The 10 best Resorts in Johor, Malaysia

May 10, 2023 Stefan Strunk

Discover the best Resorts in Johor including KSL Hotel & Resort, Lotus Desaru Beach Resort & Spa, KSL Hot Spring Resort, Thistle Johor Bahru, Aseania Beach Resort Pulau Besar, Pulai Springs Resort, Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort, Le Grandeur Palm Resort Johor, Hasina Resort, D'Coconut Island Resort.
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1. KSL Hotel & Resort

33 Jalan Seladang Taman Abad, Johor Bahru 80250 Malaysia
Excellent
25%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
5%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 4277 reviews

KSL Hotel & Resort

KSL Hotel & Resort is the largest integrated resort in Johor Bahru that offers a complete shopping experience with entertainments and accommodations. The hotel is located in the heart of Johor Bahru City. It is about 5 minutes away from the Causeway,10 minutes from Johor Bahru Business District and 20 minutes from LEGOLAND. LEGOLAND tickets and return shuttle service is available at the hotel or you could include it during the booking at our website. The Resort style hotel provides 868 rooms & suites and extensive meeting and event facilities. For meetings and events, KSL Resort offers the perfect combination of first class facilities, outstanding services and a range of flexible packages. We also offers a range of wedding packages for your special day.With its convenience and comfort, you are able to enjoy numerous well-known Food & Beverage outlets, Fashion boutiques, Cineplex and Hypermarts (Tesco) all under one roof. Without compromising the location, you still can enjoy the water theme park facilities, Golf simulator experience, pool, billiard and children's amusement arcade.In the evening, all guests are invited to our Mission Bar & Grill, where you are able to enjoy a wide range of imported beers and wines. There will be Barbeque dinner and live band to lead you through the night.

THE WORSE HOTEL I EVER STAYED

Reviewed By Jeffreylim79

We check in to the hotel on 4 June 2022 around 10 pm. We got our room key (Tower 2, room 1444). As we enter the room my daughter was scared by the baby roaches running around in the toilet area. Then as we were about to take our bath, we found out that they only provided us with 2 towels (but during the booking we book a 3-person sharing room and we are charged for 3 persons). I called the room service and requested for an additional towel and waited for hours but they did not send it to our room. This is not all, the shower area was clog and as we took our shower the water rises as if we are in a flooding area. We complained this to the counter when we check out on the next day but till today they have not contacted us to refund or apologized to us for the unpleasant stay we had. THERE WILL BE NO MORE BOOKING OF THIS HOTEL FOR ME!!! TOTALLY DISAPPOINTED WITH THIS HOTEL.

2. Lotus Desaru Beach Resort & Spa

Lot 1854 Jalan Desaru, Bandar Penawar 81930 Malaysia
Excellent
11%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
34%
Poor
9%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 957 reviews

Lotus Desaru Beach Resort & Spa

Lotus Desaru Beach Resort invites guests to design the vacation of their choice in a tropical seaside setting - whether they fancy an activity-filled holiday, a relaxing retreat, or even a mix of a little business with pleasure on the side. It's not just a resort that you can relax and unwind, it's also a place where you can have fun with your kids and loved one. Try our 'splashtacular' Water Park specially designed for fun and excitement with your family and friends, don't miss to enjoy our Water Park that features Giant Coconut Fall, Lazy River, Aqua Play, Stone Bridge, Tipping Coconut with Kiddy Slide, Poolside Grotto, and Relaxation Gazebos. Aside from this, we have expanded our facilities to create more fun and activities for the guest. The 14 acres of Team Building Park, enjoy an all-out fun full of adventure and education. Our team specializes in organising team building activities such as water rafting, survivor experience, obstacle course, explorace, treasure hunt, paintball and more. Experience the nature of the forest with your friends with different activities such as bird watching, camping, jungle trekking and lake fishing. Be relaxed and unwind with our newly opened "Lotus Suria Ayurveda Spa", rejuvenate your body, mind and soul. Our Spa offers a unique blend of various treatments for the preservation of health and cure of diseases in a natural way that Ayurveda proposes. Of all those places you've been which attempted to blend nature with modern convenience, most could not live up to Desaru and the other remoteness along Malaysia's eastern coast. Yes, nearly the entire length of the Malay peninsular is pristine beach.

Relaxing stay with excellent service and great food

Reviewed By Barnali0411

We had walked in because we did not like the previous hotel we had booked. Stayed from 3-5 June 2022 Rooms We stayed in a 2 bedroom suite with 2 balconies and a living room sofa, dining, fridge, microwave, 2 toilets. Rooms had lots of light Service Since the moment we stepped in the lobby service was excellent. A person waiting at the lobby listened to our requirements and offered a walk-in rate (book earlier for better rates) Housekeeping came in to help immediately when ever we needed any assistance. We needed some help with AC remote, required a couple laundry bags and also room needed some cleaning. At one point a family member needed to connect to his PC and there was internet connection problem. The IT personnel gave us a visit in the room and did the trouble shooting. Received personalised attention from the Resort Manager Mr Vijayanathan, a very warm gentleman who on the first evening helped us select the meal Food We spent the 3 days eating at the hotel’s restaurants. The seafood restaurant is excellent. Their tom yam, butter prawn, lobster, Tiga-rasa grouper, garlic bean, broccolli scallop were very good. Drinks were good too. fresh coconut that we had on the beach chair, mai tai, shandy, pina-colada were excellent. Fruit juice towers looked an excellent option for young children although we did not order fruit juice. Breakfast was mainly traditional Malaysian. They did have cornflake, oatmeal fruits and breads. But off-the-griddle roti canai, fresh eggs, nasi lemak, mee, chicken, teh tarik were not missable. There were other restaurants as well. Korean, Indian, Cafe. We did try some cakes. Was not that great though Amenities An excellent place for young and old. It had a private beach with beach chairs on the embankment. We enjoyed the morning sun rise and fabulous view of the deep blue sea in the afternoon sitting on the beach chairs, sipping fresh coconut. Later when the sun went down, played some in the seawater They offered various sea sports activities , jet ski, para-sailing, banana boat. We did the family boat ride that accommodates 5 people at one go. There were many water activities for young children and we saw them thoroughly enjoying. We took some laps in the lap pool There was a big retail shops that sold different choice of items including some mementos. there were some smaller shops also The resort had so many other entertainment - archery, games arcade, bird watching karaoke etc We did spend some time at the gym and spa In the evening, the central field became live with other activities. There were dances, bubble blowing and movie screening with a projector with plastic seats on the grass for people to sit. They really thought through Crowd Management We went to Desaru dreading how crowded it might be during school holiday season. It was crowded. A big thumbs Up to them for excellent crowd management. The queue ticket system for checkin and check out, the extra large breakfast area, toilets and taps dotted around.

3. KSL Hot Spring Resort

31, Jalan Kangkar Tebrau, Johor Bahru 81100 Malaysia
Excellent
58%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
4%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 175 reviews

KSL Hot Spring Resort

KSL Hot Spring Resort is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Johor Bahru, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. While staying at KSL Hot Spring Resort, visitors can check out Bangunan Dato' Jaafar Muhammad (2.7 mi) and Tan Sri Dato Haji Hassan Yunos Stadium (3.1 mi), some of Johor Bahru's top attractions. Rooms at KSL Hot Spring Resort provide air conditioning, and guests can stay connected with free wifi. You can also enjoy a pool and an on-site restaurant while staying at KSL Hot Spring Resort. Need a place to park? Free parking is available at KSL Hot Spring Resort. While staying at KSL Hot Spring Resort, you may want to check out Angah Kitchens (1.2 mi) which is a short walk away. During your visit, be sure to check out popular architectural buildings like Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque, Arulmigu Rajamariamman Devasthanam, and State Secretariat Building, which are all a short distance from the resort. Enjoy your stay in Johor Bahru!

Quarantine Hotel

Reviewed By AmriAnuar

1. Room 907 no open window nor fresh air for 2weeks (stressed). 2. Cigarettes & vape will taken away during checkin & not returnable. Even prison returned personal belongings. 3. Untitled outside restaurant food for their own cafe business except monday. 4. See pic. Lunch is uncooked chicken. If buy fm ksl cafe got the red color tomyam cost RM30. If wanna go complain they shutdown lift, return back to room they already cut off your room key lock. 5.Worst ever.

4. Thistle Johor Bahru

Jalan Sungai Chat, Johor Bahru 80100 Malaysia
Excellent
25%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
24%
Poor
9%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 1616 reviews

Thistle Johor Bahru

Thistle Johor Bahru has 381 well-appointed rooms and suites with breath taking view of the Straits of Johor or the city’s skyline. This splendid property is strategically located within easy access to the city’s business hub, commercial centres and shopping sensations. The Senai and Changi International Airport is about 40-minute and 90-minute drive away respectively. Johor Premium Outlets and theme parks are about 40-minute drive away. Appetizing eats are featured from alluring ala carte specials, sumptuous dinner and hi-tea buffets to indulging in a romantic candlelight dinner with someone special. The Hotel's ballroom can cater for up to 1,000 guests in theatre-style seating and 600 guests for sit-down dinner including weddings. Guests’ facilities include complimentary WIFI, an outdoor pool with relaxing garden view, Executive Lounge, valet, laundry & dry-cleaning service and gym.

COCKROACH INFESTATION!!!!!

Reviewed By itsphzlvsq

Nightmare. Room is infested with cockroaches crawling all over the carpeted floor & walls. Requested for a room change but staff said they closed a few levels due to cockroach infestation. No bath mat provided, some essential toiletries not provided and almost everything is run down. Utter disappointment.

5. Aseania Beach Resort Pulau Besar

Pulau Besar 86800 Malaysia
Excellent
40%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
3%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 203 reviews

Aseania Beach Resort Pulau Besar

Aseania Resort based on Besar island (Pulau Besar in Johor). This is simple but charming place is about 30 min from Mersing jetty. We have DIVE CENTER with PADI courses, kayaks to explore island around and internet in public area to connect the civilization. We provide our bungalows per night the same as special packages 3D2N. Please connect our reservation manager if you want to know more details

BEWARE OF BED MITES

Reviewed By AnitaV2303

Please bring your own bug removal spray as the beds are infested with HUGE BED MITES. People who were staying at the resort including me and my friends were covered in baking sodas because of the bites. The hotel staff just takes note and said that the bugs were coming in thru the window panels. Maintenance spray RIDSET insect spray on the mattresses. Spent money going to the clinic to get a jab. The scares are ugly on the feet and buttocks and it still itches until today when exposed to heat.

6. Pulai Springs Resort

20 km Jalan Pontian, Johor Bahru 81110 Malaysia
Excellent
19%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
11%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 951 reviews

Pulai Springs Resort

Pulai Springs Resort is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Johor Bahru, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a kitchenette, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the resort. Pulai Springs Hotel features a concierge and room service, to help make your stay more enjoyable. The property also boasts a pool and free breakfast. If you are driving to Pulai Springs Hotel, free parking is available. While you’re here, be sure to check out some of the Asian restaurants, including Qing Palace Chinese Restaurant, Agus, and Restoran Mutiara Pulai, all of which are a short distance from Pulai Springs Resort. Enjoy your stay in Johor Bahru!

One night stay in a quite place in Johor

Reviewed By Feisal_Gh

The room was big for me. I got the 1 bed room apartment at one of the building which i am not sure which wing or which building i am at. I was not been informed by the reception what other asset or building does Pulai Springs have in its area as it was a big place and i did not know where to go at the first place until i ask someone where to check in. The signboard or information was not enough. Check in was quick as i have pre booked the room and fill up a few information. Room condition was clean but maybe a bit outdated. Television channel can be improved with more cable or can used the free MY Freeview TV. I did not spend much time wondering the hotel since i cannot run the next morning due to heavy rain. Breakfast was served according to the time slot given about 45 minuets. Breakfast was ok but can be more exiting. Its still a good hotel in a very quite place.

7. Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort

Jalan Tanjong Puteri 1, Pasir Gudang 81700 Malaysia
Excellent
26%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 89 reviews

Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort

Rejuvenate in three unique 18-hole Championship Golf Courses, 20 Guestrooms, 34 Double Storey Villas, 5 Food & Beverage Outlets, 7 newly upgraded Meeting and Banquet Rooms and comprehensive Health & Recreation facilities. Tanjong Puteri Golf Resort remains the ultimate family resort destination just 35 minutes drive from the causeway.

Very quiet!!

Reviewed By azrin73

A nice place to get away from bz city life..was here for training.. food was good staff very friendly and courteous.. its even better for golf getaway.. you can choose to play on any 18, there is 54 holes in total.. conference room big and spacious.. it is also fully equiped.. hotel have 70rooms..

8. Le Grandeur Palm Resort Johor

Jalan Persiaran Golf Off Jalan Jumbo, Senai 81250 Malaysia
Excellent
17%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
29%
Poor
8%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 592 reviews

Le Grandeur Palm Resort Johor

Le Grandeur Palm Resort Johor in Senai, Johor is one of the most complete resort destinations in the country, with a luxurious deluxe-category hotel, 3 award-winning golf courses, spa, M.I.C.E., sports and leisure facilities and much more. Veritably, it is where you can do anything and everything, or simply do nothing at all!

Highly recommend for short business trip

Reviewed By kianglong81

I checked in late 10pm at the resort. Fast check in procedures and friendly front desk staff. I am having a deluxe double room. The room is clean and air-conditioned. The air ventilation is good and having a small balcony with views. My room is facing golf course. You can choose room with facing swimming pool, if you bring kids. So you can see what your kids doing, while you in the room. The breakfast starts 7am. Quite standard hotel breakfast buffet. Food is good and well prepared. The room bathroom is also standard, with standing shower, a separate bathtub, and a toilet. The toilet space is little small in term of space. When you sit on the bowl, the walls are just by the side of you. The room TV is a sad thing to share. The channels are limited and video resolution is bad. Do recommend to bring your own hdmi cable to connect to your own laptop or phone or PlayStation. There is stream iron and iron board in the room. Perfect for those need business suit for next day meeting. The iron board cover is a little old and discoloration. There is a small fridge in the room, however it is empty. Do bring your own drink or fruit if you need it during your stay. Free Wi-Fi but limited to 3 devices. In general, this is a good place for short business trip stay. Free and easy. The room price is around RM150++/night, quite standard and affordable. Value for money. Do help me click the "helpful" button if this review helps you. Thanks.

9. Hasina Resort

Lot 747, Kampung Teluk Nyireh Sedeli Besar, Kota Tinggi Malaysia
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 1 reviews

Hasina Resort

A humble private resort with a million dollar view

Reviewed By Ezyan N

Hasina Resort offers a modern cabin-style resort design. The cabin style accommodation provides a comfortable place to stay with up to 3 guest per unit, complete with 1.5 hp air-condition , shower, tv and private balcony seating area. Soem of of the cabin also provides a refrigerator and freezer to put your frozen foods. Open hall dining pavilion is also available for guests anytime to make breakfast, lunch or dinner. It also has a large parking area, suitable for those who want to do family gatherings or private events. Although the stairs access to the beach is quite steep, but I can guarantee the view are worth it. Just bear in mind that the beach is not suitable for swimming because it is full of rocks.

10. D'Coconut Island Resort

No. 48B, Jalan Mamanda 9, Pulau Besar 68000 Malaysia
Excellent
10%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
18%
Terrible
21%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 100 reviews

D'Coconut Island Resort

One of the cheapest

Reviewed By Nor B

It is one of the cheapest resort in Pulau Besar, MYR330 for 2 nites, plus MYR80 for extra bed via Agoda. No free wifi, no tv, pool had not fill up, no electric supply from 3-5 pm. Limited menu. Only 1 burger shop nearby. Luggage were taken care of from boat to lobby.

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