VinaTraveler's Blog: "Great Weekend Getaway at Tanjong Jara Resort" (Kuala Terengganu Malaysia)

Tanjong Jara Resort , located on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Tanjong Jara Resort is a sanctuary of luxury and well-being steeped in age-old Malay traditions. Designed to reflect the elegance and grandeur of 17th century Malay palaces, Tanjong Jara is a 99-room resort with an authentic taste of the region's spirit and an enduring embodiment of the gentle Malay art of service and hospitality.

Tanjong Jara Resort

The philosophy of the Resort is as unique as the Resort itself. Based on the Malay concept of Sucimurni, which emphasises purity of spirit, health and well-being, Tanjong Jara encourages true rejuvenation of both body and spirit. And, it was only last weekend, I traveled to this beautiful resort where I've had an amazing sweet escapade. The Resort is accessible by road from all the major cities within Peninsular Malaysia. It is approximately a mile away from the expressway and just over an hour's drive from Kuala Terengganu Airport. Malaysia Airlines, Air Asia and Firefly operate flights from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore to Kuala Terennganu, Kerteh and Kuantan.

From Singapore, my friend and I flew to Kuala Lumpur (45 mins.) then, from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu (45 mins.) . Upon arrival in the airport, our transportation awaits and only after 1 hr. and 10mins., we finally arrived at Tanjong Jara resort.

Our transportation waiting at Kuala Terengganu Airport

On our way to Tanjong Jara Resort

Reception

At Tanjong Jara you can choose from a wide variety of possible experiences - lazy and languid, energetic and outdoors, indulgent and regenerative, cultural and enlightening - it is your choice whether you fold them into a single visit, or you craft each visit differently to meet your needs. And, among their 99 rooms and suite to offer http://www.tanjongjararesort.com/accommodation/index.htm it was their "Serambi Sea View Room" we have chose to stay, which cost us RM899nett (S$338) per room per night for RESIDENT'S PACKAGE ( Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei and other expat including its expatriates ) ; that includes daily breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Serambi Sea View Twin Beds

Our TV Set

Welcome Note

Tea & Coffee Complimentary Condiments
(Others with corresponding additional affordable charges

Lovely View

Our Mangosteen Toiletries

Our Bath tub

Just walking distance from our villa

After chillaxing in the room, we had our lunch at one of their restaurants, "Nelayan Restaurant". 'Nelayan' in the Malay language means 'Fisherman'. Befitting the restaurant's name, seafood is the speciality of this outlet. Situated by the sea, the atmosphere at Nelayan is relaxed and informal. A variety of Asian and Western light meals are served for lunch and Western cuisine at dinner. Nelayan assumes a romantic ambience after sunset and guests have the option of enjoying a delightful alfresco dining experience on the beach featuring bamboo torches and the gentle sound of the waves and the view from this restaurant is totally amazing from the beach and swimming pool.

Nelayan Restaurant

Great View from Nelayan Restaurant

Swimming Pool just beside the Nelayan Restaurant

In the afternoon, I had a 3-hour SPA Treatment at "SPA Village Tanjong Jara" http://www.spavillage.com/tanjongjara/ . This beautiful complex of structures, gardens and pools, houses a therapy centre featuring programs for relaxation, reinvigoration and stress relief based on traditional healing methods.At the Spa Village Tanjong Jara these long held health and beauty traditions are revived for you to enjoy. Treat yourself to this rich history, in which unique natural ingredients found in various indigenous herbs and plants are combined with the skills of their resident Malay healers to provide a very special health and beauty experience. And, among the list of their amazing best spa treatments, it is their 3-hour "Traditional Malay Experience", I tried and for me "the best SPA experience that I've had" so far yet which cost me only RM755++(S$284).

Dandan Puteri Tujuh (Ladies)

• Mandi Bunga (Malay Floral Bath Experience)

• Malay Specialist Consultation

• Urutan Gamelan (Traditional Malay Massage)

• Ikal Mayang (Hair Cream Bath)

• Boros Puteri (Facial And Body Scrub)

• Bersiram (Fragrant Milk Bath)

• Ukup Wangi * (Scented Body Steaming)

• Ubat Periuk (Herbal Tonic Drink)

SPA Village Tanjong Jara

Entrance to the SPA Village Tanjong Jara

My Welcome Drink

One of the Treatment Rooms


My Treatment Room (Tanjong)

Can't help to take a Selfie

My Malay Floral Bath Experience

My Treatment Room

My Massage Oil

My Treatment Bed where I've had my 3-hour SPA Treatment

My Amazing SPA Bath Experience

In the evening, we had our dinner at Di Atas Sungei Restaurant. Di Atas Sungei is Malay for 'Above The River' so guests will find it easy to spot this restaurant which literally sits above a river that flows into the South China Sea. With no menu, guests are guided by the Resort's Menu Masters, experts in local cuisine, who provide a distinctive dining experience using only the freshest produce of the highest quality. Surrounded by lush tropical greenery, and shaded by a huge Ketapang tree, the restaurant opens for breakfast and dinner, and serves authentic Malaysian cuisine

My Chicken Soup

My Lemongrass Grilled Chicken

The next morning, I woke up to see the beautiful sunrise at their beach shore and indeed, one of the most amazing sunrise experiences I've seen.

Beautiful Sunrise at Tanjong Jara Resort

Beautiful sunrise at Tanjong Jara Resort

After my sunrise photography, at 8am, we had our breakfast at Di Atas Sungei Restaurant. And, the rest of our day, I spent taking photos of the entire property and chillaxing in our beautiful room.


Breakfast at Di Atas Sungei Restaurant


Teratai Terrace

After our weekend getaway, we really enjoyed our stay here at Tanjong Jara Resort. So, if you have plans for a sweet escape and weekend getaway in Malaysia with your family or loved ones or just going solo, this beach resort is what I highly recommend. So exclusive, have a nice beach and nice staff who gave a top-notch service!

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