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

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

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

1. Country Garden Danga Bay Sea View Homestay by Stayrene

Danga Bay, 1.7 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Wai Hoong

Rp1.037.586

Rp1.317.070 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

2. Country Garden Danga Bay by Widebed JB

Danga Bay, 1.6 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Virgil

Rp1.101.663

Rp1.233.643 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

Rp557.019

Rp645.250 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a kitchen area with a fridge and cabinets.

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

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

Rp1.842.901

Rp2.034.180 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A courtyard with a small pond, a wooden bridge, and various tropical plants.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a central counter with food display, and pendant lighting.

A spacious lobby with patterned sofas, a white table, and a reception desk.

An outdoor covered patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by plants and a brick pathway.

5. Hotel Seri Malaysia Johor Bahru

Central District, 2.9 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Adam

Rp535.726

Rp676.004 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

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

A modern interior with pendant lighting, a wooden staircase, and a view of the outside through large windows.

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.

6. Kozi Hotel - Danga Bay

Danga Bay, 0.9 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Rp353.723

Rp425.690 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A row of wooden benches and large potted plants along a corridor with glass doors and a tiled floor.

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

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

7. Golden Court Hotel

Central District, 3 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Shawn

Rp414.427

Rp489.018 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 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 swimming pool surrounded by high-rise residential buildings.

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.

8. Country Garden By Antlerzone

Danga Bay, 2 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Shiva

Rp471.629

Rp949.197 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A lobby with a large glass door, a wooden chair with floral upholstery, a wooden side table with a vase, and a bamboo plant in a basket.

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

A small bathroom with a toilet, sink, and mirror.

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

9. Hotel O Villa De Rose

Central District, 2.4 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Abdul Rani

Rp172.294

Rp238.362 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

A hotel entrance with glass doors, a welcome sign, and a price sign indicating RM 80.

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

10. The Ardens Hotel - Tmn Suria Muafakat JB

Central District, 0.9 km from Istana Bukit Serene

William Jr

Rp291.113

Rp358.071 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

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

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

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

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

11. Country Garden Danga Bay By Stayrene

Danga Bay, 0.8 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Rp931.316

Rp1.290.863 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

12. The Ardens Hotel - Nong Chik

Central District, 1.6 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Desmond

Rp454.887

Rp534.947 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

13. Full Sea View Country Garden Danga Bay 11-13pax

Danga Bay, 0.7 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Sin hui

Rp573.507

Rp1.011.954 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

14. GYDEN STAYCATION #The Straits Johor Bahru

Central District, 2.4 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Rp504.364

Rp807.879 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

15. Chariton Hotel Skudai Kiri

Tampoi, 2 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Rp388.354

Rp419.551 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 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 swimming pool with a blue mosaic border, surrounded by greenery and a pebbled deck.

A modern living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of the city.

16. The Straits Suites & Residences

Central District, 2.4 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Rp1.002.213

Rp1.126.059 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

17. Scenic Country Garden Danga Bay by Lions Bay

Danga Bay, 1.7 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Rp421.446

Rp805.983 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 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 flat-screen TV, a leather sofa, and a unique wooden coffee table.

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

18. Vista Tiara Florian Residences

Danga Bay, 1.1 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Rp818.493

Rp1.183.536 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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.

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

19. Trellis Residences by Stayrene

Central District, 3.1 km from Istana Bukit Serene

Rp924.355

Rp1.296.652 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Istana Bukit Serene

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Country Garden Danga Bay Sea View Homestay by Stayrene	9.6 Exceptional 4 reviews	View
Country Garden Danga Bay by Widebed JB	8.6 Excellent 7 reviews	View
Tune Hotel - Danga Bay, Johor	7.2 Good 317 reviews	View
The Avenue M Johor Bahru	7.4 Good 8 reviews	View
Hotel Seri Malaysia Johor Bahru	6.6 111 reviews	View

Top Istana Bukit Serene Hotel Reviews

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

8/10 Good

"The area is quite and amenities around needs to walk, very near to CIQ and self drive can be challenged. A good location for short stay for work."

Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

8/10 Good

"NA"

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."

Country Garden Danga Bay by Widebed JB

8/10 Good

"Location is good and safe. One of the toilet water heater is not functioning. The stove area have ants and quite dusty on the cooker hoverboard. Few plates are oily so we need to do some wiping and cleaning before use. There’s Netflix well going. "

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 a fitness centre. 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 Kozi Hotel - Danga Bay.

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, Taman Merdeka or Woodlands Waterfront Park 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 Sea View Homestay by Stayrene

2. Country Garden Danga Bay by Widebed JB

3. Tune Hotel - Danga Bay, Johor

4. The Avenue M Johor Bahru

5. Hotel Seri Malaysia Johor Bahru

6. Kozi Hotel - Danga Bay

7. Golden Court Hotel

8. Country Garden By Antlerzone

9. Hotel O Villa De Rose

10. The Ardens Hotel - Tmn Suria Muafakat JB

11. Country Garden Danga Bay By Stayrene

12. The Ardens Hotel - Nong Chik

13. Full Sea View Country Garden Danga Bay 11-13pax

14. GYDEN STAYCATION #The Straits Johor Bahru

15. Chariton Hotel Skudai Kiri

16. The Straits Suites & Residences

17. Scenic Country Garden Danga Bay by Lions Bay

18. Vista Tiara Florian Residences

19. Trellis Residences by Stayrene

Compare popular hotels close to Istana Bukit Serene

Top Istana Bukit Serene Hotel Reviews

Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru

Grand Paragon Hotel Johor Bahru

Country Garden Danga Bay

Country Garden Danga Bay Sea View Homestay by Stayrene

Tune Hotel - Danga Bay, Johor

Country Garden Danga Bay by Widebed JB

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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