Visiting Johor Bahru is an alternative for spending a weekend or a public holiday outside of Singapore. Plus, there are so many best hotels in Johor Bahru waiting for you!

Johor Bahru is the best pick as well, since the destination is not that far from Singapore. You can get there by subway, bus, or drive your own car.

What to do in Johor Bahru? Actually, there are so many interesting activities to do (you can read it in Trip to JB). But now, let us show you our list for 5 best hotels in Johor Bahru that will suit any occasion!

Specialty: Family Holiday, Couples Getaway

The first on our best hotels in Johor Bahru list is Thistle Johor Bahru. The location of this hotel is very strategic, and for those of you that come from Singapore, this hotel is only 10 minutes away from the Singapore Causeway.

Thistle Johor Bahru is quite a unique hotel, seeing from the color chosen for the rooms. The “almost all blue” theme for all rooms and suites here is actually soothing to your eyes. You can pick the room or suite with the seaview, the city view, or the pool view. Here, you will find accommodation options for families, like the Family Suite.

In Thistle Johor Bahru, you can consider spending an extended stay as well. Some of their accommodations are suitable for it. For example, the Family Suite is a good option for an extended stay. It has full facilities inside, including the fully equipped kitchen. Savoring your honeymoon? The Royal Suite option is perfect for you!

Aside from the comfortable rooms and suites, Thistle Johor Bahru comes with great facilities as well. We recommend you to not skip the spa. Well, it’s a holiday and it’s time to rejuvenate yourself by choosing one of all various kinds of treatments in their spa. The spa has very complete facilities too, like the sauna, steam room, plunge pool, and more. Price start from S$ 87.09.

Thistle Johor Bahru is very welcoming to children and they show it with the availability of a children pool, so you and your children can play safely inside. For adults, enjoy the two-level swimming pool with the sun loungers at the side. If you are hungry, you can visit one of the restaurants: Fresh (breakfast buffet), Glass (international cuisines), Oasis (Italian restaurant), and The Hive (bar).

See? Thistle Johor Bahru is definitely one of the best hotels in Johor Bahru!

Specialty: Business Trip, Couples Getaway

Moving on, we have this 4-star hotel as the best hotels in Johor Bahru: Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru. Located not far from the city attractions, Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru says that they are perfect for urban travelers, whether they travel for leisure or business. Capri by Fraser is close to City Square Mall, Galleria@Kotaraya, and more. Its perfect location is also why this hotel is considered the best hotel in Johor Bahru.

If you are looking for a hotel that has a kitchenette in every of their rooms, then Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru is the one that you’ve searching for. From the Studio Deluxe Apartment as the most basic room to the One Bedroom Executive Apartment, all of them have a kitchenette. What distinguishes them is only the size. But, if you are looking for the one room that has a separate living room, choose the One Bedroom Deluxe and One Bedroom Executive Apartment Prices start from S$ 167.30.

To make your stay here more pleasant, you should check out the available facilities for all the hotel’s visitors. The swimming pool is the right place to exercise and feel refreshed at the same time. The gym is where you can sweat your body and burn the calories away. There is also a facility of an interactive video in the Spin & Play (it is also a self-service launderette).

Looking for something to eat? Relax, Capri by Fraser by Johor Bahru will provide you with good cooking from the Caprilicious. Caprilicious is a restaurant that is available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. When you wake up here, you will enjoy the breakfast buffet prepared by Caprilicious. In special times, there are sometimes the themed buffet and signature grills.

For your information, Capri by Fraser by Johor Bahru is also open for an extended stay. Don’t worry, with great facilities, this hotel will be the best hotel in Johor Bahru for a longer stay.

Specialty: Couples Getaway, Family Holiday

You will love our next best hotel in Johor Bahru. It’s the famous Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru, located in the central business district. Here, you will enjoy the view of the city.

There are so many things we love the most about this hotel. The spacious room is one of them, and don’t even mention the suites—they are the best! You should pick this hotel if you are on a honeymoon trip with your spouse. As some people enjoy their romantic getaway in an island’s resort, some will love staying in the middle of the city, as long as the accommodation is great. Room at Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru is start from S$ 178.37

The good news for families, you can have the connecting rooms, so you don’t have to worry about being separated. With connecting room options, your privacy will still be preserved although you are “connected”.

The outdoor pool is very refreshing and the dining options are plenty. If you crave Italian food, visit Tosca Italian Trattoria. You won’t only be spoiled by the delicious dishes but also the amazing view from the 13th floor where it is located. Makan Kitchen is a restaurant serving eclectic menus. It is an all-day restaurant, where you can enjoy a nice breakfast. Meanwhile, tea and snacks are available in The Food Store, where you can have a takeaway option.

Specialty: Family Holiday

Even though you don’t have kids, we surely think you have already known that LEGOLAND Hotel is one of the best hotels in Johor Bahru. If you want your children to be interested all the time, then you don’t have a choice. LEGOLAND Hotel is for you!

Why? Because all of them come with a theme. There is a pirate theme, kingdom theme, ninjago theme, and adventure theme. As for the type of rooms, there are only three types: basic, premium, and deluxe. The basic one is named according to the theme. It means, if you read “Adventure Themed”, you will know it is the most basic room here.

All of the rooms here can accommodate more than 4 people. It is indeed the best hotel in Johor Bahru for families with little children. Not stopping there, your children will be excited with the bunk beds inside. So, while you take a rest before the next activities with your kids, you can let them rest in a separate area on the bunk beds.

The deluxe options are the biggest. They can accommodate up to 8 people inside! If you think of taking your children with their best friend, don’t worry, LEGOLAND Hotel can handle it for you. They will also have more fun with the treasure hunt available in every room! Room prices in LEGOLAND is starts from S$ 432.51.

The other reason (and it is the most important one) why you should take your children to stay in LEGOLAND Hotel is because of its access to the LEGOLAND Resort. Have a full experience of it and go home to your theme room feeling all exhausted but happy as a clown!

After a long day of visiting the LEGOLAND Theme Park, Water Park, and Aquarium, you will wake up in the morning feeling hungry. Then, it is time to visit the Bricks Family Restaurant to have the family breakfast. You might wonder what they serve in Bricks Family Restaurant. Well, they usually serve waffles, pancakes, cereals, noodles, and bread puddings. Drink selections vary too and don’t be surprised with all the colorful mugs!

Specialty: Business Trip, Family Holiday

The last on our list of best hotels in Johor Bahru is Fives Hotel Johor Bahru. Fives Hotel Johor Bahru has a very convenient location. Right across it is the famous KOMTAR JBCC and Johor Bahru Shopping Mall. If you love shopping centers so much, it is a good choice to pick the best hotel in Johor Bahru.

If you stay here, your room options are the Deluxe, Executive, and Family. In the Deluxe option, you can pick between a king bed or two twin beds. Executive has 2 types: Executive Rooms and Suites, while there is only Family Suites for those of you that travel with all of your family members. The Family Suites have 1 king bed and two twin beds price starts from . It is enough for 4 people.

Fives Hotel Johor Bahru actually doesn’t have any specific facility for children. It doesn’t even have a swimming pool. But, this hotel is still a nice place to stay with family. Also, with the convenient location, you can take your family to the malls.

This hotel is also a great choice for a solo traveler. If you are on a business trip, Fives Hotel will be your comfortable place to stay. You can also hit the gym as they provide the fully equipped gymnasium.

As for the rates, stop worrying, because even though Fives Hotel Johor Bahru’s location is very strategic, it actually has a very affordable price start from S$ 69.45!

So, are you ready to explore Johor Bahru? You can plan your trip to JB as soon as possible. You can even go there next weekend! Check out for more hotels in Johor Bahru. Who knows, maybe you have your own version of the best hotel in Johor Bahru.

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