Luxury hotels in Desaru

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Desaru. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas Desaru, Malaysia

  

  Hotel. Set in Desaru, 600 metres from Desaru Beach, Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. The accommodation features a private beach area, as well as a garden and a shared lounge. The accommodation provides a kids' club, room service and currency exchange for guests. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a terrace and a private bathroom with a bidet. All rooms come with a kettle, while selected rooms will provide you with a kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave. The units in Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas are equipped with free toiletries and an iPod docking station. Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and Full English/Irish options. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving Malaysian, Seafood and Thai cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and halal options can also be requested. Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas offers a children's playground. You can play table tennis and darts at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for cycling. Speaking Mandarin, German, English and Malay at the 24-hour front desk, staff are ready to help around the clock. Senai International Airport is 84 km away. Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around 3627 MYR.

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• 2 Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast Desaru, Malaysia

  

  Resort. Situated in Desaru, 1.9 km from Desaru Beach, Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast features accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. With a garden, the property also has a private beach area, as well as a terrace. The accommodation provides a kids' club, room service and currency exchange for guests. At the resort, rooms have a seating area. A buffet, vegetarian or vegan breakfast is available at the property. At Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast you will find a restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. The accommodation offers a children's playground. You can play billiards, table tennis and tennis at this 5-star resort, and the area is popular for cycling. Speaking English, Malay and Chinese at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always on hand to help. Senai International Airport is 86 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around 8876 MYR.

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• 3 The Westin Desaru Coast Resort Desaru, Malaysia

  

  Resort. Located in Desaru, a few steps from Desaru Beach, The Westin Desaru Coast Resort provides accommodation with free bikes, private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a garden, as well as a sauna and a hot tub. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, continental and American options. The resort offers a terrace. Guests at The Westin Desaru Coast Resort will be able to enjoy activities in and around Desaru, like hiking and cycling. Guests can make use of the business centre or relax in the bar. Senai International Airport is 83 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 2504 MYR.

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• 4 Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast Desaru, Malaysia

  

  Hotel. Located away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast offers accommodations adjacent to Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark. It features outdoor swimming pool and guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant or have a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Desaru Fruit Farm is 12.9 km away. Tanjung Balau Fishermen Museum is 11.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Senai International Airport, 84 km from Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast. Air-conditioned rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a bidet and free toiletries. Guests can approach the 24-hour front desk for concierge services. Other facilities at the property include the Hard Rock Roxity Kids Club, a memorabilia exhibition of the Rock Stars Collection and a Sound of Your Stay music program in a complimentary audio experience where guests can enjoy either creating a personalised playlist, play an instrument or have the option of listening to 10 specially-curated records. Kids are welcomed to enjoy daily activities, games, crafts, and music. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 2272 MYR.

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• 5 Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa Desaru, Malaysia

  

  Resort. This modern beachside property features a large outdoor pool set in tropical landscapes. It offers spacious rooms that open out to a private balcony, fitness facilities and 6 dining options. Featuring a comfy lounge area with a sofa, the air-conditioned rooms are provided with a flat-screen satellite TV, a minibar and tea/coffee maker. Well-appointed bathrooms have a hairdryer and toiletries. Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa is within a 30-minute drive from the crocodile and fruit farms. It is a 45-minute drive from Senai Airport and a 1.5-hour drive from Johor Bahru. Guests can enjoy an active game of tennis or relax with a traditional spa massage. Other leisure amenities include a games room, water sports facilities and a children’s playground. The in-house restaurant serves up Thai cuisine and other Asian delights, as well as modern Western fare, while Safari Bar offers a selection of refreshing beverages by the pool. Show full description Guest review score 7.1, rooms from around 1146 MYR.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!