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About Resort

Bandar Penawar, Desaru, Malaysia

Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa is a 4-star beachfront resort featuring a private white sand beach and a variety of recreational activities, including water skiing and parasailing. The resort offers a range of amenities such as Senses Spa, a fitness center, and dining options including an onsite restaurant serving international cuisine.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa include 208 air-conditioned accommodations equipped with safes, in-room refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and private bathrooms featuring showers, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Some room types offer garden or pool views.

Dining & Leisure

The onsite restaurant, Sand & Sandals, offers a menu featuring international cuisine. Guests can also enjoy a hot tub and a fitness center, as well as recreational activities such as parasailing and access to a private beach area.

Spa & Services

Senses Spa at Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa includes 7 treatment rooms and outdoor treatment areas, offering a variety of therapies such as body treatments, massages, and facials. The resort also has a conference center for business needs.

Local Area & Transportation

Nearby landmarks include Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark at 2 miles and Tidal Wave Beach, while The Els Club Desaru Coast and Sebana Golf Resort are both accessible within 2.5 miles. Public transportation options such as the Lotus Desaru bus stop are just a 5-minute walk from the resort.

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City Centre

Desaru 1.4 mi

Airports

Sultan Ismail (JHB) 53.8 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious and Serene Room

“I absolutely loved the spaciousness of the room I stayed in. The Beautiful pool view room was just perfect, featuring a large bathroom with a tub on the balcony that overlooked both the pool and the beach. The comfortable daybed added to the relaxing atmosphere, making it an ideal space to unwind.” view full review

Great Leisure Facilities

“Although the spa was closed during my stay, the swimming pool was fantastic! It was spacious and beautifully integrated into the resort, creating a fun atmosphere. I also appreciated the well-maintained beach area for leisurely strolls, especially when the weather was fine.” view full review

Diverse Dining Options

“Dining at the hotel was a good experience with several options available. I enjoyed visiting the various restaurants, including the Chinese and Japanese ones. The breakfast spread featured a variety of local cuisines, including a live egg station and delectable pastries, which truly started my day off right.” view full review

Fun for Kids

“The resort provided fantastic amenities for children, including a playroom filled with engaging activities. The games room had pool tables and foosball, adding more fun to our family vacation. It was great to see so many facilities catering to kids, ensuring they had a nice time.” view full review

General

Non-smoking property
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
Private beach
Lift

Sports & Fitness

Tubing
Outdoor tennis court
Fitness studio

Services

Dry cleaning
Bell staff/Porter

Dining

Paid breakfast
Restaurant
Beach bar

Business

Conference room

Children

Children's pool

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Spa & wellness centre
Treatment room

Location

Bandar Penawar, Desaru, Malaysia

Map view

Bandar Penawar, Desaru, Malaysia

City landmarks

Beach

Desaru Beach

1.4 mi

Amusement Park

Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark

1.8 mi

Super Twister

1.6 mi

Wild Whirl

1.6 mi

Premium Cabana #21

1.6 mi

Penawar River

1.6 mi

Desaru

1.9 mi

Premium Cabana #9

1.6 mi

Riptide

1.7 mi

The Tempest

1.7 mi

Premium Cabana #1

1.7 mi

Penawar Falls

1.7 mi

Starfish Splash

1.7 mi

Swinging Ship

1.7 mi

Li'l Warrior's Hideout

1.7 mi

Scallywags

1.7 mi

Kids Ahoy

1.7 mi

Muslim Prayer Room

1.7 mi

Seafarer's Gift Shop

1.8 mi

Ticketing Counter

1.8 mi

Surf Wall

1.8 mi

Riverside Open Theater

1.8 mi

Amphitheater

1.8 mi

No. 4

The Els Club Desaru Coast

2.6 mi

Jalan Danau

Desaru Coast

2.7 mi

Restaurants

Nelayan Seafood by the Coast

1200 ft

Jalan Desaru Tunamaya Beach & Spa Resort - Desaru Coast

Reviews and Ratings <br />

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

58%

loved the resort and would return for another relaxing stay

5.8/10

Guest rating

Rooms

7.0

Location

7.4

Service

6.0

Dining

5.6

Jonathan

United States, January 2025

5.0/10

I had a pleasant stay at Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa. The location is fantastic, just steps away from the beautiful beach. though swimming wasn't advisable due to strong currents. The facilities were impressive, especially the large swimming pool with its fun amenities. However, the breakfast options could use some improvement. Overall, I would consider returning in the future.

Rooms

8.0

The Premium Deluxe Room I stayed in was spacious and comfortable, featuring an outdoor bathtub and various amenities. However, the placement of the aircon compressor near the balcony made it a bit warm at times.

Service

8.0

The staff were friendly and attentive throughout my stay. It felt nice to be in a less crowded atmosphere during the weekdays.

Location

8.0

The resort's location is ideal, just a short walk to the powdery sand beach. However, the sea conditions weren't great for swimming.

Dining

6.0

While I enjoyed the breakfast, the selection was somewhat limited and didn't vary much during my stay.

Facilities

8.0

The facilities were well-maintained and enjoyable, especially the large swimming pool with a gym at its center and plenty of water sports available.

Alex

United States, January 2025

7.0/10

The location of Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa is its standout feature, being right on a clean and easily accessible beach. However, I found the dining experience to be quite disappointing, with the food quality and service not meeting expectations. Additionally, the overall service at the resort felt lacking, which detracted from my stay. If you temper your expectations, it could still work for a quick getaway.

Rooms

5.0

The room was spacious but not fully serviced upon arrival, and I found towels improperly stored in the cabinet.

Service

5.0

I felt that the staff were not well-trained, which impacted the level of service I received throughout my stay.

Location

8.0

Being on the beach was fantastic; the area was beautiful and inviting.

Dining

5.0

Unfortunately, the food and dining experience were among the worst I've encountered at a resort, which really affected my overall impression.

Facilities

5.0

The resort offered basic facilities, but my experience with the room cleanliness raised concerns.

Wayne

United States, January 2025

7.0/10

My stay at Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa had its ups and downs. On the positive side, the spacious rooms and beautiful pool area were highlights, but the service was severely lacking, with long wait times for food and inadequate breakfast options.

Rooms

8.0

I found the rooms to be spacious, modern, and comfortable, though not cleaned thoroughly aside from the bathroom.

Service

5.0

Unfortunately, the service was quite poor; the staff seemed overwhelmed, leading to long waits for meals and confusion over orders.

Location

6.0

The location is nice, with a pleasant beach, but there aren't many dining options outside the resort.

Dining

5.0

Breakfast options were limited, especially by 9:30 AM, and the prices for beverages seemed way too high compared to the market.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities included a large pool and a private beach, but the gym equipment was dusty and poorly maintained.

Bob

United States, November 2024

5.4/10

I had a decent getaway at Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa. While the staff were friendly and the location near the beach was perfect, I did experience some issues with room readiness and internet speed. The food was satisfying, although lacking in variety. Overall, it was a good place to unwind despite a few shortcomings. 🌊😊

Rooms

8.0

The room was comfortable and spacious, though it showed signs of wear and had a noticeable amount of dust. The bathroom was impressive with its two rain showerheads, but the internet was extremely slow at just 0.5Mbps.

Service

7.0

While the staff were professional and attentive, requests took longer to be fulfilled than I expected. They seemed friendly but appeared overloaded with tasks.

Location

8.0

The resort has a fantastic location just steps away from the white sandy beach, although swimming was not advisable due to strong currents. It's perfect for a quiet retreat.

Dining

6.0

I found the food to be generally good but a bit bland and repetitive over my stay, as the breakfast offerings lacked variety.

Facilities

7.0

The amenities were quite good, featuring a large pool with a water slide, a gym, and direct beach access. However, some areas like the gym needed better maintenance.

Anthony

United States, November 2024

5.4/10

I had a good time overall at Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa, but it had its ups and downs. The spacious rooms and friendly staff were definite highlights, but some cleanliness issues and service hiccups detracted from the experience. The pool area was a big hit with the kids, though I did have some frustrations with the food and amenities during my stay.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were spacious and generally well appointed, but I did find some cleanliness issues, such as stained furniture and dust. I don't think it met my expectations for a 5-star resort.

Service

5.0

The staff were friendly, but the service was hit or miss. For example, I had to call multiple times for additional mineral water, which took hours to arrive, and that was pretty frustrating.

Location

7.0

The location was convenient, especially for a short getaway from Singapore. The beach had potential, but it wasn't ideal for swimming, which was a bummer.

Dining

6.0

I found the dining options average at best. Breakfast had some variety, but it got repetitive, and the quality of the food didn’t quite justify the prices. The Teppanyaki restaurant was decent, while the Chinese restaurant could use improvement.

Facilities

5.0

While the pool was a highlight for the kids with its water slide, I noticed cleanliness issues, including litter around the pool area. They also had a kids' room which was nice, but it could be better maintained.