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Aerial view of the oceanfront.
Photo: Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group

Opened 30 January 2026

Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast

Desaru Coast, Malaysia. Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.

Opened
30 January 2026
Operator
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Type
Resort

Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast is the former Sirēya Desaru Coast, under Mandarin Oriental management effective 30 January 2026. The operator's release of 5 June 2025 had expected the property to join its portfolio that month, ahead of a full rebranding in January 2026, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on 5 February 2026.

The resort lies on the south-eastern shoreline of Johor, within 128 acres of rainforest and a 1.5 km beachfront. Kerry Hill Architects designed it, and the operator calls it the last completed project in the architect's portfolio. It has 44 suites, each from 105 square metres with a private plunge pool, courtyard and veranda, and one Four Bedroom Pool Villa with a 27-metre private infinity pool. The operator's 2025 release counted 44 suites and villas.

Ambara serves Mediterranean and Malaysian dishes, Essential serves international cuisine and OFYR Dinner is a private beachside barbecue. Lumare Beach House & Sports Club is due to open in November 2026 as the group's first beach club in Southeast Asia. A 56-metre infinity pool frames the ocean views, and the spa offers two signature rituals, Ocean Homecoming and Jungle Wild Surge, alongside Augustinus Bader facials.

Senai International Airport is a 45-minute car transfer away and Singapore Changi about two hours by car. A 90-minute ferry runs from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal in Singapore from Thursday to Monday. The resort holds One MICHELIN Key.

“Effective 30 January 2026, The Sirēya Desaru Coast became Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast, under the management of Mandarin Oriental.”

The operator’s wording, read on its own page and last checked 1 November 2026.

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The facts

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Architect
Designed by the late Kerry Hill and his award-winning firm, Kerry Hill Architects, the resort stands as the final completed project in the architect's distinguished portfolio Source
Setting
Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast is tucked within 128 acres of ancient rainforest and a 1.5 km beachfront, easily accessible from major international airports and key cities in Malaysia and Singapore. Source
Address
Persiaran Damai, Desaru Coast, Johor, Malaysia, 81930 Source
Getting there
Located just 90 kilometres from the resort, Senai is the most convenient airport for domestic travel and selected regional routes, with a comfortable 45 minute car transfer to the resort. Source
Getting there
Travel time to the resort is approximately 2 hours by car, depending on traffic and immigration clearance. Source
Getting there
The resort is approximately a 4 hour drive away. Source
Getting there
Travel in comfort with a 90-minute ferry from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal in Singapore to Desaru Coast, available Thursday to Monday Source
Dining
Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast offers a variety of dining experiences, including Ambara restaurant serving Mediterranean and Malaysian cuisine, Essential serving international cuisine, and OFYR Dinner serving a BBQ dinner. Source
Dining
The hotel also offers the OFYR dinner, a private beachside BBQ dinner with fresh seafood and prime cuts. Source
Bar
Dusky Monkey will feature Straits-inspired bites and handcrafted cocktails and beverages. Source
Spa
The Essence of Desaru is expressed through two signature rituals. Ocean Homecoming restores harmony to body and mind using indigenous elements such as coconut, sea salt and algae, while Jungle Wild Surge reawakens the senses through a guided breathing ritual Source
Pool
A 56-metre infinity pool frames sweeping ocean views, while two additional pools at the beach club sit at the water's edge. Source
Activities
Mindful movement is encouraged through activities including tennis, padel, cycling and Silat Melayu, Malaysia's revered martial art. Source
Residences
The resort will also introduce the region's first collection of luxury branded residences. Source
Website
mandarinoriental.com

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