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
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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
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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! 🎸🍔
Harsh
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
SHI MIN
Nov 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly staff. People are always smiling and greeting you at the hotel
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.
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!
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.
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