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Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and a private beach

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board
2 bars/lounges, beach bar

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Bandar Penawar, Bandar Penawar, Johor, 81930
  • Place, Desaru Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, The ELS Club Desaru Coast - Ocean Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Singapore (SIN-Changi)
    ‪97 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Superior Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room

  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Deluxe Room with Private Garden | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Premium Deluxe Room with Private Garden

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Sunny Deluxe, Seaview | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Sunny Deluxe, Seaview

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Romantic Deluxe with Private Pool | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Romantic Deluxe with Private Pool

  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Couple Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Couple Suite

  • 915 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Suite, Garden View

  • 915 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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

Family Suite, Pool View

  • 915 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Bandar Penawar

Located within 2 miles (3 km) of Desaru Beach, Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa is within 3 miles (5 km) of Tidal Wave Beach. This 208-room, 5-star hotel has a private beach, a full-service spa, and a restaurant.

What's nearby

  • Desaru Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • The ELS Club Desaru Coast - Ocean Course - 6 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Desaru Fruit Farm - 8 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Tanjung Balau Beach - 9 min drive - 6.0 miles

Getting around

  • Senai International Airport (JHB) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Medan Selera Penawar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lotus Seafood - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pirate Dlaksamana Seafood - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Woodfire Desaru Beach - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Restoran Nur Erfan - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa

Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and a private beach
Guests of Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa have access to a private beach, a full-service spa, and an outdoor pool. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a children's pool, a gym, and a sauna.
LED TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, bidets, and slippers. Other amenities include balconies, refrigerators, and minibars.
An outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a private beach, a sauna, and a fitness center.

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

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 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 center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 90.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: MYR 500.00 per night

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.

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

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; cash is not accepted
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
  • Check-in: 3 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

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

Is free cancellation available at Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa?

Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa offers free cancellation on select room rates. If you'd like to learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What's there to do around Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa?

This hotel is located in Bandar Penawar, close to Desaru Beach and Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark. You'll also find The ELS Club Desaru Coast - Ocean Course and Tanjung Balau Beach within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Is there a spa available at Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa?

Senses Spa is the hotel's spa and services include reflexology, body treatments, and massages.

Does Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa include a casino at the property?

No, Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa?

There are many amenities for couples at this hotel, including a private beach and a beach bar plus some guestrooms feature private pools.

Are there hot tubs at Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa?

Yes, this hotel has a spa tub.

Does Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Sand & Sandals.

Will Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa.

Are there connecting rooms at Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How far is the airport from Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa?

The closest major airport to Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa is Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), which is about 23.1 mi away. Another top airport is Seletar Airport (XSP), which is around 28.5 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa?

Yes, every guestroom at Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa comes with a balcony with some featuring garden views.

Reviews

Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 556 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 556 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 556 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 556 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 556 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

York Lou

Traveled with family
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, singapore

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

Dylan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

TAN

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

Seaside hotel with big rooms

Spacious room. All amenities are there. Big swimming pool, close to seaside.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicolas

Traveled with family and small children
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

10/10 Excellent

Ju Keat

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Teo

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

Desaru Relaxing

Hotel is clean and tidy, food quality is excellent , service of each and every staff is excellent Activities at hotel is sufficient Security at hotel is good too
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan Albert De Guzman

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location near to waterpark
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Muhammad

Traveled with family and small children
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

Fang jing

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Yue

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great service, great Japanese food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dheeraj

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Siti

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
love it will come again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

pooja

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Rex

Traveled with family and small children
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

LARRY

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

Good Stay

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

10/10 Excellent

MD SALLEH BIN, Singapore

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Greeted our arrival by very polite & friendly staff, Amirah . Room is very spacious & nice layout. Will come back again next time with son's family. Toilet : very good . Lighting : a bit dim. Breakfast : very good with wide spread of variety choices.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ali

Traveled with family
Average stay
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kunal

Traveled with family and small children
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

Joo Chuan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The resort is very quiet (not sure if it's due to low season and my checking in on a Wednesday night). The private beach is very good, quiet and only 1-2 pax around. The whole resort is quiet. For people who likes it peaceful and quiet, this is nice. The disappointment is in the TV (not working, zero channels working after technician troubleshoot for 10mins). This should have been avoided by ensuring simple things like TV is working well before guests arrival. The kettle in the room has a loose handle that could break off under the weight of a full jug. Hotel offered to change my room but I declined to save the hassle. Hope they can rectify these items for the next guest. Room 236. Breakfast spread is not the luxurious type but is adequate with strong local and nonya flavours, I am happy with it. The coffee and tea and juice needs improvement, though. The private beach makes up for everything. Overall, I am happy with it. 8 of 10.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Teck Han

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

8/10 Good

MUHAMMAD NOOR, SINGAPORE

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

10/10 Excellent

Felicia, Singapore

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the fake creepers wrapped around pillars and covered the ceilings. Very nice touch. This time we got a very clean room with strong air-con. Breakfast buffet spread have a good variety and taste good but one let fown is the coffee. Need to improve the quality of the coffee. Service staff are very polite, cheerful and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025