What's Johor like?
Johor is a family-friendly place known for its restaurants and cafes. Simply book a local tour to enjoy your stay a little more. Travelers seeking the perfect souvenir may want to head to Johor Bahru City Square and KSL City Mall. Popular sights like Desaru Beach and LEGOLAND® Malaysia won't disappoint.
Where are the best places to stay in Johor?
Here are our travelers' top 5 places to stay in Johor:
The Westin Desaru Coast Resort, in Bandar Penawar
Upscale beachfront hotel with spa, near Desaru Beach- Free pool cabanas • Free WiFi • 2 restaurants • 3 bars • Spacious rooms
Sunway Hotel Big Box, in Iskandar Puteri
3.5-star hotel in Nusajaya with outdoor pool- Free parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Fitness center • Bar
Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast, in Bandar Penawar
Luxury hotel with water park, near Desaru Coast Adventure Waterpark- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • 2 restaurants • Family friendly
Atelier Hotel Johor Bahru, in Johor Bahru
3-star hotel, convenient to KSL City Mall- Free parking • Free WiFi • Terrace • Garden • Attentive staff
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johor Bahru, in Johor Bahru
4-star hotel with outdoor pool, near Komtar JBCC- Free WiFi • 3 restaurants • Spa • Spa tub • Attentive staff
What is there to see around Johor?
- Desaru Beach (36.3 mi/58.4 km from the city center)
- Istana Pasir Pelangi (2.4 mi/3.9 km from the city center)
- Danga Bay (2.6 mi/4.1 km from the city center)
- Johor Bahru Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine Complex (2.9 mi/4.7 km from the city center)
- Persada Convention Center (2.9 mi/4.7 km from the city center)
What is there to do around Johor?
- Johor Bahru City Square (3.1 mi/4.9 km from the city center)
- KSL City Mall (1.5 mi/2.5 km from the city center)
- LEGOLAND® Malaysia (9.9 mi/15.9 km from the city center)
- Holiday Plaza (1.3 mi/2 km from the city center)
- Johor Golf and Country Club (1.8 mi/2.8 km from the city center)
Other Popular Johor Attractions
- The Mall
- Plaza Pelangi
- Angry Birds Activity Park Johor Bahru
- Komtar JBCC
- Angsana Johor Bahru Mall