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Thistle Johor Bahru

4.5 star property
Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, near Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
Deluxe Twin Room | View from room
Daily buffet breakfast (MYR 48 per person)
In-room dining
Property entrance
Unwind in style at Thistle Johor Bahru, where you can start your day with a delicious meal by the pool. Enjoy yoga and Pilates classes or lounge on the sun-kissed deck, while kids have fun in their own pool. Previous guests rave about this luxury hotel's tranquil atmosphere.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Nightclub
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool
  • Pool bar
  • Room service
  • Room service
  • Conference center

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Children's pool
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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View from room

Executive Seaview King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Club Lounge
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Living room | LCD TV

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Club Lounge
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • 72 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite 1 King Bed & 1 Single Extra Bed only (2 Adult +2 Children) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Suite 1 King Bed & 1 Single Extra Bed only (2 Adult +2 Children)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Bidet
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Seaview Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Seaview Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • 36 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive King Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive King Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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View from room

Executive Seaview Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Thistle Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Thistle Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bidet
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 72 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Twin Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe King Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Executive King Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

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Deluxe King Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Seaview King Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Seaview King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
HDTV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Bidet
Free bottled water
  • 36 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe King Room (Newly Refurbished)

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe King Room With Seaview (Newly Refurbished)

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room (Newly Refurbished)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room (Newly Refurbished)

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room With Seaview (Newly Refurbished)

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Studio Suite (Newly Renovated)

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Thistle Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
Jalan Sungai Chat, Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru, Johor, 80720

What's nearby

  • Johor Zoo - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Komtar JBCC - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Johor Bahru City Square - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Johor Bahru Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine Complex - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • KSL City Mall - 5 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Seletar Airport (XSP) - 36 min drive
  • Senai International Airport (JHB) - 38 min drive
  • Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) - 48 min drive
  • JB Sentral - 8 min drive
  • Kempas Baru Station - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restoran Yasin - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vamos Coffee Roastery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Steps - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sedap Corner - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Thistle Johor Bahru

Thistle Johor Bahru features a nightclub and puts you just a 5-minute drive from Johor Bahru City Square and Komtar JBCC. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Glass, which is one of 2 restaurants and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A poolside bar, a fitness center, and a steam room are other highlights at this luxurious hotel.

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 382 rooms
    • Arranged over 17 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Customers may be requested by the property to provide documentation of recent travel history (such as showing passport immigration stamps) and/or complete a health declaration.
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
    • Couples wishing to share a room must provide proof of marriage
DONE

Children

    • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
DONE

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured, covered onsite self parking
    • Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • Golf driving range on site
  • An outdoor pool
  • Nightclub
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Premium satellite channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Minibar
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Dining

Glass - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Oasis - This poolside restaurant serves dinner only.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately MYR 48 for adults and MYR 28 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from September 28 2025 to September 9 2027 (dates subject to change).
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from September 28 to December 31:
  • One of the dining venues
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
The property will be renovating from September 27 2025 to September 30 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • One of the dining venues
  • One of the swimming pools
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business center
  • Elevator
  • Exterior
  • Fitness facilities
  • Front desk
  • Guestrooms
  • Hallway
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lobby
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.
The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Children's pool
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facility
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot springs
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Public bath
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Sunday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Children's pool
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facility
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot springs
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Public bath
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Johor Bahru Thistle
Thistle Hotel
Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru
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Thistle Johor Bahru Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Thistle Johor Bahru currently open?

This property is closed from September 28 2025 to September 9 2027 (dates subject to change).

Does Thistle Johor Bahru offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Thistle Johor Bahru does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Thistle Johor Bahru?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Thistle Johor Bahru?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Thistle Johor Bahru?

Yes, there's free self parking. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Thistle Johor Bahru?

You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.

What is there to do at Thistle Johor Bahru and nearby?

Thistle Johor Bahru has a nightclub and an outdoor pool, as well as a steam room and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Thistle Johor Bahru?

Yes, there are 2 onsite restaurants, featuring pool views and poolside dining.

What's the area around Thistle Johor Bahru like?

Thistle Johor Bahru is located on the waterfront in Central District, a short 20-minute walk from Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque.

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Reviews

Thistle Johor Bahru Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.6

Eco-friendliness

7.0

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Family friendly

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Good property for a family. Inconvenient location if you don’t have a vehicle.
CONSTANCE, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Overall ok convenient for a quiet stay
PENG SOON, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Quiet and spacious. Good for family with kids.
Ivan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Housekeepers are very friendly n helpful.
Airina, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Good location. Staffs were cooperative. Breakfast is decent.
Sriman, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Quite , Easy Parking & Convenient. Minus: Swimming Pool have a musky smell Breakfast area shifted & inconvenience of table & chair arrangement
Mansoor Bin, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Overall pleasant experience. Room is clean and bright. Breakfast is considered good but can be better
LEONG FATT, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good stay

The room was large and spacious. Day view of the seaview room is pleasant. I found the standing shower area to be too small and the shower area also looked like ut needs some deep cleaning. Overall comfortable stay but I wished the bathroom was more sparkling clean.
Lukasz, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

You have very good staffs. Thank you
Mazidah, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

The management of Thistle Hotel should do some repair works like toilet door (which hardly to close) and cupboard with loose doors. But the plus point about Thistle Hotel is it has good staff, very polite and helpful. This is my personal opinion.
Samsiah, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Supposedly a good hotel but poorly maintained.

The toilet door is a sliding type. The bottom rail was not secured, thus the door can be dislodged if push hard causing a safety issue. The bath tub doubled as shower area but without shower curtain although there was a curtain railing. This causes the whole toilet wet and slippery after everytime we shower. Shower gel and shampoo need to be requested.
Sazali, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Despite being the reputable, the restaurant furniture are horrible and worst than outside cafes. Using masking tape to cover up broken woods of the dining table? And the breakfast area have to climb 2 sets of stairs, whereas the passenger lift is down?

2/10 Poor

Breakfast was horrible. Air-conditioning for room also horrible👎👎👎
Glen, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Poor Service

My experiences with Thistle were really bad - Starting from slow reception service, air-con not working, security latch broken on the door to towel not available in the room. I had to remind twice to get the towel only after 20 mins.
Rahul, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Air-con not cold, room are dirty
Glen, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Mouldy walls and smell
Jonathan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good enviroment easy accessable
Azmi, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Could possibly get better quality room slippers and a some form of a bathrobe :-)
Ian, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Refurbished room looks new. Service staff excellent. Breakfast spread pathetic..swimming pools need to be overhauled. Carparks neat a refreshed coat of painting. Carpark lifts need upgrading.
Bin Madon, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Agw
LEE, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

good for family convenience location
Nurul, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

No
Tharumalingam, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very Good stay
Shailesh, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

1. Some furnishing like the marble TV table top is cracked & chipped, this reduced the overall feel of the unit and may cause accidental cuts to hands. 2. There are 2 TVs but only 1 cable, and the channels reception is very poor. 3. A large breakfast area was exposed to direct sunlight, shades should be installed to provide comfort to guests.
Daryl Keen Hoong, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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Watson, 1-night trip