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Thistle Johor Bahru

4.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers
Daily buffet breakfast (MYR 48 per person)
Property entrance
Deluxe Twin Room | View from room
In-room dining

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Jalan Sungai Chat, Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru, Johor, 80720
  • Place, Johor Zoo
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Johor Bahru City Square
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, KSL City Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Johor Bahru (JHB-Senai Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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View from room

Executive Seaview King Room

  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Living room

Junior Suite

  • 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)

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

  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Seaview Twin Room

Deluxe Seaview Twin Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive King Room

Executive King Room

  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Twin Room

Executive Twin Room

  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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View from room

Executive Seaview Twin Room

  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Thistle Suite

Thistle Suite

  • 72 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Executive King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Executive Twin Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Executive Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Twin Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe King Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Executive King Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2

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Deluxe King Room

Deluxe King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Seaview King Room

Deluxe Seaview King Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe King Room (Newly Refurbished)

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe King Room With Seaview (Newly Refurbished)

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Twin Room (Newly Refurbished)

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Twin Room With Seaview (Newly Refurbished)

  • Sleeps 2

View all photos for Studio Suite (Newly Renovated)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Studio Suite (Newly Renovated)

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Thistle Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Johor Bahru

In the heart of Johor Bahru, Thistle Johor Bahru is within a 5-minute drive of Johor Zoo and Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque. .This golf hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Johor Bahru Old Chinese Temple and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Sultan Ibrahim Building.

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

  • JB Sentral - 8 min drive
  • Kranji Station - 9 min drive
  • Senai International Airport (JHB) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restoran Yasin - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Vamos Coffee Roastery - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Steps - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sedap Corner - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Thistle Johor Bahru

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a nightclub
Thistle Johor Bahru offers 382 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. LCD televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a steam room and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 382 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and bidets. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including a nightclub, an outdoor pool, and a steam room. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite at Glass, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Glass - Overlooking the pool, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Oasis - This poolside restaurant serves dinner only.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: MYR 48 for adults and MYR 28 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Glass
  • Oasis

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Golf driving range
  • Gym
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa

More

  • 1 building
  • 17 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with premium cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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.

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MYR 48 for adults and MYR 28 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Couples wishing to share a room must provide proof of marriage
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Johor Bahru Thistle
Thistle Hotel
Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru
Thistle Johor Bahru
Thistle Johor Bahru Hotel Johor Bahru
Thistle Johor Bahru Hotel
Thistle Johor Bahru Hotel
Thistle Johor Bahru Johor Bahru
Thistle Johor Bahru Hotel Johor Bahru

Reviews

Thistle Johor Bahru Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 407 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 207 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 87 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yengling

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Azmi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good enviroment easy accessable
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

CONSTANCE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good property for a family. Inconvenient location if you don’t have a vehicle.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Zainalabidin

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alvin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noormah Binte, Singapore

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

MOHD FAUZI BIN

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Could possibly get better quality room slippers and a some form of a bathrobe :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bin Madon

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

LEE

Liked: Amenities
Agw
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Nurul

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
good for family convenience location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Tharumalingam

No
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Sazali

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Siti

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amiera

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shailesh

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very Good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Daryl Keen Hoong

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Watson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

T S Tengku

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Md Shafiullah Bhuiyan

I am very happy for this hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Airina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Housekeepers are very friendly n helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Adrian

Gomfy

Comfortable spacious
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024