Tanjong Jara Resort
Resort in Terengganu, Malaysia
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Air conditioner and more
About this resort
Luxury resort on the beach, with 2 outdoor pools
At Tanjong Jara Resort, hit the beach, dine onsite at Di Atas Sungei, or enjoy a drink at one of the resort's 2 poolside bars.
Tanjong Jara Resort offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with outdoor tennis courts and a fitness center.
At Tanjong Jara Resort, hit the beach, dine onsite at Di Atas Sungei, or enjoy a drink at one of the resort's 2 poolside bars.
Tanjong Jara Resort offers 100 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with outdoor tennis courts and a fitness center.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Map of Terengganu, Malaysia
Available Rooms
Room (Bumbung) at Upstairs
Beds not specified • 592 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Double Room (Anjung)
Beds not specified • 947 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Double or Twin Room (Serambi)
Beds not specified • 592 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Reviews
1.5
The beautiful photos on the hotel website influenced our decision to try the resort and indeed on arrival we were very impressed with the lovely lobby and reception area with its many water features. We can only assume these photos were taken many years ago as sadly the rest of the resort did not live up to this and has a very run down and neglected feel to it. Also, the website states it is one hour from the airport but it is a good 1.5+ hours, even with drivers who drive very fas
The gardens are lush and have so much to offer but are in desperate need of attention, with the grass areas looking very barren. The adult pool is a very strange colour and not inviting at all. The kid friendly pool is nice enough with comfortable sun loungers but the umbrellas are too small to offer much shade.
We only stayed one night in the end and ate dinner at the main breakfast/lunch/dinner restaurant. The food was delicious and chef Ann a character! We were however disappointed that there was no satay on the menu?! A Malaysian staple!? We found the terrace restaurant a very strange concept with just a handful of tables and a movie playing throughout? We would not choose to have any kind of movie playing whilst eating dinner.
Our room, 1601, was spacious and the bed comfortable. However there was not enough hot water for my husband to have a bath and for me to shower at the same time. Only enough hot water for one or the other? We also had issues with the toilet flush which kept sticking.
1.5
The beautiful photos on the hotel website influenced our decision to try the resort and indeed on arrival we were very impressed with the lovely lobby and reception area with its many water features. We can only assume these photos were taken many years ago as sadly the rest of the resort did not live up to this and has a very run down and neglected feel to it. Also, the website states it is one hour from the airport but it is a good 1.5+ hours, even with drivers who drive very fas
The gardens are lush and have so much to offer but are in desperate need of attention, with the grass areas looking very barren. The adult pool is a very strange colour and not inviting at all. The kid friendly pool is nice enough with comfortable sun loungers but the umbrellas are too small to offer much shade.
We only stayed one night in the end and ate dinner at the main breakfast/lunch/dinner restaurant. The food was delicious and chef Ann a character! We were however disappointed that there was no satay on the menu?! A Malaysian staple!? We found the terrace restaurant a very strange concept with just a handful of tables and a movie playing throughout? We would not choose to have any kind of movie playing whilst eating dinner.
Our room, 1601, was spacious and the bed comfortable. However there was not enough hot water for my husband to have a bath and for me to shower at the same time. Only enough hot water for one or the other? We also had issues with the toilet flush which kept sticking.
2.5
We stayed as a family at Tanjong Jara resort. This is really a lovely place. Pure luxury. Beautiful resort, beautiful and clean beach, where you can swim.
Restaurants are really good. Free gym and tenniscourt. We saw hornbills at the resort.
Absolutely the best hotel we stayed at in Malaysia. Truely recommend.
2.5
We stayed as a family at Tanjong Jara resort. This is really a lovely place. Pure luxury. Beautiful resort, beautiful and clean beach, where you can swim.
Restaurants are really good. Free gym and tenniscourt. We saw hornbills at the resort.
Absolutely the best hotel we stayed at in Malaysia. Truely recommend.
2.5
Generally good and staff very polite but air conditioner very noisy, wife went to spa and enjoyed it.
2.5
Generally good and staff very polite but air conditioner very noisy, wife went to spa and enjoyed it.
5.0
Great resort with beautiful beach and nature. Many activities provided. Top services by staff. 2 nights stay is recommended
5.0
Great resort with beautiful beach and nature. Many activities provided. Top services by staff. 2 nights stay is recommended
4.0
Beautiful hotel on good beach. It is a bit tired but still a great place to relax. Staff generally helpful & attentive. Food is pretty good overall. Biggest complaint was air con in bedroom sound like 747 on take off. No ability to change this - either on or off. Overall a good hotel but certainly not at international 5 star level.
4.0
Beautiful hotel on good beach. It is a bit tired but still a great place to relax. Staff generally helpful & attentive. Food is pretty good overall. Biggest complaint was air con in bedroom sound like 747 on take off. No ability to change this - either on or off. Overall a good hotel but certainly not at international 5 star level.
4.0
All the staff were very friendly and helpful. They'd come around the pool serving water and ice lollies. We visited to celebrate our anniversary and was pleasantly surprised by the effort (no spoilers here). Not the resort's fault, but the private beach had some oil spills which were very difficult to wash off. I had to send my shoes for professional cleaning. The resort was undergoing renovation, glad to see improvements/maintenance!
4.0
All the staff were very friendly and helpful. They'd come around the pool serving water and ice lollies. We visited to celebrate our anniversary and was pleasantly surprised by the effort (no spoilers here). Not the resort's fault, but the private beach had some oil spills which were very difficult to wash off. I had to send my shoes for professional cleaning. The resort was undergoing renovation, glad to see improvements/maintenance!
2.5
excellent customer service, the room is clean, super comfort bedding.
2.5
excellent customer service, the room is clean, super comfort bedding.
2.5
I like what Ramesh did and he was helpful.
Need a facelift and more upkeep. Otherwise the staff was good. People are friendly and at tentative
2.5
I like what Ramesh did and he was helpful.
Need a facelift and more upkeep. Otherwise the staff was good. People are friendly and at tentative
5.0
Very unique Kampung style resort experience. Outstanding hospitality from staff team especially Anna & Amira from front desk and the Room Manager, Jazz. The food at Di atas sungei for both breakfast and dinner and the ala-carte lunch at Nelayan was certainly top notch and delicious. Will definitely return after the rainy season to better enjoy the resort facilities.
5.0
Very unique Kampung style resort experience. Outstanding hospitality from staff team especially Anna & Amira from front desk and the Room Manager, Jazz. The food at Di atas sungei for both breakfast and dinner and the ala-carte lunch at Nelayan was certainly top notch and delicious. Will definitely return after the rainy season to better enjoy the resort facilities.
5.0
Beautiful location and quiet and relaxing. Initially put in rooms at far end of resort which was odd as it was not busy but moved to rooms in a more central location which was much better
5.0
Beautiful location and quiet and relaxing. Initially put in rooms at far end of resort which was odd as it was not busy but moved to rooms in a more central location which was much better
2.5
very good service. friendly staff, beautiful and clean resort. Very good for short or long escaped from the city.
Hope Tanjung Jara maintain all the good service.
2.5
very good service. friendly staff, beautiful and clean resort. Very good for short or long escaped from the city.
Hope Tanjung Jara maintain all the good service.
1.0
We stayed three nights at YTL Tanjong Jara Resort last month. YTL Tanjong Jara Resort is overrated. Unless you book the most expensive sea villa, other rooms at the resort are pretty standard. Rooms are large but not well maintained. There was a huge crack in one of the bathroom wash basins. Small TV in the room with not many TV channels. Housekeeping not so efficient. The day bed in the room was dusty and not clean. F&B is even worse. Breakfast was mediocre at best. Pancakes were dry. Kuey Teow soup tasteless with very little ingredients and the Mee goreng too salty. Wonder what kind of chefs they employ? We had lunch at the hotel and one plate of char kuey teow costs 40 ringgit! There are two swimming pools. One smallish pool with a deep end and not very clean. The other pool, which looks bigger in photos than actual, is crowded unless you go early in the morning when everyone is still in bed. Tennis court is old and just for show. Tennis court needs resurfacing. In fact most of the resort, especially the hotel rooms need a refurbishment. Some parts of the hotel landscaping is quite well designed but a large part of the resort is just jungle. Beach at the resort is boring. Definitely No Wow Factor! One does not have to pay quite so much to enjoy more pristine beaches in Terengganu. The only plus factor of this resort is the quality of service which was overall good. TJ resort needs a facelift badly. YTL hotels are rather pretentious & overrated.
1.0
We stayed three nights at YTL Tanjong Jara Resort last month. YTL Tanjong Jara Resort is overrated. Unless you book the most expensive sea villa, other rooms at the resort are pretty standard. Rooms are large but not well maintained. There was a huge crack in one of the bathroom wash basins. Small TV in the room with not many TV channels. Housekeeping not so efficient. The day bed in the room was dusty and not clean. F&B is even worse. Breakfast was mediocre at best. Pancakes were dry. Kuey Teow soup tasteless with very little ingredients and the Mee goreng too salty. Wonder what kind of chefs they employ? We had lunch at the hotel and one plate of char kuey teow costs 40 ringgit! There are two swimming pools. One smallish pool with a deep end and not very clean. The other pool, which looks bigger in photos than actual, is crowded unless you go early in the morning when everyone is still in bed. Tennis court is old and just for show. Tennis court needs resurfacing. In fact most of the resort, especially the hotel rooms need a refurbishment. Some parts of the hotel landscaping is quite well designed but a large part of the resort is just jungle. Beach at the resort is boring. Definitely No Wow Factor! One does not have to pay quite so much to enjoy more pristine beaches in Terengganu. The only plus factor of this resort is the quality of service which was overall good. TJ resort needs a facelift badly. YTL hotels are rather pretentious & overrated.
5.0
perfect place for couple getaway, nice beaches and super good staff
5.0
perfect place for couple getaway, nice beaches and super good staff
5.0
This was an Amazing resort. The staff is always friendly, and helpful. Very quiet, and secluded the beach is nice with hardly no one on it. Can’t say enough about the hospitality.
We went during the Coronavirus and had to leave early, but the resort manager made a point to meet us, and offer was discount rates if we need it. Thanks for such a memorable vacation
5.0
This was an Amazing resort. The staff is always friendly, and helpful. Very quiet, and secluded the beach is nice with hardly no one on it. Can’t say enough about the hospitality.
We went during the Coronavirus and had to leave early, but the resort manager made a point to meet us, and offer was discount rates if we need it. Thanks for such a memorable vacation
2.5
The room which we check in time was very very noisy due to some machine trouble. The staff immediately arranged other room. It takes 10 minutes, but I think that was their best and we were very happy with it.
Facilities are a bit old, there are some small problems but acceptable.
The view from the room is very nice. We can sea beautiful sea. Family pool is also with nice view. We could relax.
The foods were delicious especially in western restaurant near family pool. Main dining which serves Malay food was also good but there was some smell from river.
2.5
The room which we check in time was very very noisy due to some machine trouble. The staff immediately arranged other room. It takes 10 minutes, but I think that was their best and we were very happy with it.
Facilities are a bit old, there are some small problems but acceptable.
The view from the room is very nice. We can sea beautiful sea. Family pool is also with nice view. We could relax.
The foods were delicious especially in western restaurant near family pool. Main dining which serves Malay food was also good but there was some smell from river.
5.0
The property is remote and very, very quiet which we loved. The staff is excellent and cannot do enough for you. We had great service in particular from Amira and an intern named Sabrina. They helped us with activities and special events that we were celebrating. The check in was flawless, the room was beautiful (Serambi room) and the pools exquisite. Great spa with wonderful services and staff. The two restaurants were great with a good menu and a wonderful set of staff, especially Ann the main cook. She made everything so special.
The only downside is having to make a reservation for dinner. I don't think this was emphasized enough on check in and one night a couple who we had made friends with had not made a reservation and only got a table because we invited them to dine with us, which wasn't a problem but with so little to choose from in dining possibilities, they could possibly have been left hungry.
The restaurants are a little expensive so be aware of that, but the food is delicious and varied.
The pools are fabulous, one infinity pool overlooking the South China Sea and the adult only pool. I personally feel that they should be switched and the adults should have the more luxurious one (infinity). The staff are always bringing water and happy to help with anything you need. Although at the adult only one they tend to be there a little later in the morning, around 11 or so.
5.0
The property is remote and very, very quiet which we loved. The staff is excellent and cannot do enough for you. We had great service in particular from Amira and an intern named Sabrina. They helped us with activities and special events that we were celebrating. The check in was flawless, the room was beautiful (Serambi room) and the pools exquisite. Great spa with wonderful services and staff. The two restaurants were great with a good menu and a wonderful set of staff, especially Ann the main cook. She made everything so special.
The only downside is having to make a reservation for dinner. I don't think this was emphasized enough on check in and one night a couple who we had made friends with had not made a reservation and only got a table because we invited them to dine with us, which wasn't a problem but with so little to choose from in dining possibilities, they could possibly have been left hungry.
The restaurants are a little expensive so be aware of that, but the food is delicious and varied.
The pools are fabulous, one infinity pool overlooking the South China Sea and the adult only pool. I personally feel that they should be switched and the adults should have the more luxurious one (infinity). The staff are always bringing water and happy to help with anything you need. Although at the adult only one they tend to be there a little later in the morning, around 11 or so.
2.5
This is like heaven on earth!
Beautiful location with large clean rooms and wonderful views and surroundings.
The site is secluded and quite large, so even if the resort is fully booked, you will not be disturbed by others. Always so quiet and peaceful, a perfect place for recreation and relaxation!
The two swimming pools offers good sunbeds with towels and water is delivered to your bed when you need it.
The two “famous talking chefs” are excellent; very friendly, amusing and cooks great food.
Staff is very friendly and always helpful.
Activities, such as snorkeling and excursions are plentiful and good.
2.5
This is like heaven on earth!
Beautiful location with large clean rooms and wonderful views and surroundings.
The site is secluded and quite large, so even if the resort is fully booked, you will not be disturbed by others. Always so quiet and peaceful, a perfect place for recreation and relaxation!
The two swimming pools offers good sunbeds with towels and water is delivered to your bed when you need it.
The two “famous talking chefs” are excellent; very friendly, amusing and cooks great food.
Staff is very friendly and always helpful.
Activities, such as snorkeling and excursions are plentiful and good.
5.0
The place eas gorgeous and great thought has been given into every detail. Service by each and every staff was excellent. Certainly an unforgettable place.
5.0
The place eas gorgeous and great thought has been given into every detail. Service by each and every staff was excellent. Certainly an unforgettable place.
2.0
Though the photos looked grand, the room was poorly maintained. I had to call housekeeping service several times to send their repairmain to fix the shutter blinds, and replace the door locks, and then the Astro service couldn't function properly. I've dined at all 3 of their restaurants and the quality of food is mediocre. Apart from the food being served fresh, the Western fare was just average and the local food was definitely not up to expectations for a luxury resort proclaiming their "unmistakably Malay" tagline. I will not come back again nor recommend this resort to anyone. The only redeeming factor was that a few of the staff was friendly and helpful. In short, for a resort under the YTL chain, I was really disappointed with my hotel experience. Perhaps, Pangkor Laut would be better.
2.0
Though the photos looked grand, the room was poorly maintained. I had to call housekeeping service several times to send their repairmain to fix the shutter blinds, and replace the door locks, and then the Astro service couldn't function properly. I've dined at all 3 of their restaurants and the quality of food is mediocre. Apart from the food being served fresh, the Western fare was just average and the local food was definitely not up to expectations for a luxury resort proclaiming their "unmistakably Malay" tagline. I will not come back again nor recommend this resort to anyone. The only redeeming factor was that a few of the staff was friendly and helpful. In short, for a resort under the YTL chain, I was really disappointed with my hotel experience. Perhaps, Pangkor Laut would be better.
5.0
Great experience and beautiful resort but choices of food is limited to the hotel which is quite pricey.
2.5
Our stay in Tanjong Jara was amazing. The resort staffs make us feel so welcome and the room was great! A big applause to Ms. Amirah as our tour resort guide. Looking forward for another stay.
FAQs
How much does this resort cost compared to others in Terengganu, Malaysia?
The average price for a rental in Terengganu, Malaysia is R 731 per night. This rental is R 2,945 above the average.
Is parking included with this resort?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Tanjong Jara Resort. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this resort?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Tanjong Jara Resort. Enjoy the water!
Is Tanjong Jara Resort pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this resort is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Tanjong Jara Resort?
We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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