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3 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, free pool cabanas
Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Beach/ocean view
Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, facials
3 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, free pool cabanas

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Persiaran Damai, Desaru, Bandar Penawar, Johor, 81930
  • Place, The ELS Club Desaru Coast - Ocean Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Desaru Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite (Rainforest)

  • Garden view
  • 105 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite (Rainforest)

  • Garden view
  • 107 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite (Ocean)

  • Partial sea view
  • 107 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite (Ocean)

  • Partial sea view
  • 109 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Junior Suite, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • 105 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite, Oceanfront

  • Ocean view
  • 105 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Grand Suite (Ocean)

  • Ocean view
  • 210 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Grand Suite (Rainforest, Pool)

  • Garden view
  • 300 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Grand Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Ocean)

  • Ocean view
  • 315 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Frette Italian sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Grand Suite, 2 Bedrooms (Rainforest, Pool)

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

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About this property

Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast

Catch some rays on Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast's private sand beach or spend the day relaxing at the full-service spa. Then enjoy a meal at one of the resort's 3 restaurants.
Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private plunge pools and minibars. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include dining tables. Beds feature Frette Italian sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 50-inch 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, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and espresso makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include irons/ironing boards.

A private beach, 3 outdoor tennis courts, and complimentary bicycles are featured at the resort. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

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

The Spa has 7 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is open daily.
During your stay at Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast, you'll be within walking distance of The ELS Club Desaru Coast - Ocean Course. You'll find features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine with garden views at Ambara, one of the property's 3 restaurants
  • Take a swim in the 3 outdoor pools
  • Indulge with facials, manicures and pedicures, or massages at The Spa
  • Services include babysitting, a free kid's club, and a lifeguard on site
  • Onsite recreation includes a private beach, 3 outdoor tennis courts, and a 24-hour gym
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark and 14 minutes from Desaru Fruit Farm
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sand beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or kick back in the shade with complimentary cabanas and free beach club on site. At Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast you can cool off in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools and indulge in a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa.

Free breakfast is served daily. There are 3 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. This luxury resort also offers a complimentary children's club, a children's pool, and outdoor tennis courts. 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.

Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Ambara - Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine.
Essential - Onsite restaurant. Open daily.
Duski Monkey - This cocktail bar overlooks the pool and garden. Open daily.
Ember Beach Club - This restaurant is located by the pool. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Awards and affiliations

Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast is listed in the 2021 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List.

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
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Ambara
  • Duski Monkey
  • Ember Beach Club
  • Essential

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 2 outdoor padel courts
  • 24-hour gym
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • 3 outdoor tennis courts
  • Archery
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Bicycle tours
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Cooking classes
  • Designer stores
  • Foosball table
  • Free beach club
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Library
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • Stereo
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis lessons

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Baby toys
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Dining table
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room cot
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Playground
  • Pool toys
  • Private plunge pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Telescope
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Lifeguards
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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 property will be renovating from April 13 2026 to October 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the dining venues

Alternate facilities will be available offsite during the renovation.

During renovations, the resort will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 690.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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

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
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 outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service esp the sport club folks 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claes

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

Excellent food and service

Everything was very good
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simone

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarinder

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ibrahim

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

10/10 Excellent

Jasper

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryogo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Amira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nil
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful new property in Desaru. Villas are mind blowing and truly move the game to the highest level in the luxury hotel segment in Malaysia. Hotel main pool is amazing, as are the lawns and landscaping. Wonderful staff, food and service in the middle of a rainforest-like setting. Cons- Still very new, expect some hiccoughs in service, lousy beach (really bad with a lot of rocks in low tide) not suitable for the very old and most of all, it’s an expensive place to stay-in. All said, a wonderful resort that’s certainly worth visiting.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Shanghao

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

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

8/10 Good

chiaki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
全体的にとても良かったです。とても静かで、大人のリゾートホテルな感じでした。スタッフの方々も私達の姿を見ると声をかけて下さり、そう言う点もとても良かったです。ただ、一つ残念なことがありました。それは、朝のビュッフェにて、野菜（サラダ類）が全くなかったことです。これさえあれば満点だったと思います。
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

David

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

Ein Ort zum Geniessen

Top Hotel an sehr schöner Location. Grosser Sandstrand aber steinig in Küstennähe. Die Zimmer mit kleinem privaten Pool sind super. Morgenessen mit grosser Auswahl und top Qualität. Abendessen mit limitierter Auswahl und auf der teureren Seite. Aber der Küchenchef ist offen für individuelle Wünsche. Wer Privacy geniessen will ist hier am richtigen Ort. Zusätzlich gibt es zwei schöne Golfplätze in der Nähe.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zhuoxin

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Woan Huei

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jenle

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Koh

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This happens to be the 4th One&Only resort that I’ve stayed at; therefore there are certain expectations are required to be met. This is an excellent 5 Star Resort without any doubt but hasn’t quite succeeded in living up to the One&Only brand, unfortunately. Parking my vehicle was not an issue but lugging my baggage up a flight of stairs from the carpark to the lobby without any help was not very pleasant. I was only brought to my villa for check-in after I waiting in the lobby from 3.15pm to 4.15pm. Even then, I had to make a fuss before one of the staff attended to me. I was flabbergasted that coffee and tea was served without a sugar bowl or a milk jug during breakfast. I had to remind a member of the staff and by the time the milk and sugar arrived, I was about to finish my breakfast. Great attention to detail when it comes to amenities and presentation and I wouldn’t expect any less from The One&Only must say that all the staff are very well mannered, polite and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021