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Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast
Desaru Coast, Malaysia · Mandarin Oriental · Grand Luxury
The late architect Kerry Hill designed this rainforest resort as one of his final works, set within 52 hectares of Malaysian jungle on the Desaru Coast in Johor. It opened in 2020 as One&Only Desaru Coast, briefly rebranded as the independent Sirēya in 2025, then became Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast on 30 January 2026. Its 44 suites and one four-bedroom pool villa, each with a private plunge pool, draw on traditional Malay village design.
- 44 rooms
- Opened 2020
- Neighborhood: Kota Tinggi
- Architect: Kerry Hill Architects
About Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast
- Architect Kerry Hill designed the resort in a Malay-village style as one of his final projects before his death; it opened in 2020 as One&Only Desaru Coast.
- The resort changed hands twice in six years: from One&Only to the independent Sirēya in 2025, then to Mandarin Oriental on 30 January 2026.
- All 44 suites start at 105 square meters with a private plunge pool, and the resort's one four-bedroom pool villa can sleep larger groups.
- The resort's Beach Club serves food from Michelin-starred chef Andrew Walsh alongside a 56-meter infinity pool.
History
The resort on Malaysia's Desaru Coast, in Johor, opened around 2020 as One&Only Desaru Coast, the first Southeast Asian resort for the ultra-luxury One&Only brand. Set within some 52 hectares of rainforest and inspired by traditional Malay village architecture, it was designed by the late architect Kerry Hill in what proved to be among his final works, comprising around 44 suites and a four-bedroom pool villa.
One&Only exited the property in May 2025, after which it operated briefly as an independent, white-label resort called The Sireya Desaru Coast. On 30 January 2026 it was rebranded as Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast, marking one of Mandarin Oriental's resorts in the region. The property is owned by Destination Resorts and Hotels, a unit of Malaysian sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional.
Restaurants and bars
- Dusky Monkey at Mandarin Oriental Desaru Coast — Restaurant
- Ambara at Mandarin Oriental Desaru Coast — Restaurant · Asian fusion
Experiences
- Spa at Mandarin Oriental — Holistic wellness sanctuary delivering the Group's treatments and authentic rituals rooted in the Orient.
- Golf at Els Club Desaru Coast — Access to the nearby Els Club with a 27-hole Ocean Course (Ernie Els) and an 18-hole Valley Course (Vijay Singh).
- Dining at five dining destinations — Global cuisines blended with local flavours, including a beach club and a relaxed lounge bar with coastal views.
- Tennis and padel courts — Range of sporting facilities on property.
- Kids' Club — Indoor facilities, a large outdoor playground and a nature pond for younger guests.
- Yoga pavilion, fitness centre and beauty salon — Wellness offering included alongside the spa.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Private pool
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Tennis
Awards
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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