Slip into the slippers of a 17th-century Malay king, thanks to this time machine of a resort modeled after a chunk of ancient Malaysian history. But don’t expect to go without all the luxuries you would expect at a five-star destination.

Rooms are a study in “comfortable modernity”: all simple white framed by dark wood accents, all looking out onto the South China Sea. There are four types of rooms: Banjung Rooms house king-sized beds; Serambi Rooms sport verandahs. The more expansive Anjung Rooms include sofa beds and sunken outdoor baths in private gardens, while the Anjung Suite boasts a separate living/dining area.

You can also eat like a king at The Nelayan, which specializes in seafood, as well as at the more informal Di Atas Sungei (“Above the river”) and poolside Teratai Terrace. Get a massage like a king, too: the holistically themed Spa Village here focuses on uniquely Malay treatments handed down from generation to generation.

Location & How to get there

Hotel
Di Atas Sungei, Nelayan, Teratai Terrace, Private Dining Experience.

Concierge service, Laundry service, Villa service, Medical assistance, Foreign currency exchange, Airline reservation/confirmation service, Transfers & hotel bookings, Limousine service , Gift shop and boutique, Baby-sitting service (upon request), Internet access including wireless connection

Recreational
Tennis courts, 2 swimming pools, Fitness Centre Water Sports Centre (closed from November to February): kayaking, wind surfing, snorkelling, diving, conference hall

Rooms
Flatscreen TV with satellite channels, Personal care toiletries, International direct dial telephones · Electronic safe, Writing desk, Coffee and tea making facilities, In-room refrigerator, Hair dryer, Daily, complimentary mineral water & local fruit

Additional Information

Recognition
Number Two Spa in the World - Readers' Travel Awards Condé Nast Traveller UK, 2008
Best Hotel Spa in Asia Pacific and the Indian Subcontinent - Readers' Travel Awards Condé Nast Traveller UK, 2008
Most Innovative Spa - Tatler UK, 2007
Five Star Diamond Award - The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007
Best Spa Therapist - Pak Yahya - Asia Spa and Wellness Awards, 2006
Best Overseas Hotel Spa - 5th - Readers' Travel Awards Condé Nast Traveller UK, 2006
One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World - Condé Nast Traveller UK, 2006
Top Ten in Overseas Hotel Spas - Asia's Category - Spa Awards Condé Nast Traveller UK, 2004
Aga Khan Award for Architecture

STYLE

Malay Grandeur

SETTING

Tropical Gardens

ROOM RATES

From US$ 200/Night

YEAR OPENED

Built 1979 Remodelled 1999

ENVIRONMENT RATING

SIZE

99 Rooms

ARCHITECT

Tong and Goo Arkitek Bersikutu
Interiors by Juru Haisan Consult

GREAT FOR

Romance, Nature, Spa

BEST ROOM

Anjung Suite
Resting above the river waters looking out into the South China Sea, the 176 square metre suite is furnished with comfortable sofas in a spacious living and dining hall with its own bar and powder room.

VISIT

Tenggol Island

Pulau Tenggol is a small island in the South China Sea off Tanjong Jara Resort, perfect for snorkeling and diving.

GOLF

3 Great Courses

Tasik Puteri Golf Course, outstanding scenery, Ibai Golf Club, set on a luscious green and the Desa Golf Club, Dungun, the nearest to the Resort.

TRY

Batik Painting

Learn the art of batik painting, a refined art from the east that has gained popularity in the western world over the past decade.

EXPERIENCE

Chemerung Waterfall Excursion

An exhilarating hike to the base of the gigantic 200 meter Chemerung Waterfall. A breathtaking view awaits at the end of this bracing trek.

PAMPER

Spa Village

Emphasizes on purity of spirit, health, and well-being, the award winning Spa Village Tanjong Jara is a sanctuary anchored in this ancient Malay way of life.