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Japamala Resort by Samadhi – Age 12 and Above Only

4.5 star property

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3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Asian cuisine
Ocean views, open daily
Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, free cabanas
Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • On private beach
  • Laundry
  • Spa

Explore the area

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Kampung Lanting, Pulau, Tioman Island, Pahang, 86800
  • Asah Waterfall
  • Tioman Marine Park
  • Juara Turtle Project

Room options

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Premier Duplex, 1 King Bed, Hill View | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Premier Duplex, 1 King Bed, Hill View

  • Hill view
  • 645 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

  • Mountain view
  • 645 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Partial Sea View

Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Partial Sea View | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette, Partial Sea View

  • Partial sea view
  • 807 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View | View from room

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Partial Ocean View

  • Partial ocean view
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool (The Penghulu) | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Signature Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Private Pool (The Penghulu)

  • Partial sea view
  • 1238 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • Mountain view
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Beachside | Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Beachside

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Penghulu's House (with 2 Bedrooms And Plunge Pool)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Interior

Jungle Luxe Sarang (with Terrace And Plunge Pool)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Seaview Sarang (with Kitchenette and Partial Sea View)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Seacliff Chalet (with Balcony And Sea View)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Hillside Sarang (with Duplex Style And Plunge Pool)

Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Hillside Sarang (with Duplex Style And Plunge Pool)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Beach Sarang (with Balcony And Direct Access To Beach)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Treetop Chalet (with Balcony And Rainforest View)

Minibar, individually decorated, individually furnished, bed sheets

Treetop Chalet (with Balcony And Rainforest View)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Japamala Resort by Samadhi – Age 12 and Above Only

4.5-star Tioman Island resort close to Genting Ferry Terminal
Spend the day playing on Japamala Resort by Samadhi – Age 12 and Above Only's private white sand beach then return to dine at one of the resort's 3 restaurants.
Japamala Resort by Samadhi – Age 12 and Above Only offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 32-inch Smart televisions come with satellite channels. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and ceiling fans. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Recreational amenities at the resort include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include Thai massages and massages.
Step outside to unwind on the white sand beach. Hit the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with complimentary cabanas and umbrellas.

A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Dining is available at one of the resort's 3 restaurants. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This luxury resort also offers an outdoor pool and a terrace.

Japamala Resort by Samadhi – Age 12 and Above Only has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and noon.
Tamarind Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Mandi-mandi - This bar overlooks the ocean. Open daily.
Il Tempio - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open select days.

Languages

English, Malay

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to noon
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Il Tempio
  • Mandi-mandi
  • Tamarind Restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • In a national park
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • 16 buildings
  • Built in 2004
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via boat and shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This property does not provide refunds for any room cancellations arising from a change or cancellation to the ferry or flight schedule to Tioman Island.
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 16 2025 to January 31 2026 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 15 to February 1:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/Lounge

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 12 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 12 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 250 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: MYR 500 per night
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 3.00 per accommodation, per night
  • Destination fee: MYR 3 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 250 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property has a strict non-smoking policy. Violators will be subject to penalties, including forfeit of the deposit and additional cleaning fees.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

JapaMala
JapaMala Resort
JapaMala Resort Tioman Island
JapaMala Tioman Island
JapaMala Tioman Island Resort
Resort Tioman Island
Tioman Island JapaMala
Tioman Island JapaMala Resort
Japamala Hotel Pulau Tioman
Japamala Pulau Tioman
Japamala Resort
Japamala Resort by Samadhi – Adults Only
Japamala Resort by Samadhi – Age 12 Above Only
Japamala Resort by Samadhi – Age 12 and Above Only Resort
Japamala Resort by Samadhi – Age 12 and Above Only Tioman Island

Japamala Resort by Samadhi – Age 12 and Above Only Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 94 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kwok Ping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

I had a relaxing stay st this nice resort with a very friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Amir Teymour

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

GIUSEPPINA

Traveled with group
Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

We starved because of the bad cuisine

The staff is scarce and it is very difficult to get hold of them. The majority seems poorly trained. The cuisine was simply horrible. The same group used to have a restaurant in Singapore where the same dishes were superb, however in Malaysia they were unforgivingly poorly made
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful peaceful stay with friendly helpful staff. Loved diving 4 days and relaxing in the afternoon.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Björn

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chun Chiang

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice beside lovely beach

We stayed at Penghulu House. Very nice house next to private beach. Unfortunately no place to hang our clothes. And no fan in the room downstairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
beautifully understated. wonderfully private and unpretentious. the staff were all brilliant. would love to return. snorkeling marvellous
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

honeymoon

The stay was very special and felt like we were on a movie set. The resort is extremely difficult to get to though and annoyed us that you have to pay for the hotels ten minute speedboat even though there is no other way of getting there. I’d give the stay 8/10
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Japamala Resort is a wonderfully place to enjoy sport, relaxation while renewing and regain vigor with the remarkable beauty of the living place. The resort is on an island but the comfort it offers is superb. The amazing staff is always attentive and willing to accommodating a reasonable request. I was particularly pleased by their positive disposition and beautiful smile. I certainly recommend this special place to the ones who appreciate the Planet we are a part of.
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Roland

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet peaceful natural surroundings Warm welcome and staff friendly and very helpful Little luxury touches such as turn down service Food fabulous Cocktails at sundown No plastic bottles or straws Snorkelling from the beach is great Only thing negative was that guests have to use ferry as japamala own boat to mersing not available so far this season They pick you up from genting ferry terminal on tioman Not clear on japamala website that this is the case . Blue water ferry from mersing to genting was an awful experience and I didn’t feel safe ..all resorts on tioman depend on the ferry for guests so in their interest to put pressure on ferry company to up their game .. everything from getting ticket to chaotic boarding to the boat itself being tatty and well below par ...and I didn’t feel safe I would gladly come back to japamala but not until the transfer from mersing is better The japamala resort used to have their own speedboat and so I was expecting that when I booked ... the website should make it clearer that you have to arrange your own transfer from mersing to genting on tioman. There is a new boat for japamala coming soon apparently .. the sooner the better
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mitch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Can not say enough Good Things!! Beautiful location, our Seaview Sarang room was incredible as to its size, view, we even had a private waterfall pool! Food menu was a culinary experience, whoever made up the menu(s) for food and drinks...Top Shelf! Staff is so, so AWESOME, very attentive, yet allow you to keep your privacy. I wish we had a negative to say...but we can't think of one! Hope to return to PARADISE soon!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Superb experience

My partner and I had an absolutely perfect stay at Japamala. Words can't describe the quality of the service that the wonderful staff there offers. They made us feel very special without being intrusive at all. We loved our private dinners, enjoyed long days on the beach, walked in the jungle and the villages around the resort. Our room was stylish, large and equipped with anything that one could wish for. Food was delightful and we probably had some of the nicest cocktails ever. We would like to say a big thank you to the wonderful staff at Japamala and look forward to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

kshitij, singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The hotel service and the food was par excellence.

The free cocktail hrs that they provide is just awesome. Service is exceptional. Location is mindblowing with unlimited snorkling and kayaking.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sally, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful, peaceful - - place to really relax

If you are looking to get away from it all then this is the place for you. Five star but not so slick you feel you don't belong... Staff friendly and food good (not too expensive). We had the sea cabin in all the photos - simply wonderful view across sparkling South China Sea. Hard to beat
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome stay

The service and sea view chalet was perfect. A bit of a climb but worth it for the view. They have a kayak and snorkeling gear that is complimentary on a first come first serve basis. The only thing to complain are the stained towels. But everything else including the food was awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kim Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Postcard beauty

Gem finds thrill me. This is one good one. A long drive and speed boat away, the emerald blue greets you with open waves. Japamala's tag line is Rustic-Luxe. And it truly epitomises that. Rustic tree house huts with the smallest beautiful details. A personal jacuzzi and sun deck all make you feel like a Sultan. The heart of the show is the bar and restaurant built out into the sea with cabanas looking out into the azure sea. Cocktails are complimentary from 6-7 pm as the sun departs leaving wisps of orange, amber and pink. Monitor lizards slither away and monkeys watch you from afar in your shower that opens into the forest. You think you're here to watch but you're being watched. By the forest.