A list by Eva Novak & Adam Jensen. Updated November 2023.
We have created a list with the best small luxury hotels in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Hyatt Place Johor Bahru Paradigm Mall features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a restaurant and bar in Johor Bahru. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. The hotel offers a hot tub and a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a desk. The units will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at Hyatt Place Johor Bahru Paradigm Mall. The accommodation offers a sun terrace. Singapore Zoo is 21 km from Hyatt Place Johor Bahru Paradigm Mall, while Night Safari is 22 km away. The nearest airport is Senai International Airport, 17 km from the hotel.Show full description
Charming. Lovely interior design. Popular among women. Set in Johor Bahru, Suasana Suites Hotel Johor Bahru features free WiFi and units fitted with a kitchenette, balcony and seating area. All units feature air conditioning and a cable flat-screen TV. A toaster and kettle are also offered. A set breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. At the apartment you will find a restaurant serving Malaysian, Local and International cuisine. The property has a fitness centre. Guests can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool at Suasana Suites Hotel Johor Bahru. Angry Birds Activity Park is 2.8 km from the accommodation, while JB City Square is 1.6 km from the property. Senai International Airport is 31 km away.Show full description
Lovely property. Rooftop pool. Great location.Opened August 2020. Located in Johor Bahru, just next to JB Sentral CIQ. Complex, Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre, an IHG Hotel provides accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. With a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, room service and luggage storage for guests. At the hotel, all rooms have a desk. At Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre, an IHG Hotel every room comes with bed linen and towels. The accommodation offers a continental or buffet breakfast. Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre, an IHG Hotel offers 4-star accommodation with a sauna and hot tub. JB City Square is 1.7 km from the hotel, while Singapore Turf Club is 8 km away. The nearest airport is Senai International, 29 km from Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre, an IHG Hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Nice style. Unique. Conveniently located in Johor Bahru city centre, Amari Johor Bahru offers elegant guest rooms and suites with free WiFi throughout. It houses an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre and a spa. Johor Bahru City Square is 600 metres from the property. Decorated with warm colors, each unit is appointed with a 40-inch satellite TV and a minibar. Selected units have executive lounge access, while others offer direct pool access. The en suite bathroom includes a shower and free toiletries. Buffet breakfast is served at Amaya Food Gallery, with options include Asian and international dishes. Drinks and snacks are offered at Amaya Cafe and Dip Bar. Alternatively, plenty of dining options are located in the shopping mall nearby. Guests can approach the 24-hour front desk for local area information, concierge services and luggage storage. A gym is available for guests who wish to work out and you can also indulge in various treatments at Breeze Spa. Amari Johor Bahru is 3 km from Danga City Mall and 3.5 km from Johor Zoo. JB Sentral railway station is 2.9 km away, while Senai International Airport is a 31 km drive from the property.Show full description
Delightful property. Very stylish. Comfortable beds. Set in Johor Bahru, 10 km from Singapore Zoo, Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant. The property is around 10 km from Night Safari, 22 km from Holland Village and 23 km from ION Orchard Mall. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, room service and free WiFi. Certain rooms here will provide you with a kitchenette with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. Breakfast is available every morning, and includes buffet, continental and Asian options. Lucky Plaza is 24 km from the hotel, while 313@Somerset is 24 km away. The nearest airport is Seletar Airport, 21 km from Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru.Show full description
I would describe this as the most beautiful, stylish and unique small luxury hotel in Johor Bahru. WOW!
Charming. Romantic. Great value. Located in Johor Bahru, 20 km from Singapore Zoo, MOLEK REGENCY TAMAN MOLEK provides accommodation with a terrace, free private parking and a tennis court. Among the facilities at this property are a kids' club and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. A fitness centre, meeting and banquet facilities, garden, outdoor pool, sauna, hot tub and water park are at our guests' disposal. Guest rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchenette, a dining area and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a shower and a hairdryer. MOLEK REGENCY TAMAN MOLEK offers certain rooms with city views, and each room has a balcony. The units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle. You can play billiards, table tennis, and darts at the 5-star hotel. Night Safari is 20 km from the accommodation, while Holland Village is 32 km away. The nearest airport is Senai International Airport, 22 km from MOLEK REGENCY TAMAN MOLEK.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most ROMANTIC luxury hotels in Johor Bahru.
Elegant. Superb breakfast. Comfortable beds. Renaissance Johor Bahru offers luxurious and modern guestrooms with a flat-screen satellite TV in Johor. Featuring 2 restaurants and a pub, it also has fitness centre and outdoor pool. The Mall Mid Valley Southkey is a 5-minute drive from Renaissance Johor Bahru Hotel. Lego Land, Hello Kitty Theme Park and Desaru Beach are all within a 35-minute drive away. It takes 1-hour to reach Singapore by car. The air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a flat-screen satellite TV, desk and electric kettle. Each room also includes a private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers and free toiletries. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi in the hotel’s common areas and free parking nearby. Luggage storage facilities are available at the 24-hour reception. Wan Li Restaurant specialises in Chinese and Cantonese cuisines while Café BLD serves international dishes. After dinner drinks can be ordered from R-Bar.Show full description
Highly elegant. Located 4.6 km from Johor-Singapore Causeway, Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru boasts a large outdoor swimming pool and 4 dining options. The rooms and suites are luxuriously furnished and free WiFi is available in common areas. The spacious rooms and suites are fitted with air conditioning and a 40-inch flat-screen satellite TV. A personal safe and tea/coffee making facilities are also available. For your comfort, a pillow menu is included. Certain units have a separate living area and a kitchenette. The stylish bathroom comes with premium toiletries and plush bathrobes. Makan Kitchen is open all-day and serves buffet breakfast as well as a vast array of Asian and International cuisines. Italian fares are offered at Tosca Italian Trattoria, which features Straits of Johor views. Coffee/tea and refreshments can be enjoyed at Axis Lounge and The Food Store. The property houses modern meeting rooms along with supporting business facilities. Friendly multilingual staff at the tour desk can arrange sightseeing trips and shuttle services. For families, cribs and high chairs are provided upon request. The property also caters to your accessibility needs throughout. Please note that Our Twin bed sizes are W135 x L200. Johor Bahru City Square is 650 metres from Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru and Johor Bahru Sentral railway station is 1.5 km away. Senai International Airport is 28 km from the property, while Changi International Airport is a 38 km drive.Show full description
Perhaps this is the most elegant small luxury hotel in Johor Bahru.
Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Great views. Popular among women.Opened August 2022. St Giles Southkey has an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a restaurant and bar in Johor Bahru. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 14 km from Singapore Zoo. Buffet and continental breakfast options are available each morning at the hotel. Night Safari is 14 km from St Giles Southkey, while Holland Village is 26 km from the property. The nearest airport is Senai International Airport, 23 km from the accommodation.Show full description
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