Desaru Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Kota Tinggi, Johor, Malaysia
About Desaru
The Desaru Coast stretches along the 22 km of beach. By admittedly high Malaysian standards, the greyish beach with often murky water is nothing special, but it's the closest beach toJohor Bahruand that's what originally kicked off tourism here. Since the 2010s, major investments have been made in the area's once dire hotels with an eye to attracting visitors from nearbySingaporeand further abroad, with mixed success. Like all of Malaysia's east coast, Desaru is highly seasonal, with monsoon winds and rains lashing the coast between November and February. There is still plenty of sunshine even during the rainy season, but waves are high and it rains more. The "good" season is thus from April to October, with June to August being the busiest months, when the waters are inviting and the sa
Top Attractions in Desaru
Explore the best things to see and do in Desaru:
- ★Bandar Penawar Arca Park
- ★Bandar Penawar Public Field
- ★Bandar Penawar Skate Park
- ★Desaru Beach
- ★Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark
- ★Desaru Fruit Farm
- ★Koref Desaru Leisure Farm
- ★Penawar Lake Park
Where to Eat in Desaru
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Lotus Seafood Restaurant
- 🍴Nakon Thai Boat Noodle Hot Pot BBQ
- 🍴Nelayan Seafood By The Coast
- 🍴Penawar Food Court
- 🍴Prego
- 🍴Shiokaze Teppan
Where to Stay in Desaru
- 🏨Amansari Hotel Desaru
- 🏨Anantara Desaru Coast Resort and Villas
- 🏨Bayu Balau Beach Resort
- 🏨Desaru Holiday Chalets
- 🏨Desaru Villa Resort At Arcadia
- 🏨Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast
Desaru Travel Guide Sections
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