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A beach with palm trees, a clear sky, and a view of the ocean.

1. Country Garden Danga Bay by Widebed JB

Danga Bay, 1.6 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Dat

￥10,239 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 23 - Nov 24

A beachside restaurant with thatched umbrellas, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

2. Country Garden Danga Bay Sea View Homestay by Stayrene

Danga Bay, 1.7 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Wai Hoong

￥7,359 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

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

3. Tune Hotel - Danga Bay, Johor

Danga Bay, 1.1 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Salmah

￥4,968 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

A swimming pool with a water slide, surrounded by palm trees and a small tower structure.

4. The Avenue M Johor Bahru

Tampoi, 1.9 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Lai

￥17,966 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 16 - Dec 17

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a view of the city through large windows.

5. Country Garden By Antlerzone

Danga Bay, 2 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Shiva

￥10,122 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

A modern dining area with a green ceiling, a round table with four stools, a black chair, a red side table, and a potted plant.

6. Olive Hotel

Central District, 2.7 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Nor

￥4,892 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

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

7. Golden Court Hotel

Central District, 3 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Shawn

￥4,341 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A reception area with a marble counter, pendant lighting, a clock, and a floral painting.

8. Kozi Hotel - Danga Bay

Danga Bay, 0.9 km from Istana Bukit Serene

￥4,152 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 1 - Dec 2

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

9. The Ardens Hotel - Tmn Suria Muafakat JB

Central District, 0.9 km from Istana Bukit Serene

William Jr

￥3,205 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

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.

10. Hotel O Villa De Rose

Central District, 2.4 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Abdul Rani

￥2,133 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

11. Country Garden Danga Bay By Stayrene

Danga Bay, 0.8 km from Istana Bukit Serene

￥10,640 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

12. The Ardens Hotel - Nong Chik

Central District, 1.6 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Desmond

￥3,205 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 29 - Nov 30

A swimming pool with a pebble-lined edge and a tiled border.

13. Sunday The Straits Suites & Residences

Central District, 2.1 km from Istana Bukit Serene

￥9,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

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

14. Chariton Hotel Skudai Kiri

Tampoi, 2 km from Istana Bukit Serene

￥3,436 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

A modern hotel with a swimming pool, surrounded by high-rise buildings.

15. Stylish Apartments in Danga Bay, Water Views

Danga Bay, 0.5 km from Istana Bukit Serene

￥8,018 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a chandelier, and a television mounted on the wall.

16. Ghazrin's Classic Hotel

Central District, 2.6 km from Istana Bukit Serene

￥2,752 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 19 - Nov 20

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white pillars and a tiled floor.

17. Bright & Modern 3BR Suite, Free Parking

Central District, 1.4 km from Istana Bukit Serene

￥8,678 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A hotel room with a large window, a bed with white bedding, and a view of buildings and water.

18. Paragon Residences by Stayrene

Central District, 2.3 km from Istana Bukit Serene

￥10,609 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 18 - Nov 19

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a round table, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

19. Vista Tiara Florian Residences

Danga Bay, 1.1 km from Istana Bukit Serene

￥9,012 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

A rooftop pool with wooden decking, palm trees, and a high-rise building in the background.

20. Citywoods Apartment By Antlerzone

Central District, 2.7 km from Istana Bukit Serene

￥15,910 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 17 - Nov 18

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Compare popular hotels close to Istana Bukit Serene

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Country Garden Danga Bay by Widebed JB	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 7 reviews	View
Country Garden Danga Bay Sea View Homestay by Stayrene	3.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews	View
Tune Hotel - Danga Bay, Johor	2.0 star property	7.2 Good 318 reviews	View
The Avenue M Johor Bahru	2.5 star property	7.4 Good 8 reviews	View
Country Garden By Antlerzone	3.0 star property	7.2 Good 5 reviews	View

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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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Top Istana Bukit Serene Hotel Reviews

A high-rise building with illuminated windows and a prominent sign for KSC City.

Space Residency by A----Walk 100m to KSL

Central District

10/10 Excellent

Sheng

A waterfront urban area with high-rise buildings, a marina with boats, and a distinctive modern building with a unique roof design.

R&F Princess Cove by FUJU & 5mins to ClQ

Central District

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

A hotel pool area with multiple swimming pools, lounge chairs, and a large building in the background.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru

Central District

10/10 Excellent

ALBERT

A modern restaurant with a central bar, multiple dining tables, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Central District

10/10 Excellent

Anonymous traveler

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs and a glass railing overlooking a body of water.

Holiday Inn Johor Bahru City Centre by IHG

Central District

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

A view of a rooftop pool with a cityscape in the background.

Twin Galaxy Residences

Central District

10/10 Excellent

This place was fantastic! Not only was it an extremely clean and well-maintained. it actually has a lovely interior. At night, the big window view from the room (27th floor) was so beautiful. It also has a gym, swimming pool, library at 8th floor. Free with no extra charge! In addition, we parked our rental car in the provided parking garage space for free too. It was beyond our expectations, better than we expected. It had everything we could wish for. One last thing. The host Patrick...

Lai

A modern hotel with a prominent 'Holiday Inn Express & Suites' sign, multiple floors, and a well-lit entrance.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Johor Bahru by IHG

Central District

10/10 Excellent

Vidyasagar

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 in-room kitchens. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Istana Bukit Serene. Other good options close by include Country Garden Danga Bay By Stayrene and The Ardens Hotel - Tmn Suria Muafakat JB.

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, Woodlands Waterfront Park, or Taman Merdeka 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 by Widebed JB

2. Country Garden Danga Bay Sea View Homestay by Stayrene

3. Tune Hotel - Danga Bay, Johor

4. The Avenue M Johor Bahru

5. Country Garden By Antlerzone

6. Olive Hotel

7. Golden Court Hotel

8. Kozi Hotel - Danga Bay

9. The Ardens Hotel - Tmn Suria Muafakat JB

10. Hotel O Villa De Rose

11. Country Garden Danga Bay By Stayrene

12. The Ardens Hotel - Nong Chik

13. Sunday The Straits Suites & Residences

14. Chariton Hotel Skudai Kiri

15. Stylish Apartments in Danga Bay, Water Views

16. Ghazrin's Classic Hotel

17. Bright & Modern 3BR Suite, Free Parking

18. Paragon Residences by Stayrene

19. Vista Tiara Florian Residences

20. Citywoods Apartment By Antlerzone

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Other attractions near Istana Bukit Serene

Danga Bay Park

Top Istana Bukit Serene Hotel Reviews

Space Residency by A----Walk 100m to KSL

10/10 Excellent

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the area like around Istana Bukit Serene?

What's the best place to stay close to Istana Bukit Serene?

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

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Istana Bukit Serene, will I receive a refund?

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Istana Bukit Serene?

What can I see and do near Istana Bukit Serene?

How can I get to Istana Bukit Serene?

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