Adventure Waterpark Desaru Coast Revisited + GIVEAWAY!

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During the September school holidays last year, we visited the spanking new waterpark at Desaru Coast and had the time of our lives - you can read my complete review HERE if you haven't already.

So when we had the chance to revisit Adventure Waterpark during our recent stay at Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast, the monkies obviously jumped for joy!

Since our last visit, some things have changed; like the name. Previously known as Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark, it is now known as simply Adventure Waterpark... which is cooler, since the previous name was pretty long and a mouthful.

But the things that all of us love about the waterpark - and enjoying everything as a family - pretty much remained the same.

Like Kraken's Revenge, which is the region's FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND water rollercoaster.

It is a combination of a roller coaster and splashing flume ride that takes thrill seekers up 30-metres above the ground in rolling “boats” before swooping and spinning through a full 360-degree horizontal loop. The ride then takes a 27-metre drop to the shipwrecking Kraken sea monster waiting in the pool of water below!

For younger kids, Kids Ahoy will always remain a favourite zone.

In addition to the standard huge water play structure, complete with water slides and giant splash bucket, the water park has a dedicated children’s zone with three separate age-appropriate play areas filled with water play equipment with a combination of 13 different water slides designed for the waterpark’s younger kids.

And this time around, Ale managed to 'force' the two older brothers to go on the water slides with her. 😆

For even younger kids or toddlers, there is also a dedicated area - AND SHELTERED! - just for them.

And of course, no waterpark will be complete without the standard huge water play structure, with water slides and giant splash bucket for that added fun and squeals.

No matter how old the monkies get, the idea of floating along the Lazy River on a float never gets stale.

Yup, because nothing is more relaxing than chilling on a float while drfting along with the currents along the long and looping 350-metre long Penawar River. Perfect for families and kids of all ages!

And then there is the fave attraction of the lot.

In our books, the Tidal Wave Beach is the BEST wave pool that we have ever been too... so it wasn't any surprise that we spent more than 2 hours staying soaked inside!

When the waves are not crashing down, it actually makes for a great place to just simply chill.

Or flip one's hair. 🤣

But who am I kidding? The WAVES are certainly the star attraction!

That's because the Tidal Wave Beach is one of the biggest wave pools in the world with some of the world’s biggest man-made waves! This signature water feature at Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark spreads over nearly three acres and holds more than 4 million gallons of water. And this wave pool generates tidal waves. Yes, waves that actually reach up to 3m in height!

😂😂😂

I don't know if it were the waves, but all those splashing certainly got us really hungry.

There are a total of five Food and Beverage outlets within the waterpark and the last time we were there, we had chicken rice and lamb shank at the Kelong Eatery. This time round, we tried the food at River Grill, which serves fast food like burgers and chicken chop.

The beef burgers were great; the patties were well-marinated and juicy... and filling enough to prep us for our next activities at the waterpark!

The later part of the afternoon then saw us experiencing the attractions and rides that we didn't get to try during our first visit.

One of them was Surf Wall, a surf simulator where surfing beginners or enthusiasts can catch and ride artificial waves.

Adventure Waterpark also conducts surfing sessions and lessons at hours before and after park opening hours. Rates start from RM400 per person and you can email info@adventurewaterpark.com.my for more information and to book.

But the most anticipated water rides for us came in the form of these gigantic babies.

During our last visit, we didn't manage to try any one of the four water rides due to extremely long queues. One of the main reasons for the long queues was the huge floats had to be manually carried up to the top by the staff so that required in a long waiting time. Since then, an automatic conveyor belt system has been constructed so the queues are considerably shortened... like by A LOT, because we managed to try each of the four rides multiple times!

Of the four, I say the most exciting water rides are The Riptide and The Tempest.

The Riptide (above photo) swept us up at the steepest angles and fastest speeds giving an unparalleled feeling of weightlessness. We then whooshed downhill to enter the first twister where we slid back and forth several times before exiting into the second and third twisters before ending with a splash out into the pool. Ale was a little apprenhensive at first but after the first time, let's just say she got hooked!

The Tempest, on the other hand, gave a different sense of excitement.

The combination of two high-energy funnels as well as a sudden 24-foot drop - which allowed for high-banking swings and zero gravity moments - coupled with a swirling vortex motion before descent... need I say more? 😁

I think the monkies will certainly be open to another visit! Okay okay, me too. 🤣


If you are thinking of visiting Adventure Waterpark, I say pair it up with a stay at Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast. Not only is it just located BESIDE the waterpark, hotel guests get an exclusive entrance and exit - bringing you directly into the waterpark without having to join the queue at the main entrance! In addtion, hotel guests with a waterpark ticket can exit and re-enter the waterpark within the same day. No re-entry is allowed for standard ticket holders.


GIVEAWAY CLOSED

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 3 WINNERS! You have each won 1 set of Adventure Waterpark tickets which consists of FOUR Adult one-day tickets! The tickets are valid until 15 November 2019.

1. Jeslyn Lee
2. Rezetty Ramzan
3. Mickey Yi

Please email me at kelvin@bloggerati.me for prize collection details. Thanks!


Thanks to Adventure Waterpark Desaru Coast, I have THREE sets of Adventure Waterpark tickets to give away! Perfect timing if you are planning to visit during the upcoming September school holidays! 😄

Each set consists of FOUR Adult One-day tickets. What this means it's more flexible since you can use the tickets for kids or your friends!

IMPORTANT: The tickets are valid until 15 November 2019.

To participate, all you have to do is the following:

1. LIKE Adventure Waterpark Desaru Coast's Facebook page HERE.
2. Tell me why you wish to win the tickets. Leave your comment either in the corresponding Facebook post HERE or in this blog post.


TWO WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING!

1. SHARE this blog post of the giveaway on Facebook for a BONUS chance! Remember to set your profile to public so that I can see the shared post.

2. Head to my post on Instagram to score more bonus chances!

Giveaway ends on 11 August 2019, 2359 hours.

GOOD LUCK! 😊



Useful Information

Adventure Waterpark
ADDRESS: Desaru Coast, No. 4 Jalan Danau, Desaru Coast, 81930 Bandar Penawar,  Johor Darul Ta’zim, Malaysia
OPENING HOURS: 10am – 6pm daily
ADMISSION PRICES:
ONLINE: Adult RM137 | Child (below 12 years old) & Senior (Age 60+) RM102 | Toddler (below 3 years old) FREE
TICKET COUNTER: Adult RM161 | Child (below 12 years old) & Senior (Age 60+) RM120 | Toddler (below 3 years old) FREE
GETTING THERE:
By Car - 1.5-hour drive from Singapore Checkpoints via Senai–Desaru Expressway
By Coach - Coach from Singapore available at Singapore Flyer. Round trip tickets from S$35. Visit HERE for more info.
CONTACT: +603-2203-9696
EMAIL: info@adventurewaterpark.com.my
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10 Ways Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast makes it so Friendly for Families with Kids + GIVEAWAY!

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When we first visited Adventure Waterpark at Desaru Coast last early September, Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast was still under construction. It has since opened and my first impression when I walked through the lobby? It has such a colourful, fun and musical charm to it!

Located directly beside the waterpark and a 1.5-hour drive from Tuas checkpoint, Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast has that all-familiar iconic rock & roll theme like all other Hard Rock Hotels worldwide... but with a little something extra - a pleasing ambience in the form of architecture in the shade of white and grey, surrounded by lush greenery.

As I found out during our 3D2N stay, the great thing about the hotel is it appeals both to families with kids as well as young couples. There is a vibrancy to the hotel - from its cosy rooms to the common places like the lobby and restaurants.

By the end of our 2-night stay, all three monkies quipped it was far too short...so I would take it to mean that they thoroughly enjoyed their time. And you know what, I do agree with them because Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast has made the hotel so family-friendly!

Huge Rooms

At a time when new hotels are sporting smaller room sizes, it is a welcome change to step into Hard Rock Desaru Coast's rooms and be awed by their huge sizes.

The rooms come with either a King-sized bed or two double beds.

Let me just say I love hotels that offer rooms that come with 2 double beds. Because I have a family of 5, booking two separate hotel rooms which come with a king-sized bed each can jack up the travel costs substantially so any hotel that has 2 double beds in a room gets my vote instantly.

Of course, the nice decor is always a plus.

In addition to the lounging area at the balcony, I LOVE the pleasing pastel colour scheme of the rooms!

Everything else was pretty much expected from a luxurious resort, with full toiletries, LCD flat screen TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, a large bathroom and a glass-enclosed rainforest shower.

Hard Rock Roxity Kids Club

Well, a family-friendly resort has got to have a Kids Club too right? And my word, the Hard Rock Roxity at the hotel does not disappoint at all.

Parents can drop off their kids aged 4 to 12 years old between 10am and 9pm daily, and they get to enjoy an extensive program or activities from themed days to fun games and cool classes. Check out the Kids Club's schedule HERE. And in the spirit of Hard Rock, kids can even try their hand at drumming too! How cool is that???

Got kids who love to play dress-up? They will go absolutely bonkers at the role-playing room!

What got my boys hooked though was this... even though technically, they are above the age limit for the Kids Club. 😂

Fortnite gaming! Now that's a surefire way to get the kids' attention. Or how about some Virtual Reality (VR) games?

And as if all of the above isn't cool enough, let's just throw in a Splash Zone for the kids!

Of the many Kids Clubs at hotels I have seen they usually consist of only an indoor play area but Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast has a dedicated water play area for kids! And no, parents are not allowed. LOL.

Mini Playground

Catered for younger kids, this mini sheltered playground is located just beside Sessions restaurant, which is an all-day dining restaurant at the hotel.

And you know waht this means right? Parents can take their time to finish their meals - at these highly Insta-worthy dining 'pods' no less! - while the kids expend their energy at the playground.

Music Pool

Music is THE heart of every Hard Rock Hotel so it isn't any surprise to hear music everywhere within Hard Rock Desaru Coast.

Music in the room, music in the restaurant, music in the bar, music in the lobby... BUT music in the pool as well???

Now that's one novelty that the monkies can't get enough of!

Oh, and the stunning view at the infinity pool helps too. 😁

My only gripe is that other than a separate Jacuzzi pool, there is no kids pool. But at least there is a huge Waterpark just next door. Which leads me to the next point.

Adventure Park just next door!

And that is just one of THREE perks staying at Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast. In addition to just being beside the waterpark, hotel guests get an exclusive entrance and exit - bringing you directly into the waterpark without having to join the queue at the main entrance!

And the final perk? Hotel guests with a waterpark ticket can exit and re-enter the waterpark within the same day. Non-hotel guests do not have the same privilege.

Roxtars Toys & Sweet

Apparently, this is the FIRST Roxtars shop to open at a Hard Rock Hotel in the world. And my oh my, kids will go crazy here!

The entire shop is decked out in a colourful array of toys and sweets - from cuddly and musical toys to delicious candies and sweets.

Yes, Hard Rock Roxtars is heaven for kids. I'm not sure about parents though. 😅

Plenty of Dining Options

Let me just put it this way, one can never go hungry at Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast.

Home to two restaurants, one cafe and one bar, the hotel's dining options have something for everyone.

Sessions is the hotel's main restaurant which features an all-day menu of both local and international dishes. It also offers buffet spreads breakfast and dinner and the spread is pretty impressive.

You may even score a photo opportunity with one of the many hotel's roving mascots during breakfast!

If you do stay at the hotel, I highly recommend having your dinner at least once at The Elephant & The Butterfly, a Mexican poolside restaurant and bar.

Other than the fact that the place is highly instagrammable, the ambience at night is fantastic.

Oh, and the food - a blend of traditional flavors paired with modern take on Mexican cuisine - is great too. The ribeye steak was so succulent and tender... and they have a kids' menu too!

One of the places we ended up spending quite a lot at was Constant Grind Coffee Bar.

In addition to gourmet coffee and ice-blended drinks, the cafe also sells cakes and sandwiches which are perfect if you are looking for just a slight nibble.

Oh, and did I mention they sell ice cream too? Always a hit with the monkies.

By the way, do you know what the Beatles wall mural is made up of?

Coffee mugs!

For parents with young kids, I know that sometime dining out is a chore.. especially with cranky kids. So ordering Room Service is a godsend.

Can I just say that Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast has one of the most comprehensive in-room dining menus that I have ever seen? There's Western, pasta, Asian food and one of the boys' absolute fave - the Sup Ekor (or Oxtail Soup).

Oh, and the famed Hard Rock Legendary Burger... which is only available through Room Service by the way.

It's a miracle we didn't put on extra weight at the end of our 2-night stay! 🤣

The Sound of Your Stay Music Amenities

At Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast, you can request for one of 20 premium Fender electric guitars to be sent to your room together with headsets and an amp for your intimate rock concert! 😆

Or you can opt for one of the 10 Crosley vinyl players with records to amplify that in-room listening experience. They are FREE for guests but on a first-come-first-served basis so do reserve your set upon check-in!

Memorabilia Tour

Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast has on display some of the greatest rock memorabilia, so whether you are a rocker who loves The Rolling Stones or a Rihanna fangirl, you will enjoy the dazzling memorabilia on display throughout the hotel.

And hotel guests get to go on a Memorabilia Tour which happens daily at 11am and 4pm. The tour is FREE but you have to pre-register at the Concierge at Main Lobby, Level 3.

And be sure to stop by the Rock Shop, for music-inspired collections like Hard Rock branded tees, jackets, and collectable pins.

Music Everywhere

I have mentioned that music is present EVERYWHERE within the hotel but did you know at Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast, you can let them know your music preference before check-in and that's what exactly you'll hear when you first step into the room? 😱

Yes, we are truly made to feel like Rock Stars at the hotel!

I think all stays at Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast should come with a pre-check-in warning: IT IS HIGHLY ADDICTIVE! 😅

Needless to say, the monkies were crestfallen upon check-out so something tells me we will definitely be back!


GIVEAWAY CLOSED

Thanks to Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast, I have 10 sets of Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast Premiums to give away! The first prize consists of FIVE Plush Toy Mascots and another 9 will each win one of NINE Mixtape Throw Pillows!

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING 10 WINNERS! You have each won a set of Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast Premiums!

First Prize (5 Plush Toys mascots)
1. Madeline Lee

Consolation Prizes (1 Mixtape pillow each)
2. RongQing Gabrielle
3. Zoey Chan
4. JoAnna Low
5. Felvira Yeo
6. Kv Tan
7. Melody Chen
8. Louis Lee
9. Ting Tingz
10. Qiu Ling

Please email me at kelvin@cheekiemonkie.net for prize collection details. Thanks!

To participate, all you have to do is the following:

1. LIKE Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast's Facebook page HERE.
2. Tell me why you wish to win the plushies. Leave your comment either in the corresponding Facebook post HERE or in this blog post.

INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING!
SHARE this blog post of the giveaway on Facebook for a BONUS chance! Remember to set your profile to public so that I can see the shared post.

Giveaway ends on 2 August 2019, 2359 hours and is open to both Singapore and Malaysia residents.

GOOD LUCK! 😊



Useful Information

Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast
Jln Pantai 3, Desaru Coast, 81930 Bandar Penawar, Johor, Malaysia
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