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A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A bedroom with a large window, a bed with white linens, and a wooden headboard.

A beach with palm trees, a clear sky, and a view of the ocean.

A pool area with palm trees and a view of a building in the background.

1. Country Garden Danga Bay by Widebed JB

Danga Bay, 1.6 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Virgil

Rp1.156.864

Rp1.293.484 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV. There is a balcony with a view of palm trees and a body of water.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of high-rise buildings through the window.

A high-rise building with a swimming pool surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.

2. Country Garden Danga Bay Sea View Homestay by Stayrene

Danga Bay, 1.7 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Wai Hoong

Rp710.986

Rp975.541 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A Tune Hotels building with a prominent red sign, multiple floors, and a parking area with several cars.

A compact bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, a bedside table with a lamp, and a large mirror on the wall.

3. Tune Hotel - Danga Bay, Johor

Danga Bay, 1.1 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Salmah

Rp487.745

Rp570.836 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A swimming pool with a water slide, surrounded by palm trees and a small tower structure.

A room with a large window overlooking a green landscape with trees and a road.

A hotel room with a bed, sofa, dining table, and kitchenette.

A spacious living room with a dining area, a kitchen with wooden cabinets, and a large window with curtains.

4. The Avenue M Johor Bahru

Tampoi, 1.9 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Lai

Rp1.852.305

Rp2.044.560 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern dining area with a green ceiling, a round table with four stools, a black chair, a red side table, and a potted plant.

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a wardrobe, and a painting on the wall.

A hotel reception area with a green wall, a chandelier, a reception desk, a TV, and two red chairs.

A hallway with a red carpet, a framed picture on the wall, and a green door at the end.

5. Olive Hotel

Central District, 2.7 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Nor

Rp498.958

Rp632.974 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A corridor with potted plants, a bench, and a glass door.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, a small fridge, a ceiling fan, an air conditioning unit, and a door.

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "Golden Court Hotel."

A reception desk with a vase of red orchids, a clock, and a sign reading "GOLDEN COURT".

6. Golden Court Hotel

Central District, 3 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Shawn

Rp415.171

Rp489.927 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a cityscape mural on the wall, and a view of the city at night.

A stairway with black steps and white walls, leading to a door with a sign reading "KELUAR".

A reception area with a marble counter, pendant lighting, a clock, and a floral painting.

The exterior of Kozi Hotel with a sign indicating it is re-opening.

7. Kozi Hotel - Danga Bay

Danga Bay, 0.9 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Rp392.673

Rp468.158 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a balcony with a view of the sea.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A balcony with a wooden table and chairs, a vase of white flowers, and a cityscape view with buildings and a waterfront.

A swimming pool surrounded by high-rise residential buildings.

8. Country Garden By Antlerzone

Danga Bay, 2 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Shiva

Rp842.462

Rp1.353.743 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A reception desk with a glass partition, a sign indicating room rates, and a view of the outside through a window.

A hotel with a green facade, a visible entrance, and a sign indicating a taxi service nearby.

A hotel sign with "OPEN" in neon lights, a reception desk, and a "PUSH" button.

A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, a window with curtains, and a nightstand.

9. The Ardens Hotel - Tmn Suria Muafakat JB

Central District, 0.9 km from Istana Bukit Serene

William Jr

Rp293.791

Rp361.365 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A room with two single beds, a door, a curtain, and a light switch on the wall.

A multi-story building with a tiled facade and a balcony on the second floor.

A staircase with brown steps and green handrails leading to a door marked with the number 219.

Two beds with wooden headboards, white and red bedding, and a red and white patterned blanket.

10. Hotel O Villa De Rose

Central District, 2.4 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Abdul Rani

Rp173.879

Rp240.554 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the sea.

A high-rise residential building with multiple balconies, a swimming pool, and a view of the water body.

A modern living room with a sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

11. Country Garden Danga Bay By Stayrene

Danga Bay, 0.8 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Rp938.878

Rp1.301.345 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

12. The Ardens Hotel - Nong Chik

Central District, 1.6 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Desmond

Rp261.534

Rp326.660 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A balcony with wicker chairs and a glass table, overlooking a calm body of water and distant cityscape.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a colorful chevron-patterned pillow.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a small desk, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a kettle, and a sink.

13. Chic 3BR in Danga Bay With Water Views & Parking

Danga Bay, 0.5 km from Istana Bukit Serene

"The most horrible experience I ever had. Inaccurate address given and we had to literally drag the luggages with elderly and children and walked for more than 500m in the rain. Should have just given 10A tower Royal Strand. Second inaccurate process was given. The guardhouse insisted QR code to be shown before allowing to enter to get the access card from the mailbox. We spent 1.5 hrs pleading with the non English speaking guard. Poor maintenance of the condo with poor hygiene. Hand found in...

Jan Sian Huey

Rp512.758

Rp947.188 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A leather armchair with a tufted backrest and a round, woven ottoman with a small object on top.

A bar area with a polished wooden counter and benches.

A modern building with the sign 'CHARITON HOTEL' on its facade.

14. Chariton Hotel Skudai Kiri

Tampoi, 2 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Rp341.802

Rp369.291 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A tall, modern high-rise building with a curved facade and balconies.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and large windows.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a flat-screen TV, and a view of buildings through large windows.

A swimming pool with a blue mosaic border, surrounded by greenery and a pebbled deck.

15. The Straits Suites & Residences

Central District, 2.4 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Rp1.011.431

Rp1.136.416 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a wardrobe, and a desk.

A wall with calligraphy and a bamboo decoration.

A hotel with a large sign for a boutique named 'Leaf Boutique Hotel.'

A living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

16. Golden Leaf Boutique Hotel

Danga Bay, 0.9 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Rp369.924

Rp436.515 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A reception area with a chandelier, a reception desk, and a wall-mounted TV.

A staircase with wooden steps and a metal railing.

A bedroom with a tufted headboard, patterned bedspread, and a large mirror reflecting the room.

A Classic Hotel with a prominent sign, multiple floors, and a Butik & Cafe adjacent to it.

17. Ghazrin's Classic Hotel

Central District, 2.6 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Rp242.945

Rp262.468 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern hotel with a central swimming pool, multiple balconies, and a clear sky.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a ceiling fan, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the cityscape through large windows.

A high-rise building with multiple floors, balconies, and a modern architectural design.

A hotel room with a large window, a bed with pillows, a tray with towels, a painting on the wall, and a view of a building outside.

18. Trellis Residences by Stayrene

Central District, 3.1 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Rp778.603

Rp1.141.985 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a round table, a TV, and a large window with curtains.

A modern living room with a dark sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a leather sofa, and a unique wooden coffee table.

19. Vista Tiara Florian Residences

Danga Bay, 1.1 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Rp670.423

Rp1.026.054 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Istana Bukit Serene

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Country Garden Danga Bay by Widebed JB	8.6 Excellent 7 reviews	View
Country Garden Danga Bay Sea View Homestay by Stayrene	9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews	View
Tune Hotel - Danga Bay, Johor	7.2 Good 318 reviews	View
The Avenue M Johor Bahru	7.4 Good 8 reviews	View
Olive Hotel	7.0 Good 38 reviews	View

Top Istana Bukit Serene Hotel Reviews

Country Garden By Antlerzone

8/10 Good

"Ok"

Country Garden Danga Bay

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful and responsive during check-in process. Room was comfortably big for 4 pax stay throughout."

Country Garden Danga Bay Sea View Homestay by Stayrene

10/10 Excellent

"Pool: Poor condition! Unit: Very clean. Location: Perfect, lotsa eateries and mini marts. Check in process: Need improvement between housekeeping & management. Despite advising our check in time and confirmation that we were able to check in at 3pm, our keys arw not available as unit still under housekeeping status. Keys collected close to 5pm. We could have done so much things in that 2hrs waiting!"

Tune Hotel - Danga Bay, Johor

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. No fuss booking and checking in and checking out. Quiet."

Other attractions near Istana Bukit Serene

Danga Bay Park

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Danga Bay Park during your trip to Johor Bahru. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Johor Golf and Country Club

6.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy a round of golf in Johor Bahru at Johor Golf and Country Club. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Taman Merdeka

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

After visiting Taman Merdeka, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Johor Bahru. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Lido Beach Country Garden

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Lido Beach Country Garden during your trip to Johor Bahru? While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Beletime Danga Bay

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Beletime Danga Bay during your stay in Johor Bahru. While in this family-friendly area, find time to visit its shops.

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Mydin Shopping Centre

7.4/10 (3 reviews)

During your trip to Johor Bahru, you can do some window-shopping at Mydin Shopping Centre. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area or seek out the golf courses.

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Angsana Johor Bahru Mall

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Angsana Johor Bahru Mall during your stay in Johor Bahru. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.

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Tan Sri Hassan Yunus Stadium

6.0/10 (3 reviews)

Catch an event at Tan Sri Hassan Yunus Stadium during your trip to Johor Bahru. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Istana Bukit Serene?

Istana Bukit Serene is located in a family-friendly area of Johor Bahru known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 70 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Istana Bukit Serene?

Full Sea View Country Garden Danga Bay 11-13pax is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free parking and in-room kitchens. It's located just a short 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Istana Bukit Serene. Other good options close by include Country Garden Danga Bay By Stayrene and The Ardens Hotel - Tmn Suria Muafakat JB.

How many hotels are there close to Istana Bukit Serene?

Expedia has 70 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Istana Bukit Serene.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Istana Bukit Serene, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Istana Bukit Serene.

What can I see and do near Istana Bukit Serene?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at Sultan Abu Bakar Royal Palace Museum and Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum. Sights like Istana Besar, Sri Raja Mariamman Temple and Tan Hiok Nee are landmarks to visit in the area. You can wander around Danga Bay Park, Woodlands Waterfront Park or Taman Merdeka if you want a dose of fresh air.

How can I get to Istana Bukit Serene?

If you're taking a train into town, JB Sentral is the closest stop to Central District. There might not be many public transport stops near to Istana Bukit Serene so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Istana Bukit Serene hotels

1. Country Garden Danga Bay by Widebed JB

2. Country Garden Danga Bay Sea View Homestay by Stayrene

3. Tune Hotel - Danga Bay, Johor

4. The Avenue M Johor Bahru

5. Olive Hotel

6. Golden Court Hotel

7. Kozi Hotel - Danga Bay

8. Country Garden By Antlerzone

9. The Ardens Hotel - Tmn Suria Muafakat JB

10. Hotel O Villa De Rose

11. Country Garden Danga Bay By Stayrene

12. The Ardens Hotel - Nong Chik

13. Chic 3BR in Danga Bay With Water Views & Parking

14. Chariton Hotel Skudai Kiri

15. The Straits Suites & Residences

16. Golden Leaf Boutique Hotel

17. Ghazrin's Classic Hotel

18. Trellis Residences by Stayrene

19. Vista Tiara Florian Residences

Compare popular hotels close to Istana Bukit Serene

Top Istana Bukit Serene Hotel Reviews

Country Garden By Antlerzone

Country Garden Danga Bay

Country Garden Danga Bay Sea View Homestay by Stayrene

Tune Hotel - Danga Bay, Johor

Other attractions near Istana Bukit Serene

Danga Bay Park

Johor Golf and Country Club

Taman Merdeka

Lido Beach Country Garden

Beletime Danga Bay

Mydin Shopping Centre

Angsana Johor Bahru Mall

Tan Sri Hassan Yunus Stadium

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