Desaru, Johor

[beanstalk6]

The Firefly Park is very worthwhile. I visited on Tuesday night. Just don't spray insect repellent all over, if you want a close encounter. Avoid using your mobile phone, so that you do not spoil the night vision for everybody, including the boatman.

 

[YYCole]

Look up attractions in the district of Pengerang, which is where Desaru is.

Thanks for this! Going in End Aug, Will be very helpful

 

[YYCole]

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.

Is there any specific restaurant u will recommend?

 

[beanstalk6]

Is there any specific restaurant u will recommend?

I don't remember it offhand. Google for food at this destination and the restaurant always shows up

 

[iphone88]

Seems not many restaurants and activities nearby desaru coast. Not sure 2 nights in desaru would be boring.

 

[beanstalk6]

The Adventure Waterpark at Desaru Coast can occupy half a day. If you are not keen about sea sports activities which are available at a seaside resort, it will be fairly boring. If you do not plan to eat within resorts, it will be boring. Other options require quite a drive to the nearest towns.

 

[YYCole]

Just came back from desaru via ferry. Breeze getting thru customs as not too tourists going via ferry. 4 nights is way too much. 3 nights will just be perfect. Its costly to get around without a car. Can get a car with driver at 300 myr a day to drive you around.

 

[coldfreeze]

Is it difficult to get a Grab at Desaru? Looking for a simple way to travel out of the Desaru hotel.

 

[YYCole]

Is it difficult to get a Grab at Desaru? Looking for a simple way to travel out of the Desaru hotel.

Ive tried endless times during my trip, you get a price, but u cant get a driver.

Grab food works tho

 

[luckygal]

I find Desaru rather boring. It’s like worse than Jb that kind of boring.

 

[Kitaro9202]

How safe is the parking?

Planning to stay at lotus desaru resort.

Haven't been into Malaysia since lockdown.

Do you drive? If so can try book airbnb

 

[beanstalk6]

Is it difficult to get a Grab at Desaru? Looking for a simple way to travel out of the Desaru hotel.

Desaru Coast, Desaru and Sungei Rengit are not served by Grab.

 

[lycanboy]

Do you drive? If so can try book airbnb

I do! In end we didn't go during the holidays because family was down with covid. Any air bnb to recommend? Thanks!

 

[Kitaro9202]

I do! In end we didn't go during the holidays because family was down with covid. Any air bnb to recommend? Thanks!

My friend book one is like landed property with security guard to take care the area de all i know is the distance to the makan places is around 5km or so ba so if u don't drive airbnb abit xiong

 

[Habrosus]

I find Desaru rather boring. It’s like worse than Jb that kind of boring.

Naturally, if you're not the type to just relax around doing nothing whole day.

I imagine myself, unless I've good company like a group of friends doing stuff like playing games etc, like back at those chalet days, I'd be wanting to drive out all the time to explore the streets/shops/makan places instead.

 

[spurman]

Is there any specific restaurant u will recommend?

Sengat seafood restaurant. But quite ulu. Service quite chui. But food served well. Delicious.

 

[spurman]

How safe is the parking?

Planning to stay at lotus desaru resort.

Haven't been into Malaysia since lockdown.

Safe for parking. Note the resort is sibei huge. Parking lots kinda crowded as almost everyone drives. Hee.

But its sure safe. Guarded

 

[beanstalk6]

Safe for parking. Note the resort is sibei huge. Parking lots kinda crowded as almost everyone drives. Hee.

But its sure safe. Guarded

How is the breakfast like, and the splash park? What is the state of the facilities? It has been 5 years since my last visit and I hope to return in December. TIA.

 

[jujube]

monsoon season in Dec. do not go

 

[spurman]

How is the breakfast like, and the splash park? What is the state of the facilities? It has been 5 years since my last visit and I hope to return in December. TIA.

Breakfast was meh. Lol. So so. Avg.
Cant compare this to hard rock. Hee.