Johor Bahru is just 1 kilometre away from Singapore. As Chinese New Year approaches, many Singaporeans will be taking advantage of the superb exchange rate to shop in Johor Bahru over the weekend.
But one of the most daunting aspects of travelling to Johor Bahru is the heavy traffic along the causeway,which can consume a significant part of your precious time. So instead of taking a day trip, why not consider staying overnight for a hustle-free weekend?
1. Fraser Place Puteri Harbour
Fraser Place Puteri Harbour is a 25-storey serviced residence overlooking Puteri Harbour Marina. It offers 297 units of contemporary accommodation including studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments to suit solo travellers, couples or families. To celebrate their recent opening on 1 December 2018, the hotel currently has an opening special for guests at a special rate.
Visit their website for details on the promotion:
https://puteriharbourjohor.frasershospitality.com/en/offers/hotel-opening-special.html
Address: Persiaran Tanjung, Pengkalan
Puteri, 79100 Iskandar Puteri, Johor Darul Takzim, Malaysia
Telephone: (6) 07-530 8888 | F (6) 07-530 8899
2. TROVE Johor Bahru
Opened in October 2018, TROVE Johor Bahru is a new four-star hotel situated in the Central District. It offers 283 rooms in five design themes that are inspired by extraordinary hallmarks in Johor’s history and local heritage.
Check out their website at:
https://www.careluxuryhotels.com/trove-johorbahru/
Address: Jalan Dato’ Abdullah Tahir, Johor Bahru
3. Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast
Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast is a five-star hotel conveniently located along Desaru Beachfront and is designed to suit both business and leisure travellers. The hotel offers 365 rooms in a peaceful and serene atmosphere. If you are looking for a relaxing and hassle-free stay, Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast is a good option as it provides various recreational facilities, including a water park, fitness centre, golf course (within 3 kilometres), outdoor pool, spa and so on.
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Check out their website here:
https://www.hardrockhotels.com/desaru-coast
Address: Jalan Pantai 3, Desaru Coast, Bandar Penawar, Johor Bahru.
4. Pinetree Marina Resort
Pinetree Marina Resort is a new serviced apartment hotel ideally situated in the Puteri Harbour area. It is within walking distance of Hello Kitty Town, a short drive away from Legoland,and just 25 kilometres from the city centre. It offers 109 fully-furnished guestrooms.
Check out their website here:
http://www.pinetreemarinaresort.com/
Address: 79100 Nusajaya, Johor
5. Ramada Meridin Johor Bahru
If you are planning to visit Legoland, the Ramada Meridin is only 1.1 kilometres away from the theme park. This new hotel opened in mid-2018 and is located in the Meridin Hotel Suites complex in Medini. With its ideal location, it is only a 45-minute drive from Singapore. The hotel also offer spacious rooms and suites, with facilities such as a gymnasium, fitness centre with yoga deck, swimming pool with jacuzzi, business centre, and other high-standard hotel amenities.
Check out their website here:
http://www.ramadameridinjohor.com/usr/page.aspx?pgid=2
Address: No. 5, Jalan Legoland, Gelang Patah/Legoland, 79250 Johor Bahru, Malaysia
6. KSL Hot Spring Resort
KSL Hot Spring Resort is a four-star resort that offer 308 guestrooms. It opened in mid-2018 and is 15 minutes away from the Singapore-Johor Causeway, as well as 10 minutes away from KSL City Mall, Aeon Tebrau City Shopping Mall and IKEA Tebrau. The best part is, you can enjoy 10% off online rates when you book directly with them through their website.
Check out their website here:
https://www.kslresorts.com.my/kslhotspring/welcome
Address: 31, Jalan Kangkar Tebrau, Taman Daya, Johor Bahru 81100, Johor, Malaysia
Read the following articles to find out what you can do and where you can stay when visiting Johor:
https://vibrantdo.co/top-7-cafes-in-johor-bahru-to-visit/
https://vibrantdo.co/top-10-johor-bahru-hotels-for-your-next-staycation/
https://vibrantdo.co/10-must-visit-spa-massage-the-next-time-youre-in-johor-bahru/
https://vibrantdo.co/copy-of-5-promising-johor-bahru-shopping-malls-set-to-open-in-2019/
https://vibrantdo.co/9-things-to-do-to-make-your-johor-bahru-trip-worthwhile/
