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Tanjong Jara Resort

5.0 star property
Dungun beachfront resort with 3 restaurants and bar/lounge
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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2 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, free pool cabanas
Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Exterior
On the beach, sun-loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free parking
    Free parking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 3 restaurants and 2 poolside bars
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Breakfast available
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness center
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Bar/lounge
  • Airport shuttle
Feel at home
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker

Room options

View all photos for Double or Twin Room (Serambi)

Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double or Twin Room (Serambi)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Double Room (Anjung)

Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room (Anjung)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • 88 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room (Bumbung) at Upstairs

Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room (Bumbung) at Upstairs

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
HDTV
Pillowtop bed
Ceiling fan
Day bed
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Batu 8, Off Jalan Dungun, Dungun, Terengganu, 23000

What's nearby

  • Tanjung Jara Beach - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Bukit Pak Sabah - 12 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Bukit Bauk Forest Reserve - 23 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Paka Beach - 33 min drive - 30.0 km
  • Tasik Puteri Recreational Park - 42 min drive - 43.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Aladdin Coffee Place - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kedai Puteri Duyung,Dungun - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dungun Old Street Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kedai Makan Ari - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Yong Hwa Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Tanjong Jara Resort

At Tanjong Jara Resort, you can hit the beach to enjoy the shade from a beach umbrella or relax in a sun lounger. 2 outdoor pools provide plenty of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in deep-tissue massages. Di Atas Sungei, one of 3 restaurants, serves Malaysian cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious resort include 2 poolside bars, a bar/lounge, and a fitness center.

Languages

English, Malay

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 100 units

Arriving/Leaving

  • 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 time is 11:00 AM

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
  • This property requires payment for the stay at least 14 days before check in.

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking limited

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 2 poolside bars
  • Bar/lounge
  • Private dining

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Tennis
  • Ecotours
  • Golfing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Built in 1998
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Fitness center
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Day bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Di Atas Sungei - This restaurant specializes in Malaysian cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.
Nelayan - This beachfront fine-dining restaurant specializes in seafood and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Teratai Terrace - This poolside restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

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

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately MYR 93 per person

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM
  • Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
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.

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 offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Tanjong Jara Resort does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Tanjong Jara Resort?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Tanjong Jara Resort?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Tanjong Jara Resort?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Tanjong Jara Resort?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Tanjong Jara Resort and nearby?
Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the resort's other amenities, which include 2 poolside bars and a fitness center. Tanjong Jara Resort also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Tanjong Jara Resort?
Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining, Malaysian cuisine, and ocean views.
Does Tanjong Jara Resort have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

Tanjong Jara Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

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.
aart, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Noisy AC
Generally good and staff very polite but air conditioner very noisy, wife went to spa and enjoyed it.
sik yiu, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

vinayak, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great resort with beautiful beach and nature. Many activities provided. Top services by staff. 2 nights stay is recommended
IZZUL HADI, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Georgina, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Patrick, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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!
Emma, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Kuruvila, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Bin Abdul Rahiman Khairul, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Samantha, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

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.
Chee Keong, 3-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Nur Shalwanee, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

perfect place for couple getaway, nice beaches and super good staff
MD, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Anne, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
13-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Kee Lin, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Irma Intan Ezliena, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Deb, 9-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

LEE, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review