Westin Desaru Coast Resort was our first cease throughout a 4D3N go to to Desaru! It has been some time since our final go to to Desaru, staying on the Sand and Sandals Desaru and having fond recollections by the clear blue seas. Because the ferry has not but opened up post-COVID, we headed over by land. This time, we snagged a land switch from our condominium, crossing the customs and dropping us off direct at Westin Desaru, all for the value of $150 (per manner). A bit of costly however there’s no must deliver your baggage down for scans, excellent for these household journeys…
We set off at 615am within the morning and arrived at about 745am. Dawn was stunning and the site visitors was clean. We learnt from our driver that there’s really a small trick whereas crossing the customs. If you happen to’re heading into Malaysia, comply with a Malaysian automobile, they may clear customs extra rapidly and easily as in comparison with a Singaporean automobile. The alternative is true when returning again to Singapore.
Arriving at Westin Desaru Coast Resort
The solar had already rose once we arrived at Westin Desaru and we have been greeted by the grand foyer of Westin Desaru. Spacious with a excessive ceiling of wave design. The most effective half? The view that overlooks all the best way out to sea…
As we nonetheless had a while earlier than our room was prepared, we determined to take a look at the resort’s premise…
We should say that the resort’s facade is slightly spectacular. Whereas not essentially the most spectacular (learn our subsequent publish to seek out out which Desaru Coast resort is), we love the good clear strains, water function, infinity pool and better of all, quick access to the clear blue waters of Desaru, proper subsequent to Westin Desaru…
What we actually preferred about Westin Desaru is its entry to the seashore. The seashore and the seashore chairs/umbrellas are shared by each Westin Desaru and Arduous Rock Lodge however of the 2 lodges, solely Westin Desaru is true subsequent to the seashore. Friends of Arduous Rock Desaru will nonetheless must take a brief stroll over. In fact, Anantara Desaru Coast and Villas have their very own personal seashore subsequent to it, and arguably at the most effective location alongside the coast line. However with regards to value of the lodging, Westin Desaru is unquestionably extra aggressive.
As we have been fairly early (arriving earlier than 8am), we determined to hang around by the pool whereas many of the visitors have been nonetheless having breakfast. We quickly discovered that arriving early is definitely a reasonably good technique to increase your keep a little bit. Not solely will you could have longer entry to the facilities, the pool could be fairly empty, and also you’ll have the ability to get some good instagrammable pictures as effectively…
The swimming pool was really heat – within the morning! Then we found that Westin had chosen the right tile which absorbed alot of the heat from the solar, permitting the pool to be heated up even by 9am. The one draw back? Bear in mind to put on your flip-flops whereas strolling on these tiles, they are often scorching! Ouch!
It is because, the pool can get slightly crowded by 9am within the morning. By this time, most have completed their breakfast and would attempt to squeeze in a final pool session earlier than trying out. That is what to anticipate…
Effectively, the cool factor was that by the point it’s 12pm, the pool could be comparatively empty by then. The off-peak then stretches to 2 or 3pm (in all probability as a result of afternoon siestas), then it turns into crowded as soon as once more. At about 10am, our room was prepared and it was time to take a look at our Premier Sea View Room at Westin Desaru! We acquired the room for about $300SGD which comes with breakfast – not too unhealthy a deal given the skyrocketing costs at Desaru Coast.
Westin Desaru Premier Sea View Room Evaluate
Our Premier Sea View Room was situated on the prime flooring (stage 7) with excessive ceilings and unblocked view of the seas…
As soon as we entered the room, we have been pleasantly shocked by the superb views from the room. You’ll have the ability to sea the actions by the seashore together with unblocked views for miles – a breath-taking view certainly…
The remainder of the room was slightly luxe as effectively…
The room itself is definitely very giant. At 42sqm, there’s a king-sized mattress in addition to a giant round couch – excellent for lounging round. Cable TV, ample provide of water in addition to a fridge and occasional/tea facilities…
Of the three resorts (together with Arduous Rock Lodge Desaru and Anantara Desaru Resort & Villas), we have been most happy with the dimensions, consolation, view and value of the Premier Sea View Room at Westin Desaru. Even the view outdoors our room of Arduous Rock Desaru was stunning…
Quickly, it was time to take a look at the seashore – the must-do when visiting Desaru, trying out the advantageous sand and clear blue waters of Desaru…
Day on the Seashore subsequent to Westin Desaru
We headed over to the seashore barely earlier than 11am and there have been nonetheless many seashore chairs out there. The ocean was tremendous duper clear…
We began our vacation with a Mai Tai (38RM) and the Aqua Panna (20RM). The mai tai was respectable, in fact, inferior to those we had at Grand Hyatt Kauai’s Luau, however was nonetheless a slightly good begin to a tremendous vacation. For sure, the Aqua Panna was a rip-off. So keep in mind to deliver alongside the water offered in-room, ice can be offered by way of room service.
We continued to lounge by lunch, having the Desaru Burger. At 55RM ($17SGD), the Desaru burger was slightly good. Is available in a hearty and engaging portion of the meat patty, together with a crisp potato-cut fries. An ideal seashore grub.
Like most households at Westin Desaru, we averted the new afternoon solar and did a little bit siesta of our personal…
Our Night at Westin Desaru
Winding down the night, we had a little cocktail hour of personal together with some meals which we ordered by way of Seize…
Though the meals that we ordered by way of Seize was not that nice, it was low cost. The three dishes you see above, inclusive of supply, got here as much as solely 25RM. That is in distinction to the 20RM Aqua Panna water featured earlier. The one problem is that you simply’ll must ship somebody (on this case Tom) to gather the meals from the resort foyer of a 5-stars resort. After our self-prepared hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, we headed out for a stroll alongside the seashore…
We have been really scouting the path to our subsequent resort at Anantara the following day. Apparently, we have been instructed by the workers of Westin that you simply’d not have the ability to stroll over because it was “too far”. The concierge additionally quoted us a 20RM switch by way of taxi (with Seize out there at solely 5RM). Nonetheless, we noticed that Anantara Desaru was really simply subsequent door on Google Map. Therefore, we determined to stroll alongside the highway plied by the shuttle bus. Then, we discovered that you possibly can really stroll over and enter by the facet gate from Westin Desaru to Anantara Desaru. However you’ll have to get your reservations prepared to indicate the guards. In any other case, outsiders weren’t in a position to enter its premise.
After our stroll, we additionally performed a little recreation of carrom on the basement (subsequent to the Spa) of Westin Desaru…
Because it was already slightly late, we collected the carrom from Heavenly Spa however returned it on the foyer because the workers had left by then…
For dinner, we initially wished to dine at Prego. When at Westin, dine at Prego. That’s what you do proper? You’d need to check out the Italian flavours of pasta and pizza from Prego. Nonetheless, we have been instructed, at 9pm, that the restaurant was closed for an inside workers assembly. Effectively, that might the type of motive to provide your visitors on a Wednesday night time with low site visitors on the restaurant – I suppose. Therefore, we went with the in-room eating of Hawaiian Pizza (55RM), the following closest choice to what one would possibly discover at Prego. However, it was simply okay…discovered the ham to be a little bit “funky”. Subsequently, head to Prego if the chance presents itself.
To spherical up the night, we keep in our room, listening to the sound of the waves and caught some films. The night time view of Arduous Rock was slightly fascinating as effectively with its neon lightings…
Breakfast at Westin Desaru Coast Resort
Throughout our keep, we had to select from one of many three breakfast timings out there at Westin Desaru.
Session 1: 0630-0745
Session 2: 0745-0900
Session 3: 0900-1015
This time, we selected the earliest session in order that we might take pleasure in breakfast with the dawn and likewise take some respectable untouched meals pictures for our readers – neh, it’s simply our OCD-ness at play 😝
Primarily based on the pictures above, you’d agree with us that the breakfast choice at Westin Desaru could be very intensive. Within the style division, the choice is above-average and we actually preferred the Nasi Lemak right here. The toast over charcoal was slightly good as effectively. Simply that we virtually began a little bit hearth whereas toasting it. Apparently, the chef left the thongs subsequent to the charcoal which made it actually sizzling. We had to make use of a material to wrap across the thongs to make use of it. Hope the workers sees this suggestions and place the thongs at an accurate place. In any other case, we actually loved this dish. Omelette was good as effectively. For espresso, we had double shot espresso with 2 parts of milk which got here out properly. Right here’s the opposite dishes that we tried throughout breakfast at Westin Desaru Coast Resort…
Though we stayed barely longer (as we arrived barely later) than the stipulated timings, no workers got here round to ask us to depart. It was just about free and simple and we have been in a position to take pleasure in our breakfast leisurely, attempting out all of the totally different choices at breakfast. In our opinion, breakfast at Westin Desaru was among the finest as effectively.
Heavenly Spa at Westin Desaru Coast Resort
Our deal at Westin Desaru included a 60 minutes therapeutic massage expertise. For a prime up of $100, we have been ready so as to add the therapeutic massage for two pax, which labored out to be $50/pax for therapeutic massage at a 5-stars resort. This was fairly a deal. If you happen to see the supply, do give it a strive as effectively!
Upon entry into Heavenly Spa, we have been greeted by the workers who offered us with towels and welcome drink to ease us into our therapy. For our therapy, we went with Urutan Malaysia (Kate) and Golfer’s Therapeutic massage (Tom)…
Previous to our therapy, we have been led to the lounge to simply loosen up. You possibly can select to have some snacks whereas having fun with the calming music inside. After our room was prepared, our masseuse led us to our therapeutic massage rooms. There’s really additionally an choice to utilise the moist services of steam room, sauna and jacuzzi should you wish to, previous to your therapy…
As for the therapy correct, we entered the therapy room and began off with foot scrub and heat towel wrap over our toes. Then we have been requested whether or not we want the blinds to be down as we have been in a position to see the gardens outdoors – visitors do stroll by generally. Because it was an one-directional window (we didn’t confirm although), we continued with our therapy with out the blinds up. Full belief in our masseuse. 😅
Each massages have been glorious. Particularly for Tom, the masseuse was in a position to deal with the problematic areas, permitting Tom to float out and in of his snooze. All these, whereas drooling considerably all through the therapy. 😴
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Conclusion
Total, we completely loved our keep at Westin Desaru Coast Resort. The service was impeccable – we had all spherical smiles from the workers all through the keep. Location of the resort was good with its place subsequent to the seashore. Our Premier Sea View Room had in all probability one of many finest sea views on the market which made our keep. Breakfast was shiok whereas the therapeutic massage expertise at Heavenly Spa was merely excellent. In fact, there are small little areas that may very well be improved – such because the “cargo-lift” like lifts – which, surprisingly was discovered throughout all of the resorts. Nonetheless, if we have been to decide on, Westin Desaru would undoubtedly be a resort that we’d return once more sooner or later. If in case you have stayed at Westin Desaru Coast Resort, tell us what you assume within the feedback part beneath!
