Parit Lapis Haji Khalid

Beautiful location - rainforest and reef

A very beautiful place, a very wonderful place-- so thank you very much. Living as we do on the other side of the world, we looked carefully for somewhere where we could be quiet after a busy week of work in Singapore, longing to walk into the water and see its wonders. Bali was possible, but at a friend's suggestion, we chose Tioman Island. The Japamala Resort satisfied every hope, known and unknown. The sea and sand was all we imagined and needed, our room was creatively curated in a Polynesian style, the food was different and unique (and tasty!), and the staff were exemplary. Mike stands out in his role overseeing the hospitality, characteristically eager and kind, able and willing to do anything needed to make our time a pleasurable one. Everything from the restaurants to the masseuse to the watermen who helped with the snorkeling, we were grateful for each one. Do we recommend? Yes, and yes again! Washington DC

The Tunamaya I went on 2017 & 2018 is definitely not the same as I went now in 2024. The place was once so lively and enjoyable now it’s seems like it’s dying. The rooms were okay but the toilets’s cleanliness is questionable as the seats were old, had to use slippers in the toilet. Now there’s monkeys going around stealing food and things and they might get violent plus they travel in groups. The food was expensive as expected and the taste was super average. Some days they just simply cook your food which may taste bland. Had to complain to the kitchen to bring a better meal. The beach was full of dead corals and rocks, unable to play much in there. Swimming pool was big and clean. But the hiking towards the waterfall was so good and the snorkelling activity was great.