About this property

Boasting 4 dining options and a free-form swimming pool, Thistle Johor Bahru is located 3.7 mi from Johor-Singapore Causeway. The property features tastefully decorated accommodations as well as a vast array of health and wellness activities on site. Free WiFi is accessible throughout and free parking is provided for guests who drive. Fitted with soft colors and floor-to-ceiling windows, every room and suite is appointed with a flat-screen TV and air conditioning. Guests enjoy Johor Bahru skyline or Straits of Johor view. Certain units have a separate seating area. The private bathroom includes a hairdryer and free toiletries. Ironing facilities are available upon request. Overlooking the landscaped gardens, Fresh serves daily buffet breakfast. Italian cuisines are offered at the poolside Oasis, while guests can enjoy a la carte dining at Glass. Drinks and light meals are available at Steps and The Hive. Adults can relax in the sun loungers while kids can play in the children's pool. You can also exercise at the modern fitness center or play a game of tennis. Staff at 24-hour reception can assist you with currency exchange and valet parking. Thistle Johor Bahru is 1.1 mi from Monash University and Danga City Mall is 2.2 mi from the property. Senai International Airport is 21 mi away while Changi International Airport is a 24 mi drive.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Halal, American, Buffet

    • Private parking at the hotel

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
Studio Suite(Newly Renovated)
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Norafizan
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The hotel is good. But the swimming pool can be a liitle bit cleaner.
  • Syed
    Singapore Singapore
    The room is clean. Bed is comfy. Bathtub with good water pressure.
  • Wirdalisa
    Singapore Singapore
    Thistle was marvelously good. The hotel was very well kept!
  • Milien
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The breakfast was good and the lunch buffet was decent value for money. The room was clean and comfortable. The service was good especially the breakfast staff.
  • Noriah
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Beautiful scenery and the building itself e.i. the interior.
  • Nurul
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Clean, spacious, plus point is the bathtub.. my children super like it. Swimming pool is not that attractive, not may people were using it, so it kinda weird. But don't bother to ask becoz we have bathtub.
  • Ahmat
    Singapore Singapore
    Got to know the hotel has been refurbished/renovated.
  • Shehnaz
    Singapore Singapore
    The renovated rooms surpassed my expectations. Beautiful unblocked view. The staff were polite and respectful. There was a shop in the hotel where you could get bottled water, snacks and other items.
  • Tasya
    Malaysia Malaysia
    overall all ok, just for table for buffet steamboat, i think management should gave more space of table, to small n no space if take few food and put at table.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent breakfast with lots of varieties. Very impressed with the staff and cleanliness of the hotel. The staff are very polite, helpful and honest. My wife left some valuables in the room and the housekeeping and management kept it for...

Hotel area info

Restaurants

3 Restaurants On Site
  • Oasis
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Ambience
      Romantic
  • Glass
    • Cuisine
      Local • International
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
  • Fresh
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

Amenities of Thistle Johor Bahru

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Private Parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • 3 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Bar

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Activities

  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may apply.

  • Valet parking
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Convenience store on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Packed lunches
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Fitness
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Malay

House rules

Thistle Johor Bahru takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 140 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 140 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted. Please note that Hive Bar is temporarily closed from 11 June 2018 until further notice.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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