Leisure

Make a splash with rides and slides, with zones designed for different age groups and adrenalin levels. Drift down a lazy river, ride the surf wall or get the heart pumping on one of the park’s more thrilling attractions.

Delight younger travellers with exciting activities every day, including pizza & cookie making, board games, beach activities and more.

Keep tweens and teens entertained with an array of dedicated amenities including video games, movies, pinball machines, fußball, table tennis, board games and more.

Sedili is a typical fishing village located a mere 40-minutes’ drive from Desaru Coast. The tour begins with a boat cruise that covers three distinct vegetation belts that changes from rich mangrove forest, Nypa swamp, Putat and Pandanus belt before finally reaching the freshwater swamp where the endangered Water Trumpet can be found. Along the way your naturalist guide will spot interesting wildlife that call Sedili home. The mudflats are teaming with life such as fiddler crabs, molluscs, kingfishers as well as migratory birds feeding on the beaches and if we are very lucky, a family of otters playing in the river.

Savour the tastes and flavours of the old town of Johor Bahru on a walking tour of the Chinese heritage district and little India. Ambrosia is found at Hiap Joo Bakery where you’ll sample their famous banana cake, taste coffee at Jumpa Selalu Vintage Café, traditional woodfire coconut buns and Karipap at Salahuddin Bakery and dumplings at Hock Chiang Hin.

Cruise through the mangroves of the Belungkor Forest with our Resort naturalist. Find out more about the traditions and superstitions of local fisherman, plant mangrove samplings and sample local fare at Kampung Linting Village.

Named Malaysia’s best agro-tourism site, the nearby Desaru Fruit Farm makes for the ideal family outing. Explore 180 acres of fruit plantations, herb and vegetable gardens. Children will delight in the fishpond, petting zoo, and beehives where you can taste raw honey. 

Cool off in the Lagoon Pool, or take a dip on the beachfront in the Infinity Pool. Relax on a shaded lounger as our Sunshine Butlers do all the work.

Explore across the seas with non-motorised water sports. Sail into the horizon on a Hobie cat or paddle at your own pace on a stand-up paddle-board. When the wind is up, go windsurfing or kite surfing across Desaru’s azure waves.

Retreat to a serene space with your favourite holiday read. Engage in some fun family board games or catch up on news and trends with a selection of local and international titles.

Stay energised on holiday in our modern gym, equipped with cardio machines, resistance machines and free weights. Get toned with the help of a personal trainer or just put on your headphones and tune out while you work out.