Ratings based on 84 Verified Reviews
4.6 Room cleanliness
4.7 Service & staff
4.6 Room comfort
4.3 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 10 Feb 2024
by A verified traveler
We starved because of the bad cuisine
Posted 5 Feb 2024 on HotelsThe staff is scarce and it is very difficult to get hold of them. The majority seems poorly trained.
The cuisine was simply horrible. The same group used to have a restaurant in Singapore where the same dishes were superb, however in Malaysia they were unforgivingly poorly made
by A verified traveler
Posted 5 Dec 2023
A very beautiful place, a very wonderful place-- so thank you very much. Living as we do on the other side of the world, we looked carefully for somewhere where we could be quiet after a busy week of work in Singapore, longing to walk into the water and see its wonders. Bali was possible, but at a friend's suggestion, we chose Tioman Island. The Japamala Resort satisfied every hope, known and unknown. The sea and sand was all we imagined and needed, our room was creatively curated in a Polynesian style, the food was different and unique (and tasty!), and the staff were exemplary. Mike stands out in his role overseeing the hospitality, characteristically eager and kind, able and willing to do anything needed to make our time a pleasurable one. Everything from the restaurants to the masseuse to the watermen who helped with the snorkeling, we were grateful for each one. Do we recommend? Yes, and yes again!
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by A verified traveler
Posted 28 Nov 2023
by A verified traveler
Posted 22 Aug 2023
Wonderful peaceful stay with friendly helpful staff. Loved diving 4 days and relaxing in the afternoon.
by A verified traveler
Posted 21 Jun 2023 on Hotels
by A verified traveler
Very nice beside lovely beach
Posted 20 Jul 2022 on HotelsWe stayed at Penghulu House. Very nice house next to private beach. Unfortunately no place to hang our clothes. And no fan in the room downstairs.
by A verified traveler
Posted 31 Jan 2020
beautifully understated. wonderfully private and unpretentious. the staff were all brilliant. would love to return. snorkeling marvellous
by A verified traveler
honeymoon
Posted 24 Jan 2020 on HotelsThe stay was very special and felt like we were on a movie set. The resort is extremely difficult to get to though and annoyed us that you have to pay for the hotels ten minute speedboat even though there is no other way of getting there. I’d give the stay 8/10
by A verified traveler
Posted 22 Jan 2020
Japamala Resort is a wonderfully place to enjoy sport, relaxation while renewing and regain vigor with the remarkable beauty of the living place. The resort is on an island but the comfort it offers is superb. The amazing staff is always attentive and willing to accommodating a reasonable request. I was particularly pleased by their positive disposition and beautiful smile. I certainly recommend this special place to the ones who appreciate the Planet we are a part of.
