Desaru Coast, Malaysia
Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas
Kampong-inspired coastal resort
Desaru Coast, Malaysia
Opened
2019
Price
$$$
Rated for
Resort Design LuxeOutside the door
The house
AnantaraKampong-inspired coastal resort
The resort is designed like a traditional Malay kampong, running as an unhurried coastal village between garden lawns and the sea.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Seventeen kilometers of South China Sea beach stretch directly outside. Inland, the orchards of Desaru Fruit Farm are a short drive away.
The rooms
Rooms open onto wide private balconies. Lagoon villas take cues from kampong houses, adding slanted timber panels and private plunge pools.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A beachfront infinity pool looks straight onto the sea, and the 24-hour gym has cardio machines and free weights.
The spa
Six treatment suites host traditional Malaysian bodywork, and two deluxe couples' suites have private in-room Jacuzzis.
At the table
Sea.Fire.Salt grills seafood over charcoal beside the beach, and Turmeric serves northern Malaysian and southern Thai specialties.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.