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Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants

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A large hotel with multiple floors and balconies, surrounded by well-maintained gardens and palm trees.
A swimming pool with a modern building in the background, surrounded by greenery.
A modern hotel lobby with a wooden ceiling, patterned wall panels, and a reception desk.
A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows offering a view of trees, and modern pendant lighting.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Lot 1231 Jalan Kg. Punggal - Desaru, Sungai Renggit, Bandar Penawar, Johor, 81600
  • Place, Bukit Punggai
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bukit Setajam
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a desk, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, and a view of the outdoors through a large window.

Deluxe King Room

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a green sofa, a desk with a computer, and a TV.

Grand Deluxe King

  • 62 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a balcony.

Superior Twin Room

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a desk with a chair, and a balcony with a table and chairs.

Superior King Room

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.

Deluxe Family Room

  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Bandar Penawar

On the beach.Stay at this Bandar Penawar hotel and you'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark and The ELS Club Desaru Coast - Ocean Course. Desaru Fruit Farm is 16.8 mi (27.1 km) away.

What's nearby

  • Bukit Punggai - 3 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Bukit Setajam - 4 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark - 17 min drive - 22.3 km
  • The ELS Club Desaru Coast - Ocean Course - 18 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Desaru Beach - 18 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

  • Senai International Airport (JHB) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nasi Ayam 769 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Nasi Arab Dir Kabana - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Super Lobster Restaurant 龍皇海鮮樓 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪ZUS Coffee Sungai Rengit - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Yard & Co. - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru

3.5-star beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants
A private beach is featured. Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

6 meeting rooms and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 11840 square feet (1100 square meters) and includes conference space. A vending machine, an arcade/game room, and multilingual staff are also featured at the family-friendly Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a theme park shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Bandar Penawar hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 251 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 11840 sq ft of conference space
  • 1100 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2018
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru offers 251 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. 42-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: MYR 100.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: MYR 300 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay, and cash. Parties and events are allowed on site. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 11 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

amerald resort hotel Bandar Penawar
amerald Bandar Penawar
amerald
Amerald Desaru Bandar Penawar
Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru Hotel
Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru Bandar Penawar
Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru Hotel Bandar Penawar

Frequently asked questions

How close is Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru to the airport?

Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru is 77.4 mi (97-min drive) away from the Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru?

As of Aug 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru on Sept 5, 2026 start from CA $123, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru have an airport shuttle?

Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of MYR 300 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru to the beach?

This hotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru offer free breakfast?

Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru offers free continental breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru have a pool?

Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like international cuisine, a poolside location, and ocean views.

Does Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru to downtown Bandar Penawar?

Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru is 11.2 mi away from Bandar Penawar.

Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 120 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 120 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 120 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 120 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 120 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ana Hafizah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short Vacation With Love

Love the nature of seaside and beach views.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

jimmykea

Disliked: Room comfort
Pool small. Breakfast is normal.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

ZAKIMAN BIN

Toilet smelly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Norasilah M

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I think it can be improved, no wifi connection all the way during my stay there. The room cleanliness can be improved, and the breakfast food also can be improved. Overall hotel area to be improved
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lit Phen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very limited option for vegetarian.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kilometers of beautiful beach all to yourself. Telco companies seems to have not reach that part of Desaru yet, very weak
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Ummi

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good place to rest after had a long week work. Im staying for 2days 1 night, love to upgrading bedroom to seaview. Really relaxing. Enjoying Ramadhan buffet with family. Buffet a bit dissapoint bcause not many choice. For the bedroom not clean very well. So many dust on the table and floor (got cockroach eggs too) its very dangerous for those have a baby. Your staff have to check cleanliness before guest check in. And also no wifi coverage. Pls upgrade your hotel more better.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Visvanathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and helpful front desk staff. The breakfast was awful. I think the management needs to seriously improve in this area.... Housekeeping needs to improve..., Just some leftover rubbish in the balcony Otherwise it was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

NOR FAIZAH

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay in 3Days2Night

Toilet bit smelly Cannot get breakfast foods not enough Very very poor WIFI Hope will improve soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Soo Kyung

가족단위 사람 너무 많음

조용히 쉬러 갔는데 다들 가족단위로 떼거지로 와서 정신 사나워서 종일 객실에만 있었음. 비치도 사람들 득실거려서 안가고 아침도 걸렀음.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall it is was good but the hotel house keeping should improve their efficiency. e.g. They forgot to provide towel until we request. Secondly, we went in the room but the room was not ready. It was the miscommunication between the house keeping and front desk. And, the breakfast is really not so good. We hope hotel will improve it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Leong Sze

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

safe

fair efficiency & safe
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leong Sze

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ice

Nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
VERY BAD experience. 1. Came to check in with a congested lobby. Families with elderly, children and pregnant ladies unattended for 5HOURS, given no explanation or whatsover. All of the receptionist went missing and we were all left in a mystery. At this unprecedented time, the management definitely paid NO REGARDS to the SOP! 2. NO PROPER details of the actual waiting time and rooms available left people mad and bewildered! Children are now crying all over the place. People are screaming all over the place, restless. 3. After 5 HOURS, we learnt that NO QUARRELS, NO ROOM. 4. The rooms were all left uncleaned and that resulted in the delay. It makes no sense to have us wait 5 hours JUST TO CLEAN YOUR ROOMS that we have paid earlier! If you have no Manpower then, outsource. Communicate and explain nicely to customers. 5. Guess what, we had to check out at 12pm, despite checking in 5 hours later. Very unpleasant indeed. No refunds or any compensations made. The room itself is good. The view from room is beautiful but we are mad with the management services. Despite the check in, the extra towel we request for have stain on one out of three. The slippers in the room is lacking of one for twin room. The breakfast choice is limited.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Verified review

4/10 Poor

AK

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I stay for business trip, 1st room aircond not cool even put 17 Degre. Today i stay again room number 228 water heater not function, room not proper housekeeping & aircond filter not change. I hope management hotel look this comment. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have no tv signal when its raining . Please do smthng bout it . Other than that , all aces !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was nice and pretty. The rooms was cozy. Except that one of the rooms I booked didn't have a cooling air conditioning. It was just blowing air. One huge disappointment was breakfast. I booked rooms with breakfast, but me and my family couldn't have any. I understand it was a peak period, Chinese New Year holiday, but what I do not understand was that the hotel did not prepare itself to handle the high influx of guests staying in the hotel. There were not enough tables, the utensils were no where to be seen, and to top it of, empty buffet sets. And this was when I came down from my room at 8am (breakfast was served at 7-11 am). My family and I had to go out of the hotel to get breakfast elsewhere. But I do wanna give compliments when it's due. I'm grateful to the front office manager for being very accommodating, and polite, to all my requests during my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, near beach. But bad customer service, terrible breakfast preparation, not prepare for peak season, food & utensils not enough, most of guest put drinks in a bowl coz no glass anymore, even drinks also didnt topup. Go & buy own drink @ vending machines nearby. lousy & inexperience cafe staff,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The stay was pleasant one. But this location is isolated by itself, a distant away from the main Desaru attraction. If you want to get away from city life and crowd, this place is recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

NORAZURI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

sangat berbaloi

hotel super cantik dan selesa
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

hwa chong

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor WiFi and too fast go to city no electricity

Poor hotel no have electricity when heavy rainy electric break down and hotel management need all guest move to new hotel is 0 star hotel. Give us twin bed room but we booked king bed room we need top up money to king bed.bad breakfast no have foods to choose all Finnish no top up foods we only drink water and only 1 waiter to clean table.Poor WiFi all days no working. waste my 3day2night trip.this hotel is Poor poor poor. No have next times again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CHANDRA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Sea-view
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location of property is good- very close to the beach and view from rooftop is breathtaking. Staff is also friendly and helpful. The room aircon switches off automatically every time you open the balcony door and this is very annoying! The beach was not clean when we were there.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Zie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Far from.everything and the actual world. Hotel is standing alone in nowhere! No activies, bad wifi and signal extremely bad. Loss contact from the world.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019