was last month. Stayed at the Pulai Desaru resort. It has a very nice pool and decent massage services. Also a private stretch of beach but the waters were so rough there was no way one could swim in the sea.

Be warned that there is no alternative F & B outlet around the hotel unless you charter transportation and go elsewhere. The hotel has a limited menu and the prices are quite steep for the so-so quality of the food or you’ll be forced to go for the buffet.

Otherwise if you have kids and want a quick getaway from Singapore, Desaru’s a good place for a few days. 30 mins by ferry followed by 30 mins by shuttle bus, hassle-free.