Tanjong Jara Resort

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Luxury
5.0 star property
9.2

Wonderful

Serene escape by pristine beaches

Beautifully designed with a relaxing atmosphere, this resort offers a serene escape near pristine beaches. Enjoy attentive service, delightful dining, and rejuvenating spa treatments for an unforgettable stay.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Room options

View all photos for Room (Bumbung) at Upstairs

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a wooden headboard, and a window with a view of greenery.

Room (Bumbung) at Upstairs

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double Room (Anjung)

A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with books and a vase of flowers, and a view of the beach.

Double Room (Anjung)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 88 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Double or Twin Room (Serambi)

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with white bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Double or Twin Room (Serambi)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Single Bed
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About the area

Located in Dungun, Tanjong Jara Resort is on the beach. Ma' Daerah Turtle Sanctuary Centre is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bukit Bauk Forest Reserve and Tanjung Jara Beach. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Dungun travel guide
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Map
Batu 8, Off Jalan Dungun, Dungun, Terengganu, 23000

What's nearby

  • Tanjung Jara Beach
    5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Bukit Pak Sabah
    10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Golf Desa Dungun
    17 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Bukit Bauk Forest Reserve
    28 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Paka Mosque
    39 min drive - 31.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • CB WEE RESTAURANT
    15 min walk
  • Medan Ikan Bakar Tanjung (Kuala Dungun)
    6 min drive
  • Nasi Goreng Sotong
    5 min drive
  • Koya Tomyam Seafood
    3 min drive
  • Kedai No 91 Pasar Kuala Dungun
    6 min drive

About this property

Tanjong Jara Resort

  • Luxury boutique resort
  • Consider a stay at Tanjong Jara Resort and take advantage of an airport shuttle, 2 poolside bars and a garden. With a beachfront location, beachfront dining and sunloungers, this resort is the perfect place to soak up some sun. Treat yourself to a Swedish massage or other spa services. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and Malaysian cuisine. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities such as ecotours. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
  • Other perks include:
    • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with free cabanas, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self-parking
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike hire and 2 outdoor tennis courts
    • Beach umbrellas, beach towels and tour/ticket information
  • Room features
  • All 100 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
  • More amenities include:
    • Pillowtop mattresses and day beds
    • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries and deep-soaking baths
    • HDTVs with satellite channels
    • Electric kettles, ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Tanjong Jara Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

Is Tanjong Jara Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tanjong Jara Resort?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tanjong Jara Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Tanjong Jara Resort?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tanjong Jara Resort located?

This Dungun resort is on the beach, steps from Tanjung Jara Beach and within 9 mi (15 km) of Bukit Pak Sabah and Bukit Lemesu Buis. Golf Desa Dungun and Bukit Bauk Forest Reserve are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Tanjong Jara Resort Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 196 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 196 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 196 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 196 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 196 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and lovely helpful staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful location with outstanding hospitality, nice beach and excellent service
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The pools are lovely and the staff is wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Tanjung Jara Resort. The property is stunning, perfectly blending luxury with traditional Malay architecture. What truly sets this place apart, though, is the staff. They are incredibly warm, welcoming, and attentive. The beach is pristine, and the peaceful atmosphere made it the perfect getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This is an ideal resort for a relaxing break. The setting blends beautifully with the natural woodlands and the beach and there is a real sense of peace and calm. There is an excellent spa and three very good restaurants. The staff provide a great level of service and go out of their way to make you feel special.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff and service was great, special thanks to Dive Master Syafiq, Nau and Amira at front desk for their hospitality. The beach was clean and wavy. Everything was perfect except that the sea side restaurant Neyalan was not well organised. The food orders were always missed or came in one hour at lunch time. they didn’t clean the table thoroughly before giving it to you. The food quality was bad. Usually people want to eat healthy at resorts but we ended up having too many burgers at Neyalan as choices of food was poor. They do offer a 75ringgit semi buffet but the staff never bother to tell us what was that about as they were overwhelmed. The hotel GM needs to hire more staff for catering. We missed good food after staying here for six days.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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satisfying

excellent customer service, the room is clean, super comfort bedding.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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We stayed as a family at Tanjong Jara resort. This is really a lovely place. Pure luxury. Beautiful resort, beautiful and clean beach, where you can swim. Restaurants are really good. Free gym and tenniscourt. We saw hornbills at the resort. Absolutely the best hotel we stayed at in Malaysia. Truely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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
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8/10 Good

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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
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8/10 Good

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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
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6/10 Okay

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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay. Room was fabulous
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Souvenirs inoubliables Endroit magique.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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しばらくぶりの滞在でしたが、ダンジョンジヤラビーチリゾートは、期待を裏切らないものでした。スタッフの接し方も含めて、とても快適な落ち着ける場所です。また訪れたいと思います
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

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Puas hati dengan bilik

Salam bilk cantik, bersih dan selasa untuk berehat.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Très bel hôtel.personnel très attentionné.tres bon petit déjeuner à la carte.Excellent repas.Merci à chef Anne toujours dévouée.Troisième séjour.Revindrai.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

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Excelente estancia

Personal encantador y servicial. El tratamiento del Spa maravilloso. En algunos aspectos el resort necesita alguna mejora en las habitaciones para añadir confort. Más enchufes disponibles para dispositivos electrónicos, colchón, puertas y ventanas que no cierran. Sin embargo, se incluyen muchos detalles para los huéspedes; agua fresca en la habitación y en la piscina. Loción anti mosquitos, crema para picaduras, chanclas para cada huésped de la habitación…
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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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
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4/10 Poor

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