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Our top choices for Istana Bukit Serene hotels

Design Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Sea View | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with digital channels, Netflix, streaming services

Comfort Apartment, Multiple Beds, Sea View | Balcony view

Design Apartment, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Comfort Apartment, Balcony, Pool View | Balcony view

1. Country Garden Danga Bay Sea View Homestay by Stayrene

Danga Bay, 1.7 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Wai Hoong

￥8,613

￥11,124 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Deluxe Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Living area

Family Apartment | Blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free), bed sheets

2. Country Garden Danga Bay by Widebed JB

Danga Bay, 1.6 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Virgil

￥10,302

￥11,518 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, WiFi (free)

3. Tune Hotel - Danga Bay, Johor

Danga Bay, 1.1 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Salmah

￥4,506

￥5,299 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, City View | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Studio, 1 King Bed, City View | Garden view

4. The Avenue M Johor Bahru

Tampoi, 1.9 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Lai

￥16,496

￥18,208 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Double Room - Breakfast for 1 | Iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

5. Olive Hotel

Central District, 2.7 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Nor

￥4,131

￥5,267 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

6. Hotel Seri Malaysia Johor Bahru

Central District, 2.9 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Adam

￥4,732

￥5,976 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

Grand Twin Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

7. Kozi Hotel - Danga Bay

Danga Bay, 0.9 km from Istana Bukit Serene

￥4,340

￥5,113 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 21 - Sep 22

Premier Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, memory foam beds, desk, soundproofing

8. Golden Court Hotel

Central District, 3 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Shawn

￥3,693

￥4,358 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

Deluxe Double Room | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, towels

Superior Suite | Desk, WiFi (free), bed sheets

9. Hotel O Villa De Rose

Central District, 2.4 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Abdul Rani

￥1,409

￥2,002 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 15 - Sep 16

10. The Ardens Hotel - Tmn Suria Muafakat JB

Central District, 0.9 km from Istana Bukit Serene

William Jr

￥2,381

￥2,982 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Exclusive Apartment, Sea View | Living area | 40-inch Smart TV with digital channels, offices

11. Country Garden By Antlerzone

Danga Bay, 2 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Elvir

￥3,510

￥7,755 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 16 - Sep 17

Design Condo, Pets Not Allowed, Partial Sea View | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with cable channels, Netflix, streaming services

Comfort Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking, Pool View | View from room

Exclusive Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | WiFi (free), bed sheets

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony, Sea View | Living area | 55-inch Smart TV with cable channels, Netflix, streaming services

12. Country Garden Danga Bay By Stayrene

Danga Bay, 0.8 km from Istana Bukit Serene

￥9,372

￥13,457 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

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

Danga Bay, 0.7 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Sin hui

￥6,032

￥10,047 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

Grand Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi (free)

14. The Ardens Hotel - Nong Chik

Central District, 1.6 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Desmond

￥2,381

￥2,982 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

15. Chic 3BR in Danga Bay With Water Views & Parking

Danga Bay, 0.5 km from Istana Bukit Serene

"The most horrible experience I ever had. Inaccurate address given and we had to literally drag the luggages with elderly and children and walked for more than 500m in the rain. Should have just given 10A tower Royal Strand. Second inaccurate process was given. The guardhouse insisted QR code to be shown before allowing to enter to get the access card from the mailbox. We spent 1.5 hrs pleading with the non English speaking guard. Poor maintenance of the condo with poor hygiene. Hand found in...

Jan Sian Huey

￥4,584

￥8,053 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

16. Chariton Hotel Skudai Kiri

Tampoi, 2 km from Istana Bukit Serene

￥3,484

￥3,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

17. GYDEN STAYCATION #The Straits Johor Bahru

Central District, 2.4 km from Istana Bukit Serene

￥4,186

￥6,876 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

18. Golden Leaf Boutique Hotel

Danga Bay, 1 km from Istana Bukit Serene

￥3,291

￥3,883 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 9 - Sep 10

19. Danga Bay Seaview Pool Table Royal Strand 4R4B

Danga Bay, 0.7 km from Istana Bukit Serene

￥14,167

￥19,223 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 10 - Sep 11

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Compare popular hotels close to Istana Bukit Serene

Property	Star rating	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
Olive Hotel	7.0 Good 38 reviews	View

Top Istana Bukit Serene Hotel Reviews

KSL Hotel & Resort

8/10 Good

"Friendly and helpful staff. One of the rare hotels that lets you check-in if you arrive before the standard check-in time. Excellent dining options."

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!"

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 70 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 70 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. Olive Hotel

6. Hotel Seri Malaysia Johor Bahru

7. Kozi Hotel - Danga Bay

8. Golden Court Hotel

9. Hotel O Villa De Rose

10. The Ardens Hotel - Tmn Suria Muafakat JB

11. Country Garden By Antlerzone

12. Country Garden Danga Bay By Stayrene

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

14. The Ardens Hotel - Nong Chik

15. Chic 3BR in Danga Bay With Water Views & Parking

16. Chariton Hotel Skudai Kiri

17. GYDEN STAYCATION #The Straits Johor Bahru

18. Golden Leaf Boutique Hotel

19. Danga Bay Seaview Pool Table Royal Strand 4R4B

Compare popular hotels close to Istana Bukit Serene

Top Istana Bukit Serene Hotel Reviews

KSL Hotel & Resort

Country Garden Danga Bay

Country Garden Danga Bay Sea View Homestay by Stayrene

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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