Amari Johor Bahru
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Worth booking if you want a five-star base near the CIQ checkpoint, the train station and the malls, with a pool, spa and gym, at well under €100 a night. If you plan to drive, budget for parking fees, and if price matters most our Budget pick costs about a quarter as much.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Cross-border travellers and shoppers are the clearest fit. Guests like being close to the CIQ checkpoint, the train station and major malls. The hotel has 5 official stars and scores 8.5 out of 10 from 2,334 reviews, with a location score of 9.1.
The facility list covers a gym, spa, pool, restaurant, family rooms, terrace, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi, so families and anyone wanting downtime have options.
Skip it if you want a newer property. Some guests mention ageing facilities. Drivers should also note complaints about parking fees, even though free parking appears in the facility list.
Location and getting around
The address is No. 82C, Jalan Trus. The Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque is about 1.4 km away, roughly 18 minutes on foot.
Two other listed sights are far. Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is about 4.1 km away in a straight line, around 51 minutes, and Singapore Zoo about 7.5 km, over an hour and a half. Both are far, so you will need public transport or a taxi. Singapore Zoo is in Singapore, so allow time for the border crossing.
Walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been verified. Real routes, especially across the border, will take longer.
What guests say
Location tops the list of positives, followed by the staff. Guests describe a friendly, professional and helpful team with warm, attentive service.
Value is seen as fair overall. The criticisms are parking fees and facilities that some guests feel are ageing.
Price and what you get against our other Johor Bahru picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026, for 2 adults in one room, was €93.25 per night, about €187 for both nights. This is not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates.
It was well above the sample median of €59.66. Our Budget pick, YEE HOTEL Permas Jaya, was €25.04 a night with 8.3 and 3 stars. Our Best Value pick, Capri by Fraser Johor Bahru, was €85.53 with 8.6 and 4 stars.
The Capri comparison is close. It scored a touch higher for about €8 less a night. What you get here for the difference is the fifth star, a spa and a pool. Breakfast is listed as continental and buffet, but inclusion depends on your rate.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 4 eligible hotels in Johor Bahru. Our Luxury slot goes first to five-star hotels, and this is one, with an 8.5 score that placed joint 2nd of 4.
The number of reviews, 2,334, gives that score a solid base.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Given the comments on ageing facilities, read recent reviews about room condition.
Ask about parking charges if you are driving, and check pool and spa opening times and any fees for your dates.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Amari Johor Bahru close to the CIQ checkpoint?
Guests say it is conveniently near the CIQ checkpoint, the train station and major malls. Exact walking times are not confirmed in our data.
How much does Amari Johor Bahru cost per night?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €93.25 per night. Check today's price for your dates.
Is parking free?
Free parking appears in the facility list, but some guests complain about parking fees. Confirm the charge with the hotel before you arrive.
Can I walk to Singapore Zoo from the hotel?
No. It is about 7.5 km in a straight line and across the border, so plan on public transport or a taxi.
Does the hotel have a pool?
A pool, spa and gym are listed by the property. Opening times and fees are not confirmed.