Fives Hotel Desaru occupies No. 127, Jalan Kempas 1, Taman Desaru Utama, in Bandar Penawar, Kota Tinggi, Johor, and today operates under the Fives Hotels banner as part of a small Johor-based group that also runs properties in Johor Bahru's entertainment district and at DNP. The property was previously marketed as Amansari Hotel Desaru, and the branding shift is still visible on the operator's own booking pages, where an "Amansari Hotels & Resort" mark appears alongside the current Fives identity. For travellers who remember the earlier name, this is the same 238-room, 13-storey building at the same Taman Desaru Utama address, now trading under its Fives Hotel Desaru identity and managed by SKS Hospitality Sdn Bhd.
The hotel sits inland from the coastline, within reach of Desaru's beach stretch, the Pengerang industrial corridor, and Kota Tinggi town, which makes it a practical base for both leisure travellers heading to the beach and business travellers with reasons to visit the Pengerang Integrated Petroleum Complex (PIPC) or the RAPID refinery project nearby. Traveloka's own listing rates the property at 3 stars, and guest feedback lands at a "Pleasant" 8.0 out of 10 across several hundred reviews on the platform, with location cited as a particular strength.
Because the rebrand from Amansari to Fives happened without the address or room inventory changing, some third-party map services and older bookmarks may still reference the previous name — travellers searching for "Amansari Hotel Desaru" and finding this Traveloka page under the Fives name are looking at the correct, current property.
Fives Hotel Desaru lists 238 air-conditioned rooms in total. Traveloka's own room feed for the property groups the inventory into three broad tiers, described bottom-up below. Because the detailed per-room amenity feed is not fully populated on the live listing, treat the following as the confirmed tier structure rather than an exhaustive feature list — for the precise in-room inclusions of a specific room at the time of booking, check the room description on the booking page itself.
The entry-level category at Fives Hotel Desaru. Standard rooms come air-conditioned and are the most widely available tier in the 238-room inventory, suited to travellers who mainly need a comfortable base near the Desaru Coast rather than extra space or a lounge area.
Sitting above Standard, the Deluxe tier is the mid-range option at the property. As with the Standard tier, rooms typically include air conditioning and a private bathroom; guests who want confirmation of extras such as a minibar or specific bedding configuration in a given Deluxe room should check the individual room listing on the booking page, since Traveloka's structured room-level feed does not itemise every inclusion for this tier.
The top of the ladder is the suite category, which includes family-oriented configurations built around a king bed paired with a sofa bed — a practical setup for a couple travelling with one or two children, or for two adults who want a bit more separation than a standard double affords. As with the other tiers, confirm exact bedding and space details for a specific suite at the time of booking.
Across all tiers, the property's general facility list on Traveloka includes air conditioning, cable TV, a desk, a hairdryer, a minibar, and a private shower — these are drawn from Traveloka's property-level feed rather than a room-by-room breakdown, so availability can vary by the specific room booked.
Fives Hotel Desaru's Traveloka listing confirms a straightforward, business-and-leisure-friendly facility set rather than a resort-style amenity list. On the practical side, the property offers a 24-hour front desk and receptionist, an elevator serving all 13 floors, parking on site (described as limited), and WiFi throughout the property. The hotel's own group homepage separately confirms a breakfast buffet is served for guests, along with access to a clubhouse area — both features that sit outside Traveloka's structured facility tags but are stated directly by the operator.
Non-smoking rooms are available for guests who prefer them, and the property notes a standard Malaysia tourism tax charged per room per night at check-in, in line with the nationwide policy that has applied since January 2023 — this is a modest, government-mandated charge rather than a hotel fee, and it is separate from the room rate itself.
The hotel's Taman Desaru Utama address places it a short drive from the main Desaru Coast beachfront and its resort cluster, and within reach of Kota Tinggi town for those who need banking, retail, or transport links beyond the immediate Desaru area. The location also puts guests within a manageable drive of the Pengerang Integrated Petroleum Complex and the broader RAPID development zone, which is one reason the property draws a mix of leisure and corporate stays rather than beach tourism alone.
Desaru does not have its own airport terminal for scheduled commercial flights; most travellers arrive by road from Johor Bahru or via the Tanjung Belungkor ferry terminal, which connects to Singapore's Changi Point. Travellers flying in from further afield typically land at Senai International Airport in Johor Bahru or Singapore Changi Airport before continuing overland to Desaru — those planning the full journey can compare routings and book a flight with Traveloka as the first leg before the road transfer to the hotel.
Once at the property, the on-site parking makes a self-drive visit straightforward for guests coming from Singapore or elsewhere in Johor, and the elevator-equipped 13-floor building means access to any room level is not an issue for guests with luggage or mobility needs.
The operator's own property information confirms a breakfast buffet is included as part of the standard offering for guests at Fives Hotel Desaru, giving arriving guests a straightforward morning meal option without needing to leave the property. Traveloka's listing does not itemise a named in-house restaurant beyond this, so guests planning lunch or dinner should expect to look slightly further afield during their stay.
Desaru's wider dining scene is concentrated around the beachfront resort strip and Bandar Penawar town, both a short drive from the hotel, and ranges from casual Malaysian and seafood eateries to the more elaborate outlets attached to the larger beachfront resorts. Travellers who want to plan sightseeing or dining stops around the wider Desaru Coast area before or after checking in can browse things to do near Desaru to line up beach, waterpark, or golf outings alongside their meals.
Fives Hotel Desaru works best for travellers who want a straightforward, well-located base in Taman Desaru Utama without paying resort rates — the 8.0/10 guest score on Traveloka reflects a property that delivers reliably on the essentials: a clean, air-conditioned room, a functioning front desk around the clock, and easy road access to the beach, Kota Tinggi, and the Pengerang industrial zone. The tiered room structure, from Standard through Deluxe to family-oriented suites, gives solo travellers, couples, and small families a workable set of options within one property.
It suits business travellers with reasons to be near PIPC or RAPID just as well as leisure travellers using Desaru as a beach base, since the location splits the difference between the coast and the inland towns. Guests who want to compare it against other Desaru-area options before booking can browse more hotels in the Desaru area on Traveloka to see how the pricing and facility mix stacks up.
Book early if travelling during Malaysian school holidays or long weekends, when the Desaru Coast area sees a surge in demand from both Johor and Singapore visitors. When selecting a room on Traveloka, check the specific tier description (Standard, Deluxe, or Suite) rather than assuming amenities are identical across categories, since bedding and space vary noticeably between them — the family suite configuration in particular is worth confirming if travelling with children.
Once your room and dates are settled, complete the reservation through Traveloka, and consider starting your wider trip planning from the Traveloka homepage for flights, activities, and other Johor accommodation in one place.
As announced by Royal Malaysian Customs Department, Tourism Tax is imposed starting 1 January 2023 for all hotel guests that are non-Malaysian or non-permanent Residents of Malaysia. Please expect that hotel will collect the Tourism Tax from you during check-in at the hotel. The Tourism Tax rate is 10 RM per room per night.
Popular Facilities | |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 15:00 - to 12:00 |
Available rooms at Fives Hotel Desaru | 238 |
Number of floors in Fives Hotel Desaru | 13 |
Another facilities in Fives Hotel Desaru | Limited parking, Free WiFi, AC, Connecting rooms, Family room |
