tanjong jara resort: terengganu hotels beach

Location

Upon arrival you immediately sense that there is something unique and special about Tanjong Jara. The gorgeous beach offers panoramic views of the South China Sea and occupies a stretch of the unspoilt east coast which is undeveloped and seriously underrated.

Dining

There are 2 restaurants here; Di Atas Sungei, a unique place where there is no menu - just let the resident chef, Ann, advise you as to what she has bought at the market that day. The other restaurant is Nelayan, close to the beach and the Spa Village. For other evening dining options, explore the private dining experiences: dinner on the beach, a five-course set meal set amidst golden sands and glowing hurricane lanterns, or choose to remain in the comfort of your villa and opt for in-room dining.

If you do feel like exploring during your stay, other diversions apart from the traditional spa therapies at Spa Village and the beach include: cooking classes, a visit to the Dungun morning or night market, an eco-cruise, jungle trekking, cycling tours to local villages, walks to the highest waterfall in the region or golf at one of the three nearby golf courses. For those divers amongst you, or those interested in snorkelling, the sites around Tenggol Island are said to be fantastic and this excursion, rife with marine life, is not to be missed. Kayaking and windsurfing is also available. (Water sports are available March to end October).

Rooms

The 99 rooms are built in traditional Malay style and there are 4 categories: Bumbung (upstairs), Serambi (ground floor with a partially covered terrace) and the Anjung rooms, which have an outdoor bathtub in a private courtyard. There is also the Anjung Suite, which is set over the river that runs through the resort, with its own bar and powder room, living and dining area; and balcony that overlooks the beach and South China Sea. All the rooms are exceptionally spacious and benefit from their own luggage room and walk-in wardrobes. The Anjung rooms, set amidst tropical gardens, all sea facing, are excellent value for money and very highly recommended.

Spa

The award-winning Spa Village is set in a beautiful complex of gardens away from the busier areas of the hotel. It has a unique layout of 7 magnificent treatment pavilions which are very private and huge in size. Here you will find the winner of the 2006 award for “Best Spa Therapist”, (Pak Yahya) - you can request him for your treatments, but be warned he does get booked up. The authentic Malay treatments which are practised here, have contributed to Spa Village Tanjong Jara being awarded the “Most Innovative Spa in the World” by Tatler 2007. The spa menu may look a little unfamiliar, but it is full of heavenly surprises! Each treatment begins with a Malay flower bath ritual and you are handed your own batik to wear, which you can keep afterwards. A traditional Mandi Bunga procession takes place every day, part of the hotel's ritual to enhance the Malay healing journey. There is also the opportunity to kickstart your day with Senaman Indera Deria (similar to yoga).

Whilst you are here you must get up early to watch the sun rise over the sea - nature at her sensational best. Tanjong Jara Resort offers you a truly Malay experience.

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Accommodation

The resort's rooms are intricately designed using a mixture of Belian wood, timber and teak. Local materials were used in its luxurious furnishing. The rooms are positioned to offer panoramic views of the South China Sea as well as the scenic tropical landscaped gardens and beach.

The accommodation consists of:

• Anjung Suite (Single Storey Room) – 1 unit

Resting on stilts, in the style of the traditional homes of local fishing villages, the Anjung Suite, which is approximately 176 square metres in size, overlooks the river that runs through the Resort into the South China Sea. An expanse of space and light, the living and dining area has its own bar and powder room. Along with a king-size bed, the bedroom provides an adjoining en-suite bathroom with a sunken bath and two vanity units. This is the premier suite within the Resort and is a one-of-a-kind location for a most memorable experience.

•  Anjung (Single Storey Beach Room) - 10 units

Each room is approximately 88 square metres in size and furnished with a king-sized bed and an additional sofa bed to suit your accommodation requirements. A large symmetrical sunken outdoor bath set in its own private courtyard gives undisturbed privacy. There is a large indoor shower, two vanity units and water closet in the adjoining en suite. A canopied terrace extending onto the gardens and beach provides a superb setting for an evening stroll.

•  Serambi (Ground Floor Room) - 44 units

These are contained within double storey units. Each room is approximately 55 square metres in size with a partially covered terrace overlooking the gardens. A queen-sized bed with en suite bathroom and shower facilities complement the amenities.

•  Bumbung (First Floor Room) - 44 units

Accommodations are similar to Serambi, which have excellent views, but they do not provide a private terrace.

GUESTROOM AMENITIES

• Colour TV with satellite channels
• International direct dial telephones
• Coffee/tea making facilities
• Private in-room safe
• Personal care toiletries
• In room refrigerator (mini-bar contains soft drinks and beer only)
• Writing desk/table
• Hairdryer
• Daily complimentary mineral water

ADDITIONAL GUEST FACILITIES

• Concierge service
• Internet service
• Laundry service
• Gift shop and boutique
• Foreign currency exchange *Traveller’s Cheques are NOT ACCEPTED*
• Baby sitting services (Upon request)
• Limousine service
• Airline reservation/ confirmation service
• Transfers & hotel bookings

Food & Beverage

•  Di Atas Sungei

As the name implies in Malay, the restaurant sits above a river and overlooks the South China Sea. The restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner. In the evenings, a relaxed ambience accompanies the tastes of authentic Malaysian cuisine, where guests may enjoy the exotic flavours of the East.

•  Nelayan

Open for lunch and dinner. Situated by the sea, the atmosphere at Nelayan, which means ‘Fisherman’, is relaxed and informal. The restaurant’s speciality is its delectable seafood cuisine. A variety of Asian and Western light meals are served for lunch with Western cuisine for dinner. Nelayan assumes a romantic ambience after sunset and guests also have the option of enjoying a delightful al fresco dining experience on the beach featuring bamboo torches and the gentle sound of the waves.

•  Teratai Terrace

Al fresco style dining by the pool serving light meals and refreshments for lunch and cocktails in the evenings.

•  Nelayan Poolside

Light lunch and refreshments served at the pool deck.

•  In-room Dining (Villa Service)

Provided upon request, daily from 7.00am to 10.30pm.

Services & Facilities

MEETING/ FUNCTION ROOM FACILITIES

A conference hall caters to approximately 80-100 persons and is ideally located away from the beach and recreational areas. This centre is ideal for corporate conferences and meetings, as well as for themed parties.

WEDDING FACILITIES

Set off the beaten path, alongside gleaming jade waters and a pristine golden beach with the gentle grandeur of ancient Malay kings echoing in its architecture, Tanjong Jara Resort is the ideal location to create the perfect wedding.

From exchanging vows by the mirrored glass waters of the Resort’s Teratai pool or a relaxed reception on the beach, sand between your toes and chilled champagne in hand, to a twilight garden affair, with canapés and dancing, in the soft glow of candlelit lanterns and fairy lights beneath a starlit Terengganu sky.

In a place of seductive contrasts, suspended in time, wedding experiences at Tanjong Jara are simple celebrations of love where every moment is infused with thoughtful details, a warm embrace wishing you well as you begin the rest of your life together.

10 nights from £2,300 p/p

INCLUDING: International flights, FULL BOARD  + return airport transfers from Terenganu airport