Japamala Resort by Samadhi Age 12 and Above Only
About this property
Located on the beautiful Tioman Island, Japamala Resort by Samadhi- Adults Only is set amid a tropical rainforest. It features an outdoor pool, 3 dining options and elegant accommodations with a terrace. Tastefully decorated, the suites and villas come with classic wooden interiors and windows that provide natural light. Each stylish unit is equipped with a balcony, Smart TV and an attached bathroom Guests can fish, snorkel or go on a diving trip. Tamarind Tioman Restaurant serves a spread of Malaysian dishes. Il Tempio serves Italian dishes with traditional recipe, while grilled specialties are offered at Mandi-Mandi Restaurant. The nearest public jetty is Genting Jetty on Tioman Island, which is 10-minute boat ride from Japamala Resort by Samadhi- Adults Only. Buffet and ala carte breakfast is served at Tamarind Tioman Restaurant.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beachfront
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- 3 restaurants
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
- Private beach area
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Scott
United States
“Everything was excellent! The best hospitality and I travel a lot. So many small touches in the room and around the property. Food was amazing too. And of course the monkeys!!” - Sarah
Egypt
“The island is SO beautiful and the rooms are amazing. The staff are extremely friendly and accommodating. The food is exceptional. I enjoyed my stay a lot and will definitely be coming back!” - Gyula
United States
“The friendliness of the entire staff. The restaurants. The beautiful beach.” - Alvaro
Vietnam
“Gorgeous resort to reconnect a few days with yourself in a very beautiful spot. Food is great,with different options,all of them great quality.Special thanks to the Executive chef ,Ignasi. Definitely recommended, will be back.” - Shaw
United Kingdom
“Brilliant trip from the moment we arrived. Kenny is the best resort manager I have ever met, he makes every visitor feel welcome and has time for everyone. His team are excellent, looking after holiday makers with a smile on their faces. The most...” - Diana
Australia
“Amazing stay - staff super friendly and helpful. Such a magical spot to spend a few days.” - Kelven
Singapore
“Nice private location, and very lovely staff. Kudos to Kenny and his wonderful team for taking good care of us. The food options were great too.” - Galya
Russia
“A small, charming hotel on the coast with cozy little villas. Breakfast is excellent, with a menu to choose from, and lunch and dinner can also be ordered à la carte — no buffet lines, which is a nice touch. The hotel operates even during the...” - Diogo
Portugal
“We loved absolutely everything about this EcoResort. The room had a very nice and neat decoration, the bed was very comfortable and the air conditioning worked very well. The entire team, without exception, has been super friendly and we feel that...” - Bernard
United Kingdom
“A stunning resort and location, situated on the beach, next to the jungle. It is real castaway territory. The staff could not have been more helpful and the food was remarkably good given the isolated location, with 3 choices to eat; a local Malay...”
Area info
Restaurants
- Tamarind Tioman
- CuisineMalaysian • Local • Asian
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free
- Il Tempio
- CuisineItalian
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceRomantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- Mandi-Mandi
- CuisineGrill/BBQ
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceTraditional • Romantic
House rules
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.



The fine print
Sustainability Tax (Cukai Kelestarian) by the Pahang State Government from 1 February 2022, all guests will be subjected to a mandatory Sustainability Tax of RM 3.00 per room per night and only applicable for all types of accommodations rooms for hotel visitors throughout the State of Pahang. These amounts will be collected upon checkout by the hotel, on behalf of the Federal Government.
Due to the remote location of Japamala and occasional adverse weather conditions, WiFi and Internet connectivity service disruption is plausible. There is no mobile reception or coverage at the resort
All of our rooms are built based on Samadhi’s philosophy of preserving the sanctity of its natural surroundings. Most of the room has different layout and design. For any specific request related to room layout such as will be strongly subject to availability upon arrival. Nevertheless, Japamala Resort will be striving to ensure the best stay experience for all guests.
From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.
Please be informed that the villa does not accept third party credit card payments. You will be required to kindly present a photo identification and the same credit card used to guarantee your booking when checking in or making payment at the hotel. In the event that you do not have the credit card used to make the booking, you will be required to make full payment on the credit card that you have in your possession. Charges on the previous credit card will be refunded within 14 working days.
Smoking includes tobacco cigarets, vape, cigars, pipe tobaccos, cigaret leaves, bamboo pipes and water pipe smokes (bong, hookah/shisha and mouassal) are strictly not allowed in the room. Smoking is only allowed on balconies and ground floors. Should a tenant smoke inside their room, they will forfeit their deposit and subject to a cleaning fee equivalent to one night room charge at the prevailing rate. Please be kind enough to respect this agreement.
Please be informed that children below 12 are not allowed due to architectural design and safety concerns.
Each room is only allowed a maximum of 2 adults per room except the Hillside Sarang room category and above. Any request for an extra bed is subject to availability and chargeable at an additional MYR 250 net per unit per night, inclusive of daily breakfast.
Please be reminded that the swimming pools are not fenced off. This may require a level of supervision higher than one may be accustomed to elsewhere. Kindly note that there are no lifeguards present at the swimming pools or on the beach.
Please be informed that the East Coast Rainy Season in Malaysia is generally between November to February. Guests might experience frequent rains and rougher sea conditions during the rainy season, and are advised to plan their journey to Japamala Resort at their own discretion. For guests who opt to book the public ferry or flight, Japamala Resort, and the management reserves full authority to not be held liable/responsible for any public ferry and flight disruption/cancelation of services affecting the arrival to the resort.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Japamala Resort by Samadhi Age 12 and Above Only of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A damage deposit of MYR 500 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.