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Desaru Coast

5.0 star property
5-star beachfront resort near Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark

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Exterior
Cocktail bar, garden views, open daily
View from room
2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
View from room

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Persiaran Damai, Desaru, Bandar Penawar, Johor, 81930
  • The ELS Club Desaru Coast - Ocean Course
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Desaru Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Singapore (SIN-Changi)

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About the area

Bandar Penawar

Beachside getaway.Stay at this Bandar Penawar resort and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark and 9 miles (15 km) of Desaru Fruit Farm.
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What's nearby

  • The ELS Club Desaru Coast - Ocean Course - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Desaru Beach - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Desaru Fruit Farm - 16 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Tanjung Balau Beach - 18 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Senai International Airport (JHB) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mix Lounge - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sessions Restaurant @Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bar - The Westin Desaru Cost Resort - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pirate Dlaksamana Seafood - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lotus Seafood - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Desaru Coast

5-star beachfront resort near Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark
Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or kick back in the shade with umbrellas and beach club on site (surcharge). At Desaru Coast you can cool off in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Free breakfast is served daily. There are 4 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury resort also offers a complimentary children's club, a children's pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Bandar Penawar resort.

  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • 4 dining venues
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Desaru Coast offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and laptop-compatible safes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

This Bandar Penawar resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

One&Only Spa has 7 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a steam room and Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.
Desaru Coast is listed in the 2021 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List.

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Baby toys
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room crib
  • Playground
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 4 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 24-hour gym
  • Archery
  • Beach club
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Canoeing
  • Children's pool
  • Designer stores
  • Evening entertainment
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Playground
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Steam room
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Tennis lessons
  • Windsurfing
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Frette Italian sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Guests booked in a "Malaysian Resident ID Mandatory" room type must present Malaysian Resident ID at check-in. The property reserves the right to amend the rate if valid proof is not provided.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from March 22 to May 7:
  • Beach

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Desaru Coast

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 690.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 690.0 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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB International, Union Pay, and cash. 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. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the resort before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 11 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

One&Only Desaru Coast Resort
One&Only Desaru Coast Bandar Penawar
One&Only Desaru Coast Resort Bandar Penawar

Desaru Coast Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Humphrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
For one of the most expensive resort in Desaru, everything should be ready even with no reservations. High tea at 3-5pm and when I requested for high tea at 4:45pm the server rejected the request saying they have finished serving high tea. Quite a shame for a luxury hotel. Been to others luxurious resorts and never get this kind of request turned down.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ember beach club the seafood is not fresh
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had no idea what to expect as we booked last minute without doing any research nor looking at pictures. Also the name, One & Only Desaru, is somewhat non-descript, it doesn't evoke much... This is a 5-star resort, an oasis secluded from the world, large luxurious villas, private beaches and all -- and also, I guess, from paparazzis! That kind of a place. Top, top, top. Will return for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Shanghao

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed two nights at One&Only Desaru Coast with our baby. The resort anticipated all our needs with a cot, changing table, sterilizer and bottle warmer. The room and food were impeccable. However, we were rather disappointed by the patchy service during breakfast. For two mornings, we had our orders forgotten. For the first morning’s order we had to ask twice before we were served. In the second breakfast our ordered dishes didn’t even come, and we gave up asking. Simple requests like baby cutlery and tissue paper took 10 minutes to arrive. For all the great service elsewhere in the resort, the breakfast service was just simply not up to standards for a resort of this calibre. All in all it could have been a perfect experience if not for the frustrating experience at breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fadil

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Venkatesh

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana, Miami Beach

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible service.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarinder

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an incredibly private and relaxing time at One & Only Desaru Coast. Cannot recommend this resort enough. Will certainly be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property. So peaceful and relaxing and food was on point every meal!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jasper

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is unique and private with access to beach at a stone’s throw away. While not fully on board option, the dining and experiences are well worth the value.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ibrahim, Dhahran

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service. Beautiful escape
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simone

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely amazing hotel and service. We were especially pleasantly surprised how child friendly the property was.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great property - great people

Amazing property with some fantastic people and overall very good service. The engaged and present management team does a great job helping people grow, where necessary. Both restaurants are good, delivering on service, food and ambience. Personally I would like to see Hoshi deliver “a bit more”, move from good to outstanding, also to match the price tag. Looking forward to seeing the development over time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Asyraf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zhuoxin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was lovely. The resort is very kid friendly and our kids had a very enjoyable time. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Woan Huei

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a memorable 3D2N stay with my family in One&Only. The room is well equipped with everything you would need for a perfect staycation; a spacious bathroom, bath bomb for a relaxing soaking, tea in a variety choices and Nespresso coffee machine. Balcony with a long couch is a plus for family chilling session. A short walking to the private beach where you could enjoy the sunrise. The Resort Manager, Mr Rahman is attentive and graceful in accepting feedback. Definitely will come back for another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Jenle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good for leisure escape that love to stay at resort to enjoy the hotel facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Koh

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

Overall a great stay and experience.

The resort is nice but the food at the hotel is overpriced for example a plate of chicken rice will cost you about RM115. Overall the experience is nice and the staff were very friendly and helpful. In addition, the sports club facilities ie tennis and other varieties of sports are excellent. But during this monsoon period ie in December, there’s nothing much you can do at the beach. So try to avoid this period if you can.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Overpriced for what it is. The grounds is fine but
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021