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JapaMala Resort - A Samadhi Retreats Property

4.5 of 5
Tioman Island, Pulau Tioman 26800, Malaysia
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San Francisco, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013 NEW via mobile

I love the place and the environment but the penghulu house that I stayed got me tones of bed bugs bite!! My wife got bitten and I was bitten the worst, I can't sleep at night due to the itch! Got at least 60 bite marks red swollen and itch! Never in my life of traveling I got this bites... More

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Kuala Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

This is is my second time and Japamala Resort and the team does not fail to impress me. A place like home I would say, cos all their staff were to friendly and very helpful. My friends and I enjoyed our stay here. Even the foods that they serve in their restaurant is just delicious. Not to forget their cocktails... More

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france
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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Supposed to be a luxury place... Overpriced hotel, need to be refurbished and cleanning. The beach bed are dirty and old. No services on the beach. Hopefully the food was good. And once you're getting do't expect anything else than nothing.

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bilbao
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

This hotel/resort actually lived up to and was even better than the photos, a pretty rare occurrence. From the sea most of the buildings merge into the jungle. Very high standards, from a lovely welcome to perfectly appointed cabins. Luxurious but not OTT. Has two excellent restaurants, the one out on the jetty is fabulous both during the day (you... More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Me and and my wife recently stayed at the Japamala resort, Pulau Tioman and let me tell you..ONE trip to this place is just not enough!! You need to book way in advance to get rooms here, since there are just a handful available. The adventure begins from the pulau tioman airport in tekek village, when the Berjaya charter flight... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013 via mobile

We loved it here and were very sad to leave. It is superbly run and the staff were all very friendly and looked after you superbly. The beaches are small but lovely and the reef is very healthy despite some dead coral near the beach dating from a bad storm about 7 years ago. The food in both restaurants is... More

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Billericay
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

My wife and I stayed here with friends for 6 days recently. The resort has a great location, so long as you are happy to relax most of the time. It is somewhat cut off from the rest of the island. We overcame this on a few occasions by hiring the services of the resort speedboat to drop us off... More

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Hong Kong
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41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

Judging by the title, I'm sure you can see I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here. Kicking off our tour of Malaysia in KL for one night, we found it to be a nice modern city, however the terrible traffic meant that things didn't go so smoothly so the following day, we were relieved to arrive by propeller plane at the... More

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Vienna, Austria
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013

This hotel ist really unique. It ist smal which gives it a familary touch. The staff ist very friedly and courteous. The rooms are well equiped and very clean (no insects or bugs in the room). Also the food was very good - we loved the risotto at Mandis. Prices are ok. The restaurants are not cheap but affordable and... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2013

It's my 3rd time here and I have to say that Japamala still does not fail to impress me. The staffs are as friendly and attentive as I remembered them to be. The resort is absolutely stunning, they have a new swimming pool overlooking the beach which is gorgeous. I will certainly be going back there again real soon.

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Additional Information about JapaMala Resort - A Samadhi Retreats Property

Also Known As:
Japamala Hotel
Japamala Hotel Pulau Tioman
Japamala Resort
Japamala Pulau Tioman
Address: Tioman Island, Pulau Tioman 26800, Malaysia
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Region: Malaysia > Pahang > Rompin District > Pulau Tioman
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
#1 On the Beach Hotels in Pulau Tioman
#1 Luxury Hotels in Pulau Tioman
#3 Romantic Hotels in Pulau Tioman
Price Range: €€€
Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
JapaMala is Tioman Island’s only boutique resort, and one-of-a-kind in Malaysia. This small and exclusive resort of 13 rooms is hidden amidst 11 acres of lush tropical rainforest. A one-village-one-resort property, JapaMala has its own private and quiet beach. While some charming Malay village-style villas and chalets dot the jungle and beachfront, others nestle in the most breath-taking spots.Best described as an ‘eco-luxe’ resort, JapaMala transcends the experience of living close to nature by redefining it with a touch of luxury. Designed by natural streams, steep cliffs, towering boulders and where no trees are felled, the entire resort borrows from nature its elements to offer an exceptional sense of paradise, freedom from the real world. While serious relaxation is an elusive commodity for many, one can truly succumb to the healing effects JapaMala imparts through its holistic blend of sumptuous gourmet treats, intimacy between man and nature, unique spa experiences and truly unprecedented hospitality. Many say JapaMala is not just a place, but a state of mind. ... more   less 
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