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All of you made our honeymoon a great pleasure. We enjoyed the lovely weather, our Sea View Chalet, the staff (!) the animals,kayakking,several boattrips, and the wholeattitude of your resort is so great! We were lucky with all the sun and loved theswimming and snorkeling.This place was very relaxing-we totally forgot the time and date, the only choice we had to make was where to eat Thai or Mandi-Mandi (both very good!) or where to relax (swimming pool,beach..) Thanks to you all-but a special thanks for Mike, he informed us about everything, had a nice chat with him everyday and liked it to see him smiling!
- Maarten & Juliet Van Rensen, the Hague-Netherlands
 

Dear JapaMala Resort people,
Thank you for making our stay so relaxing, enjoyable and comfortable. We think it’s a wonderful place with really nice people.

- Jeeva & Sandra (London)
12 Dec 2007
 

This is a truly spectacular place – a small slice of heaven. We’ve had an amazing stay. Thank you for the friendly, helpful service.

- Tamara & Alexander (South Africa)
9 Dec 2007
 

Wonderful place, wonderful people….Wonderful retreat for two…and a half! Thanks and love Mandi-Mandi!

- Chiara & Stefano (Italy)
4 Dec 2007
 

A beautiful location that is served by beautiful people. Thanks to all the staff for your hospitality and exemplary service. Thank you for a lovely holiday!

- Trey & Naomi (Western Australia)
26 Nov 2007
 
We have been on lots of places, but here it was very special. This resort is a wonderful place in the nature. Together with the excellent staff it makes this a wonderful place to relax. We would like to thank all the employees and look forward to come back someday.
- Roger & Barbara (Switzerland)
26 Nov 2007
 
Dear JapaMala team,
Thank you for a great week here in paradise. You all have made our vacation something to remember forever. We relaxed and enjoyed every moment with you. The food is just outstanding. Only one hard decision : WHERE TO EAT  Dining under the stars is definitely a treat. Beautiful memories will stay with us like your fantastic Full-Moon Party or unforgettable massages. Thanks for everything. All the best to all of you. See you soon – hasta pronto!
- Evelio & Sandy (Puerto Rico & Germany)
26 Nov 2007
 

Dear JapaMala staff,
It’s a rare thing when a place can far exceed your expectations but JapaMala has managed it. The staff are fabulous to us, not just providing great service but actual friendship. Please keep this place small, personal and environmental. We will miss this place and everyone.

- Yvette & Nathan (Nemo) Perth, Western Australia
20 Nov 2007
 

We have had an amazing 5 nights here at JapaMala. Thanks to all of you for great service and the fantastic day trips you’ve arranged. Special thanks to Vichan and Mike for outstanding hospitality and their service-mindedness.

- Joanne, Emelie & Besty Nyman
17 Nov 2007
 

Thank you to everyone who has made our stay so enjoyable. We are now totally relaxed and ready for our onward journey and adventures in New Zealand. This is a magical place – we hope it stays that way and not too many get to know the secret hideaway that is JapaMala.

- John & Barbara (UK)
11 Nov 2007
 

Awesome place and great service. Especially loved the massages and the little details that made our stay exquisite.

- Sameer & Susan Khan (Singapore)
10 Nov 2007
 
This is a heavenly place and the service and food is awesome. We had a magical time here… I loved the attention to details. Beautiful place that we hope will remain this way after years to come.

- Rohit, Pritika & Aditi Dixit (Singapore)
10 Nov 2007

 
Had a wonderful stay. Our 3 girls had a great time! Currently living in Singapore, we’ll be back without the kids! It was very peaceful, the food was excellent and the staff were very very nice and accommodating. Wish we didn’t have to leave.
- The Amideis Joes, Nancy, Megan, Melanie & Ashley (USE via Singapore)
10 Nov 2007
 
Our 4 days’ stay was a wonderful experience, starting from a unique SeaCliff chalet and the best view ever (from room 16)!, to the extremely polite and friendly staff! There’re great details everywhere in the resort, clean and warm water, good breakfast, relaxing atmosphere & overall a beautiful place to be! Thank you all so much for this!!
- Jes & Marina Johansen (From Demark & Serbia currently living in Singapore)
10 Nov 2007
 
To all at JapaMala,
It is difficult to write anything different or unique! We had a great 2 days chilling and de-stressing. All of you made it possible from Nui and the spa experience to Aruni keeping it all together and Mike and the crew for making sure we had a great time and a special last evening! Many thanks all.
- Sally & Bill (UK)
Nov 2007
 
Dear all at JapaMala,
Just as all the other guests, we had a fantastic and relaxing stay here at the resort! After a sneak preview at the Tamarind restaurant in KL to which friends of ours took us, we knew it would have to be good….
This was our 2nd stay in the jungle, the snakes & monkeys much smaller, but the experience many more times pleasant than a week in the jungle of the Amazon….
Thanks again for a wonderful stay, lovely food & super-friendly staff!
- Jeroen & Karlyn Brenninkmeyer (The Netherlands)
 
Best place in the world for hide & seek lovers to find peace….
31 Oct 2007
 
We had a fantastic holiday in JapaMala. The food was delicious, the snorkeling was amazing, the waterfall was spectacular, the staff brilliant especially Mike & Vichan. Thanks so much for looking after us!
- Emer Thompson (Aged 9) & Maureen, Brendan & Elein (Iceland currently living in Singapore)
28 Oct 2007
 
Knowing we’re the 1st Argentinean here, we must write something!! Everything was fantastic. Your resort’s location is amazing, the food really nice and your staff very friendly!! Thank you for everything!!
- Vanina & Sebastian (Argentina living in Singapore)
28 Oct 2007
 
Well, we just had the most incredible time here! My husband & I were VERY STRESSED before we arrived and now, 6 days later, we’re both so relaxed and in love with this beautiful place. What you have done with this resort is just so wonderful – every aspect of it is just perfect. Thank you so much for a magical holiday we will never forget.
- room 14 Marina & Daniel Edwards
22 Oct 2007
 
Thanks a lot for the wonderful time here at JapaMala. The staff was so friendly and we really relaxed here. If paradise is half as nice…
We’re going to buy our own snorkeling stuff and we’ll come back!
- Best regards, Yvonne, Frank, Maurice & Isabelle (Singapore)
22 Oct 2007
 
Dear all,
Thank you for a wonderful visit at JapaMala. All of us have found it. We were very inspired by the beauty of this place. We’ll for certain come back.
- Agurstad family (Norway)
22 Oct 2007
 
Dearest Fred, Maple & all the wonderful staff of JapaMala,
Who would have thought that paradise is 50 minutes away from home… You guys are right! It’s a state of mind… We can feel the warmth & fabulously amazing strength of this place… Love the spa…love the staff….love the food. We’re crazy for Mandi-Mandi!
We saw a turtle, box fish, lots of fish and wonderful corals. Ha… yes we saw a mother turtle… we swam with it! We will be back after the wedding with the English family. Take good care of this place. Now we know why it’s always fully-booked! Sob..sob… we don’t want to leave..love it too much. Especially the Risotto with Sun-Dreid Tomatoes, now I have to learn how to cook it!! Damn! Thanks guys!
- Chris & Ning (KL)
19 Oct 2007
 
What an amazing paradise you have here! We have enjoyed the most relaxing & fabulous honeymoon. The staff were so friendly, attentive & helpful. The Thai food like no other! And a brilliant spa!! Thank you to you all for providing us with such a special time – a week we’ll always remember & cherish. Hope to be back soon. Thank you all, we loved it here!!
- Claire & Jason Scoble (Sydney, Australia)
19 Oct 2007
 
Thank you soooooo much for giving us such a wonderful time! This is the best place and the best service we have ever been and had. As somebody else said before : “It’s going to be very difficult to return to normal life again after such an amazing week.” If paradise exists, this must be it! I would also like to recommend everybody to get a plunge pool villa; it’s definitely worth the extra money; having your own private pool in a splendid little castle is so extraordinary; an experience everybody should have once in their life. Thanks again to all the staff because of you, this place is so perfect as it should be. And the food is amazing too! Thanks!!!
- Eric & Cindy (The Netherlands)
18 Oct 2007
 
Dear JapaMala crew!
Thanks a lot for all your beautiful memories you gave us during our honeymoon! Good food, beautiful surrounding, unforgettable. Special thanks to : python (in the library), the spa (super massage), Mike (again), Khan Min San (Jack – I still know your name..), Michael & all the other restaurant crew, Vichan & all the other boat captains, the management! Very good service! Thanks a lot!
- Maarten & Juliet (The Hague – The Netherlands)
 
Paradise appeared when we stepped out of our airplane on Tioman Island. Loved your resort and especially enjoyed our self-caught fish!
- Maarten & Celine (The Netherlands)
14 Oct 2007
 
Thanks so much for such a wonderful stay! JapaMala is gorgeous & we loved the villa & the snorkeling & the food – oh, those Salmon parcels are incredibly delicious!! The staff have been great – thanks for everything.
- Kat & Augus (Melbourne, Australia)
14 Oct 2007
 
We absolutely loved the few nights we spent here and wish we could stay for longer. Will definitely be back in the near future. Thanks to all the staff for making us feel so welcome.
- Max & Maddy (London)
7 Oct 2007
 
Thanks to everyone at JapaMala. This was our 10-year wedding anniversary and it was everything a 2nd honeymoon could possibly be. True Paradise!! This is the perfect resort – small, intimate, great food, luxurious and yet still so attached to the beautiful nature.
- Andre & Caryn Pottas (Durban, South Africa)
7 Oct 2007
 
We had a wonderful stay here, with brilliant food & a lovely setting. The boat trip & snorkeling were great, but the canoeing was a bit more challenging than we thought. Thank you to the very friendly staff.
- Hannah (age 12), Connie (age 6), Robert & Sarah (UK living in Singapore)
1 Oct 2007
 
To all staff at JapaMala,
Thank you for your friendly and kind service. We loved our 2 night stay here – everything was just perfect. Loved our sea view chalets. We’ll definitely (one day) visit again. Thank you again.
Bev & Chris (UK)
1 Oct 2007
 
Thanks so much to everyone here. You all worked so hard and we had a fantastic time. What a relaxing honeymoon! Thanks again!
- Sydney, Australia
30 Sept 2007
 
The first time we came here it was beautiful…. This time it was absolutely perfect!
- Anna & Luca (Rome, Italy)
30 Sept 2007
 
This was a simply wonderful experience.. I hope to come back soon to enjoy again of your beautiful sea and beaches…thank you for everything…
- Italy
30 Sept 2007
 
Such an amazing place, the brochures don’t do it justice. A perfect retreat for hiding away and relaxing. Thank you to all the staff for making our honeymoon so special & easy. Massages are highly recommended, the best we’ve ever had. Special thanks to Aruni, Mike & Jay, you make the place seem effortless to run, but you’re always on the go!
- Rik & Heidi (London)
 
It’s like a dream coming true! What beautiful resort, we enjoyed it so much! We hope to return again and we hope to see all the staff of JapaMala again! Thanks.
- Noor & Frank (The Netherlands)
29 Sept 2007
 
A great couple of nights – very relaxing & the most delicious food. Unfortunately we had to cut our trip short because of our bad planning to get to the next place (Sipadan)… but a great excuse to return again!
- Annabel & Chris (London)
 
Thank you very much for everything, JapaMala is a perfect spot for relaxing holiday. It was great to be here!
- Germany
27 Sept 2007
 
Excellent staff, food and a superb location! Thank you.
- Alpkins & Kristie (Holland)
25 Sept 2007
 
We stared our honeymoon at JapaMala, how wonderful! It was just perfect! What a beautiful place with perfect beaches, great food, fantastic staff etc etc etc! Hopefully we return someday! Thank you!
- Mr & Mrs Brugn (Amsterdam, The Netherlands)
24 Sept 2007
 

What a perfect way to start married life together! We really couldn’t have asked for a more perfect way to spend our honeymoon. This beautiful paradise has exceeded all of our dreams and expectations. Thank you to all of the staff, every single one of them has been so friendly and always smiling, they really make JapaMala so unique. Food has been outstanding, beautiful villa with so much attention to details in every way, amazing massages (thank you ladies!), amazing snorkeling and delicious cocktails.

Thank you again for everything and we will make it back here again. As so many people say, please don’t expand too much, it’s perfect the way it is!
Kirsty & Craig Hunter, Newcastle, UK
22/ 09/07
 
JapaMala you spoiled us for life!!!How can we ever return to normal day routine? Thank you for all the special and personal care during our stay: celebrating honeymoon after 5 years of marriage and both our birthdays. We a re surely coming back and hope that it will not have changed too much! Dear staff, you are a great team. Thank you for your care and service-mindedness. We enjoyed it very much!!! See you all again!
Van der Vlugt- Hedeman Joosten, The Netherlands
20/09/07
 

Ovviamente I primi Italian a suivene seal guestbook dello Japamala… Se state legpendo gueste poche niphe, vi soute giz acesrti ols quanto sia incanterole questo resort.
Per noi il tempo si I fermato… mon ci soro orani, rouci soro cellulori o giorni…tutto seore priarro piarro… e le giornate sengono dal sorgere o olal colore del sole. Ringratiamo tittolo staff per la settimore passata insieme, tra sorrisi, coidioletd simpatia e Tanta tanta gentieira. Ponteremo sempre con nei queito anplo di paradise…

Vctlais & Teresa, V.I.P (Very Italian People), Italy
19/09/07

 

Very friendly and attentive staff. We really enjoyed staying at your resort. Great massage and a very unique experience!
We will definitely recommend you to others with the same sense. To appreciate this unique remoteness.

Frank & Tanja
13/09/07
 
Gracious por permitirmos pasar umos de los mejores dias de muestras dias ha sido toda rua experienciz inolridable Tioman es rua isla que siempre Ueraremos en el remendo y que denir del tiato seribido en el Japamala Resort, exquisito. Uul rez mas, granias
Duar & Candy, Espana, Barcelona
12/09/07
 

Japamala, we traveled Southeast Asia for a month and this was the perfect way to end out trip. A great way to relax and re-connect. Thank you for taking care of us. I hope you have many, many more years of making visitors happy. Thank you.
p/l: Thanks Mike for being so welcoming and helpful - Best bar in Tioman.

Audrey & Doug, San Francisco, USA
 

To the Japamala team,
We have had a fantastic stay at you’re beautiful paradise heaven! The staffs are so friendly, the food is out of this world and the accommodation (sea, sun, sand) is breathtaking. We will return very soon, hopefully it won’t have changed.
Pls: We spotted the turtle.

Michael & Emmy, Yorkshire, England
 
Japamala… heaven, paradise. The service, the food, the atmosphere. EVERYTHING so enjoyable. Thank you for creating this paradise where busy people can come & unwind to relax and be pampered. We will be back soon we hope.
Lyneta Russell, Gary Morton, Dunedin, New Zealand
Sept 07
 

Dear friends at Japamala,
The Portuguese were the first people to arrive in Malaysia. I guess at that time they didn’t come to Tioman. But we are fortunate to rediscover it 500 years after! Don’t forget to look for the “secret beach” after the storms on the right. We had there marvelous mornings, afternoons and “semi-sunsets”. See you all someday and thanks for your friendly smiles.

Tiayo & Carolina, Portugal
Sept 07
 

Dear Japamala…
Thank you very much for making our two night stay fantastic. We will definitely come back soon. :)

Marianne & Marten, Denmark
 

To all the lovely staff at Japamala,
Thank you so so much for helping create a superb luxury Honeymoon for us- it really is a tropical paradise with some special touches added by your team!

Hannal & Callem Douglas, Beijing, China
06/08/07
 

Dear Japamala.
Had an AMAZING time! Thank you so much for making our first stop on our honeymoon so memorable!

Carrie & Travis Burke, Toronto, Canada
 

Dear Japamala team!
We liked it a lot + thank you for the heaven
atmosphere!!!
Next summer we’ll come back!
*** If you look for any kind of improvement, enlarge your breakfast (some cheese, nicer jam, different yogurt)
** The afternoon snack is a great idea!!!

Stephanie & Grejor, Munich, Germany
03/09/07
 

Dear Japamala Team,
Thank you for your kindness and your smiles. We wish to all of you the best future! See you soon…

31/08/07
 

To everyone at Japamala,
Wow! We have thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our 2 weeks stay here at Japamala. The location is beautiful, food sublime and every member of staff wonderful.
Thank you so much for making our honeymoon so special! We will never forget our Japamala heaven! Keep up the excellent work!

Louisa & James Slater, Hampshire, UK
31/08/07
 

To all at Japamala.
Thank you so much for making our holiday so special. Your hospitality was warm and genuine, and the food truly first class, and all in a perfectly idyllic location!

Andrew, Karen, Elliott & Phoebe Snowball, Hampshire, UK
28/08/07
 
We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Japamala. Excellent service, quiet, relaxed, good food etc made this an experience for us which we will not forget!
Emma, Bram, Josma en Johan Sunewaana
27/08/07
 
We have had a wonderful time. This idyllic place & made perfect by the charming and friendly staff who work so hard and are unfailingly helpful. We look forward to our next visit!
Kati Getto Matthew & Hawa
24/08/07
 

We just want to thank everyone in Japamala for the great time we had with help of everyone. You made us feel very special in our honeymoon. We hope to come back again and enjoy this beautiful place again.
Thanks & best regards

Ritta & Elie Mausa, Syria
02/08/07
 

It was not a honeymoon for us but it felt like it. This is a fantastic place & a wonderful place to relax & fell special. Many thanks to all the staff for their helpfulness & friendliness
Best wishes

Dave & Jackie Sewell, Yorkshire, UK
19/08/09
 

Dear Japamala,
From a wet start as we arrive and myself having hurt my leg I thought can this holiday get any worse.
But the next morning paradise appeared with the sun glazing.
Japamala is amazingly breath taking, unspoilt paradise. I hope it stays that way. Thank you for a wonderful stay

Natasha Kewis & James Kerman, London, UK
15/08/07
 

Dear Japamala Team,
Who needs heaven when you have Japamala!
Jumpa lagi!

Matthew & Stella, Nataya & Lisa, Netherlands
14/08/07

 
The best place to visit for our honeymoon! Thank you for your warmth and wonderful facilities! Always remember this place
Tobias & Pantes Svensson, Sweden
13/08/07
 

Wonderful Resort!
Thank you to all of you for your kindness and your excellent work. Special thanks for the cooker…! And Mike who is everywhere…!
Cheers

Van & Cedric, Switzerland
12/08/07
 
What a wonderful week on this paradise- like island! Many thanks to the whole team of Japamala for being so helpful and friendly
Ludwig, Clendie, Gabriel, Audrey from Geneva Switzerland & Ricerolo from Los Cebes, Mexico
11/08/07
 

Dear Japamala team,
Thank you for a wonderful stay at your beautiful resort. We enjoyed the snorkeling, the food & your kind hospitality. Hope we will return soon!!

Peter, Sandra, Thijs & Dobt, The Netherlands
09/08/07
 

An island like a paradise! We’re spent some dreamful days here in JapaMala!
Thanks & best regards to the friendly team of the resort! We are looking forward to come back!

Tanja, Rene, Luca & Tobias Binder, Austria
08/08/07
 
A holiday like a dream, the place, the sea, the food and especially the nice staff. Thank you Jin Jein for taking us up the mountain for the marvelous view!!
Carel Balex & Dorothe’ Van Koolwyle, The Netherlands
04/08/07
 

What a wonderful place on earth! Thank you for your kindness and hospitality! (Kalco precudouit koscek na zemljici! Hvala ze pujaznost in gostoljubuost)
We’ll be back! (se pudeva!)

Barbara in Niko, Ljubljana/ Slovenia
02/08/07
 
The food is simply fantastic, flavors are well-captured in the sauces and spices. Service is simply excellent too & every where we feel like we are treated as kings. A job well-done to the staff & everyone in the resort. We give them 5 thumbs-up for their 5 star services!
4 x 1 team (Max Loong), Singapore
31/07/07
 
Thank you for such a wonderful vacation! All the little touches makes this resort incredible – the great massages, private dinner on the beach, candles in our room every night…the staff went above the beyond in accommodating our every wish. Thank you for a wonderful experience and we will definitely be returning for another trip.
Kirsten, Marcos, Millicent & Adam, California, United States
July 07
 

We’ve had a wonderful time in this beautiful resort! We enjoyed especially the chocolate, the nice- smelling oils and the orchids. Thanks so much to the genius cooks who made us the delicious food. The view at the end of the jungle-trip was overwhelming. Despite the weather it was a really wonderful end of our holiday. The little attentions made it.
With Love

Auuemiek, Freus & Desiree, Netherlands
25/07/07
 
What an amazing resort. Beautiful location but made much more special by all of the staff who are evidently hardworking and attentive always with a smile on their face! - A credit to Japamala. We now feel very relaxed after ending our honeymoon here. Very much enjoyed the chocolates. Thanks again to all the staff.
Kenri & Mike, Oxford, England
19/07/07
 
We’ve had a fantastic stay at Japamala! Thank you very much for everything! We hope some day to come back!
Marcel, Carola, Jaspers, Bart Rood, The Netherlands
19/07/07
 
Yes, we’re honeymooners” as well! Like lots of couples on this island. We really enjoyed our stay very much. It’s beautiful view, beaches in clear water. The chalets are very beautiful. We most enjoyed the little things like the chocolate, the perfume in your room…We also enjoyed the good meals. Lobster! Keep it small & beautiful
Tissi & Esther, The Netherlands
16/07/07
 
We had a very relaxing holiday. Friendly people, great food, outstanding setting. We have a rule of never taking holidays in the same place twice…We may have to break that rule!
The Whitings, Melbourne, Australia
13/07/07
 
Delightful place, friendly staff, excellent food & interesting wildlife! We hope to return.
Debbie & John Howard, The Netherlands
11/07/07
 
We’ve had a really good & relaxing holiday. Thanks to the great staff of Japamala… who are extremely friendly, helpful & happy. We’ll definitely recommend this to our friends…even though a little part of us wants to keep this awesome place to ourselves & we’d definitely be back again soon.
Rene & Lee Yen Menezes, Kuala Lumpur
10/07/07
 
We were here 2 years ago and it has changed a lot!! It is even more beautiful here and we already look forward to next time!! Keep it up- it was very nice and perfect service!!
Audrey & Riaff, 08/07/07
 
By far the most beautiful place on the island. Thank you for everything.
Maantan & Winnihead, The Netherlands
07/07/07
 
If you can’t relax here, you need to get another life!! Sweet place, great staff, great food and great weather
Melbourne
 
We enjoy here so much have wonderful time. We will miss here for year again. We’ll see everybody next year for sure!
Joey, Hong Kong
07/07/07
 
What an amazing holiday we have had! Absolutely beautiful resort, food, staff, afternoon treats, wildlife, rain forest & chocolates. Thank you!
Carissa & John Lloyd, Perth, Western Australia
28/06/07
 
Thank you for the pleasant, relaxed stay here on your resort!! We had a very romantic honeymoon and we enjoyed your very very nice food, drinks & of course your service.
Ronald & Sashia Burghooen, The Netherlands
15/06/07
 

Dear staff of Japamala,
Again, 2nd time! We had a marvelous stay at the Japamala. We knew what we were coming back to. But the pleasure was just as great. We enjoyed the view, the friendly stay, the food, the chalet, the spa & the afternoon bites. We’ve seen Japamala has improved itself in service. That’s very enjoyable. We were happy again with all the thai food & also had a nice BBQ at the jetty. But we hope that Asian food will be dominant at this fine and little place. Because that’s just the reason to go and visit Asia. We hope you don’t give in too less adventures Western tourists, Japamala wouldn’t be the same. We thank you all for a very relaxing holiday. We wish you all the best and hope to come again.
p/s: Keep it small & intimate

Diederik Heij & Jalanda Willems, The Netherlands
17/06/07
 
Holidays here are just like living in paradise- we will come again. Thank you
Ursula HUNGER & Weinu GARTNER
 
The staff at Japamala have made our 2 weeks honeymoon delightful, will be back soon
Mick & Kata Tattarsall, England, UK