5-Star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely impeccable stay! This place is super brand new, spotless, and unbelievably classy from the moment you walk in.
Huge space with a big balcony overlooking the awesome sea view! It made us all smile waking up to it! The home is simple yet beautiful and immaculately clean down to every detail.
The toilet? Super classy and hotel-level luxe. In fact, one of our kids said, It’s like a classy hotel in a homestay!” and they were 100% right!
If you want space, style, and that five-star feel without the hotel price tag, BOOK THIS NOW! My family and I can’t wait to return and will definitely book this again, and check out all their 3- 4 bedrooms units!
Definitely a gem! Don’t miss it!
Hotel is conveniently located right above Southkey Mall. With entrance directly into mall. The room with king bed still felt spacious enough for 2 pax and ceiling height made the room feel extra large. I personally prefer wood flooring but carpet might work for some. Bathroom towels were well used but clean. Sat breakfast was very busy so recommend a very early or late timing to avoid crowds. City view room was quiet and bright.Generally a comfortable and convenient stay.
Hotel near City Center of Johor Bahru,Johor Bahru80% of visitors choose this area
RRtan832026.04.25
We stayed at Space Residency Premier Suites the location is excellent,just accross KSL mall ,with many restaurants and food options nearby.Transportation was convenient and grab rides were easy to book.Check in was smooth and efficient with friendly and attentive front desk staff.The room was clean,the bed was slightly firm but still comfortable.The overall stay was excellent and we would definitely choose to stay here again when visiting Johor Bahru.
Hotel near City Center of Johor Bahru,Johor Bahru80% of visitors choose this area
GGuest User2026.04.19
Enjoy this for a short stay with family and young toddlers.
Stated check in at 3pm but when we checked in, room already available, probably it was a Friday. Staff are friendly & polite, with good service. We booked without breakfast because keen to try the foods around but I believe the breakfast also worth it if book together just around RM60 more for 3 pax.
Gym is big with almost everything in it! They have pool for adults to play, but no entry below 16 year old.
The only minus points is the Dino Waterpark within the hotel requires additional payment at RM20 per pax for those above 3 year old. It is not expensive but we thought everything were inclusive.
Location wise really convenient as you can get almost everything downstairs - even the groceries in Lotus supermarket!
Hotel near City Center of Johor Bahru,Johor Bahru80% of visitors choose this area
CCapri Snowy2026.03.20
Clean little apartment with 2 bedrooms and 2 attached toilets. 4 towels and 4 mineral water bottles were provided. So were tooth brushes, shampoo, body wash and combs. Overall it was good value for a family of four. The location is super near KSL and also lots of good food near by. There is a nice pool with Jacuzzi and kids pool, as well as a playground and games room on Level 12.
Hotel near City Center of Johor Bahru,Johor Bahru80% of visitors choose this area
AAdnegveill2026.03.30
Mixed Experience – Good Service Recovery but Initial Handling Could Be Better
I recently stayed at Holiday Villa Johor Bahru City Centre and had a mixed experience.
For the first two nights, we suspected the room was not properly cleaned as both my husband and I experienced continuous sneezing throughout the stay. I reported this to the front desk after the first night, but no action was taken or escalated. Unfortunately, we had to endure a second uncomfortable night before I raised the issue again to the duty manager.
I must commend the duty manager for her prompt and decisive action — she arranged an immediate room change, which made a significant difference. This level of service recovery was appreciated. However, it is unclear why the initial concern was not escalated earlier by the front desk, which could have prevented unnecessary discomfort.
On a positive note, when I fell sick during the stay, the front desk staff were thoughtful enough to send porridge and warm water to my room — a kind gesture that I truly appreciated.
The hotel’s location is very convenient, and the breakfast selection varies daily, which is a plus. A special mention to the egg station staff — they were consistently friendly and attentive, handling every request with a smile even during busy periods.
Check-out was smooth and efficient.
Overall, while there were some lapses in initial handling, the service recovery and certain staff members’ efforts stood out.
First time staying at this hotel, and even though it was just for one night, I really enjoyed it. The room was a bit small but clean, the pillows were comfy, and the air-cond was adjustable. We had a small issue with the TV, but the front desk sorted it out super fast — kudos! All the staff, from the security guard to the front desk and even those we met in the lift, were friendly and made us feel very welcome. And the best part is that the breakfast was really delicious with lots of choices.
Hotel near City Center of Johor Bahru,Johor Bahru80% of visitors choose this area
CCS102026.03.17
I recently stayed at Z Hotel Johor and had a pleasant overall experience. The hotel is very centrally located in Johor Bahru, making it convenient to access shopping malls, restaurants, and key attractions within walking distance.
The room was clean, modern, and well-maintained. I especially appreciated the comfortable bed and the nice city view from the room. The amenities provided were sufficient for a short stay, and everything was in good working condition.
Service was generally good—staff were polite, helpful, and responsive when needed. Check-in and check-out processes were smooth and efficient.
On the downside, parking can be a bit limited, and the lobby area is relatively small, which may feel crowded during peak hours.
Overall, Z Hotel Johor is a solid choice for travelers looking for a comfortable, affordable, and conveniently located stay in Johor Bahru. I would consider staying here again on my next visit.
The room is very nice. We like that we can cast from our phone.
The check in was delayed by 2 hours. The staff was very helpful. He gave us all complimentary breakfast. But the breakfast was bad. Too much processed food - chicken nuggets, ham ,etc. too much sugar - donuts, soya milk was too sweet, fruit drinks were too sweet, except for the fresh orange, cucumber and pineapple juice. Those were great. It's definitely not worth the price for our family. St Giles, Opero, Holiday Inn Express at Komptar, Hilton all have better and healthier breakfast.
The swimming pool has too many sharp corners near the children area.
Pros
Price: I feel this is a good buy, considering this being a 3 bedroom apartment.
Location: Superb - right above Paradigm Mall. This is my most important factor as I have children on my trips.
Check in/out: Very convenient - it's a self check in/out using a locker system and it's super smooth.
Security: One of the tightest securities I've been at in Msia - entry to lobby door, entry to shopping mall door, and even the swimming pool level needs to tap key card.
Amenities: Nice clean swimming pool. There's also a steam room, badminton court, games room, playground, function room in the apartment.
View: Pretty view of houses - and we witnessed a lot of fireworks 😍
Cons
Hiccups during check in: (These hiccups below are purely based on MY experience here. You may not experience the same as I did)
We were issued the wrong key so we had to go back down to check out and check in to the right apartment. Aft checking in, we found our master bedroom's aircon and toilet lights, as well as TV couldn't be switched on. Had to wait for maintenance guys to check and fix them. Wasted about 2 hours of our time in total.
Compensation: Felt like management should have offered a change of room for our convenience. But they didnt - so I requested for it because the maintenance was taking too long. We were also not offered any form of compensation - which I feel, again, should have been from mgt side - so I initiated a request for our late check out waiver.
Customer service kindly agreed to both requests.
House rules & housekeeping: Too many house rules. And housekeeping is not ideal - change of towels and bedsheets are per every 3 days. We have to dispose of our own rubbish during the stay (in the common rubbish room), and we also have to pack and tie all our rubbish bags from the bins before checking out (which i feel is unnecessary cos housekeeping is alr gonna come to clean...?)
But I'm sure my cons are just my opinion. Overall, it was a pleasant stay.
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9.2/10
Great
KKoh Luke ThengI had a wonderful stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru. From the moment I arrived, the staff were warm, welcoming, and very professional. The check-in process was smooth, and the famous warm DoubleTree cookie made the arrival even more pleasant.
The room was clean, spacious, and very comfortable, with a beautiful view of the city. I especially appreciated the comfortable bed and the well-maintained facilities. The housekeeping team did a great job keeping everything spotless.
The hotel location is also very convenient, with easy access to nearby shopping malls, restaurants, and the CIQ checkpoint. The breakfast buffet had a good variety of options and the food quality was excellent.
Overall, it was a relaxing and enjoyable stay. I would definitely recommend DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru to anyone visiting Johor Bahru and look forward to staying here again in the future
Hotel near City Center of Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru
Price per night from:RUB 5,375
8.7/10
Very Good
YYL_SnoopyIf you like a quiet, cosy place that give you a resort feel, then this hotel will be a good choice.
Initially booked this hotel is because wanting to try the Gem Spa, as previously I tried their other outlet which was very good. But sadly due to time constraints, we didn't manage to go the spa.
What I like about this hotel is, there is a hard rock within the hotel. So if you do not want to travel 15mins out, then you can actually chill and eat there.
The room is cosy but sadly that even I had booked the sea view, the view was not directly. I was allocated a room that faced the road and far right is the sea. But the plus point is I have a bathtub.
Overall the service is good, breakfast is average and the occupancy of the hotel is high but you do not feel crowded.
RRCYShenHotel is conveniently located right above Southkey Mall. With entrance directly into mall. The room with king bed still felt spacious enough for 2 pax and ceiling height made the room feel extra large. I personally prefer wood flooring but carpet might work for some. Bathroom towels were well used but clean. Sat breakfast was very busy so recommend a very early or late timing to avoid crowds. City view room was quiet and bright.Generally a comfortable and convenient stay.
CCandace KThe gym, though small, was well-equipped with towels and bottled water. The kids' play area clearly hadn't been tidied up after use, and no one seemed to be cleaning it. It was also incredibly hot in there, with no AC remote in sight. As for the breakfast buffet, it had everything you'd expect, but the only downside was the lack of staff to seat or guide guests. On our first morning, we had to stand next to other tables and wait for a spot to open up 😅. Our room had a QR code for requests, and when we used it, staff were very quick to help with any issues. The only minor flaw was some dust in the room; I actually felt a bit itchy the first night. We were in the East Wing, which honestly felt more like a serviced apartment than a hotel, yet they didn't even provide dish soap 😅😅.
TTzieqyI stayed together with my husband and child. The self check in was smooth. They provided very clear instructions for the check in. The room was clean and the pool view from the room was great. I love that the balcony is quite spacious. Their service is also good. Very prompt response from them.
The feedback I have is if possible, to get a parking lot that is nearer to the lobby entrance at level 5. And for the common room, maybe can rearrange the drawer cabinet away from the power socket because the current position, the cabinet is covering the socket thus we're unable to charge while in the room.
But these are minor issues. The most important thing is that I had a comfortable stay and it really is a great accommodation.
CChloe@@The hotel is easy to find, u can easily spot it on the way to desaru. We stayed at the hotel for 1 night, didn’t include the breakfast. Overall it is a good stay, the hotel room is up to standard. Clean, bright and smell good as well. The parking charge is rm 7.60/ stay, unlimited in and out from the hotel. The hotel provides free shuttle bus service as well, it is convenient for those who don’t have own transport.
I would highly recomend this hotel for those who want to visit desaru!
JJaymie SooThe good:
comfortable bed, decent cleanliness, working aircon, game console was cool, nice view at #48.
The bad:
Host expect you to contact them on the day else no sound no pic.
Sent a series of pictures and videos, shock to see they asked for deposit and my passport photo as part of their requirements. I’m not comfortable with that.
Drivers beware: This unit located at B1-2 is damn troublesome. I had to park outside the gantry and walked all the way to the end of the building (approx 200m one way) to get the card. The guard weren’t familiar with such arrangement had to call another guard over to assist in order to let me into the mailroom to retrieve the access card.
After that had to walk all the way back again to the entrance. When I drove to the gantry, the access card didn’t work, guard had to come over again to assist. End up found out it’s because the previous user did not “tap out” so we can’t “tap in”.
The wayfinding in the carpark is worse ever. Don’t know where to go up, don’t know where to exit. Turn round and round the entire carpark to find and realised it’s in the middle of nowhere.
Now for the accommodation itself, it’s decent. Towels were provided. No toothbrush provided but 8 combs provided instead (pic). The cups were damn disgusting (pic).
Overall will not return as the carpark and checkin experience was really a huge turnoff.
BBryan FangLovely stay here. Wanted to give it a try since it is the latest hotel in JB.
Lobby on ground floor while check-in reception on the 5th floor.
A cafe, club lounge, noodle restaurant and the breakfast restaurant are located on the 5th floor too.
Gym, swimming pool, kids wet playground and function/ballrooms are on the 6th floor.
We stayed in a normal deluxe room. 39m²
Spacious with sitting area and table. Spacious toilet as well. Toilet with bidet. Shower with both rain and handheld shower head. Large dressing table equipped with a lighted face mirror, hairdryer and a variety of toilet amenities.
View from the 12th floor was great. Facing the taman pelangi. Unblocked views.
Staff were all friendly and polite. Many of them greeted us whenever we pass by.
Carpark entrance is on the left side of the hotel building. Carpark is shared with the shopping mall which is stated to open soon in April.
Do let the reception know that you are driving. State your carplate number and be entitled unlimited ins and outs during your stay
Well recommended. Paid 189sgd for a Friday night
Hotel near City Center of Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru
Price per night from:RUB 10,441
9.2/10
Great
GGuest UserGreat stay at Sunway Grid Loft Suite. The loft layout was spacious and modern, with a nice separation between living and sleeping areas. Clean, comfortable, and conveniently located near Sunway Big Box with plenty of food options nearby. Breakfast was also 5 mins walk away plus a few options to choose from.
AahshanStayed at Sand & Sandals Resort in Desaru and it was such a relaxing and enjoyable experience. The resort has a spacious, tropical vibe with big rooms, comfy beds, and a nice balcony to unwind. The pool area is great for chilling, and the beach is just a short walk away — perfect for morning strolls and golden hour photos.
Service was friendly, and the location made it easy to get around for food, activities, and day trips. It’s a solid choice if you want a fuss-free, beachside stay that feels calm and refreshing.
Overall, a pleasant resort for couples, families, or a girls’ trip getaway. 🌊💛
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