Set on 128 pristine beachfront acres along the South China Sea, the resort is hidden amid lush greenery, with nature taking centre stage. The tropical retreat is home to more than 80 species of flora and fauna, and much of the original vegetation has been deliberately preserved.

One&Only Desaru Coast is the culmination of Kerry Hill’s career: it is the last resort the legendary architect worked on before he passed away in 2018.  Its spellbinding design is an enduring expression of Kerry’s signature obsession with straight lines, his reverence for nature, and his unswerving commitment to rooting each and every project in its unique location – visually, culturally and artistically.

Suites are deliberately designed to allow fresh air to circulate, thanks to timber screens that open to facilitate the flow of the refreshing sea breeze. To increase cooling, green roofs are planted on each suite, adding another layer of emerald lushness and cementing the sense of being enveloped by the landscape.

Natural materials feature throughout, notably local stone, selected for its durability, and yellow balau timber, sourced from local sustainable farms. Both materials are showcased within the interiors, also masterminded by Kerry Hill Architects, emphasising the resort’s natural affinity.

Inspired by the beauty of Malaysia’s enchanting culture, feel at home in the ‘village of palms’. Cradled between a labyrinth of wild rainforest and the pearlescent shores of the South China Sea, explore the year-round warmth and virtually untouched terrain of the Malay peninsula at One&Only Desaru Coast.

According to oneandonlyresorts.com