<![CDATA[Travel: Malaysia - Desaru]]>Hi, we’ve booked a trip to Lotus Desaru next week. Has anyone stayed there before? Please share your experiences, particularly if you stayed with young kids (4, 6 years old). Not just the resort but also the ferry trip and transfers. Thanks!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/11140/travel-malaysia-desaruRSS for NodeThu, 30 Apr 2026 02:12:19 GMTFri, 21 May 2010 01:11:32 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Desaru on Sat, 03 Feb 2024 14:54:26 GMT]]>Let's go to Desaru Coast Waterpark Together! - 15 to 17 March 2024

https://www.onepa.gov.sg/events/let-s-go-to-desaru-coast-waterpark-together-15-to-17-march-2024-10915483

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2128453https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2128453Sat, 03 Feb 2024 14:54:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Desaru on Sat, 20 Aug 2022 09:40:31 GMT]]>The ferry is making it much easier for us to go desaru!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2079183https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2079183Sat, 20 Aug 2022 09:40:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Desaru on Sun, 26 Jun 2022 02:07:27 GMT]]>Two hours from Singapore, an ultra-luxe resort in Desaru with silat classes, water sports and nature walks

https://cnaluxury.channelnewsasia.com/experiences/one-and-only-desaru-coast-malaysia-201686

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2071756https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2071756Sun, 26 Jun 2022 02:07:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Desaru on Thu, 07 Sep 2017 04:36:17 GMT]]>

Jing Wen:
Its advisable to visit Desaru in Dec? Concern above NE monsoon and flood...

From http://wikitravel.org/en/Desaru

Like all of Malaysia's east coast, Desaru is highly seasonal, with monsoon winds and rains lashing the coast between November and February. There is still plenty of sunshine even during the rainy season, but waves are high and it rains more. The \"good\" season is thus April to October, with June to August being the busiest months, when the waters are inviting and the sand fine.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1799831https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1799831Thu, 07 Sep 2017 04:36:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Desaru on Thu, 07 Sep 2017 03:53:50 GMT]]>Which is the best hotel in Desaru?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1799827https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1799827Thu, 07 Sep 2017 03:53:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Desaru on Thu, 07 Sep 2017 03:50:05 GMT]]>Its advisable to visit Desaru in Dec? Concern above NE monsoon and flood…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1799826https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1799826Thu, 07 Sep 2017 03:50:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Desaru on Fri, 04 Aug 2017 12:04:02 GMT]]>I think this will be a great budget place to go. will probably try for the next holiday

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1791528https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1791528Fri, 04 Aug 2017 12:04:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Desaru on Fri, 04 Aug 2017 07:48:55 GMT]]>Hi, I am planning to go desaru the first time this September. Will like to do a one day day tour there. May I know if anyone has recommendation where to eat and go please?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1791460https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1791460Fri, 04 Aug 2017 07:48:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Desaru on Wed, 13 May 2015 07:35:10 GMT]]>

MaryDaisu:
dagong99:

[quote=\"MaryDaisu\"]Alternatively, u can choose to stay at Pulai Spring Desaru.


Have you tried taking the ferry route ? DIY ferry and hotel booking via web ?

No. We have not taken ferry to Desaru. One of my friend took and we drove to the terminal to pick her. There's no taxi at the ferry terminal.

For hotel bookings, we normal book direct with the hotel, be it Lotus Desaru or Pulai Spring.
The food at Pulai Spring is more decent as compared to Lotus Desaru.

Seafood at Renggit is good too. The Jade Garden Seafood restaurant has expanded and now owns a building.
We normally drive to Renggit (half an hour drive) for lunch.
Dinner we will settle at the food stalls which are along the main road. These food stalls are at the turn, which you will make at, to go into Fireflies. Alternatively, you can also eat at the Fireflies place. But during the last visit at the Fireflies, the waiter insisted that we order the set meal, which is more expensive. We decided not to patronise them.
U can get good Beh Teh Sor, Shi Qi Ma, pong pia at one of the store (opposite Marry Brown, i think).[/quote]Thanks a lot for your tips !

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1505364https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1505364Wed, 13 May 2015 07:35:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Desaru on Wed, 13 May 2015 07:18:24 GMT]]>

dagong99:
MaryDaisu:

Alternatively, u can choose to stay at Pulai Spring Desaru.


Have you tried taking the ferry route ? DIY ferry and hotel booking via web ?

No. We have not taken ferry to Desaru. One of my friend took and we drove to the terminal to pick her. There's no taxi at the ferry terminal.

For hotel bookings, we normal book direct with the hotel, be it Lotus Desaru or Pulai Spring.
The food at Pulai Spring is more decent as compared to Lotus Desaru.

Seafood at Renggit is good too. The Jade Garden Seafood restaurant has expanded and now owns a building.
We normally drive to Renggit (half an hour drive) for lunch.
Dinner we will settle at the food stalls which are along the main road. These food stalls are at the turn, which you will make at, to go into Fireflies. Alternatively, you can also eat at the Fireflies place. But during the last visit at the Fireflies, the waiter insisted that we order the set meal, which is more expensive. We decided not to patronise them.
U can get good Beh Teh Sor, Shi Qi Ma, pong pia at one of the store (opposite Marry Brown, i think).

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1505352https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1505352Wed, 13 May 2015 07:18:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Desaru on Wed, 13 May 2015 05:50:42 GMT]]>

MaryDaisu:
Alternatively, u can choose to stay at Pulai Spring Desaru.

Have you tried taking the ferry route ? DIY ferry and hotel booking via web ?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1505289https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1505289Wed, 13 May 2015 05:50:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Desaru on Wed, 13 May 2015 04:01:08 GMT]]>Alternatively, u can choose to stay at Pulai Spring Desaru.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1505188https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1505188Wed, 13 May 2015 04:01:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Desaru on Wed, 13 May 2015 01:23:07 GMT]]>Any idea if there is any free transfer to & fro from ferry terminal to Lotus Desaru ? Thanks.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1505039https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1505039Wed, 13 May 2015 01:23:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Desaru on Sat, 21 Mar 2015 03:34:45 GMT]]>Hire a Van or Minibus from Singapore to Desaru


MPV 8 Seaters: SGD 200

Van 11 Seaters: SGD 200

Van 15 Seaters: SGD 230

http://www.msttransport.com

Malaysia Contact: Yoong @ +6010-807 7828 / Stefy @ +6013-441 1088 (Whatsapp, wechat available)
Singapore Contact: Chong @ +65-9188 6848 (Whatsapp, wechat available)

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1480071https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1480071Sat, 21 Mar 2015 03:34:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Desaru on Tue, 20 Jan 2015 04:51:29 GMT]]>:boogie: If this is true, can standby for trip to Desaru in 2017.


Westin to open in Desaru....late 2017 ...
http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/pr ... uage=en_US

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1453540https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1453540Tue, 20 Jan 2015 04:51:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Desaru on Mon, 19 Jan 2015 03:59:01 GMT]]>Interesting facts.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1452809https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1452809Mon, 19 Jan 2015 03:59:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Desaru on Sun, 30 Jun 2013 14:26:13 GMT]]>I had been Desaru several times without study the forum here, today Gehpoh… and read the comments here and noticed some comments it is not really accurate to my Kids response.

1) I had been always booking Lotus Desaru, no doubt my kids loves the swimming pool and the beach is clean.
2) My kids enjoying crocodile farm more than ostrich farm, including my 2 years old Boy.

For 2 days 1 nights trip it is really tight on what to see and yet want to enjoy the facilities at Desaru Resort. For those have more time, may consider to stay one night at Kota Tinggi and another night in Desaru.

To be comments more on firefly & fruits farm other time.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1026780https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1026780Sun, 30 Jun 2013 14:26:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Desaru on Thu, 16 May 2013 03:16:11 GMT]]>

kitty2:
Wonder anyone has any driver to recommend as we don't drive but wish to dine outside the resort.


Thanks
Hi Kitty,

If you are still looking for a driver + transport, I have someone to recommend.

The transport is a private 10 seat Starrex, Johor registered vehicle. The driver is located at Johor. You can ask him to pick you up from Singapore home to Desaru. The return trip is about S$300 (I think is pretty fair if you have a big family or group of friends to share :imcool: ). Of course if you'd like him to fetch you around Desaru, you'll have to discuss with him about the time and price again. :boogie: :boogie: :boogie:

You can contact him through his facebook Heng Chuinyil.

Have a nice trip~~

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1004389https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1004389Thu, 16 May 2013 03:16:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Desaru on Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:37:13 GMT]]>We drove up to Lotus last week for a 3D2N.

With the new bridge, Desaru is only 40min away from Woodland causeway.

Adults prefer Seafood at Renggit, kids love Ostrich farms and FruitFarm's mini Zoo. The fireflies were a letdown (wrong season for us?)
http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac124/penglee1/DSC_4098-1.jpg\">

Lotus' waterpark (with the lazy river) is very popular with kids.
Do try Rhu F&B restaurant in Lotus. Their Penang fare is not-bad.

The only thing with Desaru is seafood is 28Km away at Sungei Renggit. Pegarang (where the Ferry terminal is) is another 15min away. Lobster, prawns, LaLa!

http://i892.photobucket.com/albums/ac124/penglee1/DSC_3766-1.jpg\">

First time Drivers do take note, Desaru road is not illuminated at night.
So you need to high beam around bends.
Pot holes are not uncommon.

Overall, we rate 4/5 for our Desaru experience.
Read our blog for more photos.
--> http://sengkangbabies.com/holiday/desaru-family-itinerary

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/917116https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/917116Tue, 11 Dec 2012 12:37:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Desaru on Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:08:49 GMT]]>thank you Vevey and Gooby, I will likely skip the crocs then 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/913533https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/913533Mon, 03 Dec 2012 13:08:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Desaru on Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:40:54 GMT]]>

penglee:
hi hi, maybe someone can help me.

I will be staying at Lotus. My kids are from 3 to 9 years old.

We are going to the fruit farm and very likely fireflies.
1)If time is limited, would u choose Ostrich or Crocodile farm? Why?
2) We are likely to drive to all the places, is there decent security at the Firefly jetty? Do not wish to return from boat and find car gone :siam:
3) Lastly, any difference in seafood between Renggit and Pengarang?

thank you 🙂
1) On your way to Lotus, go to crocodile farm first as it is along the way. So you can save time. Then again, if you like to check in first, the trip to crocodile farm from Lotus is about 25mins.

Did you visit the ostrich farm there. The crocodile farm is quite big but nothing fantastic.

2) It is quite safe to park your car there. There will be many cars there as well.

3) There is nothing much at Pengarang. We travelled all the way exploring just to find a waste of petrol. Renggit is a town with the restaurant and shops selling keropok etc.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/913430https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/913430Mon, 03 Dec 2012 09:40:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Desaru on Mon, 03 Dec 2012 06:01:25 GMT]]>Will hv more things to see at os ostrict farm than croc but don't get ur hope too high on either.

There is a nearby restaurant at croc but so-so only, morelike home cooked meal.

penglee:
hi hi, maybe someone can help me.
I will be staying at Lotus. My kids are from 3 to 9 years old.

We are going to the fruit farm and very likely fireflies.
1)If time is limited, would u choose Ostrich or Crocodile farm? Why?
2) We are likely to drive to all the places, is there decent security at the Firefly jetty? Do not wish to return from boat and find car gone :siam:
3) Lastly, any difference in seafood between Renggit and Pengarang?

thank you 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/913245https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/913245Mon, 03 Dec 2012 06:01:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Desaru on Mon, 03 Dec 2012 05:27:38 GMT]]>hi hi, maybe someone can help me.

I will be staying at Lotus. My kids are from 3 to 9 years old.

We are going to the fruit farm and very likely fireflies.
1)If time is limited, would u choose Ostrich or Crocodile farm? Why?
2) We are likely to drive to all the places, is there decent security at the Firefly jetty? Do not wish to return from boat and find car gone :siam:
3) Lastly, any difference in seafood between Renggit and Pengarang?

thank you 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/913227https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/913227Mon, 03 Dec 2012 05:27:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Travel: Malaysia - Desaru on Thu, 25 Oct 2012 06:44:21 GMT]]>Wonder anyone has any driver to recommend as we don’t drive but wish to dine outside the resort.


Thanks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/884030https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/884030Thu, 25 Oct 2012 06:44:21 GMT