In Tune with the Sea

Anantara's first Malaysian property, Desaru Coast Resort & Villas, boasts private plunge pools, a custom-dining service, and a host of activities for couples and families.

- Jahnavi Bhatt

There's a serenity that can only be found by the South China Sea-the kind that invites you in. At Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas, that peace and quiet forms the essence of your stay. Just 90 minutes from Singapore by road or ferry, this coastal retreat offers the chance to rejuvenate against a backdrop shaped by water, wind, and wood.

Choose from serene garden and lagoon-view rooms, one and two-bedroom pool villas, and expansive beachfront residences. The rooms—set between land and sea—pay homage to Malay heritage and are modelled after traditional fishing villages. The sound of waves filters in from beyond the gardens—a subtle reminder that every part of this resort is built to flow with nature.