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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 building with a swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

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

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

₩53,412

₩78,116 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

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.

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

2. Country Garden Danga Bay by Widebed JB

Danga Bay, 1.6 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Virgil

₩77,572

₩87,226 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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

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.

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

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

3. Tune Hotel - Danga Bay, Johor

Danga Bay, 1.1 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Salmah

₩43,771

₩50,705 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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 spacious living room with a dining area, a kitchen with wooden cabinets, and a large window with curtains.

4. The Avenue M Johor Bahru

Tampoi, 1.9 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Lai

₩144,228

₩159,198 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

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

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a central counter with food display, and pendant lighting.

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.

5. Hotel Seri Malaysia Johor Bahru

Central District, 2.9 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Adam

₩41,472

₩52,385 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 3 - Sep 4

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

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

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

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

6. Kozi Hotel - Danga Bay

Danga Bay, 0.9 km from Istana Bukit Serene

₩27,926

₩33,608 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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

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

A row of wooden benches and large potted plants along a corridor with glass doors and a tiled floor.

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

7. Golden Court Hotel

Central District, 3 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Shawn

₩32,308

₩38,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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.

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

A small bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.

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

8. Hotel O Villa De Rose

Central District, 2.4 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Abdul Rani

₩13,538

₩18,730 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

A hotel entrance with glass doors, a welcome sign, and a price sign indicating RM 80.

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

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

9. The Ardens Hotel - Tmn Suria Muafakat JB

Central District, 0.9 km from Istana Bukit Serene

William Jr

₩22,875

₩28,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 23 - Aug 24

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

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.

10. Country Garden By Antlerzone

Danga Bay, 2 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Elvir

₩31,965

₩69,085 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

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

A modern living room with a sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a balcony with 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.

11. Country Garden Danga Bay By Stayrene

Danga Bay, 0.8 km from Istana Bukit Serene

₩69,798

₩97,937 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

12. The Ardens Hotel - Nong Chik

Central District, 1.6 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Desmond

₩22,875

₩28,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 22 - Sep 23

A swimming pool with a wavy design, palm trees, and a view of the beach at sunset.

A beachside hotel with high-rise buildings, palm trees, and outdoor seating areas.

A modern dining area with a round table set for six, surrounded by chairs. There is a sofa and a balcony with a view of the water.

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

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

Danga Bay, 0.7 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Sin hui

₩52,740

₩87,839 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A rooftop pool with tiled blue water, surrounded by plants and modern architecture.

A modern living room with a sofa, a dining table, and a TV.

A tall, modern building with a distinctive zigzag pattern and balconies.

A dining area with a table and chairs, a window with curtains, and two paintings on the wall.

14. GYDEN STAYCATION #The Straits Johor Bahru

Central District, 2.4 km from Istana Bukit Serene

₩36,600

₩60,115 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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

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

A bar area with a polished wooden counter and benches.

15. Chariton Hotel Skudai Kiri

Tampoi, 2 km from Istana Bukit Serene

₩30,487

₩32,926 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 27 - Aug 28

A hotel with a prominent 'HOTEL' sign, a Nissan dealership, and a parking lot with several cars.

A modern office space with a glass-top table, wooden paneling, and a view of parked cars outside.

A conference room with rows of chairs covered in beige chair covers, a whiteboard, and a podium.

16. Golden Leaf Boutique Hotel

Danga Bay, 1 km from Istana Bukit Serene

₩28,788

₩33,969 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A beachside restaurant with outdoor seating, palm trees, and high-rise buildings in the background.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and a balcony with a view.

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the city.

17. Scenic Country Garden Danga Bay by Lions Bay

Danga Bay, 1.7 km from Istana Bukit Serene

₩35,497

₩65,794 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

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

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

A high-rise building with a sign reading 'THE STRAITS' and 'PANGSAPURI SELAT' indicating a hotel or resort.

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

18. The Straits Suites & Residences

Central District, 2.4 km from Istana Bukit Serene

₩94,505

₩105,497 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

A modern building with a pool in the foreground.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV mounted on the wall, and a dining area with chairs and a table.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a patterned rug, and a large window with curtains.

A modern living room with a dining area, a sofa set, and a large window with curtains.

19. Paragon Residence Johor Bahru

Central District, 2.3 km from Istana Bukit Serene

₩80,004

₩108,712 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

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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 315 reviews	View
The Avenue M Johor Bahru	7.4 Good 8 reviews	View
Hotel Seri Malaysia Johor Bahru	6.6 111 reviews	View

Top Istana Bukit Serene Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room and excellence services."

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

8/10 Good

"Free parking, staff service excellent. Surrounding hotel under construction so location messy not so nice"

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!"

Potpourri Boutique Hotel

8/10 Good

"Overall worth the price. The only downside would be the room door condition. Causing door banging sound can be heard frequently which can be very disturbing when you are asleep."

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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Country Garden

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at 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 68 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 Chic 3br In Danga Bay With Water Views Parking and Country Garden Danga Bay By Stayrene.

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

Expedia has 68 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. Hotel Seri Malaysia Johor Bahru

6. Kozi Hotel - Danga Bay

7. Golden Court Hotel

8. Hotel O Villa De Rose

9. The Ardens Hotel - Tmn Suria Muafakat JB

10. Country Garden By Antlerzone

11. Country Garden Danga Bay By Stayrene

12. The Ardens Hotel - Nong Chik

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

14. GYDEN STAYCATION #The Straits Johor Bahru

15. Chariton Hotel Skudai Kiri

16. Golden Leaf Boutique Hotel

17. Scenic Country Garden Danga Bay by Lions Bay

18. The Straits Suites & Residences

19. Paragon Residence Johor Bahru

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Top Istana Bukit Serene Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Johor Bahru

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

Country Garden Danga Bay

Country Garden Danga Bay Sea View Homestay by Stayrene

Potpourri Boutique Hotel

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

Country Garden

Beletime Danga Bay

Mydin Shopping Centre

Angsana Johor Bahru Mall

Tan Sri Hassan Yunus Stadium

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