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Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas

5.0 star property
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A resort pool area with multiple pools, lounge chairs, and palm trees.
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A spacious outdoor bar area with wicker furniture, a central bar, and a view of the sea.
A beach setting with a sand seating area under a tree, surrounded by lanterns.
A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, a coffee table, and a view of the outdoors.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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No.1 Persiaran Damai, Desaru Coast, Bandar Penawar, Johor, 81930
  • Place, Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, The ELS Club Desaru Coast - Ocean Course
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Desaru Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
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Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Garden Balcony Room

A modern living room with a sofa, chairs, and a round table. There is a balcony with a view of a building and greenery.

Deluxe Garden Balcony Room

  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Garden Terrace Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a small table with a bowl of fruit, and a desk with a chair.

Executive Garden Terrace Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Sea View Garden Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk with a chair, and a balcony with a view.

Executive Sea View Garden Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for One Bedroom Lagoon Pool Villa

A spacious living area with a pool, comfortable seating, and a view of the outdoors.

One Bedroom Lagoon Pool Villa

  • Lagoon view
  • 110 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Two Bedroom Lagoon Pool Villa

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a TV.

Two Bedroom Lagoon Pool Villa

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lagoon view
  • 164 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Three Bedroom Residence

A spacious living area with a large window overlooking a pool, a modern sofa set, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Three Bedroom Residence

  • 245 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern bedroom with a large bed, a TV, a chair, and a view of a garden and pool.

Three Bedroom Beach Residence

  • Beach view
  • 288 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Four Bedroom Residence

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a seating area with a sofa and armchairs, a desk, and a view of greenery and the sea through large windows.

Four Bedroom Residence

  • Partial ocean view
  • 432 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Four Bedroom Beach Residence

A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, comfortable seating, a coffee table, and a view of the outdoors.

Four Bedroom Beach Residence

  • Beach view
  • 380 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 3 King Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Anantara Sea View Suite

A balcony with a wooden floor, a sofa, a table with chairs, and a view of the landscape.

Anantara Sea View Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Garden Terrace Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a view of the ocean.

Executive Garden Terrace Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Anantara Sea View Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a balcony with a view.

Anantara Sea View Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for One Bedroom Lagoon Pool Villa

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a lamp, a decorative wall panel, and framed pictures.

One Bedroom Lagoon Pool Villa

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Sunrise Sea Facing Balcony Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a balcony with a view of the sunset.

Executive Sunrise Sea Facing Balcony Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Garden Balcony Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a balcony with outdoor seating.

Family Garden Balcony Room

  • Garden view
  • 99 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Executive Sunrise Sea Facing Terrace Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a balcony with a view of the sunset.

Executive Sunrise Sea Facing Terrace Room

  • Beach view
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a television, a desk, and a balcony with outdoor seating.

Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 254 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
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includes taxes & fees
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About this property

Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas

Along with 3 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free valet parking, and a free area shuttle. Additionally, a water park (surcharge), 3 bars/lounges, and a fitness center are onsite.
Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas offers 108 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Beds feature down comforters. A pillow menu is available. 49-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Complimentary bicycles and a water park (surcharge) are featured at the hotel. 2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 6 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

During your stay at Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas, you'll be within walking distance of Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free valet parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free valet parking and self parking
  • For dining with garden views, stop by Tumeric, one of the property's 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • RV/bus/truck parking available for a fee
  • Splash around at the water park or swim in the 2 outdoor pools
  • Indulge with body scrubs, Ayurvedic treatments, or body treatments at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, a kid's club, and a lifeguard on site
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym, a sauna, and complimentary bicycles
  • 13 minutes by foot from Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark and a 2-minute drive from The ELS Club Desaru Coast - Ocean Course
  • Free local-area shuttle service
As a guest of Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas, you'll find a full-service spa, a water park (surcharge), and 2 outdoor swimming pools. There are 3 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

5 meeting rooms and limo/town car service are available. Event space at this hotel measures 2228 square feet (207 square meters) and includes conference space. A children's pool, a fitness center, and a sauna are also featured at the luxury Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas. A free area shuttle within 5 kilometers is available. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas was completed in December 2020.

This 5-star Bandar Penawar hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Tumeric - Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Sea.Fire.Salt - This beachfront restaurant specializes in barbecue and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Infinity Bar - This beach bar serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
The Lounge - Overlooking the ocean and pool, this café specializes in local and international cuisine and serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Lagoon Pool Bar - This poolside bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free area shuttle up to 5 kilometres
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free secured, covered valet parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A swim-up bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Infinity Bar
  • Lagoon Pool Bar
  • Sea.Fire.Salt
  • The Lounge
  • Tumeric

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Playground
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Sauna
  • Water park

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's pool
  • Free area shuttle
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Mini golf
  • Mini-fridge
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Water park (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2,228 square feet of conference space
  • 5 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 6 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2019
  • Communal living room
  • Lifeguards
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Renovated entire property - December 2020
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 49-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • MP3 dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 3 years old or younger stays 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.

Property is also known as

Anantara Desaru Coast & Villas
Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas Hotel
Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas Bandar Penawar
Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas Hotel Bandar Penawar

Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 54 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hong Seong Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and very helpful staff, great location for a peaceful and relaxing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A truly lovely hotel with great rooms. All staff charming, manager wonderful and head chef had great creative dishes. Loved this place and will try other Anantara hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was outstanding
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nur Ilyana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a wonderfully beautiful place with excellent service..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

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

Excellent hotel

Lovely room, clean and private. Excellent service. Decent food at Tumeric restaurant. Overall lovely stay, would recommend for a quick getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptionnel !! The best in Desaru Coast. Thank you very much to all the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Food options limited, especially breakfast options. Staff friendly and helpful. But overall it is overpriced.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great choice for a short stay in Desaru. Rooms are very comfortable and spacious with large bathrooms and balconies. Pool and beach areas are beautiful and relaxing. Good variety of food at breakfast, service in the restaurants and bars was friendly but often rather slow. Limited dining options on site and not much else in the area other than a few other hotels and the golf course.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

ALINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great service provided

The room cleanliness and hotel service were excellent. However, the room aircon was not strong, managed to get the Technician to adjust for us. If the room comes with complimentary minibar will be a bonus point (it is quite common for a luxury hotel).
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

KAIH YEE

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall good

Second time visit to Anantara Desaru. Overall is good. Just the toilet is smelly.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yulianto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was quite inconvenient as there was long queue and we have to wait. Other than this it’s quite pleasant stay. House keeping service is good.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

kohkila

Disliked: Staff & service
Upkeep and maintenance is acceptable. Clean. Working condition.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Naren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Swimming pool should open till 10pm. Closes so early at 7pm. No lights at the beach at night . No other activities organized by the hotel . Very boring .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Room comfort
Room aircon was not working need to wait 30 minutes to wait for hotel to fix. Due to lack of staff therefore expected to wait long. Hotel room is not expected super clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very Comfortable Stay just need to review on the wear and tear of the room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed Sharin

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

Good service

Good service and good food.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Gorgeous property, warm hospitality

Amazing 3D2N stay at this classy resort. Extremely hospitable and welcoming staff. Somewhat limited F&B choices but the quality of what was available was very high. Beautiful stretch of beach readily accessible from the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lim

Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Yasuhito

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Sanjeev

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JOAQUIM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024