Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas has launched the new ‘Stay Splendid’ package offering idyllic family stays in stand-alone villas that combine home comforts with premium resort amenities. The villas are located in the part of Malaysia that is blessed with protected mangroves and the pristine sea.

Situated within easy reach of Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, Anantara Desaru Coast boasts 5 three- and four-bedroom Beach Residences set on an expansive sanctuary by a pristine beachfront fronting the South China Sea, as well as generously-sized lagoon pool villas in various configurations. From cosy one-bedroom villas to sprawling ocean-fronting mansions, all residences come with views of manicured gardens, tranquil lagoon or the beach.

Starting with a spacious 110 square metres, One-Bedroom Lagoon Pool Villas are perfect for small discerning families and couples. Guests can soak up the warm Malaysian sunshine on a nature-hedged pool deck or cool off with a frozen drink in a personal plunge pool, as well as enjoying nourishing alfresco meals in a poolside gazebo.

Offering even more space, the 164 square-metre Two-Bedroom Lagoon Pool Villa can accommodate four adults and two children. This stunning cottage features an infusion of traditional Malaysian design, with a twin bedroom on the ground floor and king bedroom upstairs to ensure optimum privacy and comfort for everyone. At 288 square metres the Three-Bedroom Beach Residence is designed for multigenerational family escapes, social celebrations or groups of friends travelling together and comes with a fully equipped kitchen. The 380-square-metre Four-Bedroom Beach Residence, meanwhile, is the resort’s largest and can accommodate up to eight adults and four children.

Making the most of Anantara’s peerless service, guests can outsource meal planning to their butler or private chef who can organise an in-villa BBQ or an intimate dinner to mark a special occasion. Alternatively, holidaymakers can dine on premium steaks, fresh seafood and Asian favourites at the resort’s exceptional restaurants.

When not making friends at the kids’ and teen club, the youngest guests can relax with Cinema under the stars, join their parents on the foodie tour of Johor Baru Old Town, have a splashing good time at Adventure Waterpark Desaru Coast or disappear into a mangrove labyrinth as part of an educational eco tour.

Valid for stays until 14 December 2023, the Stay Splendid package is priced starting from MYR3,790 (approx. USD 871.7) onwards based on double occupancy and includes:

• Daily buffet breakfast
• Resort credit of RM250, one time per stay
• Complimentary refill of minibar, once daily
• Complimentary select resort activities
• In-villa tea- and coffee-making facilities
• 15% off F&B excluding alcohol, In-room dining, Dining By Design and gift shop
• Complimentary welcome fruit platter.