Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa

$$$$||View on mapDesaru, MalaysiaPo Box 29, Bandar Penawar, Kota Tinggi, Desaru, Malaysia, 81300|
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Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa
Po Box 29, Bandar Penawar, Kota Tinggi, Desaru, Malaysia, 81300·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.4Very good
Highest Rated
Location8.3
Comfort8.0
Staff8.0
Lowest Rated
Cleanliness7.9
Facilities7.5
Value for money7.3
Free WiFi7.2
Who stays here
Families53%
Couples22%
Groups11%
Business7%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.4Very good
Highest Rated
Location8.3
Comfort8.0
Staff8.0
Lowest Rated
Cleanliness7.9
Facilities7.5
Value for money7.3
Free WiFi7.2
Who stays here
Families53%
Couples22%
Groups11%
Business7%

5-star beach resort with private pool suites and exclusive club lounge in Desaru

Amenities & Recreation

Sand and Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa sits directly on the South China Sea, offering a private beach access with water sports facilities. The property has a large outdoor pool set in tropical landscapes with a pool bar, a water slide, and a mini waterfall for added play. On-site recreation includes ATV rides, adventure water sports, tennis courts, a games room, and a children's playground. The Senses Spa offers body treatments, facials, a hot tub, and a spa lounge for relaxation.

Rooms & Suites

Rooms open to private balconies with panoramic sea views, and some suites include a private pool or direct pool access. The Romantic deluxe suites have private pools, while Premium Deluxe rooms offer a stone bathtub on the balcony. Family suites are designed with amenities for children, and all rooms are air-conditioned with flat-screen satellite TVs, minibars, and tea/coffee makers.

Dining

The resort has 6 dining options including a Japanese restaurant that serves tenderloin teppanyaki, a Chinese restaurant, and the on-site Herb & Spice restaurant. The Safari Bar offers drinks by the pool, and the Exclusive Club Lounge provides special weekend brunch experiences. Themed dinner nights and live music performances are held regularly throughout the week.

Family & Kids

Children have access to a kids' club, an indoor play area with ball pit and trampoline, and a games room. The outdoor water slide and a shallow beach-like area in the pool are safe for toddlers to play. Family rooms come with extra space, and the hotel provides kid-friendly buffet options and a children's menu.

Business & Events

Function rooms accommodate up to 630 guests, equipped with state-of-the-art technology for meetings and banquets. The resort offers comprehensive business facilities, including fax/photocopying and a business center. Located a 5-minute drive from Adventure Park Desaru and close to fruit farms, the hotel also provides shuttle service for corporate groups.

  • Location: Private beach on the South China Sea, close to Adventure Park Desaru
  • Rooms: Suites with private pools, garden rooms with stone bathtubs
  • Dining: 6 venues including Japanese teppanyaki and Chinese restaurant
  • Wellness: Senses Spa with facials, body scrubs, and hot tub
  • Recreation: ATV rides, water sports, tennis, golf course
  • Business: Function rooms for up to 630 guests with AV equipment
  • Value: Exclusive Club Lounge weekend brunch
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in public areas for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of rooms:159
Former name
Pulai Desaru Beach Resort
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Rooms and availability

Superior Twin Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed
  • Shower
  • Balcony
Romantic Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Shower
  • Private pool
Premium Deluxe Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Garden view
  • Shower
  • Bathtub
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Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Free parking
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Babysitting
Swimming pool

Outdoor swimming pool

Air conditioning
Facilities for kids

Game room

Children's play area

Kids club

Children's buffet

Private beach

Beach access

Private beach

Sun loungers

Beach umbrellas

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Wind surfing
  • Canoeing
  • Cycling
  • Golf course
  • Pool tables
  • Darts
  • Sports trainer
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid shuttle service
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Stores/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink
  • Happy hour

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Snack bar
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Dinner
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Children's buffet
  • Water slides
  • Children's play area
  • Kids club
  • Game room

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Beach access
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Sun loungers
  • Karaoke
  • Live entertainment
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden area
  • BBQ facilities
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Jacuzzi
  • Body scrub
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Massage
  • Open-air bath

Room view

  • Sea view
  • Garden view
  • Pool view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Dryer

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa

💵 Lowest room price 81 US$
📏 Distance to center 1.2 mi
✈️ Distance to airport 53.9 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Sultan Ismail, JHB

Location

Po Box 29, Bandar Penawar, Kota Tinggi, Desaru, Malaysia, 81300
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Po Box 29, Bandar Penawar, Kota Tinggi, Desaru, Malaysia, 81300
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