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Thistle Johor Bahru

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and fitness centre

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Enjoy a refreshing swim in our pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
Enjoy a serene breakfast on the outdoor terrace with a view of the clock tower and lush surroundings.
Welcome to Thistle Johor Bahru, where a spacious entrance sets the tone for a contemporary stay.
Two single beds with dark headboards, a desk with a lamp, and a large window with curtains offer a comfortable retreat with a city view.
Enjoy a panoramic view of the water and distant landmark from this office space.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking included
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
The current price is RM268
RM300 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Jul - 25 Jul

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Living room

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Club Lounge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 72 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Seaview King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Club Lounge
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 36.0 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Seaview Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 36 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Thistle Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Separate bath and shower
  • 72 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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View from room

Executive Seaview Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Bidet
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Executive Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Executive King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Seaview King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Bidet
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • 36 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Twin Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Thistle Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room With Seaview (Newly Refurbished)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Twin Room With Seaview (Newly Refurbished)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room (Newly Refurbished)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Twin Room (Newly Refurbished)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Executive King Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe King Room With Seaview (Newly Refurbished)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe King Room With Seaview (Newly Refurbished)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe King Room (Newly Refurbished)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe King Room (Newly Refurbished)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Executive Twin Room with Sea View

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Executive Twin Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe King Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Royal Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Studio Suite (Newly Renovated)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Studio Suite (Newly Renovated)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
Jalan Sungai Chat, Johor Bahru, Johor, 80100

What's nearby

  • Johor Zoo - 18 min walk - 1.6 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 - 3 min drive
  • Kranji Station - 9 min drive
  • Senai International Airport (JHB) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kafeteria Balai Pelawat - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's & McCafé - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪ZZ Sup Tulang - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Restoran Yasin - ‬2 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 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, with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and free newspapers
  • Wedding services, a gift shop and a computer station
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

Languages

English, Malay

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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
  • 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
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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

Property is also known as

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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 to 8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Thistle Johor Bahru?

As of 23 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Thistle Johor Bahru on 24 Jul 2025 start from RM 268.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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 Sultan Ibrahim Building are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Thistle Johor Bahru Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 408 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 206 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1000 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

CONSTANCE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good property for a family. Inconvenient location if you don’t have a vehicle.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Nurul

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
good for family convenience location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shailesh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Could possibly get better quality room slippers and a some form of a bathrobe :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Md Shafiullah Bhuiyan

I am very happy for this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Bin Madon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Refurbished room looks new. Service staff excellent. Breakfast spread pathetic..swimming pools need to be overhauled. Carparks neat a refreshed coat of painting. Carpark lifts need upgrading.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Airina

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Housekeepers are very friendly n helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bin Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Big pool for water recreation and excellent breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Weng Sheng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet location. Great for families.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Adrian

Gomfy

Comfortable spacious
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

PENG SOON

Liked: Staff & service
Overall ok convenient for a quiet stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet and spacious. Good for family with kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wan Roselaily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room Seaview is ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Sriman

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Good location. Staffs were cooperative. Breakfast is decent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Muhammad Syafiq Bin

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
The comfort was amazing as I got a free upgrade to the suite. It’s just that the room needs a-bit more of maintenance in terms of the sink, some loose tiles. Other than that. It was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Sazali

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Supposedly a good hotel but poorly maintained.

The toilet door is a sliding type. The bottom rail was not secured, thus the door can be dislodged if push hard causing a safety issue. The bath tub doubled as shower area but without shower curtain although there was a curtain railing. This causes the whole toilet wet and slippery after everytime we shower. Shower gel and shampoo need to be requested.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Samsiah

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The management of Thistle Hotel should do some repair works like toilet door (which hardly to close) and cupboard with loose doors. But the plus point about Thistle Hotel is it has good staff, very polite and helpful. This is my personal opinion.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mansoor Bin

Liked: Staff & service
Quite , Easy Parking & Convenient. Minus: Swimming Pool have a musky smell Breakfast area shifted & inconvenience of table & chair arrangement
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mohd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Near stadium
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nizam

Liked: Staff & service
Clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and pretty view

View and room was great. Service were soso, not exactly the friendliest, but still not too bad. Microwave wasnt working in the room but cleanliness and comfort wise it is good for a short staycay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lukasz

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Good stay

The room was large and spacious. Day view of the seaview room is pleasant. I found the standing shower area to be too small and the shower area also looked like ut needs some deep cleaning. Overall comfortable stay but I wished the bathroom was more sparkling clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Suraya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Need to do some upgrade on the room
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Daryl Keen Hoong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
1. Some furnishing like the marble TV table top is cracked & chipped, this reduced the overall feel of the unit and may cause accidental cuts to hands. 2. There are 2 TVs but only 1 cable, and the channels reception is very poor. 3. A large breakfast area was exposed to direct sunlight, shades should be installed to provide comfort to guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

LEONG FATT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Overall pleasant experience. Room is clean and bright. Breakfast is considered good but can be better
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023