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Desaru, 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
- Desaru Holiday Chalet (GPS: 1.5505, 104.25612)
- Lotus Desaru Beach Resort (GPS: 1.56335, 104.25057)
- Sand & Sandals Desaru Resort & Spa (GPS: 1.56114, 104.25321)
- The Els Club Desaru Coast (GPS: 1.5505, 104.25612)
- Tunamaya Beach & Spa Resort (GPS: 1.55743, 104.25543)
Getting there
Take Route 3 to Kota Tinggi, then Route 92 down to Desaru.
Lotus Desaru Beach Resort in Desaru, Johor (13 September, 2016)
Desaru gateway (13 September, 2016)
Sand & Sandals Desaru Resort & Spa in Desaru, Johor (13 September, 2016)
Desaru Tunamaya Beach & Spa Resort, Desaru, Johor (13 September, 2016)
Desaru, Kota Tinggi District, Johor (13 September, 2016)
Desaru, Kota Tinggi District, Johor (13 September, 2016)
Desaru, Kota Tinggi District, Johor (13 September, 2016)
Desaru, Kota Tinggi District, Johor (13 September, 2016)
Desaru, Kota Tinggi District, Johor (13 September, 2016)
Desaru, Kota Tinggi District, Johor (13 September, 2016)
Desaru on Google Street View
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