Johor Bahru Deals, News & Guides

Review: The Westin Desaru Coast (Sea View 1 Bedroom Suite)

8 July 2025, 4:13 pm4 August 2024, 6:42 pm by Fai

Good membership recognition and direct access to a beautiful beach. However, build quality was lacking, for a new-ish hotel at this price point.

8 July 2025, 4:03 pm4 August 2024, 1:08 pm by Fai

This Marriott Bonvoy award sweet spot offers great value when staying on points. Note that it is not located within walking distance to Desaru beach.

17 August 2025, 12:48 pm11 October 2023, 1:14 pm by Fai

This new property is directly-connected to a huge mall and will require as little as 3,500 points per night for award stays!

4 May 2023, 5:43 pm by Fai

Good seat, good food and I couldn’t ask for more on a 40-minute flight. This route is convenient for oneworld mileage runs!

23 July 2025, 7:32 pm15 April 2023, 7:42 pm by Fai

Planned a short trip to Kuala Lumpur as I was pretty close to re-qualifying for Marriott Titanium and Qatar Gold statuses.

21 March 2022, 1:22 pm12 March 2022, 2:06 pm by Fai

Unlike my previous experience travelling in the opposite direction, boarding situation at Larkin Bus Terminal was needlessly chaotic!

18 January 2025, 1:19 pm19 February 2022, 10:30 am by Fai

Sharing my experience travelling from Singapore to Malaysia via VTL Land, plus a tip on how to get those bus tickets!

6 August 2025, 9:11 pm30 November 2020, 10:43 am by Fai

Next best option in Johor Bahru after the DoubleTree nearby.

6 August 2025, 9:11 pm7 November 2020, 7:02 am by Fai

In America, they call a hotel like this a Conrad!