- Type: Luxury Hotel
- Summary: An all-suite beachfront haven on Malaysia’s southeast coast
- Feature: Enriching experiences for all ages
- Rooms: 44 suites and a villa
- Nearest airport: Senai International Airport
Amenities
Location and transfer
Located on the south-east coast of Malaysia in the Desaru Coast resort, the property is approximately 45 minutes from Senai International Airport and 2.5 hours from Singapore Changi International Airport by private car transfer.
Promising privacy and seclusion on your luxury Malaysia holiday, One&Only Desaru Coast is made up of solely standalone suites, each one flaunting natural materials and colour palettes inspired by their surroundings, along with ultra-luxe amenities, private plunge pools and 24-hour butler service. For even more exclusivity, the exceptional Villa One offers four bedrooms and extensive indoor/outdoor living spaces.
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Rainforest Junior Suite:
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- Size: 105m²
- Room View: Rainforest
- Facilities: This beautiful suite celebrates its location amid the lush rainforest, featuring a tropical veranda and plunge pool. Inside, there is a spacious bedroom and sunlit bathroom with standalone bath.
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Ocean Junior Suite:
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- Size: 105m²
- Room View: South China Sea
- Facilities: An oasis of calm, this one-bedroom suite flaunts a veranda with private plunge pool, as well as direct access to the soft sands of the beach.
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Rainforest Grand Pool Suite :
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- Size: 300m²
- Room View: Rainforest
- Facilities: Spacious and serene, this jungle hideaway features a beautiful bedroom, impressive bathroom, living space and a veranda with a 17-metre lap pool fringed by lush ferns.
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Ocean Grand Suite:
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- Size: 210m²
- Room View: South China Sea
- Facilities: This luxurious suite embraces its beachfront location with a grand ocean-view veranda with private plunge pool, as well as direct access to the beach. One bedroom and a beautiful bathroom are joined by a separate living room and outdoor dining area.
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Villa One :
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- Size: 1,500m²
- Room View: South China Sea
- Facilities: The jewel in One&Only Desaru Coast’s crown, Villa One is a secluded four-bedroom hideaway set over two levels with a 27-metre pool, spacious indoor and outdoor living spaces and a private spa treatment room.
The cuisine here celebrates Malaysia’s unmistakable flavours and fresh ingredients, with much of the produce sourced from the onsite herb garden. Four eateries offer everything from local specialities to Japanese fare to Mediterranean favourites, joined by beautiful views and first-class service. Room service is also available.
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- Cuisine: Field-to-fork Mediterranean dishes.
- Setting: A vibrant restaurant with an open kitchen.
- Dress Code: Resort chic
- Children's Menu: Yes
- Vegetarian Option: Yes
- Reservation Required: No
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- Cuisine: Innovative, contemporary Japanese cuisine and ultra-fresh sushi, along with some of the finest Japanese sake, whisky and beers.
- Setting: An elegant eatery with an open kitchen counter.
- Dress Code: Resort chic
- Children's Menu: No
- Vegetarian Option: Yes
- Reservation Required: Yes
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- Cuisine: Relaxed Malaysian cuisine and poolside favourites.
- Setting: Located beside the main pool.
- Dress Code: Casual. Swimwear and flip-flops are allowed.
- Children's Menu: Yes
- Vegetarian Option: Yes
- Reservation Required: No
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- Cuisine: Delicious barbecue cuisine, elevated and infused with Asian flavours.
- Setting: A revered destination for dining, an oasis for live music and a hub for water sports.
- Dress Code: Swimwear and flip-flops are allowed at the pool. Resort elegant at the restaurant.
- Children's Menu: Yes
- Vegetarian Option: Yes
- Reservation Required: Yes
Family
All ages are warmly welcomed here and the impressive Villa One is the perfect choice for an unforgettable family escape, sleeping up to eight guests across its four bedrooms. Little ones will adore the fully supervised KidsOnly club, where they can discover an array of enriching activities with a focus on discovery, education, local culture, nature, sports, arts and crafts. The whole family can learn more about the precious local environment at the EcoLab, while the One Tribe welcomes teens from 12 to 17 years old to unwind in their very own exciting chill-out space.
Luxury Beach
Soak up the southern Malaysian sunshine from this beautiful beachfront resort. At its heart, the exclusive Ember Beach Club is a vibrant hub for dining, lounging and play. Unwind on a cabana overlooking the swimming pool, sip cocktails to the beat of a DJ, or feast on barbecued Asian cuisine with glorious sea views. If you'd rather take to the waves, choose from a range of watersports – including hobie cats, stand-up paddleboards, jet-skiing, kite surfing and more.
Spa & Wellness
One&Only has partnered with leading science-based health and beauty experts, Chenot, to open the brand’s very first spa in Asia. This oasis of calm features a cooling pool, steam room and relaxation pavilion, as well as tranquil treatment rooms in which to enjoy therapies that combine the latest advances in scientific diagnostics with the best in Chinese and alternative medicines. For the ultimate wellness experience, choose one of the multi-day, goal-specific spa programmes – from a fitness regime to a special golfer’s package. The resort also boasts a cutting-edge fitness centre and yoga sessions.
Golf
A stay at One&Only Desaru Coast invites you to access the exceptional Els Club Desaru Coast Golf Course, featuring both the Ocean Course, a 27-hole layout designed by 4-time Major Champion, Ernie Els and the Valley Course, a further 18-holes designed in collaboration with Els’ long-standing friend and fellow major champion, Vijay Singh. Enjoy a challenging round with arresting views.
Hotel Experiences
A carefully curated range of pursuits invite you to get the most from your time in Malaysia. Enjoy creative sessions, cookery classes, expert presentations and various state-of-the-art sports facilities at the resort, or head out to explore the delights of the surrounding area further. You may choose to traverse the wildlife-rich Panti Forest Reserve with a resident naturalist, try out the ancient martial art of Silat Melay, or listen to melodious Malaysian music as you sip drinks around a beach bonfire.