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Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
Beachfront hotel with full-service spa and bars/lounges

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Front of property – evening/night
2 bars/lounges, beach bar
Interior detail
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
View from room
Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa is on Desaru Beach, offering water skiing and parasailing. After beach fun, unwind with massages, facials, or reflexology at Senses Spa. Enjoy international cuisine at the restaurant or refreshments at the beach bar.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
Private beach, white sand, waterskiing, beach bar

On the beach

This hotel has a private beach. Head outdoors and bask in the sun on the white sand beach. Unwind and sip on a chilled cocktail at the beach bar. An on-site activity you may enjoy during your trip is parasailing. Fishing is a noteworthy activity worth checking out nearby.

Terrace/patio
What guests liked about the beach

The private beach was quiet, good, and convenient to access, with many guests enjoying the sound of waves and the beach views.

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 9 - Sep 10
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Tomorrow

Sep 10 - Sep 11
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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Sunny Deluxe, Seaview

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Couple Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 915 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Premium Deluxe Room with Private Garden

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, Pool View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 592 sq ft
  • 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
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 915 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin 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
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 592 sq ft
  • 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
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Room, Garden View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 592 sq ft
  • 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
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 915 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Bandar Penawar, Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa is on a private beach. The ELS Club Desaru Coast - Ocean Course and Sebana Golf Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark and Tidal Wave Beach. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Bandar Penawar, Bandar Penawar, Johor, 81930

What's nearby

  • Desaru Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • The ELS Club Desaru Coast - Ocean Course - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Desaru Fruit Farm - 8 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Tanjung Balau Beach - 10 min drive - 9.7 km

Getting around

  • Senai International Airport (JHB) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seasonal Tastes - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bar - The Westin Desaru Cost Resort - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Din's Conner Selera Kampung - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪SeaView Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Medan Selera Penawar - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa

Luxury hotel near Desaru Beach
Take advantage of a beach bar, dry cleaning/laundry services and 2 bars at Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa. Treat yourself to a massage, a body treatment or a body scrub at Senses Spa, the on-site spa. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Sand & Sandals, serves breakfast. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as parasailing and waterskiing. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a conference centre and a sauna.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket information and concierge services
  • A porter/bellboy, massage treatment rooms and meeting rooms
  • A 24-hour front desk, a lift and a billiards/pool table
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 208 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • LED TVs with cable channels
  • Balconies, fridges and electric kettles

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: MYR 45 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Beach
  • Fortune Kitchen
  • Safari
  • Sand & Sandals
  • Shiokaze Teppan

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parasailing
  • Sauna
  • Water skiing

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers

Full-service spa

  • 7 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 90.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: MYR 500.00 per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately MYR 45 per person
  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 90.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is 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 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa located?

Situated in Bandar Penawar, this luxury hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Desaru Beach, Tidal Wave Beach and Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark. Fisherman Museum and The ELS Club Desaru Coast - Ocean Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 133 out of 553 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 553 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 553 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 553 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 553 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

York Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is truly a nice sea side resort with all the amenities and activities for the family. The rooms are large, clean and in good working condition. Bedding and sheets are clean and comfortable. Buffet breakfast is a wide spread of mostly local food and restaurant Spices and Herbs served up good lamb shank. Overall, great for the family, good funal and lots of swimming and beach walks.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property looks great on the website in reality it is very tired needs to be renovated ASAP Staff tried their best Food was below expectation more like a cheap buffet style quality of food Im not sure how Expedia gave it 7.8rating
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yue

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great service, great Japanese food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan Albert De Guzman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location near to waterpark
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Quaint and quiet feel. Security is friendly and do their jobs well. Staff are polite and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ju Keat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good. thank you ! Great move to let 113 triathlon event to checkout once the event ended at 430pm. Will definitely stay here again for 2026 113 Desaru triathlon if this keeps up.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Siti

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
love it will come again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fang jing

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

Beach holiday

Hotel staff were kind enough to help me jumpstart my car when the battery went flat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

LARRY

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

Good Stay

Nice clean room. Breakfast is average.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Ali

Average stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kunal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were spacious. Access to beach is convenient. Food was was average
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Generally pleasant.. Except... There is alot smokers... Or vaping in the premise specifically at level 1 reception and swimming pool also, saw one guy vaping.. And also at the beach.. Saw one worker smoking.. ... Can smell not sure is it by the staff or visitors.. If the hotel enforce strict non smoking and vaping... It will be be beautiful stay....
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Dheeraj

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best part of this property is the access to the beach. Its somewhat a private beach for the property itself. The breakfast layout was good, with Live egg & Roti-Pratha counter. The staff is very helpful & polite to converse with. Although an old property but with its rustic look it even gets better. Will positively stay again whenever we visit Desaru next.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rex

Liked: Amenities
Great amenities for the family, esp for children. Spacious rooms. Not much choices for the breakfast main dish Understaff, Need to improve staff training on customer service Cutleries doesnt seem presentable, esp at the cafe
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

MUHAMMAD NOOR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and simple resort. Good for a short getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

pooja

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

Food Service-not so great

The food was not that great. Also there were long queues for breakfast. They had very less staff for F&B section.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad Fahmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly.hotel was nice n clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ashok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good place to relax
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

yung wei jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very pleasant stay. Front office staff are helpful & very polite. Breakfast hd sufficient variety. However, coffee & tea facilities were bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norasilah M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place is so nice! Spacious and beautiful sea view! Only need more therapist at the space, currently only 1 so it’s difficult to do couple spa.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad Fahmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly.room is big n clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fazri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice resort to go for a staycay. Would definitely come back again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Yue

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

10/10 Excellent

azhar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room overlooking the pool and can see the waves pounding on the beach. Could hear the nice sound of the waves.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Min Min Myo

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

Nice stay.

Our one night stay is good, room is spacious and comfortable. Hotel staff are friendly and helpful. Facilities are good. Breakfast is variety, average.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024