Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast

5.0 star property

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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is $196
$179 nightly
$196 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 14 - Jul 15

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Jalan Pantai 3, Desaru Coast, Bandar Penawar, Johor, 81930
  • Place, Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tidal Wave Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Desaru Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬

Room options

Deluxe Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Twin/Double Room - Superior

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Superior Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Royal Room, 1 King Bed (Rock Royalty)

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Royal Room, 2 Double Beds (Rock Royalty)

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Studio Suite

  • 581 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Studio Suite (Gold)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 958 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite (Rock)

  • 1163 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Bandar Penawar

With a stay at Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast in Bandar Penawar, you'll be next to a golf course, just steps from Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark and a 3-minute drive from Desaru Beach. .This family-friendly hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from The ELS Club Desaru Coast - Ocean Course and 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Fisherman Museum.

What's nearby

  • Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Tidal Wave Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Desaru Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • The ELS Club Desaru Coast - Ocean Course - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Desaru Fruit Farm - 12 min drive - 8.8 miles

Getting around

  • Senai International Airport (JHB) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sessions Restaurant @Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Seasonal Tastes - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Woodfire Desaru Beach - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Beach Bar - The Westin Desaru Cost Resort - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Lotus Seafood - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast

Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast offers 365 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch LED televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a water park (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Rock Spa® has 5 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 365 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a water park (surcharge), an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and shopping on site.
Enjoy local and international cuisine at Sessions, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. This hotel has 3 meeting rooms available for events. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Sessions - Overlooking the garden, this buffet restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
The Elephant & Butterfly - This poolside theme restaurant specializes in Mexican cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Constant Grind - This café specializes in local and international cuisine and serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
GMT+8 - This lobby lounge specializes in local and international cuisine. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Constant Grind
  • GMT+8
  • Sessions
  • The Elephant & Butterfly

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 27-hole adjacent golf course
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Pro golf shop
  • Shopping
  • Stereo
  • Volleyball
  • Water park

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Dining table
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water park (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 5 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 5 floors
  • 7 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2018
  • Lifeguards
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 270.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: MYR 315.00 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 6)
  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 270.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast Bandar Penawar
Hard Rock Desaru Coast Bandar Penawar
Hard Rock saru Coast Bandar P
Hard Rock Desaru Coast
Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast Hotel
Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast Bandar Penawar
Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast Hotel Bandar Penawar

Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 294 out of 587 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 587 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 587 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 587 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 587 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great long weekend stay with all amenities at arm reach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Hyemin

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was nice. But food was too slow.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and the service was really good! Thank you for the nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel! 2nd time staying here
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wu

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great time spenying at hardrock..nice view
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Harsh

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Had an amazing experience at Hard Rock Cafe! The ambiance is vibrant and full of energy, with fantastic music and iconic memorabilia creating a truly unique atmosphere. The food was delicious, especially the burgers and starters – fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The staff were friendly, attentive, and made us feel very welcome throughout. Service was quick, and the overall vibe made it a memorable visit. Highly recommended for great food, music, and a fun dining experience! 🎸🍔
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SHI MIN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly staff. People are always smiling and greeting you at the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Guo Wei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and excellent value
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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6/10 Okay

Lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Restaurants did not meet expectations. Servings took to long, drinks didn’t arrive on time, items offered in the menu were not available, portions were too big, food quality is below 5 star hotels (although the price is as 5 star hotel), and the menu was very restricted at night. There were neither bicycles for kids nor kids chairs for the bikes.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay for family

Kids had lots of fun, good stay for families, breakfast was good too!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ju Keat

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a blast staying here ! great service, location, clean room. its a hard rock hotel after all.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Bryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Direct access to water park, which was great families.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wing Hei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay here. 3 nights wasn’t enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vlad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel but not sure it worths the money
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love the hospitality of the staff here & the amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our air conditioning was very cold and damp sheets!!! The evening food selection very poor
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Leng Hooi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
everything :) my kid has a good time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Hanafee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and near to the Waterpark. Definitely will stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Shihua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Family oriented hotel. Friendly and helpful staff at the lounge.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at this hotel. It’s incredibly family-friendly, and one of the best parts is the direct access to the water park right next door — super convenient and fun for kids. The staff were very friendly and attentive throughout our stay. I was pleasantly surprised when they added an extra bed to our king room without me even asking and at no additional charge. It really showed how thoughtful they are and how much they value their guests. Highly appreciate the attention to detail. I would definitely recommend to stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very fun hotel with helpful staff and excellent live music at night. Extremely convenient due to its location next to the excellent and very kid-friendly waterpark.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

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Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food and staff was top notch! Really great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Christian Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay with the kids. Super convenient when visiting the waterpark as there is a dedicated entrance from the Hotel. Only negative you need a car ride to go to restaurants outside the Hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed Tariq

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay at, just beside the Water Park

Had a great stay, the hotel was brilliant and staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022