Thistle Johor Bahru

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a fitness center

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
Property entrance
In-room dining
Deluxe Twin Room | View from room
Daily buffet breakfast (MYR 48 per person)

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Jalan Sungai Chat, Johor Bahru, Johor, 80100
  • Johor Zoo
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Johor Bahru City Square
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • KSL City Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Johor Bahru (JHB-Senai Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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

  • 775 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Junior Suite

  • 775 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Seaview King Room

  • 387 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Seaview Twin Room

  • 387 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 344 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Thistle Suite

  • 775 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Seaview Twin Room

  • 387 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Twin Room

  • 387 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive King Room

  • 387 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Seaview King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 387 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Twin Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

Thistle Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Twin Room With Seaview (Newly Refurbished)

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Twin Room (Newly Refurbished)

  • Sleeps 2

Executive King Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room With Seaview (Newly Refurbished)

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room (Newly Refurbished)

  • Sleeps 2

Executive Twin Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe King Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Studio Suite (Newly Renovated)

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Johor Bahru

Located in Central District within a short walk of Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque, Thistle Johor Bahru is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Johor Zoo. This 382-room, 4.5-star hotel has 2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Johor Zoo - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Komtar JBCC - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Johor Bahru City Square - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Johor Bahru Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine Complex - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • KSL City Mall - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles

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
  • ‪Restoran Yasin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sedap Corner - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Thistle Johor Bahru

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a fitness center
Thistle Johor Bahru features an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and a gym. If you plan to drive, free parking is available. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours or tickets, dry cleaning/laundry, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include free WiFi in public areas, a conference center, and a business center.
LCD TVs come with satellite channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, bathrobes, and slippers. Other amenities include minibars, electric kettles, and free newspapers.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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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
  • 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 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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • 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)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • Parking has height restrictions.

Property is also known as

Johor Bahru Thistle
Thistle Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Thistle Johor Bahru?

Thistle Johor Bahru offers free cancellation on some room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do near Thistle Johor Bahru?

This hotel is situated in Central District within a short 17-minute walk of Johor Zoo. You'll also find Johor Bahru City Square and KSL City Mall within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Thistle Johor Bahru?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking and free RV/bus/truck parking are also available for guests.

Does Thistle Johor Bahru have a casino at the property?

No, Thistle Johor Bahru doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Thistle Johor Bahru?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 9:00 AM and 8:00 PM.

What do couples enjoy most about Thistle Johor Bahru?

This waterfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a poolside restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Thistle Johor Bahru?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Thistle Johor Bahru have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Thistle Johor Bahru has 2 restaurants, and serves buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does Thistle Johor Bahru allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Thistle Johor Bahru.

Are there connecting rooms at Thistle Johor Bahru?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Thistle Johor Bahru?

The closest major airport to Thistle Johor Bahru is Seletar Airport (XSP), which is 14.8 mi away (31 minutes by car). Another top airport is Senai International Airport (JHB), which is located 18.6 mi away (35-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Thistle Johor Bahru?

No, at Thistle Johor Bahru, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does Thistle Johor Bahru have a wedding venue on site?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Thistle Johor Bahru if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.