The Best Hotels Closest to Istana Bukit Serene in Johor Bahru for 2026

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A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. There is a balcony with a view of palm trees and a body of water.

A high-rise residential building with multiple balconies, a swimming pool, and a view of a body of water.

A high-rise building with a swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of high-rise buildings through the window.

1. Country Garden Danga Bay Sea View Homestay by Stayrene

Danga Bay, 1.7 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Wai Hoong

NT$1,254

NT$1,814 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A pool area with palm trees and a view of a building in the background.

A beach with palm trees, a clear sky, and a view of the ocean.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed with white linens, and a wooden headboard.

2. Country Garden Danga Bay by Widebed JB

Danga Bay, 1.6 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Virgil

NT$1,839

NT$2,064 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A Tune Hotels building with a prominent red sign, multiple floors, and a parking area with several cars.

A spacious lobby with a red sofa, multiple armchairs, a coffee machine, and potted plants.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a bedside table with a lamp, and a large mirror on the wall.

3. Tune Hotel - Danga Bay, Johor

Danga Bay, 1.1 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Salmah

NT$981

NT$1,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A swimming pool with a water slide, surrounded by palm trees and a small tower structure.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a kitchen area with a fridge and cabinets.

A room with a large window overlooking a green landscape with trees and a road.

A hotel room with a bed, sofa, dining table, and kitchenette.

4. The Avenue M Johor Bahru

Tampoi, 1.9 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Lai

NT$3,272

NT$3,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern dining area with a green ceiling, a round table with four stools, a black chair, a red side table, and a potted plant.

A hallway with a red carpet, a framed picture on the wall, and a green door at the end.

A hotel named "HOTEL LIVE BUDGET" with a modern facade and large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a wardrobe, and a painting on the wall.

5. Olive Hotel

Central District, 2.7 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Nor

NT$879

NT$1,115 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A courtyard with a small pond, a wooden bridge, and various tropical plants.

A spacious lobby with patterned sofas, a white table, and a reception desk.

An outdoor covered patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by plants and a brick pathway.

A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple floors, and a flagpole.

6. Hotel Seri Malaysia Johor Bahru

Central District, 2.9 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Adam

NT$1,238

NT$1,539 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

A hotel room with two beds, a cityscape mural on the wall, and a view of the city at night.

A modern interior with pendant lighting, a wooden staircase, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A stairway with black steps and white walls, leading to a door with a sign reading "KELUAR".

The exterior of Kozi Hotel with a sign indicating it is re-opening.

7. Kozi Hotel - Danga Bay

Danga Bay, 0.9 km from Istana Bukit Serene

NT$631

NT$759 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A corridor with potted plants, a bench, and a glass door.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, a small fridge, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, and a door.

A reception desk with a vase of red orchids, a clock, and a sign reading "GOLDEN COURT".

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "Golden Court Hotel."

8. Golden Court Hotel

Central District, 3 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Shawn

NT$732

NT$864 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a balcony with a view of the sea.

A swimming pool surrounded by high-rise residential buildings.

A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop and bar stools, a dining table set for four, and a living area with a sofa and a TV.

A balcony with a wooden table and chairs, a vase of white flowers, and a cityscape view with buildings and a waterfront.

9. Country Garden By Antlerzone

Danga Bay, 2 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Shiva

NT$841

NT$1,692 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A lobby with a large glass door, a wooden chair with floral upholstery, a wooden side table with a vase, and a bamboo plant in a basket.

A multi-story building with a tiled facade and a balcony on the second floor.

A staircase with brown steps and green handrails leading to a door marked with the number 219.

Two beds with wooden headboards, white and red bedding, and a red and white patterned blanket.

10. Hotel O Villa De Rose

Central District, 2.4 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Abdul Rani

NT$307

NT$425 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A reception desk with a glass partition, a sign indicating room rates, and a view of the outside through a window.

A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, a window with curtains, and a nightstand.

A hotel with a green facade, a visible entrance, and a sign indicating a taxi service nearby.

A hotel sign with "OPEN" in neon lights, a reception desk, and a "PUSH" button.

11. The Ardens Hotel - Tmn Suria Muafakat JB

Central District, 0.9 km from Istana Bukit Serene

William Jr

NT$519

NT$638 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the sea.

A spa room with a hot tub, a massage chair, a window with a view of the sea, and a towel rack.

A high-rise residential building with multiple balconies, a swimming pool, and a view of the water body.

12. Country Garden Danga Bay By Stayrene

Danga Bay, 0.8 km from Istana Bukit Serene

NT$1,653

NT$2,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

13. The Ardens Hotel - Nong Chik

Central District, 1.6 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Desmond

NT$811

NT$954 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A balcony with wicker chairs and a glass table, overlooking a calm body of water and distant cityscape.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a small desk, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a kettle, and a sink.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a colorful chevron-patterned pillow.

14. Chic 3BR in Danga Bay With Water Views & Parking

Danga Bay, 0.5 km from Istana Bukit Serene

"The most horrible experience I ever had. Inaccurate address given and we had to literally drag the luggages with elderly and children and walked for more than 500m in the rain. Should have just given 10A tower Royal Strand. Second inaccurate process was given. The guardhouse insisted QR code to be shown before allowing to enter to get the access card from the mailbox. We spent 1.5 hrs pleading with the non English speaking guard. Poor maintenance of the condo with poor hygiene. Hand found in...

Jan Sian Huey

NT$903

NT$1,668 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A modern living room with a sofa, a round coffee table, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a balcony with a city view.

A swimming pool with a circular design, surrounded by tall residential buildings and palm trees.

A modern kitchen with a dining area set for four.

15. Full Sea View Country Garden Danga Bay 11-13pax

Danga Bay, 0.7 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Sin hui

NT$1,195

NT$1,991 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel room with a bed, a flat-screen TV, a bedside table, an air conditioning unit, and a mirror.

A modern building with the sign "CHARITON HOTEL" on its facade.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, and a chair.

16. Chariton Hotel Skudai Kiri

Tampoi, 2 km from Istana Bukit Serene

NT$630

NT$680 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A rooftop pool with a water slide, lounge chairs, and a view of the city skyline.

A tall, modern building with a white facade and multiple balconies.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and ceiling fan.

A modern dining area with a long table and chairs, a kitchen area with a refrigerator, and a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall.

17. GYDEN STAYCATION #The Straits Johor Bahru

Central District, 2.4 km from Istana Bukit Serene

NT$894

NT$1,432 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern living room with a sofa, dining table, chairs, and a large window with a view.

18. Paragon Residences by Stayrene

Central District, 2.3 km from Istana Bukit Serene

NT$1,338

NT$2,129 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 30 - Oct 1

A tall, modern high-rise building with a curved facade and balconies.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and large windows.

A swimming pool with a blue mosaic border, surrounded by greenery and a pebbled deck.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a view of buildings through large windows.

19. The Straits Suites & Residences

Central District, 2.4 km from Istana Bukit Serene

NT$1,787

NT$2,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Compare popular hotels close to Istana Bukit Serene

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Country Garden Danga Bay Sea View Homestay by Stayrene	9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews	View
Country Garden Danga Bay by Widebed JB	8.6 Excellent 7 reviews	View
Tune Hotel - Danga Bay, Johor	7.2 Good 317 reviews	View
The Avenue M Johor Bahru	7.4 Good 8 reviews	View
Olive Hotel	7.0 Good 38 reviews	View

Top Istana Bukit Serene Hotel Reviews

Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent

"We love staying at Grand Paragon Hotel and visit almost every month. It is a very child-friendly hotel, which makes it perfect for our family. The rooms are clean and comfortable, the staff are warm and welcoming, and the breakfast has a good variety. The air conditioning is great, and our children always enjoy their stay. It feels like a home away from home for us, and we always look forward to coming back. Highly recommended for families with children! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Amari Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent

"hotel is well maintained. convenient location and good surrounding environment."

Country Garden Danga Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful and responsive during check-in process. Room was comfortably big for 4 pax stay throughout."

Country Garden Danga Bay Sea View Homestay by Stayrene

10/10 Excellent

"Pool: Poor condition! Unit: Very clean. Location: Perfect, lotsa eateries and mini marts. Check in process: Need improvement between housekeeping & management. Despite advising our check in time and confirmation that we were able to check in at 3pm, our keys arw not available as unit still under housekeeping status. Keys collected close to 5pm. We could have done so much things in that 2hrs waiting!"

Tune Hotel - Danga Bay, Johor

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. No fuss booking and checking in and checking out. Quiet."

Country Garden Danga Bay by Widebed JB

8/10 Good

"Location is good and safe. One of the toilet water heater is not functioning. The stove area have ants and quite dusty on the cooker hoverboard. Few plates are oily so we need to do some wiping and cleaning before use. There’s Netflix well going. "

Other attractions near Istana Bukit Serene

Danga Bay Park

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Danga Bay Park as part of your trip to Johor Bahru. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Johor Golf and Country Club

6.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy a round of golf in Johor Bahru at Johor Golf and Country Club. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Taman Merdeka

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

After visiting Taman Merdeka, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Johor Bahru. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Lido Beach Country Garden

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lido Beach Country Garden during your trip to Johor Bahru? While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Beletime Danga Bay

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Beletime Danga Bay during your trip to Johor Bahru. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Mydin Shopping Centre

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

During your trip to Johor Bahru, you can enjoy retail therapy at Mydin Shopping Centre. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area, or seek out the golf courses.

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Angsana Johor Bahru Mall

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can do some window-shopping at Angsana Johor Bahru Mall during your stay in Johor Bahru. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

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Tan Sri Hassan Yunus Stadium

6.0/10 (3 reviews)

Catch an event at Tan Sri Hassan Yunus Stadium during your trip to Johor Bahru. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Istana Bukit Serene?

Istana Bukit Serene is located in a family-friendly area of Johor Bahru known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 70 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Istana Bukit Serene?

Full Sea View Country Garden Danga Bay 11-13pax is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free parking and a fitness center. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Istana Bukit Serene. Other good options close by include Country Garden Danga Bay By Stayrene and Kozi Hotel - Danga Bay.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Istana Bukit Serene?

Expedia has 70 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Istana Bukit Serene.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Istana Bukit Serene, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Istana Bukit Serene.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Istana Bukit Serene?

To find more details about updating your stay near Istana Bukit Serene or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Istana Bukit Serene?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Sultan Abu Bakar Royal Palace Museum and Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum. Sights like Istana Besar, Sri Raja Mariamman Temple, and Tan Hiok Nee are landmarks to visit in the area. You can wander around Danga Bay Park, Taman Merdeka, or Woodlands Waterfront Park if you want a dose of fresh air.

How can I get to Istana Bukit Serene?

If you're hopping a train into the city, JB Sentral is the closest station to Central District. There might not be many public transit options to choose from near by Istana Bukit Serene so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Istana Bukit Serene hotels

1. Country Garden Danga Bay Sea View Homestay by Stayrene

2. Country Garden Danga Bay by Widebed JB

3. Tune Hotel - Danga Bay, Johor

4. The Avenue M Johor Bahru

5. Olive Hotel

6. Hotel Seri Malaysia Johor Bahru

7. Kozi Hotel - Danga Bay

8. Golden Court Hotel

9. Country Garden By Antlerzone

10. Hotel O Villa De Rose

11. The Ardens Hotel - Tmn Suria Muafakat JB

12. Country Garden Danga Bay By Stayrene

13. The Ardens Hotel - Nong Chik

14. Chic 3BR in Danga Bay With Water Views & Parking

15. Full Sea View Country Garden Danga Bay 11-13pax

16. Chariton Hotel Skudai Kiri

17. GYDEN STAYCATION #The Straits Johor Bahru

18. Paragon Residences by Stayrene

19. The Straits Suites & Residences

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Top Istana Bukit Serene Hotel Reviews

Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

Amari Johor Bahru

Country Garden Danga Bay

Country Garden Danga Bay Sea View Homestay by Stayrene

Tune Hotel - Danga Bay, Johor

Country Garden Danga Bay by Widebed JB

Other attractions near Istana Bukit Serene

Danga Bay Park

Johor Golf and Country Club

Taman Merdeka

Lido Beach Country Garden

Beletime Danga Bay

Mydin Shopping Centre

Angsana Johor Bahru Mall

Tan Sri Hassan Yunus Stadium

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