JapaMala Tioman is an exclusive boutique resort offering the ultimate Asian Resort Experience. Characterised by a striking blend of exotic Malay, Chinese, Indian, Balinese, Thai and Vietnamese flair, JapaMala strives to accentuate the exuberance of Asian cultures and celebrate the earthy, simple yet vitally creative Asian way of life.

Situated on Tioman Island, off the East Coast of Malaysia, JapaMala Tioman boasts luxury 'Sarang' Villas and eco-friendly chalets designed to exist in harmony with nature. A combination of luxurious accomodation and fine-dining facilities make JapaMala Tioman the perfect place to get away from it all, without foregoing the finer things in life.

A protected marine park, Tioman boasts numerous dive sites and a bewildering variety of fish and coral life. Pure white beaches and warm emerald waters grace this stunning island.

Some guests are prefectly content to do absolutely nothing at all. While others prefer to try their hand at popular island activities such as: beach combing, jungle trekking, rock climbing or snorkeling. However you choose to occupy yourself, JapaMala Resort Tioman is the place to relax, revive and refresh.

Rooms and Facilities

Sarang Villa
Offering privacy, luxury and a resort experience like no other, our Sarang Villas can be found secretly tucked away in their own little retreat. Taking their name from the Malay word for 'nest' our Sarang Villas or 'Love Nests' have been built with your utmost privacy in mind.

The greatest of care has been taken so as not to disturb the surrounding habitat and to ensure that you live in harmony with nature. Great care has been taken to minimise any environmental impact. No rocks were moved, no trees were cut down. As a result no two Villas are the same. Each is unique - taking on the character of the land upon which it is built.

These are the jewels in JapaMala's crown and are perfect for honeymooners or anyone looking for a romantic getaway. 
  
Seaview chalets
Our Sea View Chalets offer commanding views of the South China Sea. Glorious tropical sunsets are best enjoyed from the Sea View chalets. Each chalet has its own distinct design and offers a unique, unobstructed view; providing an excellent vantage point from which to take in the evening colours as well as the surrounding beauty of JapaMala beach. 
   
Treetop
The treetop chalets rest in the cool shade of the jungle canopy. These secluded retreats, situated a short walk from the sea front, offer our guests an entirely different resort experience. Here you'll find the noise of the jungle predominates: the soft rustle of windblown leaves; the chirping of crickets and birds; the foraging of wild creatures at night. You may even come to recognise the calls of the resident monkey troop as they come to check out their curious new neighbours.

Rooms come with a combination of any of the following depending on the room type:

• Large lanai with dining  table
• Tanning Beds
• Day Bed
• Outdoor tub
• Hot water
• Shower
• Aircon & ceiling fan
• Room service: breakfast,  lunch & dinner
• Coffee and tea making  facilities
• Walk-in closet
• In-chalet dining
• Laundry service
• TV, DVD, Mini Bar 

Note: A maximum of 3 spare beds per chalet can be accommodated for children below 12 years or 1 extra bed maximum for an adult.

As well as scuba diving you can use JapaMala as your jump off point for:

• Fishing (day & night)
• Island hopping / kayaking
• Snorkelling
• Jungle trekking
• Surfing (monsoon  only)

Food & Beverage

Tamarind Terrace Restaurant
The restaurant offers casual, all-day alfresco dining featuring Thai and Indochinese specialties. Part of the award-winning Tamarind Restaurants chain, Tamarind Terrace continues to provide patrons with delicious, quality cuisine. Built on the fringe of JapaMala Resort’s private beach, the restaurant’s breezy open space and its award-winning gastronomic mix of Thai & Indo-Chinese cuisine is creating memorable experiences for holiday-makers from all over the world. Night brings on torch-lit beach barbeques supplied with fresh catches from JapaMala's very own fisherman. Guests are also able to select from a specially-prepared Western menu.

Room service is also available. Our Sarang Villas have their own Lanai Dining facilities.

Cost for 2008 (per room per night in RM)

Notes
- Rates quoted are on a per room in RM, per night basis with breakfast for two Extra Bed inclusive of breakfast RM100.00
- Child: 12 years old and below - bed free of charge (without breakfast). Child breakfast: RM 30 per child per day
- Airport transfer currently is RM 80 per person per way (RM 160 per person per way for single room occupancy)
- Airport transfer for child above 2 years old will be charged as adult price. Airport transfer prices are subject to change.

Getting Here

JapaMala is open all year round. Our location on the South West corner of Tioman Island means that we're mostly sheltered from the East Coast Monsoon (Nov to Feb).

By Air - Kuala Lumpur & Singapore
To and from Tioman airport our speedboat will be waiting to transfer you to the Resort.

Air services to Tioman are operated by Berjaya Air, which has a daily service. The flight leaves Kuala Lumpur for Tioman, then heads to Singapore, from where it returns to Tioman and then Kuala Lumpur. For up-to-date schedules and cost of flight tickets, check http://www.berjaya-air.com/ The schedule is as follows:

By Land/Sea

Kuala Lumpur  - Mersing
Transnasional operates direct from KL to Mersing from Puduraya Bus Station. Departures are at 11.00 am, 10.30 pm and 11.00 pm. Travel time is approx. 7 hours.

Singapore – Mersing
Transnasional  operates direct from Singapore to Mersing from the Kallang Bahru/Lavender Street junction (lorry park). Departures are at 9am, 10am and 10pm. Travel time is approx 4 hours. Call Pan Malaysia Express: +65 6294 7034.

An alternative route is via Johor Bahru from the terminal at Queen St/Ban San St. Take the Singapore-Johore Express directy to Larkin Bus Terminal in JB, Malaysia. From LBT, take Adikberadkik Express service at 9.00am, 10.00am, 9.00pm and 10.30pm (ticket counters no 6 & 30) or Transnasional service at 10.00 am, 11.00am, 10.30pm and 11.00 pm.

Mersing – Tioman
Speedboats run at varying times during the day from Mersing to Tioman. Departure time is dependent on tide, but usually services depart Mersing at approximately 7.30 am, 9.30 am, 12.30 pm and 3.30 pm. Journey time is 1:15 – 1:30, depending on weather conditions and number of stops.

By Road
From Kuala Lumpur take the Highway to Johor but exit at Ayer Hitam. (2hours, 30min) From the Ayer Hitam exit, turn right towards Kluang and then on to Mersing. Total journey time approximately 6 - 7 hours.

Our Say

Boutique, private, intimate and a resort that embraces the principles of Responsible Tourism fits us perfectly. We love the care taken in desigining a one-of-a-kind resort that blends luxury perfectly with a thought to the environment. It's our vision that every resort should embrace. Support this!