"Excellent stay at R&F TrexHomestay, the apartment was clean, spacious and comfortable. Communication with the host was seamless and accommodating to late check-in request. The apartment is located close to the checkpoint, and there are plenty of F&B options inside the R&F mall."
"Clean and decent. Rooms are generally comfortable, only thing is don’t have warbrobe. Having mahjong room is great! Booked 2 units and 1 of them don’t have frying pan for own cooking. Overall still clean and decent accommodation. "
"Good location - very comparable to the 3-4 star hotels around. (ie: New York, KSL, Gp, etc)
Parking is good, and my vehicle feels safe(compared to other hotels).
Ample food options at the ground level as well."
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Top Istana Besar Hotel Reviews
Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru
10/10 Excellent
"Finding private transport from the hotel seems abit long and usually longer waiting time"
"2 nights stay. Front desk staff were welcoming, helpful and very pleasant, room is good and clean everything worked. Breakfast included is awesome and staff there were also welcoming, helpful and all the food was great. Very comfortable stay and awesome staff, well done.
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"All good. Helpful lady to assist check-in late around 9pm
Unitn is clean and functional.
Bed is good. Aircon is cooling
Pillow somehow disformed. Uncomfortable
Otherwise all good
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"Very nice & modern hotel with a pretty comfy bed ! However the toilet had a few flies and was abit rusty. The aircon isn’t that cold but there’s a fan to make up for it.
Amenities such as dental kit and shower gel were provided which is great 👌
Lastly, at night it can be very noisy due to poor soundproofing. There’s a police station opposite and the siren kept ringing non stop 😔😔"
"The communication about the direction. Advise to be more in details. Took 45 mints to search. But the apartment overall were great and will come back. "
"It's in a great location, closer to train and taxis. Shower had good water pressure.
Also I left a pair of sandals in a room, and two days later came to see if they found them and they saved them. 🙌😊"
You can search for that perfect souvenir with a trip to Johor Bahru City Square, a popular shopping spot in Bandar Johor Bahru. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
After visiting Woodlands Checkpoint, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kranji. Stroll along the marina in this vibrant area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Istana Besar is located in a welcoming area of Johor Bahru known for its array of dining options and bird watching. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 66 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.
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If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Istana Besar, will I receive a refund?
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What can I see and do near Istana Besar?
You'll want to browse the exhibits at Sultan Abu Bakar Royal Palace Museum and Johor Bahru Chinese Heritage Museum. Sights like Tan Hiok Nee and Sri Raja Mariamman Temple highlight some of the local culture. Spend some time wandering around Danga Bay Park, Woodlands Waterfront Park and Taman Merdeka.
How can I get to Istana Besar?
To see more of the larger area, hop aboard a train at JB Sentral. There might not be many public transport options to choose from near to Istana Besar so consider renting a car to see more of the area.
