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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 pool area with palm trees and a view of a building in the background.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed with white linens, and a wooden headboard.

1. Country Garden Danga Bay by Widebed JB

Danga Bay, 1.6 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Virgil

￥8,913

￥10,109 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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 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.

A high-rise residential building with multiple balconies, a swimming pool, and a view of a body of water.

2. Country Garden Danga Bay Sea View Homestay by Stayrene

Danga Bay, 1.7 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Wai Hoong

￥6,205

￥8,985 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

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 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

￥4,242

￥4,967 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 hotel room with a bed, sofa, dining table, and kitchenette.

A room with a large window overlooking a green landscape with trees and a road.

4. The Avenue M Johor Bahru

Tampoi, 1.9 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Lai

￥16,217

￥17,900 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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.

A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple floors, and a flagpole.

A spacious lobby with patterned sofas, a white table, and a reception desk.

5. Hotel Seri Malaysia Johor Bahru

Central District, 2.9 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Adam

￥6,145

￥7,638 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 17 - Oct 18

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

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "Golden Court Hotel."

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.

6. Golden Court Hotel

Central District, 3 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Shawn

￥3,634

￥4,288 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

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

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

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

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

7. Kozi Hotel - Danga Bay

Danga Bay, 0.9 km from Istana Bukit Serene

￥3,126

￥3,762 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a balcony with a view of the sea.

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

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

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.

8. Country Garden By Antlerzone

Danga Bay, 2 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Shiva

￥6,227

￥10,637 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

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

A multi-story building with a tiled facade and a balcony on the second floor.

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

9. Hotel O Villa De Rose

Central District, 2.4 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Abdul Rani

￥1,522

￥2,106 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

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

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.

10. The Ardens Hotel - Tmn Suria Muafakat JB

Central District, 0.9 km from Istana Bukit Serene

William Jr

￥2,517

￥3,134 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

11. Country Garden Danga Bay By Stayrene

Danga Bay, 0.8 km from Istana Bukit Serene

￥9,727

￥12,891 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

12. The Ardens Hotel - Nong Chik

Central District, 1.6 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Desmond

￥4,019

￥4,727 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

A resort pool with a sunset view, palm trees, and a beach.

High-rise buildings with balconies, palm trees, and illuminated windows.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window, and a view.

A modern dining area with a table set for four, a sofa, and a balcony with a view.

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

Danga Bay, 0.7 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Sin hui

￥5,069

￥8,945 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A balcony with wicker chairs and a glass table, overlooking a calm body of water and distant cityscape.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a small desk, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a colorful chevron-patterned pillow.

A swimming pool surrounded by high-rise buildings, palm trees, and a clear sky.

14. 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

￥4,519

￥7,931 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 8 - Oct 9

A reception area with a chandelier, a reception desk, and a wall-mounted TV.

A hallway with a marble floor, a patterned wall, and a door on the right.

A staircase with wooden steps and a metal railing.

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, patterned bedspread, and a large mirror reflecting the room.

15. Ghazrin's Classic Hotel

Central District, 2.6 km from Istana Bukit Serene

￥3,342

￥3,611 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A bathroom with a toilet, sink, mirror, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel reception area with a glass door entrance, a seating area with red upholstered chairs, and a reception desk.

A hotel with a large sign for a boutique named 'Leaf Boutique Hotel.'

A corridor with a water dispenser, a green door at the end, and a clean floor.

16. Golden Leaf Boutique Hotel

Danga Bay, 0.9 km from Istana Bukit Serene

￥3,237

￥3,820 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A tall, modern high-rise building with a curved facade and balconies.

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

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of the city.

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

17. The Straits Suites & Residences

Central District, 2.4 km from Istana Bukit Serene

￥8,855

￥9,949 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A bar area with a polished wooden counter and benches.

A bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a toilet, and a sink.

18. Chariton Hotel Skudai Kiri

Tampoi, 2 km from Istana Bukit Serene

￥3,413

￥3,687 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

A high-rise building with multiple floors, surrounded by smaller residential buildings and greenery.

A tall building with multiple floors, surrounded by greenery.

A rooftop swimming pool with multiple sections, surrounded by plants and buildings in the background.

19. GYDEN STAYCATION #The Straits Johor Bahru

Central District, 2.4 km from Istana Bukit Serene

￥4,115

￥6,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Istana Bukit Serene

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Country Garden Danga Bay by Widebed JB	8.6 Excellent 7 reviews	View
Country Garden Danga Bay Sea View Homestay by Stayrene	9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews	View
Tune Hotel - Danga Bay, Johor	7.2 Good 317 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

Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent

"We love staying at Grand Paragon Hotel and visit almost every month. It is a very child-friendly hotel, which makes it perfect for our family. The rooms are clean and comfortable, the staff are warm and welcoming, and the breakfast has a good variety. The air conditioning is great, and our children always enjoy their stay. It feels like a home away from home for us, and we always look forward to coming back. Highly recommended for families with children! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Amari Johor Bahru

10/10 Excellent

"hotel is well maintained. convenient location and good surrounding environment."

Chic 3BR in Danga Bay with Water Views & Parking

10/10 Excellent

"Apartment is spacious but some parts of the toiletries can be improved"

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."

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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Lido Beach Country Garden

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lido Beach 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 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. Hotel Seri Malaysia Johor Bahru

6. Golden Court Hotel

7. Kozi Hotel - Danga Bay

8. Country Garden By Antlerzone

9. Hotel O Villa De Rose

10. The Ardens Hotel - Tmn Suria Muafakat JB

11. Country Garden Danga Bay By Stayrene

12. The Ardens Hotel - Nong Chik

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

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

15. Ghazrin's Classic Hotel

16. Golden Leaf Boutique Hotel

17. The Straits Suites & Residences

18. Chariton Hotel Skudai Kiri

19. GYDEN STAYCATION #The Straits Johor Bahru

Compare popular hotels close to Istana Bukit Serene

Top Istana Bukit Serene Hotel Reviews

Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

Amari Johor Bahru

Chic 3BR in Danga Bay with Water Views & Parking

Country Garden Danga Bay Sea View Homestay by Stayrene

Tune Hotel - Danga Bay, Johor

Other attractions near Istana Bukit Serene

Danga Bay Park

Johor Golf and Country Club

Taman Merdeka

Lido Beach Country Garden

Beletime Danga Bay

Mydin Shopping Centre

Angsana Johor Bahru Mall

Tan Sri Hassan Yunus Stadium

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