Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru
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Located close to Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque and Johor Zoo, Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru provides a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and a poolside location. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Reviews
7.67.6 out of 10
Good
Popular amenities
- Pool
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Air-conditioning
- Gym
Room options
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Family Suite
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
- Free Wi-Fi
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Junior Suite
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
- Free Wi-Fi
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Executive Seaview King Room
- City view
- 36 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
- Free Wi-Fi
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Junior Suite
- City view
- 72 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
- Free Wi-Fi
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Family Suite 1 King Bed & 1 Single Extra Bed only (2 Adult +2 Children)
- 72 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed
- Free Wi-Fi
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Deluxe Twin Room
- City view
- 32 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Single Beds
- Free Wi-Fi
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Deluxe Seaview Twin Room
- Sea view
- 36 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Single Beds
- Free Wi-Fi
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Executive King Room
- City view
- 36 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
- Free Wi-Fi
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Executive Twin Room
- City view
- 36 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 2 Single Beds
- Free Wi-Fi
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Executive Seaview Twin Room
- City view
- 36 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 Single Bed
- Free Wi-Fi
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Thistle Suite
- Sea view
- 72 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
- Free Wi-Fi
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Executive King Room
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
- Free Wi-Fi
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Deluxe King Room
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
4 reviews
(4 reviews)
- City view
- 32 sq m
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
- Free Wi-Fi
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Deluxe Seaview King Room
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 reviews
(3 reviews)
- Sea view
- 36 sq m
- Sleeps 2
- 1 King Bed
- Free Wi-Fi
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About the area
Located in Central District, a neighbourhood in Johor Bahru, Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru is near the airport and on the waterfront. Johor Bahru City Square and AEON Tebrau City are worth exploring if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Johor Zoo and LEGOLAND® Malaysia. Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque and Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Johor Bahru travel guide
Jalan Sungai Chat, Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru, Johor, 80720
What's nearby
Johor Zoo17 min walk - 1.5 km
Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque17 min walk - 1.5 km- Beletime Danga Bay2 min drive - 1.9 km
- Istana Besar2 min drive - 1.9 km
- Sultan Abu Bakar Royal Palace Museum2 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
- JB Sentral8 min drive
- Kranji Station9 min drive
- Singapore (XSP-Seletar)36 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's9 min walk
- Restoran Yasin5 min walk
- Ayam Gepuk Pak Gembus9 min walk
- Medan Selera Tepian Tebrau10 min walk
- Mixue Ice Cream & Tea11 min walk
About this property
Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru
- Luxury hotel near Johor Bahru City Square
- Located close to Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque and Johor Zoo, Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru provides a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and a poolside location. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
- Other perks at this hotel include:
- An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers
- Free self-parking
- Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and tour/ticket information
- Luggage storage, a lift and a banquet hall
- Room features
- All 382 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
- Other amenities include:
- Bathrooms with bidets and free toiletries
- HDTVs with premium channels
- Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping
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- Kitchen
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
- Free secured, covered self parking on site
- Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
- Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: MYR 48 for adults and MYR 28 for children
- 2 restaurants
- A bar/lounge
- A poolside bar
- Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
- Glass
- Oasis
Things to do
- Children's pool
- Gym
- Outdoor pool
Family friendly
- Children's pool
- Laundry facilities
- Outdoor pool
- Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
- 24-hour front desk
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Gift shop/newsstand
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Safe at front desk
Guest services
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Porter/bellhop
- Tour and ticket assistance
- Turndown service
- Wedding services
Business services
- Business centre
- Computer station
- Conference centre
- Meeting room
Outdoors
- Garden
- On the waterfront
- Pool loungers
- Terrace
Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Lift
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible pool
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
- Wheelchair-accessible spa
More
- 1 building
- 17 floors
- Banquet hall
- Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Blackout drapes
Bathroom
- Bidet
- Dressing gowns
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels
Food and drink
- Electric kettle
- Free bottled water
- Limited room service
- Minibar
More
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Free daily newspapers
- Iron/ironing board
- Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Customers may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from 28 September 2025 to 9 September 2027 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 28 September to 31 December:
- One of the dining venues
- One of the swimming pools
- Bar/Lounge
- Business centre
- Fitness facilities
- Laundry facilities
- Meeting facilities
- Parking area
The property will be renovating from 27 September 2025 to 30 September 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
- One of the dining venues
- One of the swimming pools
- Bar/lounge
- Business centre
- Lift
- Exterior
- Fitness facilities
- Front desk
- Guestrooms
- Hallway
- Laundry facilities
- Lobby
- Meeting facilities
- Parking area
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.
The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday:
- Bar/lounge
- Children's pool
- Restaurant
- Fitness facility
- Full-service spa
- Health club
- Hot springs
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
- Public bath
- Sauna
- Hot tub
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Sunday:
- Bar/lounge
- Children's pool
- Restaurant
- Fitness facility
- Full-service spa
- Health club
- Hot springs
- Indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
- Public bath
- Sauna
- Hot tub
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
- Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately MYR 48 for adults and from MYR 28 for children
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
A car is required for transport to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
Frequently asked questions
Does Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. One of the swimming pools is closed seasonally each year from September 28 until December 31. The property will be renovating one of the swimming pools from September 27 2025 until September 30 2026 (completion date subject to change).
Is Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru?
Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru located?
Located in Central District, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque and Johor Zoo. Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple and Johor Bahru City Square are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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