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Import images, multimedia and approved files from the media library or add HTML shortcodes;
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The sole purpose of the Gutenberg editor is to provide an alternative to the current open text editor, not to mention the difficult-to-remember shortcodes, with an agile and visual user interface (UI).
So, unlike the current WordPress editor, you don’t have to:
In short, Gutenberg doesn’t change how WordPress functions. It does, however, change the way website owners (or creators) interact with it. Instead of a whole lot of shortcodes and meta boxes, you will be using simple blocks.
Desaru is a perfect place for weekend getaway from Singapore.
The distance from Singapore to Desaru is the shortest and there’s a whole bunch of things that families can do together!
Where else can you visit a fruit farm, eat the best Desaru food, stand on an ostrich egg at Malaysia’s largest ostrich farm and learn about crocodiles at the Teluk Sengat Crocodile Farm all in the same weekend?
Do some shopping at good old Jonker Street in between snacking on Malacca’s best food.
Else, you can take a moment to do some people-watching at any Melaka café.
What To Do At Malacca:
Get a one-of-a-kind printed tee at the Orangutan House
Delight your palate with Nyonya food
Visit a heritage museum like the Baba and Nyonya Museum
Walk among the ruins of St Paul’s church upon a hilltop
Take the cliché cruise down Malacca river
2D1N Malacca Itinerary:
Day 1:
Singapore → Malacca (Check-in) → Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum → A’famosa Historic Fort → St Paul’s Church → Red Square → Baba and Nyonya Museum → Melaka River Cruise → Jonker Street Night Market
Share diving tales with other travellers over a bonfire or drinks at a beachside pub
Visit the turtle hatchery at Juara Village
Go island hopping
See turtles at the Marine Park Centre in Tekek Village
Do some jungle hiking
Play an energetic round of beach volleyball
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How To Get To Tioman Island From Singapore:
Step1:
Option 1: Private Car Service
Depending on the traffic at the Johor-Singapore causeway, it can take 2 to 4 hours to reach Mersing Jetty.
Allow another 30 minutes’ drive if you wish to get to Tanjung Gemok Jetty instead.
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Option 2: Bus (4-6 hours)
Departure Location: Plaza Singapore, Bugis MRT, Singapore Flyer, Golden Mile Tower
Arrival Location: Mersing Jetty or Tanjung Gemok Jetty
Step 2:
Ferry: 1.5-2 hours
Departure Location: Mersing Jetty or Tanjung Gemok Jetty
Arrival Location (Tioman Island):
Genting Pier
Tekek Pier
Air Batang Pier
Salang Pier
Paya Pier
Juara Pier
4. Rawa Island, Johor
Rawa Island is the more exclusive alternative to Tioman Island.
You really get a sense of strong island vibes here!
The journey from Singapore to Rawa Island is shorter too and become a popular place for a weekend getaway near Singapore!
Both resorts on the island offer Rawa Island packages that include the speedboat ride from the jetty to the respective resort!
What To Do on Rawa Island:
Go for a walk around or to the top of the island
Play on the 2 oceans slides in front of Rawa Island Resort
Enjoy a special island cocktail
Join in the weekend parties at Alang’s Rawa Resort
Snorkel straight from the beach
Island hop to Mensirip Island
Option 2: Bus (4-6 hours)
Departure Location: Plaza Singapore, Bugis MRT, Singapore Flyer, Golden Mile Tower
Arrival Location: Mersing Jetty
Step 2:
Speedboat: 20 minutes
Departure Location: Mersing Jetty
Arrival Location: Alang’s Rawa Resort or Rawa Island Resort
5. Legoland, Malaysia
Travel time from Singapore to Legoland can vary dramatically depending on the date that you choose and how you plan to go!
But once you get there, you will have an awesome time with your family trying out all the rides!
This is truly an unspoilt paradise! They don’t even have restaurants and shops here!
If you’re planning a honeymoon surprise or a private function, consider Sibu Island!
What To Do On Sibu Island:
Visit a kelong (offshore fishing platform)
Play a rousing game of beach volleyball
Engage in some water activities like canoeing, sailing, fishing, snorkeling, etc
Charter an island-hopping trip
Go for a jungle trek
3D2N Itinerary For Sibu Island:
Day 1:
Get to Tanjung Leman Jetty → Stretch out your legs with a hike → Enjoy your resort
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Day 2:
Go island-hopping → Snorkeling by the shipwrecks that dot the waters here!
Day 3:
Squeeze in another swim → Check out → Singapore
How To Get To Sibu Island From Singapore:
Step 1:
Option 1: Private Car Service to Tanjung Leman Jetty
Roughly 2 hours away from Singapore, you can save a lot of time if you decide to drive or take a private car service instead of the bus!
With SGMYTAXI, you can hire private car service at reasonable rates!
Option 2: Bus (4-5 hours)
Departure Location: Queen Street Bus Terminal
Arrival Location: Kota Tinggi or Mersing
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Note: No direct service to Tanjung Leman Jetty, closest stop is Kota Tinggi. From then on, you have to take a taxi (1hour, 20 minutes) to Tanjung Leman Jetty.
Step 2:
Boat: 20 to 45 minutes
Departure Location: Tanjung Leman Jetty
Arrival Location: Sibu Island
7. Endau Rompin National Park, Johor
Endau Rompin National Park (Known locally as Taman Negara Endau Rompin) is 870 square kilometres’ of pristine tropical rainforest with multitudes of animals and plants.
An indigenous tribe called the Jakun live here too.
Nature lovers and adventure seekers will not want to miss out on this place!
What To Do At Endau Rompin National Park:
Set up camp in one of the designated camping sites
Jungle trek to a waterfall
Mountain climb
Witness the orang asli way of life
Tube down a river
Go on a night walk
2D1N Endau Rompin National Park Itinerary:
Day 1:
Singapore → Endau Rompin → Check in to your chosen campsite → Start a hike → Go for a swim → Join a night walk
Day 2:
4WD off-road adventure excursion → Float on a tube at the river → Back to Singapore
How To Get To Endau Rompin National Park From Singapore:
Option 1: Private Car Service
There are many entrances to the national park. With a private car service, you can sit back and relax all through the ~3 hour drive.
These are the available routes:
Singapore to Endau Rompin National Park (Peta) office in Kahang
Singapore to Endau Rompin National Park (Selai) office in Bekok
Hop on a 4WD from either office to enter the park.
Departure Location: Queen Street Bus Terminal
Transit Location: Johor Larkin Terminal
Arrival Location: Terminal Bus Kluang
Note: When you reach Kluang, you still have to take a taxi for 2.5 hours to reach Endau Rompin National Park.
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8. Kota Tinggi, Johor
Can’t get enough of the great outdoors?
Kota Tinggi has some hiking spots that present varying degrees of difficulty. And did we mention Kota Tinggi waterfalls?
The trip from Singapore to Kota Tinggi doesn’t take too long either!
Things To Do In Kota Tinggi:
Go on a boat trip out to the mangroves to see fireflies (Kota Tinggi Firefly Park or Sungai Lebam Wetlands)
Have a glamping experience with Canopy Tribes
See beautiful displays at the Kota Tinggi Museum
Reach the peak of Mount Panti (Gunung Panti)
2D1N Kota Tinggi Itinerary:
Day 1:
Singapore → Kota Tinggi (lunch) → Kota Tinggi Waterfall → Kota Tinggi Firefly Park
Day 2:
Kiang Kee Bak Kut Teh (breakfast) → Mount Panti (hike) → Kota Tinggi town (Lunch) → Kota Tinggi Museum → Back to Singapore
How To Get To Kota Tinggi From Singapore:
Option 1: Private Car Service
An hour is all you need to get to Kota Tinggi assuming there isn’t any congestion at the causeway link between Johor and Singapore.
Leave the driving to an experienced driver from a private car service like SGMYTAXI if you want to save all your energy to enjoy your trip!
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Option 2: Bus (~3 hours)
Departure Location: Queen Street Bus Terminal, Kranji MRT Station
Transit Location: Johor Larkin Terminal
Arrival Location: Kota Tinggi
9. Eco Farm, Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru has an impressive number of eco parks.
You can even stay overnight at some of these farms!
Learn what it takes to run a farm while getting some recreational fun!
If you’re looking for a cheap weekend getaway from Singapore, these eco-parks should be your best choice.
Eco farms in Johor Bahru:
10. Kukup
Admittedly, there is a considerable distance to cover from Singapore to Kukup but this is one place you have to include in your Pontian trip!
Kukup is a rural fishing village that has a double purpose as a harbour for cargo boats and ships.
Visitors can check out the dried and fresh seafood for sale at the seaside restaurants and shops!
See and maybe touch unusual sea creatures at a fish farm
2D1N Kukup Itinerary:
Day 1:
Singapore → Kukup → Explore the village and indulge in some local snacks like fried shrimp cake → Walk through the mangroves at Kukup National Park → Seafood barbeque at your resort
Day 2:
Breakfast → Fish farm → Buy some local goods → Seafood lunch → Singapore
How To Get To Kukup From Singapore:
Option 1: Private Car Service
A mere 40 minutes is the expected duration if you plan to drive to Kukup yourself from Singapore.
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11. Genting Highlands, Pahang
To some, Genting Highlands’ greatest appeal may be the legal casinos or the theme parks but ultimately, it’s a cool retreat for short weekend getaway from Singapore!
The temperatures here are comfortably chilly all year round!
And a dose of fresh mountain air might be just the thing you need to reset your mood!
What To Do At Genting Highlands:
Bring your family to Genting Outdoor Theme Park or First World Indoor Theme Park
Shop at First World Plaza
Catch a show at the performing arts theatre (Arena of Stars)
Stop by beautiful Fraser’s Hill on your way up or down
Detour to an elephant sanctuary (Kuala Gandah) enroute to Genting Highlands
Shop at the Genting Highlands Premium Outlets!
3D2N Genting Itinerary:
Day 1:
Singapore → Berjaya Hills, Bukit Tinggi → See a rabbit farm or the Japanese tea house → Stay overnight
Day 2:
Genting Highlands – Try out the theme park or the casino!
Day 3:
Genting Highlands → Kuala Gandah elephant sanctuary → Batu Caves → Singapore.
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Option 2: Bus (6.5hours)
Departure Location: Golden Mile Tower
Arrival Location: Genting Highlands
12. Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia’s vibrant capital city, Kuala Lumpur is a shopping paradise for Singaporeans!
There’s a lot more to see than just the majestic Petronas Twin Towers here!
You can make a quick detour to Malacca too during your road trip from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur!
What To Do At Kuala Lumpur:
Pick up handicrafts at the Central Market
Explore Little India and Chinatown
Check out the nightlife at Bukit Bintang
Visit the butterfly reserve, bird park or national zoo
Give your kids a chance to use up their energy at Jump Street!
2D1N Kuala Lumpur Itinerary:
Day 1:
Singapore → Kuala Lumpur –Petronas Twin Towers, Menara KL Tower and Sultan Ahmad Samad Building at Merdeka Square → Central Market → Petaling Street → Jalan Alor (hawker fare), Bukit Bintang → Check out the night scene (night clubs, bars, late-night mamak restaurants, etc)
Tips:
If you still have time, then make a quick visit to the national museum too!
Skybar is a rooftop bar with an amazing view of Kuala Lumpur’s skyline
Day 2:
Kuala Lumpur → Batu Caves or Kuala Lumpur Bird Park → Pavilion KL (Shopping) → Singapore.
How To Get To Kuala Lumpur From Singapore:
Option 1: Private Car Service
It’s almost 4 hours to reach Kuala Lumpur from Singapore.
Unless you’re just travelling alone, it might be worthwhile to book a private car service from SGMYTAXI to provide direct transfer!
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Option 2: Bus (~5 hours 15 minutes)
Departure Location: Golden Mile Complex
Arrival Location: Jalan Imbi
13. Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan
You might be wondering if you should bother with making a trip from Singapore to Port Dickson in the first place but let us clear your doubts on that!
Port Dickson has its share of white beaches and other attractions!
It’s easy to find a lovely Port Dickson Resort too!
What To Do At Port Dickson:
See the historic lighthouse at Cape Rachado
Spend the day at Blue Lagoon Beach (Tanjung Biru) – shallow waters and rock pools!
Picnic at one of the gazebos at Moonlight Beach (Pantai Purnama)
Try some water sports at Teluk Kemang
Visit the Army Museum
Take some holiday photos at scenic Cahaya Negeri Beach (Pantai Cahaya Negeri) – Lovers Bridge
3D2N Port Dickson Itinerary:
Day 1:
Singapore → Port Dickson → Check in → Enjoy your resort
Day 2:
Army Museum → Wan Loong Chinese Temple or Port Dickson Waterfront→ Blue Lagoon Beach → Saujana Beach & Saturday Night Market (if applicable) → Back to resort
Day 3:
Check out → Cape Rachado (Lighthouse) → Singapore
If your timing is right, you will get to see turtles lay eggs on the southern shore of this island!
Batu Batu resort has special facilities that cater to guests with children!
What To Do On Batu Batu Island:
Leave the kids at the play area under the watchful eye of hotel staff as you relieve pre-baby days!
Swim and snorkel in the clear blue water
Get a massage at the resort spa
Rent a kayak to explore the island
Join a snorkelling/ diving trip (Book at Batu Batu’s PADI Dive centre)
Play soccer on the beach (Long Beach)
Note: It’s quite difficult to get a booking on this private island!
How To Get To Batu Batu Island From Singapore:
Step 1:
Option 1: Private Car Service to Mersing Jetty:
Private car service to Mersing Jetty will take 2 to 4 hours during non-peak periods.
Select your choice of spacious MPV cars from SGMYTAXI’s fleet.
Option 2: Bus (4-6 hours)
Departure Location: Plaza Singapore, Bugis MRT, Singapore Flyer, Golden Mile Tower
Arrival Location: Mersing Jetty
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Step 2:
Speedboat: 20 – 30 minutes
Departure Location: Mersing Jetty
Arrival Location: Batu Batu resort
15. Sekinchan, Selangor
Kuala Selangor is far-off from Singapore.
However, there are enough natural gems to spend a whole weekend here!
One of the most popular attractions here is Sekinchan with its unbelievably green rice fields and rice factory that you can enter for a short tour!
What To Do In Sekinchan:
Fly a kite at Redang Beach
See the large wishing tree close to Redang Beach
Get another perspective of the rice fields from the top of a Chinese temple (Nan Tian Chinese Temple 南天宮)
Stay a night at Padibox
Visit Bagan fishing village
Get some souvenirs at Ah Ma House (阿嬤的家)
3D2N Sekinchan Itinerary:
Day 1:
Singapore → Sekinchan → Seafood lunch → Paddy field and factory → Ah Ma House → Wishing Tree → Redang Beach
Day 2:
Bukit Melawati Hill → Sky Mirror tour (Sasaran Beach) → Eagle Feeding tour → Firefly tour
Note: Sky Mirror tours are often sold out and tour dates are dependent on the lunar calendar! Book way in advance!
Day 3:
Nan Tian Chinese Temple 南天宮 → La Familia Orchard (乡之旅果园) → Bagan Fishing Village → Hai Seng Huat Fishery → Mimi Fishball 咪咪鱼丸→ Singapore
How To Get To Sekinchan From Singapore:
Option 1: Private Car Service
Prepare for a long drive (~5 hours) to get to Sekinchan from Singapore!
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You don’t have to be the one driving if you book a private car service with SGMYTAXI.
Rates are affordable if you are not going alone!
Option 2: Bus (~7 hours)
Departure Location: Golden Mile Tower
Arrival Location: Sekinchan
Note: This service is only once a day.
16. Redang Island
Redang island is under the Terengganu Marine Park some 45 km off the coast of the east coast of Kuala Terengganu.
The endless diving possibilities have put Redang Island on the radar of many international tourists that are keen divers looking to get their Open Water licenses!
Image Credits: goproprojek, Janice Tan
What To Do On Redang Island:
Trek around the island
Book a snorkelling trip
See the sunrise
Snorkel at the Marine Park Centre
Savour local food
How To Get To Redang Island From Singapore:
Option 1: Flight + Bus + Ferry: ~8 hours (Waiting/ transit time included)
Get to Singapore Changi Airport (30 minutes)
Fly from Singapore Changi Airport to Kuala Terengganu Airport. (~3 hours)
Take a bus to Merang Jetty (30 minutes)
Board the ferry to Redang Island (~ 45 minutes)
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Option 2:
Step 1: Bus (~10 hours)
Departure Location: Golden Mile Complex
Arrival Location: Syabandar Jetty
Step 2: Ferry From Syabandar Jetty To Redang Island: 1.5 hours
Departure Location: Syabandar Jetty
Arrival Location: Redang Island
17. Cameron Highlands, Pahang
There’s always something about Cameron Highlands that makes it so appealing to the masses!
Fresh air, cooler temperatures, lots of greenery, fresh produce, strawberries and many farms!
Luxurious European-style resorts make you feel like you’re somewhere distant without having to fly halfway across the world!
Cameron Highlands should be on your list of weekend getaway from Singapore.
What To Do On Cameron Highlands:
Pick your own strawberries
Sample wild honey at a bee farm
Visit a tea plantation
Have British cream tea with a cool environment
Go on one of the abundant hiking trails
Visit the night market (Brinchang Night Market)
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3D2N Cameron Highlands Itinerary:
Day 1:
Singapore → Ipoh → Cameron Highlands
Day 2:
Boh Tea Plantation → Strawberry Farm → Short hike → Steamboat Dinner → Brinchang Night Market
Day 3:
The Smokehouse (breakfast) → Watercress Valley → Lavender Garden → Singapore
Notes:
This itinerary assumes that you will take a flight between Ipoh and Singapore
Brinchang Night Market is open during weekends and school holidays
How To Get To Cameron Highlands From Singapore:
Take a 1-hour flight to Ipoh from Singapore Changi Airport.
From Ipoh, it takes another 2 hours to drive up to Cameron Highlands with no heavy traffic.
Note: The flight takes around an hour from Singapore. Allocate 5-6 hours of travel time.
18. George Town, Penang
Penang usually tops the list for first-time travellers to Malaysia.
Deep historical roots, bustling nightlife, loads of good food, decent beaches.
Its close proximity to Langkawi and Ipoh, gorgeous architecture are all viable reasons to make the trip!
What To Do In Penang:
Locate the street murals (Armenian Street)
Visit Kek Lok Si Temple
Eat Penang food like at Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul shop (Assam Laksa and Chendol)
Stroll down Little India
Head down to the historical clan jetties at Chew Jetty
Visit Fort Cornwallis
2D1N Penang Itinerary:
Day 1:
Singapore → Penang → Restoran Hameediyah Tandoori House (Nasi Kandar) → Go on a mural hunt → Batu Ferringhi Beach→ New Hawker Lane Centre or a Nyonya cuisine restaurant (Dinner) → Chill at a hidden bar ( Out of Nowhere)
Day 2:
Penang Hill → Tek Sen restaurant (double-roasted pork) → Prangin Mall → Skywalk tower (TOP @ Komtar) → Singapore
Does it even surprise you that Langkawi is on this list?
Langkawi is a tourist hotspot and also a great place for a short weekend getaway from Singapore.
The beaches are pretty, it’s affordable and there’s a tonne of things to do here!
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What To Do In Langkawi:
Spend time at the beach
Do some water sports
View the whole island from the Langkawi Sky Bridge
Have an evening stroll around Eagle Square
Go duty-free shopping
Visit Langkawi’s Underwater World
2D1N Langkawi Itinerary:
Day 1:
Singapore → Langkawi → Kilim Karst Geoforest Park (mangroves, limestone caves and formations, etc) → Island hopping (Pulau Dayang Bunting and Pulau Beras Basah islets) → Singa Besar Island (eagle feeding) → Pantai Cenang (sunset dinner)
Day 2:
Hike at Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls (Seven Wells Waterfalls)→ Langkawi Sky Bridge → Oriental Village (duty-free shopping) or Kuah Town (more shopping) → Singapore
Travel Tips On Weekend Getaways From Singapore To Malaysia
Public holidays (either Malaysia or Singapore) can significantly impact your journey times so do try to avoid going on a long weekend if you can help it!
Short beach getaways from Singapore: Desaru, Tioman Island, Rawa Island, Sibu Island, Langkawi, Penang, Port Dickson, Batu Batu Island, Redang Island
Nature destinations – Cameron Highlands, Endau Rompin National Park, Kota Tinggi, Sekinchan
Family destinations – Legoland, Desaru, Kukup, Eco farms (Johor Bahru)
Historical destinations – Malacca, Penang
Shopping destinations – Genting Highlands, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi
The most famous beach along the east coastline of Malaysia, Desaru, boasts a warm and lively resort, Lotus Desaru Beach Resort & Spa.
With year-round water activities and its gorgeous landscape, the resort is renowned as “The Resort for all seasons”.
The resort is perfectly surrounded by decent tropical rainforest, sparkling blue ocean, white sandy beach and swaying palm trees.
By providing peace and tranquil environment, it is an ideal place for a romantic getaway, family vacation or even a tropical adventure.
Come and enjoy this nature’s gift.
It will leave you an unforgettable and memorable experience that you have never imagined before.
In this article, we will talk about:
1. How To Go To Lotus Desaru Beach Resort From Singapore
Before even looking at the features and attractions of the resort, it is important to know the resort location and the easiest and comfortable way to get there. The Lotus Desaru Beach Resort is located on the Kota Tinggi coastline in Johor Province close to the Malaysian-Singapore border.
There are several ways to access the resort from Singapore. From Johor Bahru, it will only take you little more than an hour’s drive to get to the resort. From Singapore, the best way is through Kota Tinggi.
1.1 Singapore To Lotus Desaru Beach Resort By Ferry
Ferry to Lotus Desaru, how? There are 2 routes below you can refer to reach Lotus Desaru by ferry:
Route 1:
The resort can be accessed by boarding a ferry from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal in Singapore to Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal in Johor. The ferry journey may take about 90 minutes.
Then, you need to take charter van or car for another 12 minutes from Desaru Ferry Terminal to reach Lotus Desaru Resort. The resort is about 9km from the terminal. You could also contact the hotel to arrange transport for you.
Ferry Route
Departure Time
Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal ToDesaru Coast Ferry Terminal
8:30am*every Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Route 2:
Ride on ferry from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Tanjung Pengelih Ferry Terminal. And then you need to take charter van or car for another 45 minutes to Lotus Desaru.
Ferry Route
Departure Time
Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal ToTanjung Pengelih Ferry Terminal
8:50am, 5:40pm*every Friday, Saturday, Sunday
1.2 Singapore To Lotus Desaru Beach Resort By Bus
While there is public transport to the Lotus Desaru Beach Resort, it can’t be relied on as the public buses are normally far, stuffy and uncomfortable when one finally manages to come through.
There are a few buses you can hop onto from Johor Bahru to Lotus Desaru Beach Resort. Do note, the journey is long and tedious and you need to transit buses.
Step 1: Take any Causeway Link bus from Singapore to JB Sentral.
JB Sentral Bus Terminal to Riverside Desaru Coast: RM49 or SGD$15/person (the price fare may vary from time to time)
Departure Time
JB Sentral Bus Terminal (9:00am)
Step 3: Ask Lotus Desaru concierge team to arrange the transport to pick up you from Riverside Desaru Coast to Lotus Desaru
2. Lotus Desaru Beach Resort Review
The Lotus Desaru Resort goes by the tagline “a Resort for all reasons” and that is not very far from the truth.
As a matter of fact, the description is an understatement, visiting the resort in person is surreal and unbelievable.
Getting to the hotel, one is met by pristine water with magnificent sandy beaches on a 22 km lined with tall palm trees to complete the picture-perfect paradise that Lotus Desaru Beach Resort and Spa is.
Walking through the sandy beach with the rhythm of the sea behind you is an experience that you will not likely forget in a hurry.
The beauty of the resort will make even the most photophobic people pose for a photo, or two, or three for memory sake. And that is only on the outside, inside, the resort offers much more.
2.1 Lotus Desaru Beach Resort Facilities
Getting to the resort or anywhere close to it, you will be amazed at how big it is. That thing is huge! And I’m not even joking.
It is not every day you come across a hotel with more than 600 rooms and a bunch of other facilities all on the same ground.
The multi-storey resort has more than 700 rooms divided into ONE bedroom suite, TWO bedroom suite and THREE bedroom suite all with a range of in-room features like:
lounges for those moments you want to just lay back and watch the ocean waves,
a kitchenette to make sure you don’t miss any of your local cuisines installed with a microwave and refrigerator,
a separate dining area for the obvious,
private bathrooms
walk-in closets.
each room has a safe deposit box for all your valuables, access to elevators and free WiFi.
During your (presumably long) stay at the resort, you will have access to round the clock room service and daily laundry service at an affordable cost.
For your entertainment needs, there is a fully stocked bar at the resort which plays really good music and the bartenders are just something else.
The restaurant is another place you might want to visit or take your family to.
It serves exotic cuisines and delicacies from all over the world, from French to Mexican to Oriental meals capped with efficient and friendly staff who are committed to ensuring you get the most out of your stay there and possibly even come back.
The resort market themselves as the holiday destination of choice and have some wonderful recreation facilities including several swimming pools indoor and outdoor with a children’s pool also included to make sure the little ones are not left out of all the fun.
For those times you want to lay back and let the sun rays wash over you or to get a tan, there is a garden complete with lounges for that, not forgetting an exclusive private beach within the resort for those who value their privacy.
2.2.1 Fitness Center
The resort also has a fully-equipped fitness center with trained instructors to help you keep in shape.
As keeping fit and staying healthy is for everyone and not just adults, there is a children’s fitness center with kid-friendly equipment and personnel to ensure the juniors exercise in a safe environment.
2.2.2 Sea Sport
For sports, there are various sea sports you can partake in while at the resort such as
rafting,
boating,
canoeing,
kayaking,
paddle boating and
jet skiing.
Simply put, you get to have an adrenaline-charged evening or morning competing with other residents or even your friends or family but most importantly against the ocean waves and sea elements in a safe and controlled environment.
Massage parlors are also included in the resort because we all need that soft gentle touch after a long fun-filled day which usually takes a toll on our stiff and normally under-exercised muscles.
You can get almost all types of massages you ask for, from hot stones massage to acupressure to head and foot massages, name it.
2.2.4 Lotus Desaru Water Park
There is also a large water park at the resort with features like fountains, water slides and splash pads for those who would like some fun in the water.
The water park also contains several swimming pools for all recreational swimming needs.
It is the place you definitely don’t want to miss, and rightly so. Whether you are a swimming enthusiast or somewhat hydrophobic, you will not regret your visit to the park.
For body treatments, the resort has a large spa as is on the name. Spa staffs are trained to do all types of body treatments and pampering including facials, manicures, pedicures, and aromatherapy.
Modern and advanced beauty care treatments like body waxing and electrolysis are also included in addition to professional makeup application and hair styling to keep you in top shape both physically and psychologically.
The spa also has a large public sauna with hot and steam baths as we all know a spa day is nothing without a hot steamy bath.
2.3 Lotus Desaru Beach Resort Accommodation
As earlier said, the expansive resort consists of about 650 elegant and fully furnished suites with 1 bedroomed, 2 bed-roomed, 3 bed-roomed and 4 bed-roomed suites available at affordable prices, all spacious and fully furnished.
For the large family, there are some penthouses which can host up to 6 occupants, more than the average family.
There are also different meeting rooms for all your business and/or informal meetings. These range from boardrooms to conference halls to ballrooms like the Lotus Ballroom which can also double up as a workshop or seminar hall.
All the residential suites come with buffet breakfast and exemplary room service, the breakfast depending on the room size and the number of occupants.
Basically,
1 bed-roomed suite is suitable for a small family of up to two adults and a buffet breakfast is provided for the same with two Lotus Desaru Beach Resort wristbands to preserve the memories of the fun times.
2 bed-roomed suite is ideal for a group or family with up to 4 adults with buffet breakfast provided for the same. 4 wristbands are given out by the hotel to make sure you don’t forget your experience there in a hurry.
3 bed-roomed suite is only allowed 6 adults on the standard charge, any additional will incur extra costs. Buffet breakfast and four branded wristbands complete the amazing package.
4 bed-roomed suite is hands down the largest and most spacious suites and the resort allows up to 8 adults to share the suites and the same number of beds. Branded promotional wristbands are provided for each of those to preserve the memories of their stay.
Pent Houses are simply the epitome of spacious accommodation as offered by the resort and are ideal for the large family that does not shy away from splashing large amounts on holiday accommodation. A full course buffet breakfast, strong WI-FI signal at a small fee, and wristbands are provided for up to 6 occupants of the penthouses.
NOTE:
Anyone above 12 years – no free accommodation is provided for them.
For children below 12, free accommodation is available on condition that they are sleeping on already existing beds, request for extra beds need extra charges.
Meetings or conference facilities are available for hire by all groups corporate or family on a first-come-first-served basis.
If you plan to hire one of these is it for a seminar, workshop, company retreats or family gatherings, you are advised to make early bookings as they attract high demand.
2.4 Lotus Desaru Restaurant
There is a Lotus Desaru Seafood Restaurant in the resort and is open to the public, until some hours past midnight every day.
For your meals, you can decide to call room service who will deliver your preferred meals straight to your room, which has a dining area and kitchenette exactly for that purpose.
Better still, if you are the social type, you might want to visit or take your family to the resort’s restaurant which serves all the major world delicacies prepared by professional chefs and decent service.
Due to the large size of the restaurant and the number of people it serves, be prepared to wait for quite some time for your food to arrive.
The best way to avoid the long wait is by placing an order in advance, the restaurant has some discounts to this effect so you might want to try it out.
Fast foods and coffee aficionados are not left behind, Teratai Coffee House where you can also find some snacks while also getting to meet and know the crowd there, who knows you might find your lifetime friend(s) here!
Teratai Coffee House stocks most of the different types of coffee including espressos, lattes, cappuccinos, and mochas. If you are the type that can’t go a day without a cup or two of coffee, this I for you.
2.5 Drinks & Entertainment
For nightlife and alcohol lovers, there are two fully stocked bars at the resort each with its own theme and color. The bars serve all kinds of drinks like Russian vodka, whiskey, beer, malt and the finest and high-quality wine with prices depending on the quality and type of drink.
Mostly though, the drinks at the bar are on the higher end of the price level and you may be forced to cough up more than you normally would at your local.
The service and atmosphere make up for the prices though, and by the end of the night, you won’t be thinking of how much you spent on drinks but on how much fun you had.
On the entertainment part, each of the bars is fitted with a modern high-end sound system which is sure to keep the atmosphere calm and classy through the night.
No loud and irritating music here, just the right sound and intensity to keep you entertained without any damage to your eardrums.
2.6 Booking & Inquiries
If Lotus Desaru resort is in your holiday plans, you can get room prices and other details at lotusdesaru.com.
