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Tunamaya Beach & Spa Resort – Desaru

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront hotel near Desaru Beach

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Aerial view
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Lobby

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Kota Tinggi, Bandar Penawar, Johor, 81930
  • Desaru Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • The ELS Club Desaru Coast - Ocean Course
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Singapore (SIN-Changi)

Room options

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Standard Family

Standard Family

  • 40 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Royal Suite

  • 120 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Twin Bed and 2 King Beds

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Deluxe Family

Deluxe Family

  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Junior Suite

  • 80 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin

Standard Twin

  • 40 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the area

Bandar Penawar

On the beach.You'll find Desaru Beach and Tidal Wave Beach within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark and The ELS Club Desaru Coast - Ocean Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Desaru Beach - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • The ELS Club Desaru Coast - Ocean Course - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Desaru Fruit Farm - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Tanjung Balau Beach - 11 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mix Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sessions Restaurant @Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bar - The Westin Desaru Cost Resort - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pirate Dlaksamana Seafood - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lotus Seafood - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Tunamaya Beach & Spa Resort – Desaru

3.5-star beachfront hotel near Desaru Beach
Tunamaya Beach & Spa Resort – Desaru offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants and 2 coffee shops/cafes, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

There are 3 meeting rooms available. A terrace, barbecue grills, and karaoke are also featured at the business-friendly Tunamaya Beach & Spa Resort – Desaru. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

  • 134 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 coffee shops
  • Karaoke
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
Tunamaya Beach & Spa Resort – Desaru offers 134 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies. 32-inch plasma televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include slippers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Bandar Penawar hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, Malay

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: MYR 38 for adults and MYR 28 for children
  • 2 coffee shops/cafes
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Karaoke
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch plasma TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Tunamaya Beach & Spa Resort – Desaru

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 150 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: MYR 100.00 per accommodation, per night

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.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MYR 38 for adults and MYR 28 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 150 per night

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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Touch 'n Go eWallet
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
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, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, and Touch 'n Go eWallet. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Tunamaya Beach & Spa Resort – Desaru Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 472 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 208 out of 472 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 472 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 472 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 472 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Hideo

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

King Sing

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Hairul

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Bhushan

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location of property is good, but overall no value for Money, hotel looks very old and not kept well. No facilities for kids like playground, water sprts etc. No good restaurant at this property, breakfast was not worth at all. Overall I do not see value for Money staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Aniruddha

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great access to beach and good seafood restaurent. Property is not well maintained, beach side cafe was under maintenance , breakfast buffet could be a lot better.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

YEH SHIUNN

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roslin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room is big with nive view but bed is hard. Breakfast selection is nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Hui Chin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness
Room was not cleaned properly, despite check-in delayed
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Terrible

We did not enjoy this place at all. It was not clean, trash all over, dirty elevator, clogged sink in room. It was very outdated. I do not recommend staying here. We left after the first night and forfeited the 2nd night because we were so uncomfortable there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Min

1. 연식은 오래 됐지만 벌레가 하나도 없어서 좋았어요. 개미 한 마리 못봤습니다. 2. 청소 상태는 별로였어요. 화장실 세면대 때, 방구석 먼지, 컵 설거지 안 되어있음... 3. 조식은 배만 채울 정도예요,, 커피 오믈렛 과일 정도 먹을만 해요 4. 프라이빗 비치가 있어서 좋습니다.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Himakar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome property, we recommend this stay. Less crowded, also food is very good but bit costly. Very near to beach. Also maintenance is good..
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Salmah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

PATNALA

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Shabby property poorly maintained , room service doesn’t exist , location is good and next to Lotus resort which is a walkable distance . Rooms are clean but have coackroaches Biggest disadvantage are unresponsive staff .

10/10 Excellent

Wong

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sulabh

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's worst property I have ever visited. Property is totally run down condition & service is terrible where guests are just ignored. Not recommended for anyone to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

DeepR

Please do not book ! This property is very old and no efforts have been put in to maintain it. Everything is broken and dirty. Rooms stink so bad. There are cockroaches in bathroom and toilet back flushes. Upon arrival at 4pm, they checked us in but they said room is not yet ready so we can’t give you the key yet as well as we can’t even confirm when the room will be ready. We had our 3 years old with us but reception was not able to make any efforts to get us a room. Their check in time is 3pm and we are talking about this terrible service when we were already one hour past check in time. With this initial experience on service as well as very dated and stinky ambiance, we requested them to cancel our booking so we can go some place else. They refused to consider our request but said “you can go some place else but we will not be able to refund your money”. Please do not book with them as property is so dated that management has even given up on how much they can fix. So feedback doesn’t bother them.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

King Sing

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Suriati

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Tunamaya doesn’t fall in the high end group of resorts but it sufficed. We were mostly outside doing activities like fruit farms, firefly sightseeing and ATV rides. The view and proximity to the beach is wonderful and convenient. The food at the cafe and Nelayan restaurant was first-rate. Proximity to Wood-fire restaurant is definitely a plus when my kids crave for fast-food. The front office staff were friendly and nice. Areas to improve in: 1. Was made to wait till 3 pm before we can check-in, we came in the early morning ferry (only one ferry timing in a day). But they let us check in our bags. Next time, will drop the bags and start heading out. 2. Buffet was first-come, first-serve. Limited space in the dining area. We had no choice but to sit outside at the non-air-con area. Fans were too few and the sun shone in, it got unbearably hot. 3. Would be great if they could arrange for car rentals. We took grab/taxi everywhere we went. Overall, desaru offered a good getaway destination if you want to miss the queues at the causeway. Apart from the minor inconveniences, I enjoyed my family time at TunaMaya.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jovial

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet place, seafood restaurant is next to the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANN JEE

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are clean, comfortable and spacious. We booked 2 family rooms and 1 twin room and 1 of the family room is connected to the twin room which is great. For the price paid, it is value for money. One area that can be improved on is the breakfast which some food items are placed outdoors which tend to attract flies. Will suggest to include milo as a breakfast hot drink option noting that the resort has many families with kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Rayson

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The exterior of the hotel looks very run down.But the good thing is the room still looks pretty decent.We stay there for 2 nights and my son love the swimming pool so much.Nothing much to complain about with the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

NAJAH KHAIRIAH

Overall okay but for using iron very limited.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024