Desaru, Kota Tinggi District, JohorDesaru, Kota Tinggi District, Johor (13 September, 2016)


Desaru (GPS: 1.56947, 104.2527) is a beach resort in Kota Tinggi District, on the southeast part of Johor. It was developed since the 1970's as a day trip for holiday makers from Singapore and Johor Bahru. It has a few kilometers of golden sand facing the South China Sea. The name Desaru (pronounced day-sah-roo) means "casuarina hamlet", and refers to the casuarina trees along the coast.

Map of Desaru, Johor

Sights in Desaru Johor

  1. Desaru Holiday Chalet (GPS: 1.5505, 104.25612)
  2. Lotus Desaru Beach Resort (GPS: 1.56335, 104.25057)
  3. Sand & Sandals Desaru Resort & Spa (GPS: 1.56114, 104.25321)
  4. The Els Club Desaru Coast (GPS: 1.5505, 104.25612)
  5. Tunamaya Beach & Spa Resort (GPS: 1.55743, 104.25543)

Getting there

Take Route 3 to Kota Tinggi, then Route 92 down to Desaru. Desaru, Kota Tinggi District, JohorLotus Desaru Beach Resort in Desaru, Johor (13 September, 2016)


Desaru, Kota Tinggi District, JohorDesaru gateway (13 September, 2016)


Desaru, Kota Tinggi District, JohorSand & Sandals Desaru Resort & Spa in Desaru, Johor (13 September, 2016)


Desaru, Kota Tinggi District, JohorDesaru Tunamaya Beach & Spa Resort, Desaru, Johor (13 September, 2016)


Desaru, Kota Tinggi District, JohorDesaru, Kota Tinggi District, Johor (13 September, 2016)


Desaru, Kota Tinggi District, JohorDesaru, Kota Tinggi District, Johor (13 September, 2016)


Desaru, Kota Tinggi District, JohorDesaru, Kota Tinggi District, Johor (13 September, 2016)


Desaru, Kota Tinggi District, JohorDesaru, Kota Tinggi District, Johor (13 September, 2016)


Desaru, Kota Tinggi District, JohorDesaru, Kota Tinggi District, Johor (13 September, 2016)


Desaru, Kota Tinggi District, JohorDesaru, Kota Tinggi District, Johor (13 September, 2016)

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