End the day with a scrumptious seafood dinner at Sungai Rengit.
Many Singaporeans like to travel to Desaru during a public holiday that is back to back with the weekend.
The tried and true Desaru 2D1N Trip features a one-night stay at any of the luxurious Desaru resort & hotel along the east coastline.
Consider these other attractions if you find you have extra time in Desaru:
Still not sure how you can plan your trip in Desaru?
You may read this post -> Desaru Trip. Which includes the must-see attractions along with directions and how many hours you should spend at each location.
Option 4: Kluang One Day Trip
If you want something a little different from the average day trip to Johor, you can go to Kluang after first having breakfast at JB downtown.
Below are my suggested Kluang attractions:
UK Farm Kluang(Most Recommended) + Restoran Kari Kambing 40 Hari
Kluang Food Tour
Gunung Lambak (Most popular place to climb in Johor)
Have more than a few days to spare? Then you can go for a 3D2N Tioman & Rawa Island trip to experience these world-class snorkeling destinations first hand!
Make the most of weekends with public holidays so that you have more days to relax and have fun to the max!
Option 8: JB Shopping Mall One Day Trip
This one’s for all the shopping enthusiasts!
These shopping malls in JB surely won’t disappoint:
Johor Premium Outlets, JPO (First Luxury-Premium Brand Outlet In Southeast Asia)
Paradigm Mall (Largest Mall In JB)
Mid Valley (Most Recommended)
Sunway Big Box Village (New Opening)
Toppen (New Opening)
City Square JB
KSL City Mall
AEON Tebrau City
Get enough energy in first with breakfast at Jalan Wong Ah Fook or Jalan Tan Hiok Nee first before you head to the shopping malls! Which normally open at 10:00am.
Option 9: JB Outdoor Activities One Day Trip
For a day of outdoor (or indoor) activity fun, grab your friends and family and get a little competitive at:
Go-Kart at Plentong Circuit
Bubble Soccer or Paintball at AOV Paintball OLA Park
Once you’ve had a chance to release all your stress, nothing beats delicious food, a delightful beverage and cosy ambiance.
I propose Just Want Coffee, The Factory 30 at Mount Austin.
“Which ferry terminal Johor should I take to go to Karimum Island, Bintan Island and Batam Island?”
“How to go to these jetty & ferry terminal from Singapore?”
This guide has everything you need to know about jetty, port and ferry terminal in Johor.
So, if you want to know each ferry terminal routes, ferry schedule and latest ticket price, you’re in the right place.
Keep reading…
And in today’s post, I’ll be going to reveal the popular 2 jetties, 5 ferry terminals and 2 ports in Johor that you probably didn’t know about.
9 Jetty, Port Ferry Terminal Johor & Their Services
1.) Mersing Jetty (also called Jeti Penumpang)
If you’re looking for a gateway to access the beautiful islands off the east coast of Johor, then Mersing Jetty is the correct place to be.
Mersing Jetty is located in the small fishing town of Mersing. It is also known as Jeti Penumpang and it is the gateway to 9 amazing islands, namely,
It takes about one and a 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on your destination to reach the islands from Mersing Jetty. The ferry operator is Cataferry and Blue Water Express. The ferry is also provided by travel agents via packages.
Please ensure to book your ticket before-hand and transportation to avoid frustration. It is possible to book online, refer the link below.
Ferry Service From Mersing Jetty To Tioman Island (Tekek) By CataFerry & Blue Water Express:
Ticket Price:
For One Way: RM35 (adult) / RM35 (child) if you book over the counter or online, you get no charge.
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2.) Tanjung Leman Jetty
If you’re wondering of another gateway to access the beautiful islands off the coast of Johor besides Mersing, look no further than Tanjung Leman Jetty.
The distance from Mersing is just 70km and you can reach in less than an hour. If you’re from Johor Bahru the distance will be 120km and estimated time of arrival in an hour and a half.
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The islands that can be accessed from the jetty are,
For those driving, there is enough parking close by the jetty, just ensure not to leave any valuables in your car. Parking rates for car or van is RM4/day for the first and second day. It will be charged RM8/day onwards.
You will be required to pay RM5 jetty fee per person before you can embark on your speed boat journey to the respective islands. Besides that, the Marine Park Fees for Malaysians is RM20 per person and for international travelers is RM40 per person.
Boat Transfer From Tanjung Leman Jetty To Sibu Island:
Boat Transfer Ticket Price For One Way:
Up to RM55 per person if you book with Sari Pacifica Hotel Resort Sibu Island but depends on your island destination.
Boat Schedule:
Tanjung Leman Jetty to Sibu Island: 12:00pm & 2:00pm
Sibu Island to Tanjung Leman Jetty: 11:00am
Be sure to do the bookings beforehand to avoid frustration. The duration of the journey by boats to your respective island will take 20 to 45 minutes.
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3.) Puteri Harbour International Ferry Terminal
Puteri Harbour International Ferry Terminal was built in the year 2013, it is part of the Iskandar development of Johor, to provide a different means of international entry.
The ferry terminal is a two-story building which houses a jetty which is T in shape. The jetty has enough space to berth four ferries at a time. The destinations of the ferries are as per below:
Tanjung Balai at Karimun Island (Indonesia)
Note: Ferry service has been discontinued from Puteri Harbour Ferry Terminal to Harbour Bay at Batam Island (Indonesia) and from Puteri Harbour Ferry Terminal to Harbour Front (Singapore) include return back as well.
Facilities available at Puteri Harbour ferry terminal are,
A huge air-conditioned arrival hall.
Office spaces for ferry, travel agents and transportation companies.
Shop lots for restaurants, souvenir shops and etc.
Ticketing counters with public annunciation for ferry departures and arrivals.
The Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Port Clearance departments’ offices are available at the ferry terminal.
Ferry Service From Puteri Harbour Ferry Terminal (Johor) To Tg. Balai Karimum (Indonesia):
Ticket Price:
For Adult (age 13 years old & above): RM65/One Way or RM110/Two Way
For Child (age 3 to 12 years old): RM35/One Way or RM65/Two Way
Additional Charges:
Seaport Tax: RM12/Pax
Any change of schedule for all confirmed ticket: RM10
Puteri Harbour Ferry Terminal to Tanjung Balai Karimum: 8:00am, 11:30am, 2:00pm and 4:30pm.
Tanjung Balai Karimum to Puteri Harbour Ferry Terminal: 8:00am, 9:45am, 11:15am, 12:30pm and 3:45pm.
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Puteri Harbour International Ferry Terminal
Location: Puteri Harbour International Ferry Terminal, Lebuh Bahtera, Kota Iskandar, 79100 Nusajaya, Johor, Malaysia.
GPS: https://bit.ly/2q62RKQ
Contact: +607-560 0542
4.) Johor Bahru International Ferry Terminal
Johor Bahru International Ferry Terminal is also known as Stulang Laut Ferry Terminal or Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal or The Zone Ferry Terminal.
The ferry terminal is located just 4km from Johor Bahru. Just be sure to book earlier and be at the terminal on time on as to avoid any hassles during the departure. Check out the link for How To Take Ferry From Batam To Johor Bahru (JB).
The ferry terminal destinations are,
Batam Center, Batam Island, Indonesia
Harbour Bay, Batam Island, Indonesia
Tanjung Pinang, Bintan Island, Indonesia
Facilities for the ferry terminal include a large arrival hall, which can accommodate about 220 people. A large departure hall can accommodate up to 240 people and waiting hall which can fit in 150 people.
There is also a shopping mall which provides,
Money exchanger
Duty-free shops
Clothing
Souvenirs
Food and beverages
Taxi
Car park and other necessities.
The ferry terminal has world class standards of safety where every ferry operators are to follow strict safety requirements. If the waves are more than 3 meters, then no ferry is allowed to depart.
Ferry Service From Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal (Johor) To Batam Center (Indonesia):
Ticket Price (include seaport charge, insurance and fuel surcharge):
For Adult (age 13 years old & above): RM89/One Way or RM130/Two Way
For Child (age 3 to 12 years old): RM66/One Way or RM89/Two Way
For Infant (below age 3 years old): RM17/One Way or RM17/Two Way
Ferry Schedule:
Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal to Batam Center: 07:15am until 6:30pm, every 45-60 minutes.
Batam Center to Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal: 6:30am until 5:45pm, every 45-60 minutes.
Ferry Service From Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal (Johor) To Tanjung Pinang (Indonesia):
Ticket Price (include seaport charge, insurance and fuel surcharge):
For Adult (age 13 years old & above): RM106/One Way or RM164/Two Way
For Child (age 3 to 12 years old): RM74/One Way or RM106/Two Way
For Infant (below age 3 years old): RM17/One Way or RM17/Two Way
Ferry Schedule:
Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal to Tanjung Pinang: 09:30am, 1:00pm and 4:30pm
Tanjung Pinang to Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal: 7:00am, 12:00pm and 3:00pm
Ferry Service From Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal (Johor) To Harbour Bay, Batam (Indonesia):
Ticket Price (include seaport charge, insurance and fuel surcharge):
For Adult (age 13 years old & above): RM91/One Way or RM131/Two Way
For Child (age 3 to 12 years old): RM66/One Way or RM91/Two Way
For Infant (below age 3 years old): RM17/One Way or RM17/Two Way
Ferry Schedule:
Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal to Harbour Bay, Batam: 07:30am until 6:30pm, every 1-2 hours.
Harbour Bay, Batam to Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal: 6:30am until 5:30pm, every 1-2 hours.
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Johor Bahru International Ferry Terminal
Location: 88, Jalan Sultan Ibrahim, Stulang Laut, 80300, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
GPS: https://bit.ly/2JnCuci
Contact: +607-221 1677 / +607-221 1672
5.) Tanjung Belungkor Ferry Terminal
Tanjung Belungkor Ferry Terminal built and serviced in 1993, it provides an alternative route to Singapore from Johor besides driving through the causeway. Thus it is also a cost effective and relaxing method of transportation.
The destinations for the ferries are to and fro Changi, Singapore. The ferry operator for Tanjung Belungkor is Limbongan Maju. Prior to 2012, the terminal is under Johor Port Authority.
The ferries schedules are one trip in the morning and evening while during the weekends and public holidays it doubles up to cater for the peak season.
The passenger ferry can accommodate a capacity of 120 people per trip. There used to be car ferries, however, it is no longer in operation.
The ferry operator plans to open up ferry route to Batam, Indonesia in the near future. So far, it rolls on and rolls off for that route.
Ferry Service From Tanjung Belungkor (Johor) to Changi Ferry Terminal (Singapore):
Ticket Price For One Way:
SGD$26/Pax
You can use the below links to book your ticket.
Ferry Schedule (Monday to Friday):
Tanjung Belungkor to Changi Ferry Terminal: 8:00am and 6:30pm
Changi Ferry Terminal to Tanjung Belungkor: 9:30am and 8:00pm
Ferry Schedule (Saturday & Sunday):
Tanjung Belungkor to Changi Ferry Terminal: 8:00am, 11:00am, 3:30pm and 6:30pm
Changi Ferry Terminal to Tanjung Belungkor: 9:30am, 12:30pm, 5:00pm and 8:00pm
Tanjong Belungkor Ferry Terminal
Location: Terminal Feri Tanjung Belungkor, Bandar Penawar, 81600, Johor, Malaysia
GPS: https://bit.ly/2q5ZS65
Contact: +607-827 8001 / +607-827-8002
6.) Pasir Gudang Ferry Terminal
Ever wonder how to get to Batam Center, Indonesia from Johor Bahru? Look no further as you can find it at Pasir Gudang Ferry Terminal.
The Pasir Gudang Ferry Terminal started operations at 2006. It serves to be an international ferry terminal providing daily ferry services from Pasir Gudang to,
Batam Center, Indonesia
Amusement World Cruise
Note: Ferry service has been discontinued between Pasir Gudang Ferry Terminal and Tanjung Pinang, Indonesia.
There is almost a ferry every hour going to the destinations. From Pasir Gudang to Batam Center it will take you about 45mins or more.
Before you embark on your journey, the ferry terminal offers,
Duty-Free Outlets
Fashion Clothing Outlets
Money Changers
Café and restaurants
ATMs
Souvenir Stalls
Be sure to make your bookings early beforehand so that you can have a smooth journey to your destination.
Ferry Service From Pasir Gudang Ferry Terminal (Johor) To Batam Center (Indonesia):
Ticket Price For One Way:
RM55 (adult) / RM40 (child) if you book a return trip with the same company, you will get discount for RM12.50/way.
Pasir Gudang Ferry Terminal to Batam Center: 8:30am, 10:15am, 12:00am, 2:00pm, 3:30pm, 5:30pm and 6:45pm.
Batam Center to Pasir Gudang Ferry Terminal: 6:30am, 7:30am, 9:15am, 11:20am, 1:30pm, 2:50pm and 4:20pm.
Ferry Service From Pasir Gudang Ferry Terminal (Johor) To Amusement World Cruise, Pasir Gudang:
Ticket Price For One Way:
Monday to Thursday: RM35 (adult) / RM55 (child)
Friday to Sunday: RM45 (adult) / RM75 (child)
You only can buy the ticket at Pasir Gudang Ferry Terminal counter.
Ferry Schedule:
Pasir Gudang Ferry Terminal to Amusement World Cruise Pasir Gudang: 9:30am, 1:30pm, 5:45pm and 9:15pm.
Amusement World Cruise Pasir Gudang to Pasir Gudang Ferry Terminal: 3:30pm, 7:30pm and 10:30pm.
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Pasir Gudang Ferry Terminal
Location: Tingkat Bawah G7, Bagunan Maritim, Jalan Ibu Pejabat Johor Port, Pelabuhan Pasir Gudang, 81700 Pasir Gudang Johor, Malaysia.
GPS: https://bit.ly/2GCi7Gu
Contact: +607-254 3990
7.) Kukup FerryTerminal
Kukup International Ferry Terminal is located at a fishing town in the district of Pontian, Johor. The terminal is located at about 40km away from Johor Bahru.
The ferry terminal has daily ferries which enable travels to Indonesia. The ferries that run daily go to and from,
Tanjung Balai, Karimun Island, Indonesia.
Note: Ferry service has been discontinued between Kukup Ferry Terminal & Sekupang, Batam, Indonesia.
From this terminal, you can also visit Pulau Kukup which is a mangrove island rich in marine ecology as well as biologically. To do so, one must register with the Pulau Kukup Johor National Park office located at Kukup Township.
There are also facilities to cater for your need such as money changer, souvenir’s shop, dried seafood shops and an array of restaurant and food court.
Ferry Service From Kukup Ferry Terminal (Johor) To Tanjung Balai Karimum (Indonesia):
Ticket Price (Include insurance):
For One Way: RM100 (adult) / RM70 (child)
For Two Way: RM125 (adult) / RM85 (child)
Ferry Schedule:
Kukup Ferry Terminal to Tanjung Balai Karimum: 8:00am, 9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, 2:30pm, 4:00pm and 5:00pm.
Tanjung Balai Karimum to Kukup Ferry Terminal: 7:45am, 9:00am, 10:00am, 11:00am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm, 2:30pm and 4:00pm
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Kukup FerryTerminal
Location: Terminal Feri Antarabangsa Kukup, Jalan Kukup Laut, 82300, Kukup, Pontian, Johor, Malaysia.
GPS: https://bit.ly/2GUh5J7
Contact: +607-696 9098 (Mv. Ocean Marina) / +607-696 0224
8.) Tanjung Langsat Port
Tanjung Langsat Port was founded in 1995 and is one of the major ports of Johor, the port focuses on logistics, oil & gas as well as heavy industries which consists of petrochemicals, electronics, food, agriculture.
The port area is a massive 1000acres with 4.5 kilometres of docking berth available. Its docking facility has a water depth of 15meters and is able to dock vessels from about 5,000 dry weight tons and up to 120,000 dry weight tons.
Image credits: jpdc.gov.my
Services which are offered in the port are,
Ship docking assistance, using tug boats, pilotage coordination and mooring services.
Landed port facilities provide cargo heavy lifting, transportation, and secure storage and warehouse services.
Storage facilities are able to cater for dry, cold, liquefied and petroleum medium. Their tank farm consists of about 100,000 cubic meters of tank capacity.
In-land laydown area also provides areas for oil and gas servicing companies to store their equipment and products.
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Tanjung Langsat Port
Location: Tanjung Langsat Industrial Complex, TLP Building, 81707 Pasir Gudang, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
GPS: https://bit.ly/2EjFt1J
Contact: +607-254 2692
Fax: +607-251 2692
9.) Tanjung Pelepas Port
Tanjung Pelepas port has been in operation since 1999 and is located at the mouth of Pulai River, south-west of Johor. The port is about 1940 acres of land area in size. It is a container based port which set a world record as the fastest growing port.
Image credits: facebook.com/PTPMalaysia
The anchorage depth of the port is about 15.5m to 16m, with cargo pier and oil terminal depth of 14m to 15.2m. The river access size is 12.6km and 720m river basin size means the port can berth the largest of cargo ships.
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The port provides a massive facility and services which are,
A total of 12 berths with total wharf length of 4.3kms.
For transporting goods and cargo, 274 prime movers, 138 rubber-tyred gantry cranes and 361 trailers for its transportation service.
A large 296 acres of container laydown area gives storage for 6.2mils of the twenty-foot equivalent container.
Easy access as it is also directly connected to major roads and railways.
The harbour size is medium and maximum vessel size allowed is over 500 meters in length. The port provides good shelter for vessels as it is located at the river basin away from the open seas.
Tanjung Pelepas Port is a free commercial zone and free trade zone which gives a lot of benefits to port customers, especially in the customs procedures, facilitating of the import license and expedite the import and export duties.
There are some repair facilities for ships but it is limited as it is designed as a container cargo based port.
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Tanjung Pelepas Port
Location: Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas, 81550 Gelang Patah, Johor, Malaysia.
GPS: https://bit.ly/2Eonrvi
Contact: +607-504 2222
Fax: +607-504 2288 Website
The jetties, ports and ferry terminal Johor listed above are the recommended places to receive the services you require be it for business, travel or leisure purposes. The places are easily accessible by road be it from Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru or Singapore.
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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.