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Tanjong Jara Resort

5.0 star property
Upscale beachfront resort with 2 outdoor pools

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2 outdoor pools, open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
On the beach, sun loungers, beach umbrellas, beach towels
Interior
Bar (on property)
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Malaysian cuisine

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Batu 8, Off Jalan Dungun, Dungun, Terengganu, 23000
  • Tanjung Jara Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Bukit Bauk Forest Reserve
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Paka Beach
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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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)
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin 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)
  • 947 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Dungun

On the beach.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Tanjung Jara Beach and 9 miles (15 km) of Bukit Pak Sabah with a stay here. Bukit Lemesu Buis is within 9 miles (15 km) and Golf Desa Dungun is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Tanjung Jara Beach - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Bukit Pak Sabah - 11 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Bukit Bauk Forest Reserve - 26 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Paka Beach - 33 min drive - 18.5 miles
  • Paka Market - 34 min drive - 19.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪CB WEE RESTAURANT - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ah Pok Kopitiam - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Miena Tomyam - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪龙运茶餐室 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Teratai Pool - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Tanjong Jara Resort

Upscale beachfront resort with 2 outdoor pools
Enjoy the umbrellas and sun loungers for a relaxing day at the beach. Cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools at Tanjong Jara Resort, and enjoy amenities like outdoor tennis courts and a fitness center.

There are 3 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 poolside bars and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 5-star Dungun resort is smoke free.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 3 dining venues
  • 2 bars by the pool
  • Built in 1998
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Cabanas by the pool (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
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.

Awards and affiliations

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

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 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

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Ecotours
  • Gym
  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

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

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
This property requires payment for the stay at least 14 days before check in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Tanjong Jara Resort

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MYR 93 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Bumbung or Serambi sea-view rooms are subject to availability and incurs an additional charge.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

How close is Tanjong Jara Resort to the airport?

Tanjong Jara Resort is 50.1 mi (82-min drive) away from the Kuala Terengganu (TGG-Sultan Mahmood) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Tanjong Jara Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Tanjong Jara Resort.

How close is Tanjong Jara Resort to the beach?

This resort is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Tanjong Jara Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Tanjong Jara Resort, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of MYR 93 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Tanjong Jara Resort?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

What time is check-in at Tanjong Jara Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Tanjong Jara Resort?

This resort offers free self parking.

Does Tanjong Jara Resort have a pool?

Tanjong Jara Resort features 2 outdoor pools. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Does Tanjong Jara Resort have a restaurant?

There are 3 onsite restaurants, offering options like Malaysian cuisine, a beachfront location, and ocean views.

Does Tanjong Jara Resort have a spa?

This resort doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Tanjong Jara Resort to downtown Dungun?

Tanjong Jara Resort is 0.5 mi away from Kampung Kerta Pulas.

Tanjong Jara Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 125 out of 185 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 185 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 185 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 185 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 185 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamad Azhar

Traveled with family
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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

vinayak

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

10/10 Excellent

IZZUL HADI

Traveled with family
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

Georgina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Traveled with partner
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

Traveled with partner
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

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

Bin Abdul Rahiman Khairul

Traveled with family and small children
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

Samantha

Traveled with family
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

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

Traveled with group
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

Nur Shalwanee

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

MD, KL, Malaysia

Traveled with partner
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

2/10 Terrible

Anne

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Kee Lin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Irma Intan Ezliena

Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deb, Powell Ohio

Traveled with family
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