We stayed for four days at the Tanjong Jara Resort in September 2003 during our roundtrip journey around peninsular Malaysia. Our feeling is that the Tanjong Jara Resort is the most beautiful and exclusive five-star resort on the east coast of peninsular Malaysia and it is (along with the Datai on the west coast) one of the most beautiful hotels we have ever seen. Of course, you can be disappointed during monsoon season, but the rest of the year, it's really a tropical paradise.
There are palm trees, a long white sand beach, two pools, a spa, beautiful wooden villas built in Malay style, a wonderful design, good food, and friendly people -- what else could we expect? It's a very quiet, zen, and relaxing place. If we go back to Malaysia, we will go there again!