Travel and wellness comes up ace at this heavenly resort
A sparkling gem on the glimmering Desaru Coast is the newly minted resort in Johor. It is part of the Desaru Coast development, a large-scale integrated holiday and event destination for all ages and traveller segments.
The development features a water theme park, a spacious conference centre and two world champion-designed golf courses.
Situated on the southern tip of Peninsular Malaysia, the premium 275-room hotel in Johor is the third Westin-branded hotel in Malaysia. With the ocean as an inspiration, the visual design aesthetic appeal of the hotel incorporates elements of the sea throughout as seen from the wave-like ceiling rippling over the lobby area. A majority of the rooms feature spacious balconies and terraces with breathtaking views of the South China Sea.
Amenities in the luxuriously appointed guest rooms include the Westin Heavenly® bed, high-speed internet access, laptop safe, LED TV and work desk.
The integrated resort is a wellness destination for relaxation and rejuvenation featuring Westin’s signature programming, the Heavenly Spa by Westin™️. The spa’s signature Heavenly Spa Massage treatments include a Swedish massage and heated compress applied on the meridian points to release tension and break up muscle “knots”, promoting a sense of relaxation and well-being. The hydrothermal pools in the spa come with a combination of 38°C temperature and water jets which provide unique benefits including cleansing and detoxification of skin, relieving tired and aching muscles, increasing circulation as well as renewing the mind and body.
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Guests can benefit from the WestinWORKOUT® Fitness Studio that is open 24/7 and they can also participate in the RunWESTIN programme led by the Run Concierge team. Guests can also run like a local and take a curated route along the Desaru Coast development.
The EAT WELL programme, a delicious and nutritious culinary offering that is carefully crafted by chefs is also available.
Guests will also be spoilt for choice at the new Westin hotel in Desaru. Casual and comfortable Prego is the hotel’s signature Italian restaurant with its lively, colourful décor enhanced by tempting aromas of freshly baked breads and pizzas emitting from a wood-fired oven.
Seasonal Tastes comprise its all-day dining venue, offering both buffet style dining complemented by an à la carte menu. A lively interactive kitchen concept provides a truly personalised dining experience, showcasing the best of Asian and international fare.
The Beach Bar located on Desaru Beach offers a fresh menu featuring seafood barbecue and light healthy cuisine backed by an extensive selection of wines and cold beverages. The cozy MIX Lounge is the perfect spot to unwind at the end of the day, with a cup of freshly-brewed coffee or tea or a refreshing cold drink. Guests at the poolside will discover Splash, the hotel’s pool bar which is the perfect place to grab a bite or order a cocktail while they enjoy the beautiful outdoors.
Facilities at the Westin Desaru Coast Resort include a landscaped swimming pool and kids’ pool overlooking the lush garden and white sandy Desaru Beach. Guests can enjoy easy access to the beach within a two-minutes stroll.
This family resort in Desaru welcomes its youngest guests with a Westin Family Travel Journal and Activity Guide during check-in while the Westin Kids Club® is a bright and cheerful space for kids to make new friends, learn, discover and explore the surroundings via fun and educational activities organised by dedicated associates.
Adjacent to the resort is the Desaru Coast Conference Centre managed by The Westin Desaru Coast Resort. The Conference Centre is a fully-equipped multipurpose venue for corporate functions, meetings, exhibitions and entertainment events. It is a natural choice as it has the capacity to host up to 1,400 people in its spacious grand ballroom with naturally-lit pre-function spaces. The entire space has a total area spanning approximately 1,252 sqm with collapsible walls which can divide the ballroom into four smaller event spaces as required. The resort also houses three smaller meeting spaces which are suitable for small-scale meetings. Westin Meetings is a cohesive, differentiated offering that reflects Westin’s wellness positioning.
The resort is part of the Desaru Coast development, a large-scale integrated holiday and event destination featuring Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark, The Els Ocean and The Els Valley championship-level golf courses and three other international branded hotels and villas.
For more information, log on to www.westindesaru.com
