Guide No. 06 · Stay 8 of 13
Stay · Pulau Tioman
Japamala Resort by Samadhi
Good · No. 8 of 13 on Pulau Tioman
In its own cove at Lanting, between Genting and Nipah on the south-west coast.
- Position
- 2.746° N, 104.123° E
- Tier
- GoodNo. 8 of 13
- Beach
- LantingOwn cove at Lanting, south-west coast
- Open
- Check datesMay close part of Nov–Feb
- Boat
- Resort transferExtra; book 7 days ahead
Verdict
Japamala has 16 villas in a cove at Lanting, on the south-west coast between Genting and Nipah. It is an adults-only resort, but sources disagree on the minimum age, 12 or 16, so ask before you book.
Its facilities include a spa, Il Tempio and Mandi-Mandi. Rooms take two adults, except the Hillside Sarang and larger categories. Check-in is from 2 pm and check-out by noon. Dated guest reviews show it taking guests through October 2026.
The catch is access and season. Transfers are extra and need a week’s notice, there is no mobile signal at the resort and Wi-Fi can drop. Some facilities close from November to February, and the resort may shut for part of the monsoon. Check dates before booking.
Good for
Couples who want a small, secluded resort and will pay for it.
Not for
Families with young children, anyone who needs a phone signal, and trips in the November–February monsoon.
Particulars
- Type
- Resort
- Rooms
- 16 villas
- Board
- Check what your rate includes
- Transfer
- Land and boat transfers arranged by the resort, extra, at least 7 days ahead; public ferries do not stop here
- Season
- Facilities limited Nov–Feb; may close for part of the monsoon
- Check-in
- 14:00Check-out 12:00
- Website
- samadhiretreats.com
Getting there
Public ferries do not stop at the resort. Ask the resort to arrange land and boat transfers at least 7 days ahead; they are not included in the room rate. All routes to Pulau Tioman.
Other stays on Tioman
| No. | Stay | Tier | Beach |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tunamaya Beach & Spa Resort Tioman Island | Pick | South coast |
| 2 | ABC Chalet Tioman | Good | Air Batang |
| 3 | Berjaya Tioman Resort | Good | Tekek |
| 4 | Tioman Dive Resort | Good | Tekek |
| 5 | Aman Tioman Beach Resort | Good | Paya |
| 6 | Melina Beach Resort | Good | Paya |
| 7 | Paya Beach Spa & Dive Resort | Good | Paya |
| 9 | Minang Cove Resort | Good | South coast |
| 10 | The Barat Tioman Beach Resort | Good | Juara |
| 11 | Panuba Inn Resort | Listed | Panuba |
| 12 | Swiss Cottage Tioman | Listed | Tekek |
| 13 | Juara Beach Resort | Listed | Juara |