Japamala Resort by Samadhi – Age 12 and Above Only Reviews

Very chill and beautiful place, the staffs are extremely friendly! Very good experience!

A tropical paradise tucked in a private beach on Tioman island. We stayed 2 nights in the Sarang tree house, was treated with absolute warm and welcoming hospitality. Perfect for couples who wanna be “stranded” on an island getaway.

Overall the resort meets expectations, but can be improved when it comes to additional offers given the steep price of the rooms.

Excellent service staff. Hotel and amenities not as expected. Food was good as well.

Japamala is a resort that I love so much that I am afraid to write a review for fear that more people will know about it and I won't be able to book it. Distinctive style design, private beach, wooden villas (large and comfortable enough), essential oil spa, barbecue, snorkeling; great breakfast; I have to mention that the staff from top to bottom are very friendly and polite. I came here with my friends for three days and two nights, and I will bring my family back. I recommend staying for 4-6 days to really enjoy the slow life.

The hotel is on a separate beach. Only the hotel's guests can enter the entire beach. The staff are also very enthusiastic. Every time they see you, they will greet you enthusiastically. The hotel's free breakfast is very rich and delicious. It's a pity that the weather was bad and we didn't go snorkeling. But when we left, we saw a lot of fish at the hotel's pier. It was very suitable for snorkeling. The captain was also very enthusiastic. There are trees behind the hotel, and there are a lot of small ants.

The hotel is very beautiful. The room is incredible. The food at the hotel is delicious. The sea is magnificent (especially for snorkeling). Since we were staying at another hotel, a boat picked us up from the Tekaka pier. Thank you very much to the hotel. I liked everything very much.

Because it was the off-season, there were only two couples in the entire resort, so we were given an annual fee to upgrade our room to a sea view room with a great view! ! ! Due to the weather, we did not go snorkeling and only went out to sea to fish. Although we caught fish, the hotel made a mistake. The fish served for dinner was not the fish we caught ourselves! I have to say, the chef’s cooking skills are really good~

Super beautiful, good service, fresh food, lingering, second time here

It was like a dream. Everything was perfect from the KL to Tioman transfer where we were lucky to have Gary drive us both ways, he was very professional and courteous to the actual resort which was everything we expected and more. All of the staff at the resort are eager to help and I would name them all here if I could but they truly make the place even more special. The food at the restaurants was both delicious and appropriately priced. Everything included with our stay like the sundowners and afternoon tea were lovely too. We stayed in the Sea Cliff Chalet because all other room categories were full and we enjoyed our view. Thanks for the lovely stay.

We cannot recommend the Japamala Resort highly enough. The resort is beautifully designed and offers a real sense of retreat and calm. But what really makes the place stand out are the people who work there. Every member of the staff was so kind and helpful and would happily talk and discuss how to make the most out of your day (we would like to particularly thank Kenneth and Mike). We appreciated the small complimentary services such as daily laundry, tea time, happy hour, snorkelling gear, kayaks, night cap (Marks favourite) and the attention to detail in the room. The chalets are set gently into the stunning jungle backdrop of Tioman island giving captivating views over the turquoise ocean. The beautiful sunset views, whilst laying on the bed tables on the jetty makes you truly believe you are in paradise. Looking straight down beneath the tables you can see an amazing array of sealife, including small black tip reef sharks. The complimentary island hopping with snorkelling was fantastic, with excellent enthusiastic guides. The staff also organised for us to do scuba diving and visit the local waterfall, meaning all we needed to do was to enjoy the incredible experience. Thank you for a wonderful holiday!

We travel a lot and we do lot of different types of accommodations. Japamala is a real gem in Tioman island! Globally, to resume our experience: - Nice location and intimacy - High quality service - Beautiful room and view If you're looking for that, and you want to disconnect from your daily routines and have some rest. Definitely go to Japamala!

Japamala is a place that make you relax and unwind. The staff are all very cheerful and helpful. This is a quiet place and don't expect any extravaganza event. u need to plan your own activities either snorkeling, kayaking or perhaps just enjoy a peaceful moment at the beach hut. Foods is amazing here. my only observation is that this place needed some renovation/refurbishment/painting works of the property. Which I notice that they are working on it.

I can't recommend this resort highly enough – it’s a true gem. From the moment we arrived, the view was absolutely stunning. The staff (including the manager, Kenny) greeted us warmly at the jetty and were incredibly friendly and attentive throughout our stay. The resort offers a very private and secluded experience, with the chalets tucked away behind trees. Snorkeling was amazing; there's plenty of marine life to explore on-site, but they also offer trips to nearby snorkeling sites. We went to Renggis Island, where you can see sharks (all docile/safe) and lots of beautiful fish. There’s also plenty of wildlife around the resort, such as monkeys, lizards, and unique squirrels, so there's never a dull moment. One of the staff members also took us up for a short hike to a high point of the island with a beautiful overlook view; I wish I remembered his name, but he was so cheery and supportive. Would recommend all their add-on activities if you like keeping active. The food was excellent. I loved how they make use of the jetty for the surf&turf and cocktail hour, and the breakfast (as so much at the resort) is displayed beautifully. A small disclaimer (not a complaint) is that the resort is in the rainforest, so there are a lot of bugs. The staff is very diligent about treating chalets for ants, but just something to keep in mind if you're sensitive to that sort of thing. We did have ants, but the cleaning staff responded immediately to our requests. One reservation I initially had was the resort’s remote location - which can be both a draw but also a difficulty. It’s far from the airport and major cities, but the resort arranged transportation for us. Gary, who drove us to the airport from Tioman, was awesome. Not only did he ensure our journey was smooth, but he also provided an informative and memorable experience along the way. He shared a lot of information about the towns we passed, the local culture, and the history of Malaysia. He was a great guide! In sum, I’m so grateful my wife and I were able to stay here, and my only wish is that we could have stayed longer. From our first glimpse of the island to being dropped off at the airport, everything was perfect.