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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
34
Family Suite Pool View
Multiple beds

85.0 m²

Non-smoking

Pool view

51
Deluxe Garden View
1 double bed or bigger

55.0 m²

Non-smoking

Garden view

40
Family Suite Garden View
Multiple beds

85.0 m²

Non-smoking

Garden view

7
Family Room with Garden View
Multiple beds

85 m²

Garden view

54
Couple Suite
1 double bed or bigger

85.0 m²

Non-smoking

Sea view

51
Superior Twin Room
2 beds

55.0 m²

Non-smoking

49
Deluxe Pool View
1 double bed or bigger

55.0 m²

Non-smoking

37
Romantic Deluxe Private Pool
1 double bed or bigger

55.0 m²

Non-smoking

Pool view

43
Sunny Deluxe Seaview
1 double bed or bigger

55.0 m²

Non-smoking

Sea view

9
Deluxe Room With Sea View
1 double bed or bigger

55 m²

46
Premium Deluxe Private Garden
1 double bed or bigger

55.0 m²

Non-smoking

Garden view

8
Family Room with Pool View
Multiple beds

85 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
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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
Klook User
Reviewed: 26 Oct 2026

4.0/5.0

Great

Superior Twin Room · 2 Adult(s), 1 child(ren) · 1 Nights

Overall is good for a rest and relax. The staff friendly and helpful. The pricing is accepted. Only the air-conditioned no cooling, need open few hours then will have the feelings cooling. Breakfast so far okay.
Suhaila *****
Reviewed: 13 Sep 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Superior Twin Room · 4 Adults · 2 Nights

It was smooth using Klook for my hotel bookings. Had fun with family at Sand & Sandals for Sept school break. Friendly staff & awesome service, will definitely come again!
Mei *********
Reviewed: 3 Sep 2026

4.0/5.0

Great

Family Suite Garden View · 2 Adult(s), 2 child(ren) · 3 Nights

Has many restaurants and games room and kids play room. Large lobby with lots of seats. Whole place is quite old.
Mei *********
Reviewed: 3 Sep 2026

4.0/5.0

Great

Deluxe Garden View · 2 Adults · 3 Nights

Nice big space with beach and pool. but facilities and room are quite aged and need better maintenance.
DanialHaikal *************
Reviewed: 1 Sep 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Superior Twin Room · 2 Adults · 1 Nights

very nice place to stay, good room, good receptionist, good food, good beach, good pool, good game, good car park, good gym
Sai *****
Reviewed: 31 Aug 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Deluxe Garden View · 3 Adults · 1 Nights

Resort was amazing, clean, staff was friendly n helpful. Enjoy my stay there.. will come again next trip with family n friends.
Celia ****
Reviewed: 31 May 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Superior Twin Room · 3 Adults · 1 Nights

Thanks to this chef, food was nice. Thanks to maintenance staff, they turned up shortly after my call pertaining to the water heater. Room was clean. Only want to feedback the aircon is too far to reach the third bed near to balcony.
Zulfika ********
Reviewed: 5 May 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Deluxe Garden View · 2 Adults · 2 Nights

🌊 1. Location & Beach * Direct access to Desaru beach * Quiet, less crowded vs Desaru Coast hotels * Nice for family getaway / chill trip 🏊 2. Big pool & space * Large swimming pool area * Spacious resort layout (not cramped) 🛏️ 3. Room size * Rooms are big & comfortable * Some units have sea view / private pool 👨‍👩‍👧 4. Family-friendly * Kids play area * Good for team building / family trip
Klook User
Reviewed: 20 Apr 2026

4.0/5.0

Great

Deluxe Garden View · 2 Adults · 1 Nights

overall good choice for me but the services not so friendly..
Klook User
Reviewed: 4 Jan 2026

5.0/5.0

Fantastic

Deluxe Room, Garden View · 2 Adult(s), 1 child(ren) · 2 Nights

nice place to stay & vacation with kids 👍🏻

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
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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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