Tiara Desaru Seaview Residence eyeing more long-term stay tenants

Pixs by Anthony Tan

Did you know that the 579-unit Tiara Desaru Seaview Residence (TDSR)  in Johor was formerly known as La Cemara Desaru Resort Condominium and that it was graced by Hong Kong actor Jackie Chan during its grand opening?

At a recent press conference with a group of Chinese bloggers and media who were hosted for their stay here from 1-3 October 2016, TDSR’s new owner Dato’ Sri Jacky Ker Cherk Yee (in the centre), who is Premier Plus Property Consultant executive director says he bought over this property for around RM190 million after it was rehabilitated and completed by MB Resorts Sdn Bhd, the white knight for this abandoned project.

The RM190 million includes its refurbishment cost. According to the TDSR release distributed to us, this is the first condominium in Desaru to provide hotel service to its buyers and residents.

Ker says the TDSR still has 100 fully furnished condominium units open for sale with prices starting from RM500,000. Apart from its units for sales, TDSR has some 150 units reserved for short-term or daily rental to tourists and business travellers.

The spacious suite we stayed in is provided with clean towels, a kettle, a fridge and more than ample kitchen cabinets, which we did not use since ours is only a short stay.

It comes with two bathrooms. While a toilet roll is provided in each bathroom, only one of the bathrooms is given a small bottle of shampoo and shower gel. Fortunately, as seasoned traveller, we brought our own personal toiletries and hangers along.

I welcome the television sets provided in our bedroom and living room, which allowed us to watch our favourite programmes aired on different channels at the same time.

Ker is looking at reducing the numbers for short-term stay to 50 units as he is targeting for more long-term stay, adding that its team can provide value add services such as housekeeping, food and beverage as well as laundry to its residents or tenants for a fee.

For instance, its long term tenants can opt for weekly or monthly services. Its long-term lease from RM1,600 a month while TDSR release puts its daily “homestay” rate as starting from RM250.

Spread over 10 acres of land, the amenities at TDSR include swimming pools as well as garden and beach side cabana barbeque areas. Near block E where we stayed, we have our own private pool. We shared with Ker that the trend is now moving towards salt pool instead of the chlorinated ones.

Cycling is another activity that one can do around TDSR and its vicinity, including the beach area as it has a flat and solid surface. 

Try to catch the sunrise at the beach when you are staying. A few of our newly met blogger friends did so and were rewarded for their patience at around 7am to 7.15am on 2 October.

Visit www.premierplus.com.my or www.tiaradesaru.com for more details on TDSR.