On Malaysia’s glittering southeast shoreline, Anantara Desaru Coast Resort and Villas offers an escape that feels both intimate and infinite. Just a 90-minute drive from Singapore, this sanctuary trades city sights for the gentle rhythms of the South China Sea, offering barefoot luxury steeped in cultural heritage.
Slow Living, Instant Connection
Winding down is an art, and there’s no place better to witness it than at an Anantara address. At Anantara Desaru Coast Resort and Villas, days are crafted to suit your whim—think mornings at the Anantara Spa, where Malay wellness rituals restore balance, and evenings bookended by tidepool walks led by marine specialists. It offers ample opportunity to rediscover yourself through craft, whether by blending aromatic scrubs under the guidance of spa experts or perfecting your golf swings with courses by the likes of Ernie Els and Vijay Singh at The Els Club. Every experience is curated to let you linger, discover, and reconnect.
A World by the Water
The resort’s villas and residences are also designed as personal sanctuaries. From chic oneand two-bedroom pool villas to sprawling four-bedroom beachfront estates, each address is a study in refined simplicity. Local textures weave a contemporary design aesthetic, while private infinity pools and open-air living spaces frame uninterrupted sea views. The intuitive butler service adds to this sense of oneness with the landscape, anticipating needs before they’re spoken.
A Table for Every Mood
With slow living comes slow dining. At Anantara Desaru Coast Resort and Villas, each meal is an experience to savour. Sea Fire Salt delivers the drama of open-flame cooking against a choppy ocean backdrop, pairing the day’s freshest catch with rare salts from across the globe. Turmeric celebrates Malaysia’s culinary soul with influences from Peranakan, Thai and Indian flavours. But for a truly personalised experience, the best of these offerings are served at unique locations as part of Designer Dining by Anantara, transforming a secluded stretch of beach or an overwater deck into a private dining nook. Once a secret shared by locals, Desaru Coast has become Malaysia’s most coveted retreat, where white sands, vibrant markets, and cultural diversity line the horizon beyond your villa. At Anantara Desaru Coast Resort and Villas, such a tropical getaway is underscored by the freedom to craft your own rhythm—to live, to experience, and to remember.
