clean with a nice view of the sea

Friends_and_family Family

6/10

Pleasant

01 Sep 2024

aart

The beautiful photos on the hotel website influenced our decision to try the resort and indeed on arrival we were very impressed with the lovely lobby and reception area with its many water features. We can only assume these photos were taken many years ago as sadly the rest of the resort did not live up to this and has a very run down and neglected feel to it. Also, the website states it is one hour from the airport but it is a good 1.5+ hours, even with drivers who drive very fas
The gardens are lush and have so much to offer but are in desperate need of attention, with the grass areas looking very barren. The adult pool is a very strange colour and not inviting at all. The kid friendly pool is nice enough with comfortable sun loungers but the umbrellas are too small to offer much shade.
We only stayed one night in the end and ate dinner at the main breakfast/lunch/dinner restaurant. The food was delicious and chef Ann a character! We were however disappointed that there was no satay on the menu?! A Malaysian staple!? We found the terrace restaurant a very strange concept with just a handful of tables and a movie playing throughout? We would not choose to have any kind of movie playing whilst eating dinner.
Our room, 1601, was spacious and the bed comfortable. However there was not enough hot water for my husband to have a bath and for me to shower at the same time. Only enough hot water for one or the other? We also had issues with the toilet flush which kept sticking.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jul 2024

sik yiu

Noisy AC

Generally good and staff very polite but air conditioner very noisy, wife went to spa and enjoyed it.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

16 May 2024

IZZUL HADI

Great resort with beautiful beach and nature. Many activities provided. Top services by staff. 2 nights stay is recommended

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Feb 2024

Patrick

Beautiful hotel on good beach. It is a bit tired but still a great place to relax. Staff generally helpful & attentive. Food is pretty good overall. Biggest complaint was air con in bedroom sound like 747 on take off. No ability to change this - either on or off. Overall a good hotel but certainly not at international 5 star level.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

31 Jan 2024

Emma

All the staff were very friendly and helpful. They'd come around the pool serving water and ice lollies. We visited to celebrate our anniversary and was pleasantly surprised by the effort (no spoilers here). Not the resort's fault, but the private beach had some oil spills which were very difficult to wash off. I had to send my shoes for professional cleaning. The resort was undergoing renovation, glad to see improvements/maintenance!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Apr 2023

Kuruvila

Good people

I like what Ramesh did and he was helpful.
Need a facelift and more upkeep. Otherwise the staff was good. People are friendly and at tentative

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2022

Bin Abdul Rahiman Khairul

Very unique Kampung style resort experience. Outstanding hospitality from staff team especially Anna & Amira from front desk and the Room Manager, Jazz. The food at Di atas sungei for both breakfast and dinner and the ala-carte lunch at Nelayan was certainly top notch and delicious. Will definitely return after the rainy season to better enjoy the resort facilities.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2022

Samantha

Beautiful location and quiet and relaxing. Initially put in rooms at far end of resort which was odd as it was not busy but moved to rooms in a more central location which was much better

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

19 Oct 2020

Verified traveler

excellent

very good service. friendly staff, beautiful and clean resort. Very good for short or long escaped from the city.
Hope Tanjung Jara maintain all the good service.

Partner

4/10

Poor

08 Oct 2020

Chee Keong

YTL hotels pretentious & overrated

We stayed three nights at YTL Tanjong Jara Resort last month. YTL Tanjong Jara Resort is overrated. Unless you book the most expensive sea villa, other rooms at the resort are pretty standard. Rooms are large but not well maintained. There was a huge crack in one of the bathroom wash basins. Small TV in the room with not many TV channels. Housekeeping not so efficient. The day bed in the room was dusty and not clean. F&B is even worse. Breakfast was mediocre at best. Pancakes were dry. Kuey Teow soup tasteless with very little ingredients and the Mee goreng too salty. Wonder what kind of chefs they employ? We had lunch at the hotel and one plate of char kuey teow costs 40 ringgit! There are two swimming pools. One smallish pool with a deep end and not very clean. The other pool, which looks bigger in photos than actual, is crowded unless you go early in the morning when everyone is still in bed. Tennis court is old and just for show. Tennis court needs resurfacing. In fact most of the resort, especially the hotel rooms need a refurbishment. Some parts of the hotel landscaping is quite well designed but a large part of the resort is just jungle. Beach at the resort is boring. Definitely No Wow Factor! One does not have to pay quite so much to enjoy more pristine beaches in Terengganu. The only plus factor of this resort is the quality of service which was overall good. TJ resort needs a facelift badly. YTL hotels are rather pretentious & overrated.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2020

MD

perfect place for couple getaway, nice beaches and super good staff

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

08 Apr 2020

Verified traveler

This was an Amazing resort. The staff is always friendly, and helpful. Very quiet, and secluded the beach is nice with hardly no one on it. Can’t say enough about the hospitality.
We went during the Coronavirus and had to leave early, but the resort manager made a point to meet us, and offer was discount rates if we need it. Thanks for such a memorable vacation

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2020

Verified traveler

Nice place with beautiful sea

The room which we check in time was very very noisy due to some machine trouble. The staff immediately arranged other room. It takes 10 minutes, but I think that was their best and we were very happy with it.
Facilities are a bit old, there are some small problems but acceptable.
The view from the room is very nice. We can sea beautiful sea. Family pool is also with nice view. We could relax.
The foods were delicious especially in western restaurant near family pool. Main dining which serves Malay food was also good but there was some smell from river.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

30 Sep 2019

Deb

The property is remote and very, very quiet which we loved. The staff is excellent and cannot do enough for you. We had great service in particular from Amira and an intern named Sabrina. They helped us with activities and special events that we were celebrating. The check in was flawless, the room was beautiful (Serambi room) and the pools exquisite. Great spa with wonderful services and staff. The two restaurants were great with a good menu and a wonderful set of staff, especially Ann the main cook. She made everything so special.
The only downside is having to make a reservation for dinner. I don't think this was emphasized enough on check in and one night a couple who we had made friends with had not made a reservation and only got a table because we invited them to dine with us, which wasn't a problem but with so little to choose from in dining possibilities, they could possibly have been left hungry.
The restaurants are a little expensive so be aware of that, but the food is delicious and varied.
The pools are fabulous, one infinity pool overlooking the South China Sea and the adult only pool. I personally feel that they should be switched and the adults should have the more luxurious one (infinity). The staff are always bringing water and happy to help with anything you need. Although at the adult only one they tend to be there a little later in the morning, around 11 or so.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

03 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

The place eas gorgeous and great thought has been given into every detail. Service by each and every staff was excellent. Certainly an unforgettable place.

Leisure Partner

4/10

Poor

03 Jul 2019

XanLin

Though the photos looked grand, the room was poorly maintained. I had to call housekeeping service several times to send their repairmain to fix the shutter blinds, and replace the door locks, and then the Astro service couldn't function properly. I've dined at all 3 of their restaurants and the quality of food is mediocre. Apart from the food being served fresh, the Western fare was just average and the local food was definitely not up to expectations for a luxury resort proclaiming their \"unmistakably Malay\" tagline. I will not come back again nor recommend this resort to anyone. The only redeeming factor was that a few of the staff was friendly and helpful. In short, for a resort under the YTL chain, I was really disappointed with my hotel experience. Perhaps, Pangkor Laut would be better.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

29 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Great experience and beautiful resort but choices of food is limited to the hotel which is quite pricey.

8/10

Excellent

29 Dec 2018

Verified traveler

Relaxing stay.

10/10

Exceptional

25 Dec 2018

Hamizah

Amazing stay

Our stay in Tanjong Jara was amazing. The resort staffs make us feel so welcome and the room was great! A big applause to Ms. Amirah as our tour resort guide. Looking forward for another stay.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

19 Dec 2018

Siva Dharma

Excellent Staff

The staff was wonderful.The service was polite and they were ever ready to assist in making our stay a pleasant one.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Dec 2018

AFIQ ZAMIR

Love the Kampung Style

Room is spacious, facilities are great. It's just that, your trainee staff at reception counter still do not know much regarding room's location. It's monsoon there when I checked-in last week. My mom is on her wheelchair. Two of the trainees escort us to our room after check-in, and they stop in the middle of the way as they did not found the way to the room, in the rain. My family and I decided to get into the room even though it was raining as it was already 5pm. My mom really frustrated when she has to stop on the way to the room, and asked me why stop. I said they did not know the way to the room, until one of them called a guy receptionist to escort us to our room. Other than this matter, everything is just great. Buffet breakfast is awesome, my parent had Nasi Dagang which is so delicious, staff at Di Atas Sungei are awesome and warmth, their housekeepers smile always to us. Anyway, thank you very much for the hospitality from your team to my parent and myself, I really appreciate that. Please improve on trainee staff at the reception as reception is the first impression which customer's value the service of one hotel. Thank you.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2018

A

The room ID was wonderful, the surrounding jungle environment was amazing, staff professional, competent and friendly. The Chef's tailored our dishes for us, the portions were generous and delicious. Generally the best staff team we've come across.
Although some touch ups are needed, it was the monsoon period. All in all a wonderful and relaxing experience. Planning to go back again soon.

8/10

Excellent

13 Oct 2018

Lily

We had a really nice 1 night stay. A very nice resort close to the beach. Room is spacious.

10/10

Exceptional

31 Aug 2018

CicakoSasuke

Everything is NICE to this Tanjong Jara Resort!

Perfect for honeymoon! Love it so much. Such a memorable and loving memories at this resort. Do select this resort as your 1st honeymoon!

10/10

Exceptional

01 Aug 2018

Nicola

Absolutely lovely 😊

The hotel was amazing, service and food all excellent... you can definitely see why it is listed as one of the luxury boutique hotels of the world. The service was faultless, we were checked in early and allowed to check out late with no additional cost. The only things that could’ve made the trip better would have been a balcony and more maintenance to the room (there was what looked like to be previous water damage to the ceiling that had not been properly repaired)... all in all, a great trip and Ann is a legend!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Jun 2018

CHEN

Hotel review.

A nice resort for relaxing,staff is Friendly and Helpful.

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jun 2018

Tracey

Excellent, beautiful, quiet & peaceful hotel.
Food was good with lots of choice.
Staff were very welcoming & always helpful.
Cant wait to go back.

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jun 2018

Sal

Beyond words...

The whole experience was heaven, near perfect!

Except for the traces of rubbish and all sorts of plastic dumpings along the beautiful beach by irresponsible idiots!

8/10

Excellent

30 May 2018

Verified traveler

Place a bit too run down for 5 stars and food ok but not 5 stars.

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2018

Rose

Very relaxing

The hotel room looks exactly as advertised. This is my 2nd visit to this place & will be more visit to come in the future

10/10

Exceptional

03 May 2018

nur Shakirah

amazing stay

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2018

W

Great place to unwind

The resort is run by very very professional and well trained staff- our water glasses were never empty despite us lounging at the poolside from 2 to 6pm. The service staff on duty, Babul, was extremely attentive yet unobtrusive in ensuring that our glasses were filled, and out food trays were cleared.
The resort is very well maintained, save for the gym equipment, but was not an issue with us.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Mar 2018

Saiful

Nice Short Stay

I booked 2 rooms (Serambi) through Hotels.com and specifically mentioned that the two rooms MUST be adjacent to each other as I travel with my kids. As usual, I need to key in two names for 2 separate rooms but has a common booking number. As we arrived at the resort, it seems that they do not know under such a booking number I have booked and paid for 2 rooms. So they give us only 2 welcome drinks (well it doesn’t matter to me). However, the worst part, for the 2nd room (for my 2 kids) they are giving us a room which is 1 block away (equivalent to 20-25 meters away) from the 1st room. How can it be? As I specifically mentioned in my booking that both rooms must be adjacent. We keep on pushing for the adjacent room as we know that the resort is not fully occupied. At first, they even offered me Bumbung (1st floor room) of the same block as it is downgrading room from the original booking. While waiting for the management to decide for our 2nd room, we stayed in the 1st room for about 30 minutes and finally they say it is ok to get the next door room. If we not pushing for the adjacent room, my 2 kids will be stayed quite far from us (my wife and i). Surprisingly, when they told us about getting the adjacent room, they said that they are upgrading the 2nd room, to Serambi (What??? Upgrading??) I have a proof that booked 2 same type of room, if not why should I requested the 2nd room to be adjacent to the 1st??? I do not wish to argue further with these people, thinking that I

Family

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2018

Nur Illani Fatiha

Wonderful stay

The resort was superb. What makes it even better is their service and hospitality. Will definitely come back here again.

The only downside is that there's not much things to do outside the resort which makes your entertainment confined within the resort. But we came here to relax and celebrate our anniversary so it fits our purpose.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Feb 2018

Muhammad Aizat

Perfect gateway

amazing stay with them. friendly staff, amazing view and beach, good food. everything was perfect.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

14 Jan 2018

nadjme

nice stay

the staff was super friendly, good upkeep of the facilities. very large area with dedicated pools for adult and kids. the view was superb.

10/10

Exceptional

09 Sep 2017

Paul

Great resort on the beach

12 nights at Tanjung Jara a wonderful holiday. Great location, great facilities, super friendly and attentive staff. For my wife's birthday on our last evening, they arranged a special birthday dinner under a pergola at the adult pool. A truly memorable evening.
Highly recommend if you're looking for a relaxing holiday either by the beach or at the pool.
Our room, second floor, Bumbung room, was of an exceptional size with a large bathroom. The bed was comfortable, the shower excellent and an abundance of fluffy white towels. We were fortunate to see the release of 150 baby turtles on one night and 95 on another. A magical experience facilitated within the grounds of the resort.

10/10

Exceptional

08 Sep 2017

Helen

Wonderful hotel

We loved this hotel. Everything about it was 5 out of 5. The room was beautiful, the location was excellent. The staff were so helpful and friendly. We had breakfast included and ate twice at the main restaurant and once at the beach buffet. The food was outstanding and the chocolate croissants fresh from the oven at breakfast meant one was never enough!
I know this is a review full of superlatives, however this resort is a place that deserves them. I also thought it was outstanding value for money considering the level of accommodation, food and service.

10/10

Exceptional

04 Aug 2017

Sheron

Beautiful Resort With Personal Service

This is one of Malaysia best resort. It is uniquely designed with Malay kampung (village) style at heart. The whole resort is spacious with ample of lush plants and trees. The air in this place is so fresh and you can hear the bird chirping in the morning from your suite. You can also hear the calming sound from the sea. We stayed in Serambi suite (lower floor) which is huge. The bathroom is amazing with a huge bathtub.

On our first night stay, we were lucky to witness the release of turtle hatchlings into the sea. The Resort corroborated with Lang Tengah Turtle Sanctuary to rescue turtle eggs and to hatch them before releasing them into the sea.

The staff are friendly and helpful. On Saturday, the Resort organised an activity called \"Kampung (Village) Style\". Traditional Malay games are staged / played in the Resort vast compound. Guests are invited to join in the games such as \"sepak takraw\", \"congkak\" and bamboo dance. Food such as prawn / fish crackers are cooked and served to the guests. Coffee and cold drinks are available freely. A kid (baby goat) wearing a t-shirt was seen amusing children. A monkey is also seen plucking coconuts from its tree. The monkey's owner would then removed the husk from the coconuts before serving them to interested guests for free.

The Resort even gave me a surprise cake on my birthday. This is a personal and touching gesture.

6/10

Pleasant

30 Jul 2017

John

Discription on Expedia web site not accurate,

Our initial room was very dark with no real view - very disappointing.
We were offered an alternative room at an additional cost of RM250 per night. Most unsatisfactory

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2017

Faith

The place itself was lovely, service was superb. They had an outdoor cinema which was a cute idea but mosquitos were in sufficient supply here so we did not visit that. The beach was pristine and the tranquil ambience permeated the entire resort. Rooms were spacious and could fit 3 people comfortably per room.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2017

Verified traveler

Fabulous! Awesome! Excellent!!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 May 2017

Caterina

Loved the Tanjong Jara Resort

Beautiful hotel and area, the staff is so nice and welcoming, doing their best and careful about details. The restaurants offer great Asian / Malay or Western options. Loved the activities (night cinema, walk in the garden and forest, Malay culture evening, etc) but the best was the half day trip to Tenggol Island for snorkeling and lunch on the beach.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2017

Hayden

Quiet Beach Resort

My wife and I stayed at the resort for a short break from work. The service was fantastic, the beach amazing (empty! - no high volume of tourists!) food excellent, bar/food prices were OK but you expect to pay more for a 5 star resort anyway. Very relaxing place to go on holiday. Rooms... Great! Wifi....Great! Food...Great! Just a fantastic trip overall which I would highly recommend to anyone wanting to have a relaxing beach holiday with basically a private beach all to yourself. Unlike packed beaches in Thailand the beach at the resort is near empty... which is perfect for a quiet, relaxing holiday.

Family

6/10

Pleasant

11 May 2017

Yong Hong

Could be better for the price paid.

Pros: Very good service level, staff were helpful and always smiling. I chose Anjung which had a very nice view and spacious room.
Cons:
There were a lot of bugs and mosquitoes that made my stay less enjoyable. Woke up in the middle of the night because of mosquitoes in the room. The outdoor bathtub was not used because it was littered with leaves, large ants and bugs. The air conditioner's position is less than favourable as I kept getting cold air in my face which was very unpleasant. Food options could be better.

Family

8/10

Excellent

05 May 2017

love life

Beautiful Hotel but food and service is not on par

We stayed two nights with our friends and loved the resort even though we had just left another lovely resort on Perhentian Kecil after a 4 night stay there. TJ was luxurious, rooms were great, environment just lovely. The food and the service was however terribly disappointing. We ate at two restaurants there in addition to breakfast and was not satisfied with the quality at all. Drinks by the pool took a long time to order and to get service...seems like a waste of opportunity for the hotel to generate revenue when people could be drinking two drinks instead of 1 in the same time frame. We asked for more Tobasco and Worcheshire Sauce for our Bloody Mary and the response was, \"we ran out and you have to wait half an hour until we walk to the other restaurant\"! Management really needs to be more hands on. To be honest, we did not see a single manager walking around the three days and two nights we were there. If not for the food and service, I would have given the resort a 4.5. There are no other restaurants near the hotel...so I hope they improve the food and service as it is such a shame considering it is such a beautiful place.

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2017

Edward

Most enjoyable stay

We thoroughly enjoyed the location, adjacent to the sea, the landscaped gardens, the peace and quiet

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2017

George

Rooms are incredibly spacious and well appointed.

Amazing setting and location. Atmosphere a bit \"precious\" eg. the gong being struck to signal your arrival and departure My favourite place to stay in Malaysia

Family

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2017

Verified traveler

Nice relaxing hotel

4 1/2 star hotel in quiet location. Really good hotel for just relaxing and chillin.
Time of visit just after really bad weather, so resort still sorting out repairs and maintenance after monsoon season.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Nov 2016

Joachim

High standard of service quality

Service and courtesy by staff was excellent. All employees at the hotel are very helpful and proactive. No complaints whatsoever.

Family

4/10

Poor

24 Oct 2016

A

Not toddler friendly

1. Room deco: toddler can reach vases lining up the wall - 6 breakable vases, despite being glued to the wood base
2. Toilet flooring: slippery for toddler when wet
3. Wifi: requires deposit of MYR 500, uses YES services. Provide dongle that can be carried anywhere.
4. Aircond: felt cooler after 7pm. From checkin at 2.30pm until 7pm, room felt warm despite aircond turned on
5. Room lighting: side table lights do not come with a switch beside the lamp. You have to switch off from the wall plug.
6. Room lighting: no lighting in centre of the room. Dim lighting from a switched on TV
7. Complimentary events: staff went at great length to show where restaurants are within the hotel compound but missed out on the Malay hi tea buffet in seafront on Saturdays, ends at 6pm. We found out from one of the restaurants when enquiring about room service
8. In room dining: no menu for in room dining provided in room information. We were told by reception to call individual restaurants for their menu and request for room service
9. Dining at restaurants: hotel information booklet requests that guests make prior booking for seats at restaurants because seats are limited. This is a first for us because never have we encountered such dining restriction
10. Check in: no priority given to adults with restless toddler. Slow check in. Had to wait for staff to send guests to their rooms before it came to our turn
11. Security guard at entrance: they should be trained to read hotel confirmation doct

10/10

Exceptional

01 Oct 2016

Dunstan

World class hotel

5 star hotel with excellent service

8/10

Excellent

02 Aug 2016

Andy

Beach resort hotel.

Self-contained beach resort with 3 restaurants.
Nice grounds and rooms, and right on the beach.
Food was OK but limited selection - apart from breakfast which had a good spread. Food / drinks quite expensive because no other options nearby.
Hotel taxi service very expensive. Also 'local' taxi service arranged through the hotel was expensive (I guess in agreement with the hotel). No other options nearby so they can charge what they like.

Partner

4/10

Poor

07 Jul 2016

MC

Will not visit again

Towel and bedsheet are dirty, TV out of service, the operator not familiar with their own restaurant details. We order in room dining, after finished the meal, we called the operator to clear up because we put the dish outside the room.. next morning when i open my door i see the dish still outside my room which covered by the insects.. so disgusting.. the breakfast area cover by alot of flies insects too.. bad experience.. i paid 3500 for two nights end up like this...

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jul 2016

Jack

Very quite & relaxing

Went for a 3 day break from KL during Hari Raya and enjoyed every minute, a great recharge.

8/10

Excellent

22 May 2016

Audrey

It was a nice place to stay. The staff are friendly. There is a beautiful beach behind the hotel. It is very stunning in the morning.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Apr 2016

Eric

The perfect getaway

This resort simply is a paradise and oasis of tranquility

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Apr 2016

Verified traveler

Pleasant stay

Had a wonderful snorkeling trip to Tenggol Island. The hotel staff took good care of us and we had a delicious bbq lunch prepared by th chef who accompanied us. Night time movie under the stars was good fun (but take mosquito repellent!). Food was mostly good. Overall the resort is showing its age and it's a shame they don't have any bigger villa or suite to accommodate family of four (we had to book two rooms). Staff were friendly and provided good service. I would go back.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Apr 2016

James

Wonderful position with a fabulous beach

While the weather was perfect the red flag was up on the beach throughout our stay as it was just too rough to swim. That said we much enjoyed the beach and wandering up to Nelayan where Chef Saleh and his team cook us one delicious dinner after another.

10/10

Exceptional

13 Mar 2016

Alex

AMAZING experience, great resort!

We spent two days with my parents in the resort. Overall it was a fantastic experience. We arrived hot and sweaty, but was greeted with great service and refreshment at check in. The rooms were spacious and the view was fantastic. All the staff at the resort were friendly and helpful. At the pool, cold water with lemon and towers were offered every 15 mins (fantastic for a hot day). The hotel is clean, the beach is cleaned daily and the garden is maintained well. We received free smoothies and snacks in our room. The hotel staff also made an effort to try to make my parent's 40th anniversary special with a complimentary cake. It's the small touches that counts and we are really impressed with the management of the resort. Highly recommended for everyone, either for family holiday or for a romantic relaxing retreat. We will be back.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Feb 2016

Verified traveler

Third Time....still Amazing

Our third stay at this wonderful resort. As always, picture postcard beautiful with friendly service. So peaceful, only the sounds of nature to disturb. If you can't relax here then something wrong with you :-).

Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Oct 2015

Verified traveler

Nice hotel but not good food

It is a nice hotel but it lacks good food. Considering there is nothing around or any place to have lunch or dinner outside the hotel they need to improve quality, variety and price food. Employees were very kind to us and good service.

Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

Relaxed Luxury

Just spent 3 days at this wonderful resort, and loved the laid back style whilst no compromise on service. The lovely staff were all very friendly and always happy to assist. Our Anjung room was wonderful with view of the golden beach, and outside private bath. The current Haze weather over Malaysia dampened our sunbathing plans somewhat but although the resort is pretty remote there was plenty to do, including a nighttime trip to see baby turtles released into the Water by the local conservation team, which will be lifelong memory. The food was wonderful, and we especially recommend the steamboat dining which was great fun.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Sep 2015

Verified traveler

Beautiful expensive resort.

Stayed one night as a stop over. This is a beautiful resort with fabulous surrounding and excellent spacious comfortable accommodation.
The food in the Asean restaurant is exquisite, and the breakfast was fantastic with an array of choices being offered. The other restaurant, the Nelayan is comparatively expensive, which can also be said of this resort.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Aug 2015

Joachim

A hotel worth coming back

Service was excellent and hotel staff was very polite and helpful. There is nothing negative that can be said about the hotel. Lighting in the bathroom could be brighter but this does not spoil the positive feel-good factor one enjoys when staying at the hotel.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2015

PS

Malay style hospitality and accommodation

Everything from the warm greeting at Reception to the same at departure was perfect. Ganeral Manager was much in evidence and introduced himself to us as did his deputies. All the staff were happy to do whatever they could to enhance the experience. Accomodation was local style and luxurious. Beach is idyllic. Excellent food.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jul 2015

jo

A beautiful resort

A beautiful resort. Excellent beach and sea for playing in waves (sadly no snorkelling off beach). Rooms have a single day-bed, which is behind a screen, as well as a large king size.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

15 Jun 2015

erina

Great resort, kampung style, tranquil beach

Definitely will return again!!! Friendly staff..love the room near to the beach.. Great food & swimming pool

10/10

Exceptional

14 Jun 2015

Gowry

remarkable Stay At Tanjong Jara

Everything was good from parking,cleanliness, rooms, hotel staff, reception, food, facilities,and extremely clean and wonderful beach. A good place to rest and relax.
Seeing is believing.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2015

Fidelle

Amazing stay

My husband and I stayed for 7 nights. The staff were amazing. There was nothing that they wouldnt do for you. I had a knee injury and they were very happy to accommodate me needs.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 May 2015

E. Cuadros

Hidden secret at 4.5 hrs driving from KL

Excellent Hotel, with a fantastic beach, service and facilities. They have several activities but two of them were exceptional, the trip to Tenggol Island and the Picnic offered by the hotel on Saturdays and Sunday to resemble the typical Malay/Commonwealth gathering.
I will definitely come back

8/10

Excellent

17 Mar 2015

Chris1314

Awesome Family Trip

Friendly staff .
Long Q at Restaurant during breakfast time .

Family

8/10

Excellent

06 Mar 2015

Ti

The hotel is really nice & very comfortable. The only downfall is the price pre room. But it is all worth it

8/10

Excellent

15 Oct 2014

Verified traveler

Good location over looking the South China sea

Nice small friendly hotel, staff were helpful
Restaurants were nice but slightly pricey
There is no night entertainment each in evenings and can get a bit boring

Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Sep 2014

Langhammer

Beautiful hotel in stunning grounds

This was our first trip to Tanjong Jara, but it certainly won't be our last. The hotel is really beautiful and the beach clean and deserted.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jun 2014

Peter

Paradise!

Absolutely amazing. Really feels like you are on a secluded island. Beach great and pools awesome. Wish we could have stayed longer.

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jun 2014

Verified traveler

Five Stars But The Surrounding Beaches...

The resort is nothing short of awesome. The staff is friendly and helpful and the architecture, food and facilities are breathtaking. Someone does need to clean up the surrounding beaches when you go for an extended walk. There is garbage everywhere.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Apr 2014

Dean

Outstanding

Outstanding resort and was a great way to spend four days. I will recommend this resort to everyone

Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Apr 2014

Verified traveler

Villa on the beach

it was our honeymoon and we got a brilliant villa right on the beach on the far end of the resort which was perfect. Our spa treatment was wonderful and we enjoyed the swimming pools, cooking class and the snorkeling excursion.
Breakfast was a little slow and the food was ok-quite busy too so sometimes there was no space to sit out on the deck.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

18 Mar 2014

H

Relaxing comfortable hotel in quiet location

Stayed for 7 nights and were really lucky to get upgraded to an Anjung room after a fault with ceiling fan (really made the holiday special). The hotel, grounds and beach around the hotel are very well maintained and pleasant to walk around. The staff are great especially Emma in the guest liaison team and Amira at the pool bar. The bar prices were really expensive compared with a lot of other areas we had stayed in Malaysia prior to this week, but thanks to the happy hour to bring it back down to reasonable rates. Nowhere local or other bars around to buy any beer/drink, so if this is something you enjoy then suggest planning in advance to take with you for the room fridge!! Also no evening entertainment and only the pool bar open later, did miss a nice comfy lounge with a bit of music to relax after our meal.
The food in the oriental restaurant was very good and great choice, but felt the Italian restaurant was a bit overpriced especially for the fish dish of the day compared to what you actually got. Breakfast choice and quality was excellent, cant get used to having so many spicy options available at breakfast (not a UK thing..)
I was surprised by the amount of families with small children staying and very busy at the weekends.
Overall it was a really relaxing week after a very busy 11 day tour around Malaysia and was exactly what we needed to finish off a great holiday. Thanks to all the staff for a friendly and approachable atmosphere.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Mar 2014

Jo_Fr

relaxing paradisiac destination

A long way to reach this paradise corner. Splendid villas, except neighborhood smokes or hase?? The cost of the restaurants are exaggerated.

10/10

Exceptional

24 Feb 2014

Helen and Ian

A beautiful and peaceful beach resort

We booked Tanjong Jara as our first holiday destination since arriving in Malaysia to live and we werent disappointed in our choice. After a long drive from KL we arrived a bit earlier than check time but we were shown straight away to our room, which though not a beach front one had an beautiful view of the sea and the gardens.

The room was well appointed, clean, comfortable and cool and the day bed was made up for our three year old who thought the curtains made it a great tent! After a quick wander around the resort to get our bearings we headed to the beach fronted pool side bar and restaurant and were pleasantly surprised to find the food and bar prices to be very reasonable and not 'hotel' extortionate.

The beach was empty and clean - so perfect in my view! The sea, sadly was too rough to go in but you could still have a paddle. The pool (there are two but we only went in the big one situated near the beach and spa) was clean and though a few people were sunbathing it was never busy.

Food was good - breakfast was as a buffet and it featured continental, a full English (though no pork) as well as local dishes such as Nasi Lemak and Roti Canai. Lunch we took at the beach bar restaurant Nelayan, and that featured dishes such as salads, pasta, burgers and local food too. As we had arranged a baby sitter for the saturday night, we booked ourselves into Di Atas Sungei - the main restaurant of the resort to savour the famous chef Ann's dishes.

10/10

Exceptional

21 Feb 2014

Sam

Excellent relaxing paradise on earth

We visited early February 2014. It is a relaxing resort and the sea was perfect for swimming. Breakfast buffet outstanding. Great employees. Rooms are spacious and bathroom special. We enjoyed every moment.

4/10

Poor

02 Feb 2014

Faishal

Not for Family-friendly hotel

I recommend this hotel for couple retreat instead of family retreat. Not many facilities for family and kids. Excellent accommodation for honeymoon type of people. But the staff very friendly. It show true and pure Malaysian experience and culture.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Oct 2013

Ed

A Gem of the East Coast

I came to know of this resort from my friends whom have stayed there before. The name was mentioned several times from others as well till the time I decided I need a weekend getaway from the city. I researched the place from TripAdvisor and other sources and booked for a good deal on their Bumbung room (true to its name, it's located at the top floor of a 2 storey built-up). When I first arrived, me and my partner was given a greetings by a whole line of staffs on duty and the \"Gong\". I was even greeted by my name and was ushered in to be seated while they attend to my check-in. My car was driven to the car park and key returned to me right after. Welcome drinks and explanation of resort facilities and eateries are given on the spot so that I'm aware. I'm impressed. We were taken to our rooms which was already cold as aircon was switched on before we came in. This was a relief. Our room is at the top floor of a 2 storey built-up and was both big and comfortable. Though it was 2 storey, the entrance to the ground unit is on the otherside totally ensuring privacy for occupant at the top and bottom. Great design. Bathroom with basin for him and her, large bathtub, separate WC and shower room. I'm already impressed halfway. Bedroom is large comfortable and aircon is super powerful and can be controlled to bring tempreature to a comfort level quickly. Overall, quiet, friendly, beautiful and private resort for a romantic getaway and I highly recommend it. Love the hospitality!

10/10

Exceptional

15 Oct 2013

Alain

Luxurious resort directly on the beach.

Beautiful beach, cleaned every morning. Small hotel so few guests using beach or pool at the same time. Frequently felt like we had the place to ourselves. Very spacious room with a fabulous bathroom. At night we went to sleep with the sound of the waves. The food was very good but there are only 2 restaurants and there is little choice of western food. The chef at the smaller restaurant (Nelayan) would cook something special off the menu every night if asked. It was always very delicious. Fabulous if you enjoy fish cooked Asian way.
The Spa is excellent. We had a couples session and it was so nice to be able to talk to each other during our massage.
We've been to resorts in North America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia. This is certainly the best we've had.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

21 Jul 2013

Azlina

What a pleasant surprise!

As we drive down towards the hotel, we saw cows walking along the road and the 'kampungs' , we really didn't know what to expect from the resort.And what a pleasant surprise it is to be driving into a hotel where we are greeted by friendly staff and especially an old Malay uncle who was so charmingly smiling broadly when he saw us driving, we forgot how tired we were from traveling when we saw that smile. The rooms are so well decorated and lovely. It's spacious, well maintained and the traditionally built wooden rooms wins me over completely. Service was also very good. People were always friendly and quick to help. The lush green garden facing the ocean is just another factor what made us such happy holiday makers. Breakfast was served well, even the chef himself was explaining about the Malay traditional food and offered us some other food which is off the buffet. There was even a traditional 'kompang' show during breakfast. The restaurant is built over a river and there you can look out to the sea. It's just awesomely beautiful. Unforgettable experience, top of our places where we would definitely go back again when possible.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Apr 2013

Verified traveler

Loved it!

I loved this resort. First class, great food and amenities. Staff was very helpful and I had a great stay.

10/10

Exceptional

27 Mar 2013

Verified traveler

Honeymoon

Fantastic and romantic.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jan 2013

Sean

Facilities: Top of the line; Value: Drinks a bit pricey; Service: Flawless, Remarkable, Go the extra mile; Cleanliness: Spotless;
Spa treatments are fantastic

Partner

8/10

Excellent

20 Jan 2013

Verified traveler

Excellent but needs a bit more attention to detail

The shore needs some serious looking after, tar from shipping and plastic bags and other debris were present on a daily basis. The river that cuts across the hotel is also quite dirty. If places like this one wish to continue their eco tourism greater efforts are needed.
Excellent swimming pool and amicable staff.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Jul 2012

Susan

Facilities: Top of the line; Value: Expensive but worth it; Service: Outstanding; Cleanliness: Spotless;
Recommend turtle watching and snorkeling

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jul 2012

Verified traveler

Perfect getaway.

An excellent short stay - rooms were large, luxurious and immaculate. Facilities were excellent with a separate adults only pool. The spa offered a good range of treatments and the restaurants were well staffed and provided very good food. The beach facilities were great and cold water being brought to the loungers was an unexpected and very welcome bonus. Good quality trips were available (eco river cruise and turtle watching) and Chef Ann conducted an excellent tour to the market. Her cookery masterclass taught me two great recipes which I have already prepared now we're home. Highly recomended and we are already planing our next trip.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jul 2012

Marie B.

A gorgeous setting with a warm and attentive staff

We went on our honeymoon to the Tanjong Jara. We stayed five nights. It was a dream. The rooms are very spacious, but the best part is definitely the beach and the grounds. The hotel staff goes out of their way to make you happy, always with a smile, and kind words. We highly recommend dinner on the beach or in the gazebo by the pool. We also loved cooking with Ann, the chef at the Malaysian restaurant. Enjoy your stay!

10/10

Exceptional

17 May 2012

Meredith

Heaven on Earth

I can't say enough about this place...book it now! We stayed in an Anjung Room, took sunrise swims on a peaceful beach, and had one of our best holidays ever. The staff were amazing, food was tasty, room was wonderful, and we hated to leave. Do note that all of your meals will most likely be done on premises and the liquor (especially the wine) is not cheap. Take the advice I received and go to happy hour for their specials.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Jul 2011

Anonymous

My friends and I can't rate Tanjung

My friends and I can't rate Tanjung Jara Resort high enough. It was fabulous in every way, from the room amenities, landscape, staff service, food to cultural activities. To top it all, the resort was extremely generous in accommodating our early arrival at 6am and late departure at 7pm - no extra charge for checking in early as well as upgrading us to a bigger beach front room and relocating us to another room after checking out at 12 noon so we had somewhere to keep our luggage and freshen up before leaving the resort. It's a trip that we will remember for a very long time. Thank you HotelClub for making Tanjong Jara affordable at the rate booked and thank you Tanjong Jara for making the resort the way it is. Keep up the good work!

8/10

Excellent

01 Dec 2010

Juliet

great relaxing holiday

Great resort, beautiful location, great golden sand beach with clean water but tidal rips keep us out of the water. The accommodation was clean comfortable and very nice. People were great especially chef ann who makes beautiful local style food to your specific requirements (cooking class was good too). The resorts day spa was great and reasonably priced. The only things that let the resort down were the breakfast which was good but there wasn't an extensive selection and drink service around the main pool which was a little slow. Great relaxing stay!! But just a note if you are want to go scuba diving and snorkeling make sure its not monsoon season as there are no boats out to the islands then.

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