Japamala

Tioman Island, Malaysia

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Stay at Japamala

Japamala is Tioman island’s only boutique resort and one of the two Secret Retreat members in Malaysia. This small and exclusive resort of 13 rooms is hidden amidst 11 acres of lush tropical rainforest where charming Malay village-style villas and chalets are positioned at the most breath-taking spots.

Best described as an ‘eco-luxe’ resort, Japamala gives the

experience of living close to nature by redefining it with a touch of luxury. Designed round natural streams, steep cliffs, towering boulders and natural forest. There is an exceptional sense of paradise and freedom from the real world.

Why we love it

11 acres of lush tropical rainforest.
Night diving from the Tioman Dive Centre.
Villas designed around the resort’s natural landscape.

Facilities

Wifi

Outdoor Swimming Pool

Jungle Trails

Samadhi Spa

Exclusive Beach

Overwater Restaurant

Resort Boutique

Experiences

Garden Tour

Discover the acres of manicured gardens and vineyards on a tour with the lodge's head gardener, as well as visiting the vegetable garden.

Cooking Class

Spend an afternoon with one of the lodge's chefs to learn how to recreate some of the delicious food using the lodge's homegrown produce.

Spa

Relax body and soul by treating yourself to a massage using all-natural New Zealand essential oils, filled with health benefits.

Wine Tasting

Visit the lodge's wine shack to taste a selection of the region's best wines, matched to your tastes by the onsite sommelier.

Chef's Bench

Enjoy dinner with a show by snagging the Chef's Bench table, with an intimate view into the kitchen to watch the lodge's chefs cooking your dinner.

Biking

Cycle along the endless stretch of coast along the Marlborough Sounds, dotted with what are considered some of the best trails in the country.

Tennis

Challenge your friends and family to a competitive game of tennis out on the grass courts - the perfect way to spend some time in the sun.

Swimming Pool

Soak up the sunshine or swim some laps in the heated outdoors pool, peacefully secluded amongst the lodge's acres of garden.

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Philippa

My husband and I stayed at the Datai for our honeymoon and wanted to take our kids back after the refurb. We needed Peter and Katie‘s guidance to help us create a trip memorable for more than a beautiful hotel and perfect beach. Kuala Lumpur was so much fun but – amazing food and we rushed about for 2 nights there before heading down to Sepilok to see the orangutans, our boys LOVED that. Thankfully the Datai was even better than we remembered it. Such an amazing family holiday. Thank you True Luxury.