13 Cheap Hotel In Johor Bahru From SGD$23/Night Near City Square, KSL, Mid Valley JB, AEON & More

Last updated 9 Apr 2024SGMYTAXI

Short on time and strapped for cash to travel?

Why not head north to Johor Bahru for a short stay that won’t burst your budget because we’ve done the work to locate for you the 13 best hotels near malls in Johor Bahru and wallet-friendly hotels.

With an hour’s drive or less, by crossing the border into Malaysia, lies the vibrant city of Johor Bahru.

While most Singaporeans will be somewhat familiar with Johor, constant developments within the city mean there’s always something new to discover, whether you’re traveling solo, with friends or with the family.

And if you’re watching your wallet, look no further for a selection of the best & cheap hotel in Johor Bahru from SGD$23/night near popular shopping malls in JB such as City Square JB, KSL City Mall, Aeon JB and many more.

More savings means more time for a quick vacation with your loved ones, so take your pick among the hotels listed below that won’t break the bank!

 

13 Best & Cheap JB Hotel Near Popular JB Shopping Malls

Hotel Near City Square JB

1. Swiss Inn Johor Bahru

Here’s an option if you can do without extra luxury but still want to be close to Johor Bahru City Square mall for some shopping before or after customs!

They do have shuttle bus services but if you opt to walk, it takes ~20 minutes from the hotel to/from City Square Mall!

Distance From Johor Bahru City Square Mall:
20 minutes’ walk or 8 minutes’ drive

Price For 2 Pax/Night Starting From:
RM149 or SGD$50 (include hotel tax & service fee)

Hotel Highlight:

• Gym
• Shuttle service to Johor Bahru City Square Mall
• Room service
• Restaurant
• Refrigerator in room
• Airport transport
• Breakfast included
• Free WiFi
• Laundry service
• Free secure parking

Good To Know:

• Rooms are fairly small and basic but clean
• Close to Bazaar Karat and famous local eateries like Kilang Bateri, Restoran ZZ Sup Tulang, etc
• Easy to find the hotel if you are familiar with Johor

2. The Grand Jade Hotel

Also a brief walk to Johor Bahru City Square mall, this hotel features simple yet elegant and comfortable rooms.

They have suites too! Perfect if you need more space and not too shabby for a short stay or if you’re just passing through!

Also Read: 10 Best Hotels In JB (Below SGD$133 For Your Next Staycation)

Don’t forget to taste the Assam Claypot Curry Fish Head at the nearby restaurant, Jadi Baru Botak!

Distance From Johor Bahru City Square Mall:
15 minutes’ walk or a 12 minutes’ drive

Price For 2 Pax/Night Starting From:
RM90 or SGD$30 (include hotel tax & service fee)

Hotel Highlight:

• Free WiFi
• Free parking
• Babysitting service
• Airport transport
• Restaurant
• Basic toiletries, minibar, and fridge in the rooms
• Simple breakfast

Good To Know:

• This is a non-smoking hotel
• Rooms can feel stuffy (no windows)
• Ask for more drinking water if you need it (free of charge)
• Quiet at night
• Close to restaurants (Waterfront or Barra)

 

Hotel Near KSL City Mall

3. TROVE Johor Bahru

At this newly refurbished hotel in Johor Bahru, you can relax in a modern and chic room (they have different themes per floor) or go for a swim at the pool!

For your shopping needs, KSL City Mall is only a short walk or drive too!

And if you feel peckish, you can have something to eat at the in-house restaurant, Lada and Clove.

Distance From KSL City Mall:
13 minutes’ walk or 4 minutes’ drive

Price For 2 Pax/Night Starting From:
RM215 or SGD$72 (include hotel tax & service fee)

Hotel Highlight:

• Spacious rooms
• Smart TVs, mini bar and fridge and hot/ cold water dispensers in every room
• Complimentary toiletries
• Good breakfast buffet
• Free parking
• Gym
• Free and fast WiFi

Good To Know:

• At check-in, you may have to pay a deposit of RM100
• Huge family suites!
• Request for a non-smoking room if that is what you prefer

 

4. Mutiara Hotel JB

Mutiara Hotel JB brands itself as a business hotel but other travelers are welcome too!

It is not far by car (20 minutes) from the Johor Bahru-Singapore Causeway!

Also read: Taxi From Singapore To Mutiara Hotel Johor Bahru

If you want to get a good workout in, there is a well-equipped gym and a pool!

Or you can choose to explore the shopping malls nearby which is KSL City Mall (1km) and Midvalley Johor Bahru (3.7km)!

Distance From KSL City Mall & Midvalley Johor Bahru (JB):
9 minutes’ walk or 4 minutes’ drive to KSL City Mall
10 minutes’ drive to Midvalley Southkey Johor Bahru

Price For 2 Pax/Night Starting From:
RM224 or SGD$75 (include hotel tax & service fee)

Hotel Highlight:

• Lounge/ bar
• Free parking and WiFi
• Pool and gym
• Breakfast included
• Room service
• Dry cleaning and laundry service
• Spa/ hot tub
• Airport transport
• Conference rooms
• Spacious rooms

Good To Know:

• Hotel is extra busy during public holidays – book early!
• For a scenic view, get rooms on the higher floors that face the railway!
• For less noise at night, get higher rooms facing the pool or main road!
• Don’t forget to request for non-smoking

 

5. The Marion Hotel Johor Bahru

The Marion Hotel is a boutique hotel situated in Taman Pelangi which guests can experience the city of Johor Bahru all within easy reach.

They offer 4 types of rooms options to suit each guest’s needs. Your stay will be taken care of with their excellent services.

Distance From KSL City Mall & Midvalley Southkey The Mall:
16 minutes’ walk or 7 minutes’ drive to KSL City Mall
10 minutes’ drive to Midvalley Southkey The Mall

Price For 2 Pax/Night Starting From:
RM141 or SGD$47 (include hotel tax & service fee)

Hotel Highlight:

• Complimentary toiletries and dental kit
• Coffee/ tea making facilities
• Pantry area
• 5-7 mins to the shopping mall; KSL, City Square and Komtar JBCC

Good To Know:

• Rather noisy at night
• Close to eateries nearby- 5-10 mins walking distance to hawker centre and Lok-Lok Taman Pelangi
• A massage parlor is located below the hotel
• Get to attractions places easily at only 10 minutes to Danga Bay and 45 mins to Legoland

 

6. Grand Sentosa Hotel

Grand Sentosa Hotel Johor Bahru lies in Plaza Sentosa – a business/ nightlife area of Johor Bahru. Guests do not have to wander far to find shopping and dining opportunities.

All 260 bedrooms of the hotel feature contemporary interiors with modern necessities making it a suitable choice for both business and leisure travelers.

Distance From KSL City Mall:

4 minutes’ drive

Price For 2 Pax/Night Starting From:

RM188 or SGD$63 (include hotel tax & service fee)

Hotel Highlight:

• Free WiFi
• Spacious and clean rooms with TV, coffee-making facilities and a workspace
• 24-hour front desk
• Close to a spa, beauty salons and reflexology centers
• 10 minutes’ drive to JB CIQ
• Friendly staff

Good To Know:

• 5km from the city center
• Park at the mall and redeem the car park ticket at the hotel reception
• Facilities cater for disabled guests
• Luggage storage available

Non-smoking and family rooms available

 

Hotel Near Midvalley Southkey Johor Bahru (JB)

7. Grand Belllo Hotel JBCC

Chronic shoppers will adore this hotel for its close proximity to Midvalley JB and Johor Bahru City Square Mall.

Not a bad place to get some local grub on the way to the mall too! A must-try includes the Johor’s well-known Kam Long Curry Fish Head.

Distance From Johor Bahru City Square Mall & Midvalley Johor Bahru:

10 minutes drive

Price For 2 Pax/Night Starting From:

RM130 or SGD$43 (include hotel tax & service fee)

Hotel Highlight:

• Contemporary rooms
• Complimentary WiFi
• Free secure parking
• Bar / lounge
• Breakfast (local/western) included
• Airport transport available
• Banquet room
• Restaurant and room service

Good To Know:

• Medan Selera Tepian Tebrau (Food court with local delights and seafood) – just 10 minutes away by car
• Non-smoking rooms
• Try to get a room facing the Johor Straits
• Check in during normal working hours

 

Hotel Near AEON Tebrau City & IKEA Tebrau

8. JS Hotel Johor Bahru

Within just 2 miles from Austin Heights Water Theme Park, Austin Hills Country Club and AEON Tebrau City you’re well placed for your holiday in Johor Bahru, and some guests who stayed do appreciate the layout of their family room.

Distance From AEON Tebrau City & IKEA Tebrau
3 minutes’ walk or 5 minutes’ drive to AEON Tebrau City
13 minutes’ walk or 7 minutes’ drive to IKEA Tebrau

Price For 2 Pax/Night Starting From:
RM102 or SGD$34 (include hotel tax & service fee)

Hotel Highlight:

• Convenience store
• Bar
• Shops
• Wheelchair accessible

Also read: 8 Best Desaru Resorts In Johor 

Good To Know:

• Enquire ahead if rooms booked have windows
• Rooms that face the front of the hotel tend to be noisy
• Check your rooms view with the hotel
• Opt for designer rooms for unique rooms

 

9. The Ardens Hotel

A charming boutique hotel in a quiet suburban area – in fact, it’s only a 2.5km to AEON Tebrau City and 4km to IKEA Terbrau from this hotel.

The hotel has its own cafe and there are some shops around that make for a good stroll.

Feel safe even with a late check in with their 24-hour security!

Distance From AEON Tebrau City & IKEA Tebrau:
8 minutes’ drive to AEON Tebrau City
12 minutes’ drive to IKEA Tebrau

Price For 2 Pax/Night Starting From:
RM145 or SGD$48 (include hotel tax & service fee)

Hotel Highlight:

• Good breakfast
• Complimentary drinks and snacks in the rooms
• Lovely bathrooms with rain showers and bathtubs
• Free secure parking
• 24-hour security

Good To Know:

• No kettle in the rooms
• Choose Luxe King room if you want a bathtub
• Walk-in rate is sometimes cheaper
• The cafe is open until 6 pm
• WiFi is decent
• More convenient to get around if you have a car

 

10. KSL Hot Spring Resort

The name gives away the unique feature of this hotel – hot springs! Which all hotel guests have access to!

Guests are also welcome to use the spa pool, a huge outdoor pool and a glass-front gym that overlooks the pool!

As for shopping, you can drive to AEON Tebrau City, IKEA Tebrau or KSL City Mall!

Distance From AEON Tebrau City & IKEA Tebrau:
1o minutes’ drive to AEON Tebrau City
11 minutes’ drive to IKEA Tebrau
24 minutes’ drive to KSL City Mall

Price For 2 Pax/Night Starting From:
RM145 or SGD$48 (include hotel tax & service fee)

Hotel Highlight:

• Serviced apartments are available (some with private pools)
• Close to the JB-Singapore Causeway
• Dry cleaning
• Playground
• Free parking (plus security) and WiFi
• Restaurant
• Spacious and clean rooms
• Toiletries provided

Good To Know:

• The spa is gender separated
• No convenience shops nearby
• The restaurant closes before 10 pm
• McDonald’s is 10 minutes’ walk away
• For better views, ask for rooms facing the main road

 

Hotel Near Paradigm Mall & Sutera Mall

11. The Leverage Business Hotel Johor Bahru

Barely a year old, The Leverage Hotel Johor is one of the newer hotels on this list and is catered towards business guests.

Even so, the hotel would appeal to many travelers as its proximity to Paradigm Mall, Sutera Mall, Legoland Malaysia, and Palm Resort Golf makes it quite a popular choice.

Also read: 15 Best Hotels Near Legoland Malaysia

Distance From Paradigm Mall & Sutera Mall
6 minutes’ drive to Paradigm Mall
10 minutes’ walk or 4 minutes’ drive to Sutera Mall

Price For 2 Pax/Night Starting From:
RM100 or SGD$33 (include hotel tax & service fee)

Hotel Highlight:

• Family room

Good To Know:

• Bathrooms do not have locks, sliding door type
• Close to Sutera Mall
• Check your rooms view with the hotel

 

12. The Square Hotel

You will find different-themed and comfortable rooms at this boutique hotel in Skudai!

If you’re craving some food, there is a particularly well-known food truck (ShenYe Kitchen) that serves Japanese noodles and snacks from 9 pm until late at night!

Explore Tasek Central (5 minutes’ walk), else you can choose to drive over to Sutera Mall or Paradigm Mall!

Distance From Paradigm Mall & Sutera Mall:
14 minutes’ drive to Paradigm Mall
7 minutes’ drive to Sutera Mall

Price For 2 Pax/Night Starting From:
RM67 or SGD$23 (include hotel tax & service fee)

Hotel Highlight:

• 24-hour front desk
• Free parking
• Free WiFi
• Wake up call service is available
• Free cancellation
• Close to restaurants (Lan Kwai Fong, The Dose Coffee House, McDonald’s, Japanese Ramen Restaurant)

Good To Know:

• Rooms with no windows are cheaper
• Room service is limited during late hours
• Credit cards not accepted
• Book the bigger but affordable premium rooms instead!

 

13. Hako Hotel Johor Bahru

Hako Hotel is a classy, small hotel located in Senai town. The price is reasonable at an affordable rate which comes at a surprised due to its impeccable location and facilities.

Whether you’re coming for business or leisure, this hotel is the right place to stay for your casual needs.

Distance From Paradigm Mall & Sutera Mall:
12 minutes’ drive to Paradigm Mall
8 minutes’ drive to Sutera Mall

Price For 2 Pax/Night Starting From:
RM95 or SGD$32 (include hotel tax & service fee)

Hotel Highlight:

• Mini suite with an extra living space
• Complete complimentary toiletries
• Free flow of coffee, tea, and titbits at the lobby
• Free bottled water
• Printing services (for a small fee)
• Free WiFi
• Luggage storage

Good To Know:

• Since this is a budget hotel, they don’t provide breakfast buffet but they do have a breakfast bar with free cereals and biscuits
• Lots of cafe and restaurant nearby the hotel such as; Restaurant Maedo, Restaurant 777, Restaurant You Kee and many more
• The Store mall right across the street from the hotel
• About 30 mins drive to Legoland, Johor Premium Outlet and City Square 
• Get to enjoy membership privileges after the next visit
• Free membership after the first booking

 

Hotel Near AEON Bukit Indah

Extra: Natura Hotel Johor Bahru

Natura Hotel is a classy and stylish hotel with unique wood interiors that are simply appealing to everyone!

Situated in Gelang Patah, Johor, it is also conveniently located to all the well-known area like theme parks, shopping malls (AEON Bukit Indah),  food haven and water parks in Johor Bahru. This is definitely a great place for a getaway! Click here to check out more hotels in Bukit Indah!

Distance From AEON Mall Bukit Indah:
15 minutes’ drive

Price For 2 Pax/Night Starting From:
RM93 or SGD$31 (include hotel tax & service fee)

Hotel Highlight:

• Luggage storage
• Free WIFI
• Complimentary bottled water
• Coffee/ tea making facilities
• Free parking space
• Wheelchair accessibilities

Good To Know:

• Provide computers for guests to use
• Opt for the Superior Queen room for a better view
• You can find a garden in Level 1
• About 10-20 mins away from Legoland, Hello Kitty Town and Puteri Harbour
• 26 mins away from Johor Sentral
• Shop at Johor Premium Outlet at 23.5km from the hotel

 

How To Get To These Best Hotels In Johor Bahru From Singapore

If you’re not as familiar with the city of Johor Bahru and wonder how you’ll get to these budget-friendly hotels, fret not, as we’ll share with you the best way to get to your destination.

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