Celebrate Mother’s Day with a seaside escape to Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas, where a lush South China Sea setting, heritage-inspired feasting and bespoke spa treatments come together for one truly indulgent weekend.

A Brunch in the Garden, Just for Her

On Sunday, 10 May, the resort’s Sedili Garden transforms into an alfresco haven for the occasion. Surrounded by tropical flora, with views stretching across the infinity bar and pool, “A Garden of Love” brunch is exactly the kind of setting Mum deserves.

Think heritage-led starters, live cooking stations and desserts laced with floral notes and familiar, comforting flavours — all enjoyed in the open air, bathed in natural light. Every mother dines at 50% off (full price MYR 218+ per person) and is welcomed with a complimentary glass of Raventós i Blanc rosé and a commemorative gift. Children aged 12 and below eat for free, making it a proper family affair.

Side-by-Side at the Spa

Enjoy some time together with mum at Anantara Spa. Available throughout the month of May, the Blissful Bond experience (MYR 1,480++ for two) is a 100-minute side-by-side treatment designed for mothers and daughters, starting with a gentle body exfoliation, moving into an aromatherapy massage, and finishing with a soothing lymphatic facial massage.

Or let mum have some me-time with the Moment for Mum, a 90-minute solo escape combining a radiance-boosting facial and a tension-relieving back massage, followed by an elegant afternoon tea for two at Turmeric (MYR 680++ per set).

Make It a Full Family Getaway

Can’t decide between brunch and a spa day? Don’t. The resort’s Ultimate Family Escape package (from USD 631) lets you do it all — and then some. It includes:

• Daily breakfast and dinner at Turmeric for two adults and two children
• Complimentary daily minibar refill
• A guided Desaru Fruit Farm tour
• A hands-on Spice Spoons culinary experience for the family

Between the curated itinerary items, there’s plenty of room to stumble upon dusky leaf monkeys and monitor lizards along the coast, join a guided mangrove riverboat tour, or simply sink into a sun lounger for some R&R. Guests staying in the Residences get the added touch of private butler service.

Plan Your Visit

Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas is a genuinely beautiful spot on the southern tip of Peninsular Malaysia, that is far removed from the bustle of everyday life while still being a manageable trip from Singapore or Johor Bahru. It’s well worth making the trip for Mum this May.

Book via anantara.com/en/desaru-coast, email desaru@anantara.com, or call +607-828 0888.

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