Lanting Tioman Island, Malaysia
Renovated
2013
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe ResortOutside the door
The house
SamadhiTreetop rainforest hideaway
Arriving by boat reveals timber chalets woven into coastal boulders and dense rainforest, where pathways wind between jungle canopy and sea.
What it’s good at
Notable
Rustic timber chalets and treetop sarangs built sustainably into the rainforest canopy and seacliff boulders.
Notable
Intimate jungle-ringed villas featuring private plunge pools, sun decks, and secluded cliffside sensory soaking tubs.
Notable
A secluded island escape with an on-site dive centre, boat excursions, and stilted overwater dining.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Asia
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
With its open-plan chalets designed for equal levels of privacy and exposure to the unspoiled surroundings, this resort makes an art form out of leaving the busy world behind.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set along an isolated cove on Tioman Island, the property is flanked by thriving coral reefs and untamed rainforest trails.
The rooms
Rustic timber sarangs feature exposed wood and sun decks, with select suites adding private plunge pools and open-air baths.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
An outdoor swimming pool sits alongside thatched daybed cabanas, looking out toward the calm turquoise sea.
The spa
Open-air pavilions in the jungle host traditional Malay and Thai massages, alongside cliffside sensory soaking tubs.
Mandi-Mandi Restaurant & Bar
Built on stilts directly over the water, this pavilion serves grilled seafood and sunset cocktails across the bay.
At the table
Tamarind Tioman prepares Malaysian, Thai, and Indochinese dishes inside an open timber pavilion beside the beach.
How it began
Built across eleven coastal acres, the retreat was constructed using salvaged timber and local stone without clearing the surrounding ancient rainforest.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.