Sand And Sandals Desaru Beach, Johor BahruSand And Sandals Desaru Beach in Johor Bahru, Malaysia has a corrected score of 2.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 15 of 18 hotels we score in Johor Bahru. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 1.8 before correction: Booking.com 1.8, Tripadvisor 1.3, Google 2.3. Rooms from about $129 a night (cached, not a live quote).Sand And Sandals Desaru Beach is a five-star resort in Bandar Penawar, Johor. It sits near Desaru Beach and the Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark. The property features contemporary interiors, a large outdoor swimming pool, and direct access to a private beach. Guests can use the on-site spa, tennis courts, and golf course. The rooms are spacious and many include private balconies. This hotel suits families and travellers looking for seaside recreation. While the rooms are clean and well-designed, some guests have noted that the breakfast quality and service standards could be higher.What stands out

Direct private beach access

Spacious rooms with balconies

On-site spa and golf course

Large outdoor swimming pool

Watch out for

Variable breakfast quality

Inconsistent service levels

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