Tanjong Jara Resort

Tanjong Jara Resort, a distinguished member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, graces the pristine East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia in Terengganu, offering a serene retreat inspired by 17th-century Malay palaces, where golden sands, turquoise seas, and timeless traditions create a haven of traditional luxury.

Furnished with rich local timber and vibrant fabrics, each spacious room opens to views of the South China Sea or lush landscaped gardens, blending comfortable bedding, a writing desk, powered safe, day bed, and a generous en-suite bathroom with an oversized bathtub, separate shower, and dual vanity units, all extending to an outdoor verandah for quiet moments under swaying palms.

Di Atas Sungei crafts breakfast and dinner with authentic Malaysian flavours, from fragrant rendang to delicate kuih, served above a meandering river, while Nelayan offers Asian and Western lunches and seafood-focused dinners kissed by coastal breezes, showcasing the region's freshest catches. Teratai Terrace, nestled by the pool, presents crisp salads and local desserts at lunch and steaming steamboat dinners, with its bar pouring cocktails and fine wines from noon until late. Nelayan's bar complements with evening cocktails until 11 pm, inviting relaxed toasts under starlit skies. Two outdoor pools—one free-form near Teratai Terrace and another by the beach—offer towels and deck chairs with refreshing drinks at hand, while the Spa Village Tanjong Jara revives Malay healing traditions through herbal treatments by resident healers. Two tennis courts near the spa, with rackets for hire, add a playful spark, and the library beckons for tranquil reading amid the resort's calm.

A 15-minute drive from Desa Golf Club, Dungun, and an hour from Kuala Terengganu Airport, Tanjong Jara Resort weaves Terengganu's coastal splendor and cultural heritage into an effortless escape along Malaysia's East Coast.

Available Board

All Inclusive · Full Board · Breakfast