Located along the east coast of Johor, Desaru is a coastal town that’s an easy 1.5-hour drive or ferry ride from Singapore and boasts lots to see and do!
Where to Stay in Desaru
1. Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas
Anantara Desaru Cost Resort & Villas is a dazzling seaside resort with where you can relax in the beachfront infinity pool or enjoy a wide-range of family-friendly activities and experiences. Bikes are available for free at the resort, and there’s also movie nights, evening entertainment, a beautiful sun terrace, in-house spa and more.
After a fun day of trying out their impressive resort facilities, retreat into their luxurious rooms, villas and private residence units. All rooms come complete with a large private balcony with stunning sea views, while the villas and residences even come with their own private pool. This is the perfect place for couples looking to have some romantic alone time!
2. The Westin Desaru Coast Resort
Beach babes – this is the place for you! Built facing the beach, The Westin Desaru Coast Resort will capture your heart with its spacious rooms that all come fitted with their signature Westin Heavenly Beds, scenic private balconies, and exclusive access to their private beach
The resort also comes complete with stylish restaurants and a beach bar that serves up creative and ‘gram-worthy cocktails!
Featuring 275 spacious hotels rooms and suites, each unit is fashionably designed with locally-inspired decor and complete with a work desk, refreshment center and beautiful garden or sea views.
3. Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast
Right at the top of our list is Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast, a luxurious and vibrant 5-star haven designed for escape and relaxation. Relax by the poolside with Mexican cuisine or soak in the water while being amazed by their impressive underwater sound system!
Each room and suite here is uniquely styled with plush bedding, vibrant wallpaper, and is well-equipped with their signature amenities such as in-room blockbuster movies and music channels, premium toiletries and more.
If you’re planning for a family retreat, Hard Rock Hotel is your go to – it has direct access to Desaru’s Adventure Waterpark, which means convenience at your finger tips! Kids can spend the entire day at the children-friendly splash zones and wade pools, while the older ones can go on thrilling rides galore. It’s guaranteed a splashing good time for all
4. Lotus Desaru Beach Resort & Spa
Highly recommended for families and group trips, Lotus Desaru Beach Resort & Spa is a crowd favourite due to its fun resort concept that incorporates various exciting activities and facilities for you to enjoy.
Spend your day here however you like, be it having some splashing fun at their very own water park, going parasailing and jet-skiing, or joining their lineup of special events such as Family Day and paintball games.
5. Tunamaya Beach & Spa Resort
Retreat to Tunamaya Beach & Spa Resort, an idyllic 4-star tropical resort where you can enjoy seaside views and join fun activities. With facilities that are designed to make your stay here an enjoyable one, spend your day in by getting a relaxing spa treatment, or challenge yourself with activities such as their thrilling High Ropes Adventure Course.
The resort features over 130 rooms and suites, each one elegantly designed and equipped with premium, biodegradable amenities, as well as a private balcony for views of the lush greenery outside and the sparkling ocean.
6. Amerald Resort Hotel
Situated along the sandy coast with a sweeping view of the ocean, the Amerald Resort Hotel in Desaru is our go-to for an affordable, yet fun beach getaway. Fuel up at any of the hotel’s 3 dining outlets, and then check out their various facilities and signature activities – from splash slides and a high rope challenge to exciting sports activities such as ATV and archery!
Feel at home here with their cosy, contemporary furnishings and quality amenities. Check out their collection of chic hotel rooms and suites, designed to provide guests with the utmost comfort as well as beautiful views of the surrounding garden and sea.
7. Lotus Seaview Beach Resort & Spa
The Lotus Seaview Beach Resort & Spa is another one of our favourite affordable and fuss-free resort options in Desaru, strategically located where many of the town’s top attractions are just a stone’s throw away. If you prefer staying in, the resort is also home to an array of well-maintained facilities, such as a salt water swimming pool, a fully equipped gym and a seafood restaurant!
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Overlooking the serene waters of the South China Sea, one of their spacious villa rooms that grants you with views of the resort’s garden and the ocean beyond. Each unit is well-furnished for guests’ comfort with basic amenities and its own private balcony.
Staying at one of these resorts and want to see more of Desaru beyond the pool? Our Desaru day tour packages include guided excursions you can add on to any hotel stay.
