Amanzoe scores 9.3 overall; Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast scores 8.8. Amanzoe scores higher on our rubric, while Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast has more dining venues, while Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast lists more room categories, while Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast lists more spa facilities.
Scores & Facts
Metric
Amanzoe
Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast
Hotel Flock Score
9.3
8.8
Location
9.4
9.4
Service
9.3
9.3
Design
9.4
9.2
Dining
9.0
9.0
Value
7.9
7.5
Category
Beach
Beach
Tier
Ultra-Luxury
Ultra-Luxury
Opened
2012
Open and listed in the current Mandarin Oriental hotel portfolio as of 24 August 2026
From
$1,600/night
Rates on request
Rooms
53 (38 pavilions, 3 beach pavilions, 12 villas)
7 named accommodation categories on the official page; total key count is not stated there
Architect
Edward Tuttle with Marios Angelopoulos
See property
Dining
Metric
Amanzoe
Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast
Dining Venues
2
4
Rooms
Metric
Amanzoe
Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast
Room Categories
3
4
Suite / Villa Types
3
4
Spa
Metric
Amanzoe
Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast
Spa Programme
Yes
Yes
Spa Facilities Listed
4
5
Good to Know
Amanzoe
The beach club and hillside pavilions are a genuine shuttle ride apart — factor that into how you plan your days.
About 2.5 hours by car from Athens, or a shorter transfer via the resort's private helicopter option.
Best May through October; many facilities scale back or close over winter.
Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast
Setting: the Johor coast where rainforest reaches the South China Sea, within road range of Singapore but outside its urban field.
Fans of M.O. benefits require membership and, for selectable stay privileges, an eligible direct booking.
Restaurant, spa and seasonal resort schedules can change; verify them on the official property page for the intended dates.
Summary
Amanzoe scores higher on our rubric, while Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast has more dining venues, while Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast lists more room categories, while Mandarin Oriental, Desaru Coast lists more spa facilities.
