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Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa

Bandar PenawarSee map

kr 546.99per night

This is the cheapest price in 30 days, based on the rates on 17 Nov

Top reasons for booking
Family-friendly
Close to the beach
Good location
Great view
Friendly staff
Dining
Popular facilities
Restaurant
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
4.2/5Great 650 reviews
Reviews summary
Spacious, clean rooms with comfortable beds. Direct beach access, large pool with waterslides, and friendly staff providing a relaxing family resort experience.
Exploring the area
Ettendorf (F) (railway station), 43.0km, About 48 mins from hotel by car
Lotus Desaru Beach Resort & Spa, 300m, About 4 mins from hotel by foot
Lotus Desaru, 400m, About 6 mins from hotel by foot
51
Deluxe Garden View
1 double bed or bigger

55.0 m²

Non-smoking

Garden view

51
Superior Twin Room
2 beds

55.0 m²

Non-smoking

37
Romantic Deluxe Private Pool
1 double bed or bigger

55.0 m²

Non-smoking

Pool view

34
Family Suite Pool View
Multiple beds

85.0 m²

Non-smoking

Pool view

40
Family Suite Garden View
Multiple beds

85.0 m²

Non-smoking

Garden view

46
Premium Deluxe Private Garden
1 double bed or bigger

55.0 m²

Non-smoking

Garden view

54
Couple Suite
1 double bed or bigger

85.0 m²

Non-smoking

Sea view

43
Sunny Deluxe Seaview
1 double bed or bigger

55.0 m²

Non-smoking

Sea view

49
Deluxe Pool View
1 double bed or bigger

55.0 m²

Non-smoking

7
Family Room with Garden View
Multiple beds

85 m²

Garden view

8
Family Room with Pool View
Multiple beds

85 m²

9
Deluxe Room With Sea View
1 double bed or bigger

55 m²

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Reviews

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4.2/5.0

Great

650 reviews
Location
4.5
Services offered
4.1
Cleanliness
4.2
Atmosphere & facilities
4.1
Reviews summary
From real reviews, powered by AI
Overall impression
Spacious, clean rooms with comfortable beds. Direct beach access, large pool with waterslides, and friendly staff providing a relaxing family resort experience.
Location
Direct beach access. Calm environment facing the beach. Walking distance to seafood restaurants. Close to Desaru attractions. Easy access to nearby shops.
Services offered
Friendly and efficient staff. Multilingual assistance. Fast check-in/out. Complimentary sea salt provided. Attentive and helpful staff. Quick service for extra blankets.
Cleanliness
Rooms consistently clean. Clean sheets and towels. Well-maintained pool and beach. Very clean environment. Well-kept grounds. Spacious and clean rooms highlighted.
Atmosphere & facilities
Relaxing atmosphere. Spacious rooms and bathrooms. Large pool with waterslides. Kids' play areas. Private beach. Outdoor bathtubs. Game room. Strong Wifi. Balcony with bathtub.
All
With photos
4.5+
3.0+
Pool
Family-friendly
Clean rooms
Good location
Great view
Friendly staff
Large space
Dining
Tien Luon
Reviewed: 28 Jul 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic
Warm welcome from staff, resort good for family and couple. Quiet area
Tien Luon
Reviewed: 25 Jun 2026

4.0/5.0

Great

Stayed with partner

Staff very friendly and warm welcome. Breakfast area need to make it bigger to avoid congestion, maybe is table arrangement. Parking area good.
Mei Lim
Reviewed: 3 Jan 2026

1.0/5.0

Below average

Stayed with family · For leisure

We arrive in good time for 3pm check in.. waited more than 1 hour in the queue to check in. Did not even manage to get our room until around 7pm (keeps going back to reception to check, they did not even make an attempt to contact us when the room is ready). The room is not thoroughly clean... we found spoiled food left behind by previous guest in the fridge ( called housekeeping to remove, discard and clean the foul smell fridge.) Was very disappointed for our stay, will not book this hotel again.
Murphy
Reviewed: 2 Jan 2026

1.0/5.0

Below average

Stayed with family · For leisure

Spent 2hrs in a queue at check-in before we can get a room. The whole place is poorly maintained, my child got scratches from swimming in the pool because of broken tiles. Called for fresh bath towels for the room multiple times and there was no response.
Edmund
Reviewed: 31 Dec 2025

1.0/5.0

Below average

Stayed with family · For friends and family

Room is extremely dirty. Water pipe leaking. Toilet dirty. Safe not working. Totally not a 5-star hotel as advertised.
John
Reviewed: 4 Sep 2025

4.0/5.0

Great

Stayed with partner · For leisure

The whole property , grounds and buildings , were all clean and immaculately kept . The staff were all friendly and very efficient . Meals were all excellent , including the breakfast buffet which had heaps of options . We were a little frustrated that there were " No beach swimming because of Jellyfish " signs up when several staff informed us that swimming was safe . However the swimming pools were a delight to use ! The mini golf was a waste of money as the " greens " were all concrete , and were uneven when hitting the ball making it impossible to line up a shot properly . Overall , we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sand and Sandals and would come back again .
Tran
Reviewed: 1 Sep 2025

4.0/5.0

Great

Stayed with family · For leisure

Enjoyable experience for my family of three. Just one minus point is the hard pillow, my husband and I couldn't sleep with it. We need to use the towel as pillow instead.
York Lou
Reviewed: 12 Aug 2025

4.0/5.0

Great

Stayed with family · For leisure

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.
Lisa
Reviewed: 10 Aug 2025

3.0/5.0

Good

Solo stay · For leisure

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
TAN
Reviewed: 12 Jul 2025

4.0/5.0

Great

Stayed with partner · For business

Spacious room. All amenities are there. Big swimming pool, close to seaside.

Overview

Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa

First open:1997-01-01
Renovation:2016-01-01
Rooms:208
Floors:5
Star rating:

With a stay at Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa in Bandar Penawar, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Desaru Beach and Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark. This luxury hotel is 4.3 mi (7 km) from Fisherman Museum and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from The ELS Club Desaru Coast - Ocean Course.

Description

With a stay at Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa in Bandar Penawar, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Desaru Beach and Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark. This luxury hotel is 4.3 mi (7 km) from Fisherman Museum and 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from The ELS Club Desaru Coast - Ocean Course.

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Exploring the area

Transport

Ettendorf (F) (railway station)

Train stations
43.0km

Attractions

Lotus Desaru Beach Resort & Spa

300m

Lotus Desaru

400m

Desaru Beach

2.0km

Desaru

3.1km

Petronas Desaru

5.4km
See map

Facilities & services

Popular facilities
Restaurant
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
General
Elevator
Private beach
Business facilities
Meeting facilities
Banquet facilities
Reception services
Concierge
Tourist info desk
Health & fitness
Kids swimming pool
Outdoor Swimming pool
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Property policies

Check-in/out Time

Earliest check-in time:After 15:00 - Before 23:30

Latest check-out time:Before 12:00

Check-in policy

The guest responsible for check-in must be aged 18 or above

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Check-in descriptions

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

Note: Check-in policies vary by property. Please check carefully before booking

Child Policy

Children at all ages are welcome to stay at this property

Age
Fees
0-6 years old
Not included
Free

Up to 1 children aged 17 or below can share a bed with an adult for each room. If you're bringing additional children, please refer to the following. Detailed policy can be different depending on the hotel.

Extra bed policy

Extra beds are not allowed at this hotel

Additional fees may be charged when you accompany children or bring additional guests. Please contact the hotel directly for details.

Pet policy

No pets allowed

Mandatory 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.

Other fees

Fee for buffet breakfast: 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.

Food & drinks

Enjoy a satisfying meal at Sand & Sandals serving guests of Sand & Sandals Desaru Beach Resort & Spa. Relax with a refreshing drink from the beach bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.

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