JapaMala's philosophy to preserve nature in every sense of the word has inspired the concept of 'rustic-luxe' design. The nature around has been disturbed as little as possible; rooms have been built around nature to respect and preserve its inherent beauty. Great care has been taken to minimize any environmental impact. No rocks were moved, no trees were cut down. As a result no two of the 13 rooms are the same. If fact, the rooms here are called “Sarang”- which means “nest” in Malay- emerging from the wilderness like individual nests in the first, on the cliff or by the beach. Japamala offers modern comfort in the most natural environment.

Federico Asaro
Your Host and The Team
“JapaMala holds a very special place in the hearts for both my wife and I. When we came across the bay in 2002, we knew we had found something magical. JapaMala was built on the simple principle of a place that offers nourishment to the mind, body and soul. Small and exclusive, amidst lush tropical rainforest, one can indulge in an unadulterated life close to nature. Known as an ‘eco-luxe’ resort, we advocate responsible tourism with environmental-friendly means in the way we run the resort.
With views of living colours, sites that hoist your spirits, food that nurses your soul and Asian hospitality at its best, JapaMala offers a try holistic experience – A State of Mind.”
Rooms
TREE TOP CHALET
Room with standing shower : Tree top Chalets perched high above a luxuriant jungle canopy, these chalets are secluded, yet are just a short walk up from the beach. These rooms offer an entirely different resort experience. In fact, their very proximity to nature make them keenly sought after. Here, you'll find the noise of the jungle predominates - the soft rustle of windblown leaves; the chirping of crickets and birds; and the foraging of wild creatures at night.
Room Facilities : air conditioning, safe box, mini-bar, satellite TV, free Wifi / cable, CD/DVD player, bathrobe, hair-dryer.
SEA CLIFF CHALETS
Room with standing shower and sea views : Sea Cliff Chalets
Perched high on the edge of the mountain or cliff or hill with the turquoise lagoon right below, be mesmerised as you soak in the views of the South China Sea. Each chalet is unique and offers unobstructed views even from the shower room. A day-bed built on the balcony over the cliff is designed for one to either laze around and day-dream or drift idly by on the ebbing tide whilst catching the balmy breeze, or simply marvelling at the sight and soaking up the luxuriant energy.
Room Facilities : air conditioning, safe box, mini-bar, satellite TV, free Wifi / cable, CD/DVD player, bathrobe, hair-dryer.
JUNGLE LUXE SARANG
Room with private outdoor plunge pool > Our Jungle Sarangs are 'nests' tucked away on the lower terrain of the resort. They're adorned with an open-air bath tub with the rainforest as its backdrop, hidden enough to allow total privacy. A spacious private living area good for dining, sunning or simply relaxing, you will be forgiven for never venturing out of your nest. The Sarang is distinctively designed for the total experience of living comfortably in the jungle without foregoing the finer things in life.
HILLSIDE SARANG
Room with private outdoor plunge pool: Hillside Plunge Pool Sarang
These Sarangs with plunge pools are split-leveled rooms with an additional television on the ground level, which serves as a family area. Tall glass windows open onto views of the jungle, where the Sarang nestles high on the hillside. These love nests also come with private features - a cliff, both indoor and outdoor showers, a timber deck and tanning beds. Stunning views of the jungle are divided only by a glass pane in the shower room.
Room Facilities : air conditioning, safe box, mini-bar, satellite TV, free Wifi / cable, CD/DVD player, bathrobe, hair-dryer, plunge pool.
SEA VIEW SARANG
Room with outdoor plunge and kitchenette: Seaview Sarang
There is currently only one such villa at Japamala. Secluded and romantic, it evokes a dreamlike state, filled with opulence and adventure - a distinctive ambience that relaxes yet inspires. This love nest rests on a low terrain and is built with an adjoining kichenette, a small dining room and a semi-outdoor lounge with a conjoining dip pool with your own timber sun deck to laze about all day gazing out at the sea.
Room Facilities : air conditioning, safe box, mini-bar, satellite TV, free Wifi / cable, CD/DVD player, bathrobe, hair-dryer, plunge pool, kitchenette.
PENGHULU'S HOUSE
Beach Front House with two bedrooms and private pool : The Penghulu's House
Resting on the beach, The Penghulu's House is the resort's only 2-storey-2-bedroom villa. Sitting on low terrain, this modern village-house has the jungle at its doorstep and the seashore is its backyard. While ancient boulders fashion the interior, the rustic-style rooms are furnished with the modern comforts of an urban home. Tall glass windows envelop the villa, nakedly displaying the wonders of nature that surrounds it.
The Atas Residence (main bedroom) offers the luxury of a vast living space, which opens out onto spectaculars view of the sea.
Guests staying in the Bawah Residence (ground floor room) have direct access to the private swimming pool, just steps away from the foot of their two single beds. The Penghulu's House has many little comfort zones where one can sprawl, nap or daydream all day long.
Fun Fact : A Penghulu is the most important person in a Malay village. It means "head of the people" and as the Tok Penghulu, he is therefore most respected.
Room Facilities : air conditioning, safe box, mini-bar, satellite TV, free Wifi / cable, CD/DVD player, bathrobe, hair-dryer, plunge pool, kitchenette.
Facilities and Highlights
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Facilities and Highlights
- The spa experiences eloquently suggest 'the return to your natural self'.
- 2 restaurants in the property:
- Tamarind Tioman serves Thai, Indochinese and Malay cuisines, matched with a handsome list of wines and creative cocktails, fresh fruit juices, digestives and sweet liquors, coffees and organic teas.
- Mandi-Mandi Restaurant, built on stilts to hover above the sea some 100m away from the beach front, serves nightly BBQs.
- Night and adventure dives available with Tioman Dive Centre, as well as boat excursions to nearby islands and bays.
- Juara Turtle Project Centre in Juara Village (Tioman), is open all year round , but April to the end of October is the turtle hatching season. The conservation centers aims at protecting sea turtles from large net fishing and egg-collection.
Useful Information
GENERAL
Total number of rooms: 13Time zone: (GMT+08:00) Kuala Lumpur
Currency accepted: MYR
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Electricity voltage: 240V
Electricity plug type:
CONCIERGE
Your concierge is ready to assist you with planning and completing your reservation, contact them on dream@secret-retreats.comACCESS
From Kuala Lumpur or Singapore, drive to Mersing and board a speed boat (1hr) to Japamala jetty.Airport: Tioman Airport (TOD) - 12 km
Ferry Station: Kampung Genting - 5 km
CONTACT
Kampung Lanting, 86800 Pulau Tioman, MalaysiaPahang Darul Makmur
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