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5.0 out of 5

"Value: Acceptable price, watch out for $transfers; take the walk to Genting and even further Tekek. A magic island. " More

By Steven, from Australia - QLD - Sunshine Coast on Fri 30 Jan 2015

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Hotel Description

A luxury stay in Tioman Island awaits you at Japamala Resort by Samadhi – Adults Only. You'll be 2.1 km (1.3 mi) from Genting Ferry Terminal and 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Monkey Beach. Highlights at this beachfront resort include 3 restaurants, a private beach, and an outdoor swimming pool.

The restaurant, Tamarind Restaurant, serves Asian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Mandi-mandi is the resort's own bar. Enjoy the free pool cabanas and pool loungers. Added amenities include free WiFi in public areas, spa services, and laundry facilities. Each morning free local cuisine breakfast is offered between 8:00 AM and noon. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle.

Sights in the region of this 4.5-star Tioman Island resort include Asah Waterfall and Juara Turtle Project.

Standard Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$365* Per night/room 26 Apr. - 27 Apr.

Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Beachside

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Premier Double Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

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

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Premier Duplex, 1 King Bed, Hill View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

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

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Japamala Resort by Samadhi – Adults Only ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
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Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
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Hotel condition 5.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Japamala Resort by Samadhi – Adults Only

Couples (1)
5 out of 5
Pros: Location and people
Cons: Transfer costs
Location: Outstanding, even at end of monsoon
Value: Acceptable price, watch out for $transfers; take the walk to Genting and even further Tekek. A magic island.

Posted by , from Australia - QLD - Sunshine Coast on 30 Jan. 2015

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Property Features

Step outside to unwind on the white sand beach. Sit back and relax on the beach with complimentary cabanas, umbrellas, and sun loungers. Free breakfast is available daily. There are 3 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This luxury resort also offers an outdoor pool and a terrace. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4.5-star Tioman Island resort.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 16 buildings
  • 3 dining venues
  • Built in 2004
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Airport shuttle

Room Amenities

Japamala Resort by Samadhi – Adults Only offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. 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, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Private balcony
  • Minibar
  • Smart television
  • Satellite channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Hair dryer
  • Laptop safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Slippers
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Bidet
  • Telephone
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Food & Drink

Guests are served free local cuisine breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 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.

Spa Services

  • Massages
  • Thai massage

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

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 staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, 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.

To get to the property, guests need to transfer by boat and shuttle. Transfers need to be confirmed by contacting the property at least 72 hours before travel at the number on the booking confirmation. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 11:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 16 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Japamala Resort by Samadhi – Adults Only

Policies

This property has a strict non-smoking policy. Violators will be subject to penalties, including forfeit of the deposit and additional cleaning fees.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Service animals not allowed
  • Minimum guest age is 16
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Caters to adults only
  • Cash or credit card deposit required
  • Front desk opens daily at 7 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 11:00 PM
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available for guests
  • Masks are available for guests
  • Gloves are available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines Safe & Clean (Malaysia)
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Masks are not compulsory at the property
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Hotel Names

  • 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 By Samadhi – Tioman
  • Japamala Resort by Samadhi – Adults Only Resort
  • Japamala Resort by Samadhi – Adults Only Tioman Island
  • Japamala Resort by Samadhi – Adults Only Resort Tioman Island

You should know

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and children 16 years old and younger aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.