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Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
Upmarket beachfront hotel with spa, near Desaru Beach

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Front of property – evening/night
View from room
2 bars/lounges, beach bar
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
Outdoor treatment area, sauna, body treatments, body scrubs, facials

Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Non-smoking
  • Spa
  • Gym

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • On a private beach
  • Restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Children's pool
  • Hot tub
  • Beach bar
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is RM353
RM438 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Dec - 1 January 2025

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Sunny Deluxe, Seaview

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Couple Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Deluxe Room with Private Garden

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Suite, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Romantic Deluxe with Private Pool

Highlights

Balcony
Private pool
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Suite, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Minibar
  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Bandar Penawar, Bandar Penawar, Johor, 81930

What's nearby

  • Desaru Beach - 7 min walk
  • Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark - 5 min drive
  • Desaru Fruit Farm - 7 min drive
  • The ELS Club Desaru Coast - Ocean Course - 7 min drive
  • Tanjung Balau Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Senai International Airport (JHB) - 60 min drive
  • Singapore (XSP-Seletar) - 92 min drive
  • Changi Airport (SIN) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mix Lounge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bar - The Westin Desaru Cost Resort - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pirate Dlaksamana Seafood - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lotus Seafood - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Nelayan Seafood by the Coast - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa

Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa puts you a short five-minute drive from Desaru Beach and Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark. You can visit the spa to indulge in massages, facials or reflexology, and international cuisine is served at Sand & Sandals, which is open for breakfast. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 2 bars/lounges, an outdoor pool and a beach bar. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English, Malay

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 208 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • No on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Restaurant
  • Beach bar

Travelling with children

  • Children's pool

What to do

  • On a private beach
  • Parasailing
  • Waterskiing
  • Pool table

Working away

  • Meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Fitness centre
  • An outdoor pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • Balcony

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Senses Spa has 7 treatment rooms and outdoor treatment areas. Services include facials, body scrubs and body treatments. The spa is equipped with a sauna. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Sand & Sandals – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and only serves breakfast.
Fortune Kitchen – This restaurant specialises in Chinese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Shiokaze Teppan – This restaurant specialises in Japanese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
Beach – This bar only serves light fare. Open daily.
Safari – This bar only serves light fare. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: MYR 500.00 per night

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately MYR 45 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for MYR 90.0 per day

Policies

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Also known as

Sand & Sandals Desaru & Spa
Sand Sandals Desaru Beach Resort Spa
Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa Hotel
Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa Bandar Penawar
Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa Hotel Bandar Penawar

Frequently asked questions

Does Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as parasailing and waterskiing. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and soothe your senses in the hot tub. Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa also has 2 bars, a private beach and an outdoor pool, as well as a sauna and a fitness centre.
Are there restaurants at or near Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa?
Yes, Sand & Sandals offers international cuisine.
Does Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony.
What's the area around Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa like?
Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa is located a short 7-minute walk from Desaru Beach.

Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Enjoyed it
Nice big swimming pool, some leaves inside but generally clean Monday few people so it is spacious and comfortable Convenient showers Close walk to the beach Waves quite strong there and no barrier or stairs but showers accessible Delicious breakfast Soft bed and nicely polished floor Beautiful amenities Marble beautiful shower room Quiet Sometimes card to access room might have problems
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Zufyan, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Edgar, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Mohammed, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Big swimming pool. Nice beach. Poolside bar. Rooftop lounge. Nice big rooms. Private balcony with small bathtub.
Scot, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Yasimah, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

It's definitely a good stay! As this is our second time to the resort, we really enjoyed the bedroom especially with the poolview - and it comes with a nice big comfy bed and sofa bed. The check-in staff was awesome! They were so quick and I breeze through my check-in and the staff were really attentive and accommodating to my requests. An amazing thing happened, we were singing a birthday song at the balcony for my daughter, and when we ordered room service the next time, the hotel gifted us a complimentary brownie cake. It was such a lovely gesture and surprise for my girl. We were caught offguard by such a thoughtful gesture... Anyway, we would come back again, especially as the kids love the beach, pool and room with the bathtub. The only thing I would recommend is that the place does need a touch-up here and there (some paint peeling off, etc). Otherwise, an awesome stay. Thanks to all the staff and management.
Kent Shen, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Weekend stay
The hotel stay was ok. Rooms are spacious with beautiful seaview. Minus points are the restaurants. The Chinese restaurant service was really bad. Maybe due to lack of staff. Food came about an hr late and the dimsum was not served hot. The western restaurant’s lights were too dim that we have to use our phone’s torch to read the menu. Most of the arcade games are out of service. Golf is a little pricey and the hotel should upkeep and maintain it well.
NUR HIDAYAH, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Good
JOO TECK, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Zubeidaa, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The room is spacious and clean. The facilities are well maintained. Staff is friendly and efficient. Breakfast spread is varied and good.Will definitely return to S&S in the future!
CM, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was good, room is spacious and pool was great! Really enjoy the beach that is just right in front of you. The only thing I suggest for improvement will be the floor of the hotel room can be cleaner, feel like they sweep the floor but did not mop the floor. Overall we still enjoy our stay here!
Wen Xin, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Pamela, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Book a nite stay, check in was fast with a beautiful smile. The room was big and clean. Views good wif the beach in front. The bed, big and comfy to my liking. Beach was kinda private only to the resort, no swimming though the wave quite rough wif stones. Pool was big wif kid slides. The downs: there was no face towels for the rating of this resort. The pillows were both hard, should provided either one soft and one hard. Did not have a good sleep as a result. Breakfast was boring, enough say.
Dzulkarnein Bin, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great place to chill
GUAN HENG, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Loong Hoon, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

This has been the worst and most ridiculous check-in experience i have experienced in my life. We reserved a bus to pick us up from the ferry terminal to the resort weeks before our arrival but when we arrived, the bus was nowhere to be found. After contacting the hotel multiple times, a small bus arrived about an hour late from our agreed upon timing. When the bus finally came however, other hotel guests that did not their reserve their seats beforehand and rushed up the bus that arrived. The resort bus driver did not bother verifying who actually has made a reservation for the private bus and just left with whoever managed to squeezed onto the bus. At that point, around 10 guests with families and children (including us) that has email proof that we have booked the buses were not able to get on the bus. The bus driver just shrugged and left the ferry terminal, leaving us stranded there again even though we have called the resort multiple times and waited an hour for the bus to arrive. We had to try calling our own taxi there and luckily we got one in less than half an hour later All of the other resorts had their buses arrived on time so only the guests from this resort were left stranded in the ferry terminal for an extended amount of time, wasting time. No actual apologies or compensation were provided by the resort for this fiasco other than a cursory email apology. The resort itself is also rather run-down and wild monkeys will occasionally appear in the hallways.
Jasmon Wan Ting, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We went on a weekday so the place was almost empty which made the trip quite good, the hotel is well maintained and the beach access was the best part of it.
Swapnil, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Direct access to beach, well maintained pool, friendly staff, Very fresh Malaysian breakfast (lots of variety).
Kwong Han, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

helen, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Rooms are clean and housekeeping staff are supportive but welcome is not good.
Ripon, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

We have made hotels and resorts out of them. Sand & Sandals Desaru Resort & Spa breaks all records for mediocrity. When we arrived we wanted to take advantage of the pool bar to drink and eat something. It felt like we didn't exist and the bartender was vulgar in his words. The bar was super dirty, the blender for making juices was sitting on the counter in the heat without being cleaned, the whole bar was very dirty. When we asked for a snack we had to wait a very long time. This Resort operates with a minimum of staff. When staff work on one side, the other places are closed and vice versa. It was a long weekend and the Resort took advantage of it to charge high prices without providing the service that goes with the high price. The day before we had reserved the Resort's pseudo Japanese restaurant for four people for 8 p.m. When we arrived there was no room. We took the opportunity to order a bottle and have an aperitif while waiting. Rather than coming to pick us up on the terrace when the places were free, they put people back. After a while, we expressed our displeasure, they laughed in our faces. Finally, we had a late dinner and the quality of the meal was not up to par. As for the spa, there was only one person there to welcome you. The worst part, when this person gave you a massage, they wore gloves. Never seen. This Resort is a tourist factory. The objective of this Resort is profitability with little means to offer customers. This place is absolutely not recommen
Gerard, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

The place is quite old and quiet, a pillow case has stain on it. There is a certain smell in the room when came in. Family suite is quite spacious. Foods are good.
Thandar, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wifi in my room was not stable, hope it can be improved
Nora, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Dirty, no wifi, looks like a place people goes for breakfast. Do not see happiness in this hotel
Anizio, 3-night romance trip
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