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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
Daily buffet breakfast (MYR 48 per person)
In-room dining
Property entrance
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

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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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
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin 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
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 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 drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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
Bidet
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 36 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Thistle Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
HDTV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 72 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Seaview Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bidet
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • 32 sq m
  • 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
Bidet
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 36 sq m
  • City 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
Bidet
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 36 sq m
  • 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
Bidet
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • 36 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Suite

  • 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

Thistle Suite

  • 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

Deluxe King Room

  • 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

Executive King 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 King Room With Seaview (Newly Refurbished)

  • Sleeps 2

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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

Executive Twin Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite

  • 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

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Studio Suite (Newly Renovated)

  • Sleeps 2
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About the neighborhood

Located in Central District, a neighborhood in Johor Bahru, Thistle Johor Bahru is near the airport and on the waterfront. Johor Bahru City Square and AEON Tebrau City are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Johor Zoo and LEGOLAND® Malaysia. Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple and Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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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
  • ‪Restoran Yasin - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sedap Corner - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 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, along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and a banquet hall
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

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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

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
Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru
Thistle Johor Bahru
Thistle Johor Bahru Hotel Johor Bahru
Thistle Johor Bahru Hotel
Thistle Johor Bahru Hotel
Thistle Johor Bahru Johor Bahru
Thistle Johor Bahru Hotel Johor Bahru

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 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. 407 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 207 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

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Mouldy walls and smell
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shailesh

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

6/10 Okay

Nurul

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

8/10 Good

T S Tengku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Md Shafiullah Bhuiyan

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

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

8/10 Good

Adrian

Gomfy

Comfortable spacious
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Airina

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Housekeepers are very friendly n helpful.
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

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

Ivan

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

8/10 Good

Watson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Tharumalingam

No
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wan Roselaily

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

10/10 Excellent

Nizam

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

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

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

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

Suraya

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

10/10 Excellent

Mohd

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

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

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

Zarin.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff, Nice view. Comfortable and spacious rooms. Some of the lights were not working, and building is old and not as well maintained with holes in walls, spoilt locks and doors and wiring exposed. However still an enjoyable stay.