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EMPTYJET RecommendEMPTYJET rank #793

Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas

Second band: well-established luxury properties with consistent evidence across independent references.

3,237 guest reviews analysed

Persiaran Pantai, Desaru Coast, 81930 Bandar Penawar, Johor Darul Ta'zim, Malaysia

Part of theAnantaraCollection

Distinctions

EMPTYJET Consensus

77.3 / 100

Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.

Analysed from 3,237 guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Trip.com.

Most noted: rooms.

Best for

  • beach
  • couples
  • families
  • food & wine

About Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas

Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas is a beachfront resort in Bandar Penawar, Malaysia, operating under the Anantara brand. The property participates in Virtuoso and is included in American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts. It has been recognised by Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards and won World Travel Awards — Malaysia's Leading Luxury Resort — 2025.

The resort carries an EMPTYJET Consensus rating of 77/100, and appears in EMPTYJET's Recommended tier for its brand affiliations and industry awards.

Why it stands out

Listed as EMPTYJET for its Anantara affiliation, membership of Virtuoso, inclusion in American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts and recognition at the World Travel Awards and Condé Nast Traveler.

Key facts

Official classification
5-star (google_maps)
Brand
Anantara
Type
Beach

Awards & affiliations

  • Condé Nast TravelerReaders' Choice Awards
  • World Travel AwardsWinner · Malaysia's Leading Luxury Resort2025
  • American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
  • VirtuosoMember
  • American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts

Location

1.5388, 104.2683 · approximate

Position is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.

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