
Leisure

Cinema under the Stars
Sit back on a comfy lounger and watch blockbuster movies on a big screen under the stars. Enjoy popcorn and other tasty cinema fare.

Beach Activities
Make the most of Desaru’s golden sands with fun on the beach. Strike up a game of beach volleyball or soccer, or build sand castles with the kids. Cool off with a dip in pristine tropical seas.

Birdwatching: Desaru's Winged Gem
Desaru Coast is home to over 100 species of birds. A myriad of winged gems can be found here including White-bellied Sea Eagles, Brahminy Kites, Crested Serpent Eagles, Collared Kingfisher, Crimson Sunbirds, Red Junglefowl, Purple Heron, Grey Heron, Yellow Bittern, Oriental Pied Hornbills. and many more. Join our naturalist guide as we introduce you to our many winged wonders.

Cycling
Take in the beauty of Desaru Coast, the host of many an international sporting competition. Cycle around the golf course designed by Ernie Els, through lush countryside and along the golden coast, choosing from our 11 or 30 km routes. Bicycles are provided with our compliments.

Desaru Beachlife & Tidepool Discovery
During each low tide, Desaru Coast comes alive with a myriad of interesting and secretive creatures. A hidden world often visited by the curious among us but seldom understood. Many interesting creatures such as sand bubbler crabs, moon snails, other crustaceans and mollusc have been patiently waiting out the high tide, appear during low tide to feed and interact.

Golf
Tee off with spectacular coastal views on the 27-hole Ocean Course or the 18-hole Valley Course, both designed by Ernie Els. The Els Club Malaysia features picturesque greens in its all-golf-cart courses, dotted with lush native trees and offering ocean glimpses.

Sunrise Dong Stick
Dong Sticks is a joyful body-mind practice develop by an elderly master who wanted to remain supple until old age. The sixteen mindful motions supported by a bamboo cane promotes agility, joint strength and flexibility, reduce stress and increase mental clarity and stability.

Yoga
Strengthen your core and promote inner balance with a range of different yogic disciplines. Join a group yoga session or book a private lesson on the beach or in your villa or residence.

Adventure Waterpark
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.

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

Luncur Ombak Teens Club
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 River Cruise
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.

Johor Bahru Old Town Foodie Tour
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.

Belungkor Mangrove Eco Tour
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.

Desaru Fruit Farm

Swimming Pools
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.

Watersports Centre (Seasonal)
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.

Library
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.

Fitness Club
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.