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Tanjong Jara Resort

5.0 star property
Escape to a tropical paradise where you can unwind by the pool with refreshing cocktails or rejuvenate with an invigorating massage.

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At Tanjong Jara Resort, the beachfront location and sun loungers set the tone for a relaxing retreat. Indulge in Swedish massages at the spa, enjoy Malaysian cuisine at one of 3 on-site restaurants or take part in ecotours. With a gym to stay active, library for some quiet time and free in-room WiFi to stay connected, this luxury boutique resort has something for everyone.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

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Room (Bumbung) at Upstairs | Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room (Bumbung) at Upstairs

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Pillowtop bed
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
  • Garden view
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (Anjung) | Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room (Anjung)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Pillowtop bed
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sea view
  • 88 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double or Twin Room (Serambi) | Pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double or Twin Room (Serambi)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Pillowtop bed
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
  • Garden view
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Dungun, Tanjong Jara Resort is on the beach. Ma' Daerah Turtle Sanctuary Centre is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bukit Bauk Forest Reserve and Tanjung Jara Beach. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Dungun travel guide
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Map
Batu 8, Off Jalan Dungun, Dungun, Terengganu, 23000

What's nearby

  • Tanjung Jara Beach
    5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Bukit Pak Sabah
    10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Golf Desa Dungun
    17 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Bukit Lemesu Buis
    18 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Bukit Bauk Forest Reserve
    28 min drive - 20.4 km

Getting around

  • Kuala Terengganu (TGG-Sultan Mahmood)
    82 min drive

Restaurants

  • Nasi Goreng Sotong
    5 min drive
  • Nelayan Restaurant
    10 min walk
  • Teratai Pool
    1 min walk
  • Coastal Bay @ Casablanca Cafe
    3 min drive
  • Miena Tomyam
    11 min walk

About this property

Tanjong Jara Resort

Luxury boutique resort
Consider a stay at Tanjong Jara Resort and take advantage of an airport shuttle, 2 poolside bars, and a garden. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining, and sun loungers, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage or other spa services. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Malaysian cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like ecotours. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with free cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Free newspapers, beach umbrellas, and luggage storage
Room features
All 100 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Pillowtop mattresses and day beds
  • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries, and deep soaking tubs
  • HDTVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Airport shuttle available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: MYR 93 per person
  • 2 poolside bars
  • 3 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Di Atas Sungei
  • Nelayan
  • Teratai Terrace

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Gym
  • Library

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Built in 1998
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property requires payment for the stay at least 14 days before check in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MYR 93 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Bumbung or Serambi sea-view rooms are subject to availability and incurs an additional charge.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Jara Resort
Tanjong Jara
Tanjong Jara Dungun
Tanjong Jara Resort
Tanjong Jara Resort Dungun
Tanjong Resort
Tanjong Jara Hotel Dungun
Tanjong Jara Resort Dungun, Terengganu, Malaysia
Tanjong Jara Resort Dungun Terengganu Malaysia
Tanjong Jara Dungun
Tanjong Jara Resort Dungun

Frequently asked questions

Does Tanjong Jara Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–7:00 PM.

Is Tanjong Jara Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tanjong Jara Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Tanjong Jara Resort?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tanjong Jara Resort located?

This Dungun resort is on the beach, steps from Tanjung Jara Beach, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Bukit Pak Sabah and Bukit Lemesu Buis. Golf Desa Dungun and Bukit Bauk Forest Reserve are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Tanjong Jara Resort Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 186 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 186 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 186 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 186 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 186 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mohamad Azhar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Percent gateway

This was our second time to Tanjung Jara and we absolutely loved our stay. This time we came back for Cultural Day as recommended by Chef Maz. Staffs are very friendly and lovely, our room was comfortable and clean with a nice view of the sea
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

IZZUL HADI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great resort with beautiful beach and nature. Many activities provided. Top services by staff. 2 nights stay is recommended
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yoke Fong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

satisfying

excellent customer service, the room is clean, super comfort bedding.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sik yiu

Noisy AC

Generally good and staff very polite but air conditioner very noisy, wife went to spa and enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

aart

Liked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bin Abdul Rahiman Khairul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kuruvila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good people

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
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

FUMIKO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
しばらくぶりの滞在でしたが、ダンジョンジヤラビーチリゾートは、期待を裏切らないものでした。スタッフの接し方も含めて、とても快適な落ち着ける場所です。また訪れたいと思います
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Puas hati dengan bilik

Salam bilk cantik, bersih dan selasa untuk berehat.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed

Très bel hôtel.personnel très attentionné.tres bon petit déjeuner à la carte.Excellent repas.Merci à chef Anne toujours dévouée.Troisième séjour.Revindrai.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Frederic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Excelente estancia

Personal encantador y servicial. El tratamiento del Spa maravilloso. En algunos aspectos el resort necesita alguna mejora en las habitaciones para añadir confort. Más enchufes disponibles para dispositivos electrónicos, colchón, puertas y ventanas que no cierran. Sin embargo, se incluyen muchos detalles para los huéspedes; agua fresca en la habitación y en la piscina. Loción anti mosquitos, crema para picaduras, chanclas para cada huésped de la habitación…
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

excellent

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

4/10 Poor

Chee Keong

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

YTL hotels pretentious & overrated

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

MD, KL, Malaysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
perfect place for couple getaway, nice beaches and super good staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place with beautiful sea

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Deb, Powell Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

sandrine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Havre de paix pour 3 ou 4 jours. Service impeccable, bon restaurants. On nous avait parlé de chef Ann qui improvisait votre menu avec vous, ce temps est terminé, il y a maintenant une carte,dommage. Nous avons assisté à la remise à la mer de bébés tortues, les enfants ont adoré et nous aussi ! Centre de protection des tortues sérieux. L'hotel est isolé, Dungun sans grand intérêt.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La plage et l’endroit dans la jungle Le personnel La salle de sport et tennis mériteraient d’etre Rénovés
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An amazing place!

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
l’emplacement unique dans la jungle avec animaux d’eau âge La plage est très belle mais pas facile de se baigner avec les vagues La chambre un peu sombre Les équipements sportifs mériterait un peu de rénovation. Personnel adorable
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019