Tanjong Jara Resort, is located on the pristine East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia, facing a crescent-shaped beach shaded by tall palms. Designed to reflect the elegance of 17th century Malay palaces and based on the Malay concept of Sucimurni, which emphasises purity of spirit, health and well-being, this secluded hideaway, encourages true rejuvenation of both body and spirit. It has won the prestigious Aga Khan Award for Architecture.
The Asian-style décor is evident throughout the resort and is reflected in the beautiful rooms. The first-floor Bumbung Rooms and the ground- and first-floor Serambi Rooms are contemporary with Malay decorative elements, offer views of lush landscaped gardens; the latter also features a terrace. Both categories can be upgraded to sea view rooms, from which you can enjoy idyllic ocean views. The semi-detached single-storey Anjung Rooms facing the beachfront are perfect should you require a little extra space.
There are three restaurants at Tanjong Jara Resort, including Di Atas Sungai, with lovely river views. There is no menu here but Menu Masters, help to create incredible dishes. Other restaurants include Teratai Terrace for lunch and Nelayan by the beach. The award-wining Spa Village at Tanjong Jara is considered the second-best spa in the world. The surrounds are known for snorkelling and diving and the nearby Tengoll Island is part of the fabulous Terengganu Marine Park.
Amenities
24hr Room ServiceBar/PubConciergeCribs/Infant Beds AvailableFitness CentreGardenMultilingual StaffOutdoor PoolPrivate BeachRestaurantSafety Deposit BoxesSpa/SaunaTennis CourtWi-Fi AvailableStay Tanjong Jara Resort has 100 rooms and suites. Each room has commanding views of the South China Sea or the resort’s tropical landscaped gardens, most of which are in double or single storey building. The semi-detached single storey rooms called ‘Anjung Rooms’ are either on the beachfront or set directly on the beach. Every room features an outdoor bath in its own private courtyard. The canopied veranda overlooks the tropical gardens and sea, an ideal location for a romantic honeymoon.
ChildCare Children are welcome to stay at the Tanjong Jara Resort, Malaysia, but there are no specialist facilities available. However, babysitting can be arranged, if requested.
Dine Tanjong Jara Resort has three restaurants. Di Atas Sungei, the main restaurant literally sits above a river, or so it seems. Surrounded by lush tropical greenery, and shaded by a huge ketapang tree, it serves authentic Malaysian cuisine. For a variety of Asian and Western selections, visit Nelayan restaurant with a seaside setting. Situated beside the resort's free-form pool is Teratai Terrace with an interesting menu of grilled items and rice dishes for lunch and cocktails in the evenings.
Relax There are two swimming pools at the Tanjong Jara Resort, a free-form pool near Teratai Terrace and the lobby, and another adjacent to the beach near Spa Village. There are two tennis courts, both situated near Spa Village. With seasonal diving and snorkelling, guests can discover teeming coral reefs off Tenggol Island in the Terengganu Marine Park, learn the secrets of cooking local cuisine or discover the natural charms of sleepy fishing villages at this tranquil luxury hideaway.
Spa Spa Village at Tanjong Jara was named the 'Most Innovative Spa' by Tatler and named as the second-best spa in the world. The Spa Village provides a Seven Steps to Heaven programme; a holistic lifestyle experience with a focus on balancing the seven chakras (vortexes of energy). Anchored in the Malay belief of Sucimurni, a philosophy of wholesome living through purity of spirit, health and well-being; this programme features a combination of yoga, spa treatments, and cuisine to achieve peace and balance.
Location Tanjong Jara Resort is situated on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia, between Kuala Terengganu in the North and Kuantan in the South. The Resort is built on a 17-hectare site facing the South China Sea. The town of Dungun lies west of Tanjong Jara and is 8km away.
Getting There From the UK, you can fly Malaysia Airlines from London Heathrow and Air Asia from London Stanstead to Kuala Lumpur. From KL, there is a 45-minute domestic flight to Kuala Terengganu Airport. The Resort is accessible by road from all major cities within Peninsular Malaysia, it is a 1-hour 15-minute drive from Kuala Terengganu Airport.
When to go The rainy season on the west coast of Peninsula Malaysia typically comes between April and October but often the rains don't really arrive until June or July. Even during the monsoon, the rains tend to come in sharp bursts, usually during the afternoon, with sunshine for the rest of the day. Penang, however, does get heavy rains in September and October.
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