Tanjung Rhu Resort

Frommer's Review

The beach at Tanjung Rhu is a wide crescent of dazzlingly pure sand wrapped around a perfect crystal azure bay. Tree-lined karst islets jut up from the sea, dotting the horizon. Just gorgeous. This resort claims 440 hectares (1,100 acres) of jungle in this part of the island, monopolizing the scene for extra privacy, but it has its pros and cons. The pros? Guest rooms are enormous and decorated with sensitivity to the environment, from natural materials to organic recycled-paper-wrapped toiletries. A newly completed second pool and spa facility add value. The cons? Make sure you don't book your vacation during the months of June or December when Malaysia and Singapore celebrate school holidays, because the place draws families like flies. Still, during between-holiday downtime, I love this resort's friendly and casual atmosphere -- and, of course, the beach.

Facilities: 3 restaurants; bar and library; 2 outdoor pools, 1 saltwater and 1 freshwater; golf nearby; outdoor lighted tennis courts; fitness center and spa w/Jacuzzi, sauna, steam, massage; concierge; activity desk w/watersports (nonmotorized), trekking, and boat tours; limousine service; shuttle service; 24-hr. room service; babysitting; same-day laundry service; dry cleaning.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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