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Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru

3.5 star property
Beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants and free breakfast

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Relax on the balcony with a view of the surrounding landscape.
Relax by the hotel's rectangular pool surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
Meetings take place around a long, rectangular table in this well-appointed conference room.
Relax on the beach with a unique swing set anchored to the sand.
Two double beds with dark headboards and white bedding, a large window offering a view of the outdoors, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

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Lot 1231 Jalan Kg. Punggal - Desaru, Sungai Renggit, Bandar Penawar, Johor, 81600
  • Desaru Ostrich Farm
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Desaru Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Singapore (SIN-Changi)

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Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Family Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Twin Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Twin Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe King Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe King Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Deluxe King | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Grand Deluxe King

  • 667 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior King Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior King Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Family Room With Partial Sea View

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe King Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room With Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Grand Deluxe King Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Bandar Penawar

Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru places you 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Desaru Ostrich Farm. This 251-room, 3.5-star hotel has 2 restaurants, a private beach, and an outdoor pool.

What's nearby

  • Desaru Ostrich Farm - 11 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • The ELS Club Desaru Coast - Ocean Course - 20 min drive - 13.4 miles
  • Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark - 21 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • Desaru Beach - 23 min drive - 14.6 miles
  • Desaru Fruit Farm - 31 min drive - 21.2 miles

Getting around

  • Senai International Airport (JHB) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Secret Recipe Sungai Rengit - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Super Lobster Restaurant 龍皇海鮮樓 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Warung Bunian - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Nasi Lemak Omma - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru

Beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants and free breakfast
At Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru, guests enjoy a private beach, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. You can take advantage of free parking, along with an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for MYR 300 per vehicle one-way. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with securing valuables, concierge services, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and conference space.
42-inch LED TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hydromassage showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include balconies, coffee makers, and safes.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach and a fitness center.

Children under 11 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

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

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Amerald SeafoodRestaurant
  • Friendship Bar
  • Ruby Coffee House

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 11,840 square feet of conference space
  • 6 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a private beach
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2018
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
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
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 7 days of booking the reservation.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: MYR 100.00 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: MYR 300 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 and cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking in and out are easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Parties and events are allowed on site.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

amerald resort hotel Bandar Penawar
amerald Bandar Penawar
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Amerald Desaru Bandar Penawar
Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru Hotel
Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru Bandar Penawar
Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru Hotel Bandar Penawar

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru?

Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru offers free cancellation on select room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do close to Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru?

This hotel is located in Bandar Penawar, close to Desaru Ostrich Farm.

Is there parking available at Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru include a casino?

No, Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru good for couples?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a private beach, an outdoor pool, and a bar.

Are there hot tubs at Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru has 2 restaurants, and serves free continental breakfast each morning.

Will Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru.

Are there connecting rooms at Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How far is the airport from Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru?

The closest major airport to Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru is Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), which is about 19.9 mi away. Another top airport is Batam Batu Besar (BTH-Hang Nadim), which is around 22.3 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru?

Yes, every guestroom at Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru comes with a balcony.

Does Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru offer wedding services?

There are wedding services available at Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru if that's in your vacation plans.

Amerald Resort Hotel Desaru Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 117 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pei Sze

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Norasilah M

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I think it can be improved, no wifi connection all the way during my stay there. The room cleanliness can be improved, and the breakfast food also can be improved. Overall hotel area to be improved
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Nurbaity

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Lit Phen

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Very limited option for vegetarian.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

10/10 Excellent

Beng Loong

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Andy

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kilometers of beautiful beach all to yourself. Telco companies seems to have not reach that part of Desaru yet, very weak
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Rahilah

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kah Kok

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Chuan Swee

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Ummi

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good place to rest after had a long week work. Im staying for 2days 1 night, love to upgrading bedroom to seaview. Really relaxing. Enjoying Ramadhan buffet with family. Buffet a bit dissapoint bcause not many choice. For the bedroom not clean very well. So many dust on the table and floor (got cockroach eggs too) its very dangerous for those have a baby. Your staff have to check cleanliness before guest check in. And also no wifi coverage. Pls upgrade your hotel more better.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Nik

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Christmas holiday

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Visvanathan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and helpful front desk staff. The breakfast was awful. I think the management needs to seriously improve in this area.... Housekeeping needs to improve..., Just some leftover rubbish in the balcony Otherwise it was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

NOR FAIZAH

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay in 3Days2Night

Toilet bit smelly Cannot get breakfast foods not enough Very very poor WIFI Hope will improve soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Aileen lee

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overall it is was good but the hotel house keeping should improve their efficiency. e.g. They forgot to provide towel until we request. Secondly, we went in the room but the room was not ready. It was the miscommunication between the house keeping and front desk. And, the breakfast is really not so good. We hope hotel will improve it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Leong Sze

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

safe

fair efficiency & safe
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leong Sze

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

ice

Nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
VERY BAD experience. 1. Came to check in with a congested lobby. Families with elderly, children and pregnant ladies unattended for 5HOURS, given no explanation or whatsover. All of the receptionist went missing and we were all left in a mystery. At this unprecedented time, the management definitely paid NO REGARDS to the SOP! 2. NO PROPER details of the actual waiting time and rooms available left people mad and bewildered! Children are now crying all over the place. People are screaming all over the place, restless. 3. After 5 HOURS, we learnt that NO QUARRELS, NO ROOM. 4. The rooms were all left uncleaned and that resulted in the delay. It makes no sense to have us wait 5 hours JUST TO CLEAN YOUR ROOMS that we have paid earlier! If you have no Manpower then, outsource. Communicate and explain nicely to customers. 5. Guess what, we had to check out at 12pm, despite checking in 5 hours later. Very unpleasant indeed. No refunds or any compensations made. The room itself is good. The view from room is beautiful but we are mad with the management services. Despite the check in, the extra towel we request for have stain on one out of three. The slippers in the room is lacking of one for twin room. The breakfast choice is limited.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2020

4/10 Poor

AK

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I stay for business trip, 1st room aircond not cool even put 17 Degre. Today i stay again room number 228 water heater not function, room not proper housekeeping & aircond filter not change. I hope management hotel look this comment. Thanks.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have no tv signal when its raining . Please do smthng bout it . Other than that , all aces !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel was nice and pretty. The rooms was cozy. Except that one of the rooms I booked didn't have a cooling air conditioning. It was just blowing air. One huge disappointment was breakfast. I booked rooms with breakfast, but me and my family couldn't have any. I understand it was a peak period, Chinese New Year holiday, but what I do not understand was that the hotel did not prepare itself to handle the high influx of guests staying in the hotel. There were not enough tables, the utensils were no where to be seen, and to top it of, empty buffet sets. And this was when I came down from my room at 8am (breakfast was served at 7-11 am). My family and I had to go out of the hotel to get breakfast elsewhere. But I do wanna give compliments when it's due. I'm grateful to the front office manager for being very accommodating, and polite, to all my requests during my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, near beach. But bad customer service, terrible breakfast preparation, not prepare for peak season, food & utensils not enough, most of guest put drinks in a bowl coz no glass anymore, even drinks also didnt topup. Go & buy own drink @ vending machines nearby. lousy & inexperience cafe staff,
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020