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Thistle Johor Bahru

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a nightclub

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
Daily buffet breakfast (MYR 48 per person)
Property entrance
In-room dining
Deluxe Twin Room | View from room
At Thistle Johor Bahru, guests start their day with poolside meals before joining yoga and Pilates classes. The sun-drenched deck offers perfect relaxation spots while children splash in their dedicated pool. The luxury hotel consistently earns praise for its peaceful atmosphere.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Suite

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Executive Seaview King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Club Lounge
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • 387 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Living room | LCD TV

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Club Lounge
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • 775 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite 1 King Bed & 1 Single Extra Bed only (2 Adult +2 Children) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Suite 1 King Bed & 1 Single Extra Bed only (2 Adult +2 Children)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • 775 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 344 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Seaview Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Seaview Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • 387 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive King Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • 387 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • 387 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Seaview Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • 387 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Thistle Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Thistle Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 775 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive King Room

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Twin Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe King Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive King Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

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Deluxe King Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 344 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Seaview King Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Seaview King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • 387 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe King Room (Newly Refurbished)

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe King Room With Seaview (Newly Refurbished)

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room (Newly Refurbished)

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room With Seaview (Newly Refurbished)

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Studio Suite (Newly Renovated)

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Thistle Suite

  • Sleeps 2
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About the neighborhood

Map
Jalan Sungai Chat, Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru, Johor, 80720

What's nearby

  • Johor Zoo - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Komtar JBCC - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Johor Bahru City Square - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Johor Bahru Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine Complex - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • KSL City Mall - 5 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • JB Sentral - 8 min drive
  • Kranji Station - 9 min drive
  • Senai International Airport (JHB) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restoran Yasin - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sedap Corner - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lazy Monday - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Steps - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Thistle Johor Bahru

Luxury hotel near Johor Zoo
Located close to Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque and Sultan Ibrahim Building, Thistle Johor Bahru provides a nightclub, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Get out on the links at this hotel and enjoy amenities such as a driving range. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room. 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 shopping on site and a garden.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and an elevator
  • Luggage storage, 1 meeting room, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 382 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and free toiletries
  • HDTVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • 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
  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

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)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • 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

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • 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
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 September 28 2025 to September 9 2027 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 28 to December 31:
  • One of the dining venues
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
The property will be renovating from September 27 2025 to September 30 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the dining venues
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business center
  • Elevator
  • Exterior
  • Fitness facilities
  • Front desk
  • Guestrooms
  • Hallway
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lobby
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.
The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Children's pool
  • Dining venue(s)
  • 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
  • Dining venue(s)
  • 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
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MYR 48 for adults and 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

Couples wishing to share a room must provide proof of marriage
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Johor Bahru Thistle
Thistle Hotel
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Thistle Johor Bahru Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Thistle Johor Bahru have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–8:00 PM. One of the pools is closed seasonally each year from September 28 to December 31. The property will be renovating one of the pools from September 27 2025 to September 30 2026 (completion date subject to change).

Is Thistle Johor Bahru pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Thistle Johor Bahru?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Thistle 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 Johor Bahru?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Thistle 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).

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