Desaru, Johor

[Beefsteak]

Anyone been to Desaru recently? Looks like there are many new developments.
Been donkey years never been there. Is it still worth visiting?

 

[gnooliew]

a couple of big names hotels/resorts.. and a water theme park. Pretty much the usual beach resort kind of stuff, but not cheap, almost close to SG prices.

 

[beanstalk6]

Agree with above. The new attractions are not cheap. They center around Desaru Coast. The ferry link with Singapore is pending approval. https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/...ice-to-desaru-coast-from-tanah-merah.6716433/

 

[lycanboy]

How safe is the parking?

Planning to stay at lotus desaru resort.

Haven't been into Malaysia since lockdown.

 

[gnooliew]

How safe is the parking?

Planning to stay at lotus desaru resort.

Haven't been into Malaysia since lockdown.

if staying at the resorts, they usually have their own car park for guests with security guards, so quite safe.

 

[lycanboy]

if staying at the resorts, they usually have their own car park for guests with security guards, so quite safe.

Thank you for your reply!

 

[beanstalk6]

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sin...h-merah-ferry-service-start-batamfast-2759856
One step closer to the ferry service.

 

[beanstalk6]

https://mothership.sg/2022/06/singapore-desaru-ferry-services/
Services start on 7 July.

 

[beanstalk6]

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/tickets-singapore-desaru-ferry-services-2782646Return tickets cost a whopping $118.

 

[luckygal]

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/tickets-singapore-desaru-ferry-services-2782646Return tickets cost a whopping $118.

Top up buy air tic go bangkok better

 

[beanstalk6]

If one is going for the experience, best to take advantage of the current $98 promotion. I will consider driving there to be my first choice if the plan is to stay at Desaru Coast. At least with a vehicle, I can still have the freedom to drive to Pengerang or Sungei Rengit for other attractions.

 

[IcYFl4mEz]

If one is going for the experience, best to take advantage of the current $98 promotion. I will still consider driving there to be my first choice if the plan is stay at Desaru Coast. At least with a vehicle, I can have still have to freedom to drive to Pengerang or Sungei Rengit for other attractions.

if staying at Desaru Coast, what can we do at Pengerang / Sungei Rengit?

 

[Sauron]

Pengerang for seafood, right? But need to drive quite a distance to and fro

 

[beanstalk6]

Visit Sungei Rengit for the seafood . The small town has many old-style shops and its own Marry Brown. When durian is in season, the fruit is sold openly out of the back of trucks. British WW2 coastal guns can be found near the Pengerang jetty that had boats plying the route to Changi Point.

 

[Needmysleep]

Anything for kids at Desaru other than the beach and the water play thingie next to Hard Rock ?
Will likely drive down for a few days.
TIA

 

[beanstalk6]

Look up attractions in the district of Pengerang, which is where Desaru is.
https://thesmartlocal.com/read/things-to-do-desaru/

 

[Sauron]

Anything for kids at Desaru other than the beach and the water play thingie next to Hard Rock ?
Will likely drive down for a few days.
TIA

Desaru fruit farm, hotel's kids club?

 

[beanstalk6]

The ostrich farm is a highlight for children. The Lotus Resort at old Desaru has a water play park.
https://lotusdesaru.com/facilities/resort-facilities/?page=13136Those new to Desaru may like to know that before the new Desaru Coast development was launched in 2019, there has always been the old Desaru since the 80's, which is a cluster of resorts now consisting of the Lotus, Sand & Sandals, and the Tunamaya Beach & Spa Resort,

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[air_pork]

Anyone tried the firefly trip at kota tinggi? worth to go> about an hour drive from Desaru

 

[strawberry_berry]

How safe is the parking?

Planning to stay at lotus desaru resort.

Haven't been into Malaysia since lockdown.

Just drove & parked my car there on 23rd July 2022 & it was very safe.