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Beach resort in Johor, Malaysia
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Desaru is a coastal town in Kota Tinggi District, Johor, Malaysia. The town houses the integrated beach resorts with water theme parks, golf courses, hotels and villas facing the South China Sea. It is also known as the Land of Casuarinas because of the casuarina trees along the beaches. The small town of Bandar Penawar, about 2 km inland, serves as the area's transport hub.
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Muzium Nelayan Tanjung Balau
Museum.
Taman Arca Bandar Penawar
Public park.
Padang Awam Bandar Penawar
Green field.
Pantai Desaru
One of the few publicly accessible beaches in Desaru. Free admission, RM8 parking fee for cars, RM4 for motorbikes.
100 cultivars of fruit and a mini zoo.
An eco resort with outdoor water challenge, tree house & vegetable garden.
Taman Tasik Penawar
Lake park.
Pantai Tanjung Balau
Beach
Medan Selera Penawar
Food court.
Medan Selera Tanjung Balau
Food court.
Seafood restaurant.
Thai restaurant.
Seafood restaurant.
Italian Restaurant.
Japanese restaurant.
Bar.
Bar.
Bar.
Opened in 1974, this is Desaru's oldest place to stay. Simple little beachfront chalets with aircon, fridge. "Standard" chalets have no hot water, while "Superior" ones do. The "Single" chalets house 2, while the "Doubles" are intended for four.
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Arcadia Resort At Desaru
Hotel Amansari Desaru
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Hotel.
Water Park features Giant Coconut Fall, Lazy River, Aqua Play, Stone Bridge, Tipping Coconut with kiddy slide, poolside grotto, and relaxation gazebos.
Offers a range of rooms, villas and residences with Malaysian, Thai and international dining and various family activities.
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Resort.
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Shopping mall.
By boat
Batamfast operates one daily return ferry from Singapore's Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal. Travel time is around 90 minutes and tickets are S$70/118 one-way/return.
By bus
80; average frequency of Maju 227 is 15 min), and then take another bus from Kota Tinggi to Bandar Penawar (duration max.50, frequency every 90 min).
By car
Take the Senai-Desaru Expressway and its bridge across the Johor River from Johor Bahru to Desaru which takes around 30 minutes.
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