Located on the beautiful Tioman Island, Japamala Resort by Samadhi- Adults Only is set amid a tropical rainforest. It features an outdoor pool, 3 dining options and elegant accommodations with a terrace. Tastefully decorated, the suites and villas come with classic wooden interiors and windows that provide natural light. Each stylish unit is equipped with a balcony, Smart TV and an attached bathroom Guests can fish, snorkel or go on a diving trip. Tamarind Tioman Restaurant serves a spread of Malaysian dishes. Il Tempio serves Italian dishes with traditional recipe, while grilled specialties are offered at Mandi-Mandi Restaurant. The nearest public jetty is Genting Jetty on Tioman Island, which is 10-minute boat ride from Japamala Resort by Samadhi- Adults Only. Buffet and ala carte breakfast is served at Tamarind Tioman Restaurant.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Asian, Buffet

Activities:

  • Golf course (within 2 miles)

  • Fishing

  • Spa and wellness center


Availability

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Guest reviews

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Alina
Germany Germany
Beautiful location, amazing hospitality!! Felt like white lotus but without any drama!
Scott
United States United States
Everything was excellent! The best hospitality and I travel a lot. So many small touches in the room and around the property. Food was amazing too. And of course the monkeys!!
Sarah
Egypt Egypt
The island is SO beautiful and the rooms are amazing. The staff are extremely friendly and accommodating. The food is exceptional. I enjoyed my stay a lot and will definitely be coming back!
Gyula
United States United States
The friendliness of the entire staff. The restaurants. The beautiful beach.
Alvaro
Vietnam Vietnam
Gorgeous resort to reconnect a few days with yourself in a very beautiful spot. Food is great,with different options,all of them great quality.Special thanks to the Executive chef ,Ignasi. Definitely recommended, will be back.
Deepika
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very good remote resort and beautiful setting. The staff (Saw, Mike and Shishir) were incredible and made the whole experience wonderful. Overall a good experience if you want to take a break away from the city.
Sui
Singapore Singapore
It is my Shangri-la. Very beautiful scenery: jungle, Sea, beach...
Randall
Malaysia Malaysia
Service was impeccable. Staff was super attentive to our needs, generous, polite, friendly. Food was equally excellent - something that surprised me because hotel food arent usually as good as this. Kudos to the chefs and F&B team. The environment...
Shaw
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Brilliant trip from the moment we arrived. Kenny is the best resort manager I have ever met, he makes every visitor feel welcome and has time for everyone. His team are excellent, looking after holiday makers with a smile on their faces. The most...
Diana
Australia Australia
Amazing stay - staff super friendly and helpful. Such a magical spot to spend a few days.

Area info

Restaurants

3 Restaurants On Site
Tamarind Tioman
  • Cuisine
    Malaysian • Local • Asian
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free
Il Tempio
  • Cuisine
    Italian
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambience
    Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Mandi-Mandi
  • Cuisine
    Grill/BBQ
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambience
    Traditional • Romantic

Resort facilities at Japamala Resort by Samadhi

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beachfront
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • 3 restaurants
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Private beach area
  • Breakfast

House rules

Japamala Resort by Samadhi takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of MYR 500 is required on arrival. That's about $122. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Sustainability Tax (Cukai Kelestarian) by the Pahang State Government from 1 February 2022, all guests will be subjected to a mandatory Sustainability Tax of RM 3.00 per room per night and only applicable for all types of accommodation rooms for hotel visitors throughout the State of Pahang. These amounts will be collected upon checkout by the hotel, on behalf of the Federal Government.

Due to the remote location of Japamala and occasional adverse weather conditions, WiFi and Internet connectivity service disruption is plausible. There is no mobile reception or coverage at the resort

All of our rooms are built based on Samadhi’s philosophy of preserving the sanctity of its natural surroundings. Most of the room has different layout and design. For any specific request related to room layout such as will be strongly subject to availability upon arrival. Nevertheless, Japamala Resort will be striving to ensure the best stay experience for all guests.

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

Please be informed that the villa does not accept third party credit card payments. You will be required to kindly present a photo identification and the same credit card used to guarantee your booking when checking in or making payment at the hotel. In the event that you do not have the credit card used to make the booking, you will be required to make full payment on the credit card that you have in your possession. Charges on the previous credit card will be refunded within 14 working days.

Smoking includes tobacco cigarettes, vape, cigars, pipe tobaccos, cigarette leaves, bamboo pipes and water pipe smokes (bong, hookah/shisha and mouassal) are strictly not allowed in the room. Smoking is only allowed on balconies and ground floors. Should a tenant smoke inside their room, they will forfeit their deposit and subject to a cleaning fee equivalent to one night room charge at the prevailing rate. Please be kind enough to respect this agreement.

Please be informed that children below 12 are not allowed due to architectural design and safety concerns.

Each room is only allowed a maximum of 2 adults per room except the Hillside Sarang room category and above. Any request for an extra bed is subject to availability and chargeable at an additional MYR 250 nett per unit per night, inclusive of daily breakfast.

Please be reminded that the swimming pools are not fenced off. This may require a level of supervision higher than one may be accustomed to elsewhere. Kindly note that there are no lifeguards present at the swimming pools or on the beach.

Please be informed that the East Coast Rainy Season in Malaysia is generally between November to February. Guests might experience frequent rains and rougher sea conditions during the rainy season, and are advised to plan their journey to Japamala Resort at their own discretion. For guests who opt to book the public ferry or flight, Japamala Resort, and the management reserves full authority to not be held liable/responsible for any public ferry and flight disruption/cancellation of services affecting the arrival to the resort.

On Check-In a pre-authorization of £50 will be required for an incidentals. The hotel is also pleased to welcome PETs in designated rooms, subject to availability. Pet policy: only 1 pet per room allowed, cost is £35.00 per pet per day. Damages preauthorization will be required. Parking is available for the duration of your stay with an applicable fee of £10, per day. (excluding holiday parking). Kindly note that the car park is monitored by an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system and leaving the car at your own responsibility. Stanhill Court Hotel is a renowned venue for weddings and special events, offering both indoor and outdoor facilities capable of accommodating up to 200 guests in a refined and memorable setting.

As we are also an event venue, a private event may be taking place on the day of your stay. While we aim to allocate rooms away from event spaces where possible, some background noise may be present. Restaurant or terrace service may also be adjusted during these occasions. **If you're attending an event at the hotel, feel free to let us know in advance so we can tailor your experience.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Japamala Resort by Samadhi of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of MYR 500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

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