Desaru, Johor

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Breakfast was meh. Lol. So so. Avg.
Cant compare this to hard rock. Hee.
How to compare, with the different prices?

monsoon season in Dec. do not go
If the waves are high, we would avoid swimming at the beach and stick to the pool within the resort.
There is an alternative route to Desaru that does not pass through Kota Tinggi in case the town is endangered by flooding.
 

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Cannot compare. Hee. Lotus is like apartments.
But the splash is grear for kids. Adventure cove would be more for big kids. Teenagers. Lol.
Lotus prices r also much lower. Hee. So yeah. For the price paid, its value. Hee. But basic stay
 

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I like anantara. It has its own beach, pools and kids activities centers. Food wise, variety is ample. Not the cheapest option in the region but quality services and amenities
Just checked booking.com. It’s indeed expensive. đŸ˜‚ 2n ard $900 but reviews are excellent. Very tempting. What about Westin Desaru Coast resort? Reviews are good too and slightly cheaper.
 
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I heard that it is virtually impossible to get Grab transport in Desaru.

Anyone knows what is the best way to get from the ferry terminal to Lotus resort? Thanks!
 

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Just checked booking.com. It’s indeed expensive. đŸ˜‚ 2n ard $900 but reviews are excellent. Very tempting. What about Westin Desaru Coast resort? Reviews are good too and slightly cheaper.
Westin is ok. i've ran there during my morning runs and also have one meal there. I think the hassle of walking down the big steps and distance of ca 100-200m and to cross a small road to reach a beach is not very appealing to me. Going to the beach is less of a problem, but to have to go the way back after you spent time at the beach and wet etc, is a no go for me. (First world problem)
 

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I heard that it is virtually impossible to get Grab transport in Desaru.

Anyone knows what is the best way to get from the ferry terminal to Lotus resort? Thanks!
Yes its impossible to get grab there. You should ask the resort to help arrange a transport. The other main resorts within the desaru coast has shuttle bus, dont think lotus resort is serviced by the shuttle bus
 

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Call your resort well ahead to arrange for transfer from the ferry terminal to your resort.
 

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I like anantara. It has its own beach, pools and kids activities centers. Food wise, variety is ample. Not the cheapest option in the region but quality services and amenities
Anantara is good. Breakfast selection is very ample and the quality of food is not bad too. Nice rooms. Good for kids as well with the kids club..
 

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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.
Where is the place? U drive there?
 

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Yes its impossible to get grab there. You should ask the resort to help arrange a transport. The other main resorts within the desaru coast has shuttle bus, dont think lotus resort is serviced by the shuttle bus
Was it possible to rent a car without a driver at Desaru Coast?
 

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Was it possible to rent a car without a driver at Desaru Coast?
Actually i dont see any car rental companies at the jetty or resort area at all! I was thinking if its a good idea to start a small car rental company there even!
 

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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.
hi do u have any driver for 300myr a day?
 

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Anyone stay at hard Rock desaru? Or else any recommendation
I did. If you want to go waterpark, hard rock desaru is the best choice, since there is a dedicated waterpark entrance for hard rock desaru guests.
 
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