Desaru (Jawi: ديسارو; Chinese: 迪沙鲁) is a beach resort in Kota Tinggi District, Johor, Malaysia. It is famous for its pristine beach beside the South China Sea, and recently became a popular camping spot.

Currently, the Johor state government is developing an integrated tourism area which spreads over an area of 1,578 hectares.

The area has various Malaysian boarding schools including Sekolah Menengah Sains Kota Tinggi, Sekolah Sukan Bandar Penawar and Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama Bandar Penawar.

• SKS City Mall opened in 2017.

• Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast

• The Westin Desaru Coast Resort

• Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas

• Lotus Desaru Coast

• Amerald Resort Hotel

• Desaru Coast seafood corner

Car and motorcycle is the fastest way to go to Desaru. The Senai–Desaru Expressway connects Desaru to Senai within 45 minutes. From Kluang to Desaru about 2-3 hours drive. From JB Taman Mount Austin area takes around 30-40 minutes.

As of June 2023, a new ferry terminal has been in operation at Desaru. Operating on five days of each week, it hosts ferry services from Tanah Merah, Singapore. Inclement weather may divert ferry services to Tanjung Pengelih instead.

• Bandar Penawar
• Taman Sri Penawar
• Taman Desaru Utama
• Taman Mutiara Desaru
• Escadia
• Harmonia 1
• Harmonia 2

• Tourism Malaysia - Desaru
• Tourism Malaysia - Desaru Beach
• Greater Desaru Tourism Association
• Desaru Network
• Desaru Coast Malaysia

1°32′29.6″N 104°16′06.6″E / 1.541556°N 104.268500°E / 1.541556; 104.268500