Mandarin Oriental is delighted to announce its enlargement in Malaysia with the upcoming rebranding of an distinctive resort and personal residences on the nation’s south-eastern coast of Desaru Coast, Johor. Nestled amidst 128 acres of verdant rainforest and opening onto a pristine stretch of seashore overlooking the South China Sea, the property is anticipated to affix the Mandarin Oriental portfolio this month, forward of a full rebranding in January 2026 as Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast.
Desaru Coast is thought for its unspoiled shoreline, heat year-round local weather and tranquil pure magnificence. With practically 17 kilometres of beachfront, the vacation spot provides a compelling mix of coastal serenity and ecological richness. The property will profit from its shut proximity to Mandarin Oriental’s well-established resorts in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, and displays the Group’s continued emphasis on increasing its presence in resort locations throughout the area.
Mandarin Oriental and Desaru Coast cemented the partnership with a lodge administration settlement signed on location on the resort. The Chief Minister of Johor, Dato’ Onn Hafiz Ghazi, who witnessed the signing ceremony, stated, “Mandarin Oriental has created and outlined a number of the world’s most famous properties and locations internationally, and this,being their alternative for his or her second property in Malaysia, is a testomony to Johor’s immense potential.. There isn’t any higher model to guide the reintroduction of this iconic beachfront resort property as we put together for Go to Johor 12 months 2026.”
Designed by the late Kerry Hill and his award-winning agency, Kerry Hill Architects, the resort stands as the ultimate accomplished venture within the architect’s distinguished portfolio, embedding tropical modernism in his design which has created a way of concord between the constructed area and the encompassing panorama.
The resort options 44 suites and villas, every providing beneficiant area and privateness, all with direct views of the ocean or rainforest, and lots of with non-public gardens and plunge swimming pools. Company have a alternative of 5 distinct eating locations that mix world cuisines with native culinary flavours, together with a trendy seashore membership and a relaxed lounge bar with coastal views.
The Spa at Mandarin Oriental will supply a holistic wellness sanctuary, delivering the Group’s famend remedies and genuine rituals rooted within the Orient. Included within the wellness providing is a yoga pavilion, health centre, magnificence salon and a spread of sporting services together with tennis and padel courts. A thoughtfully designed Children’ Membership, full with indoor services, a big outside playground and a nature pond, will cater to youthful visitors offering enriching experiences that commemorate play and discovery.
Elegant occasion areas and immersive pure environment function a placing setting for weddings and personal gatherings. Every venue is designed to mix indoor consolation with the fantastic thing about the outside, enhanced by panoramic views of the rainforest and shoreline.
For golf lovers, the resort supplies entry to the close by Els Membership Desaru Coast, house to 2 championship programs designed by {golfing} legends Ernie Els and Vijay Singh: the 27-hole Ocean Course and the 18-hole Valley Course.
In keeping with Mandarin Oriental’s long-term improvement technique, future plans embody for a further 40 branded residences, offering homeowners a chance to take pleasure in Mandarin Oriental’s legendary service inside a personal, residential context, additional enhancing the property’s attraction as a year-round vacation spot for luxurious residing.
Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast
Desaru Coast
Darul Ta’zim, 81930
Malaysia
+60 3-2203 9696