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10 Best Homestays in Johor Bahru [2024]

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Homestay Johor Bahru

Homestay Johor Bahru

Looking for a place to stay in Johor Bahru? Check out our list of the 10 Best Homestays in Johor Bahru! These accommodations offer comfortable rooms, friendly service, and great locations. Whether youā€™re looking for a place to call home during your visit or just need a place to rest your head for a night, these homestays have you covered.

1. OneRiimba Garden View Residence

Key ServicesHomestays, Hotel & Lodging
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/oneriimba/
AddressNo 1 Jalan Indah 12/8 Taman Bukit Indah 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Phone+60 16-681 6161
Emailrichland1976@gmail.com
Operating hoursAlways open

The OneRiimba homestay in Johor Bahru is located 1.1 kilometers from Aeon Bukit Indah and has a garden view. It includes free Wifi, air conditioning, an outdoor private pool, a fitness center, and free parking. The OneRiimba homestay in Johor Bahru offers six bedrooms, six bathrooms, and a hot tub. Car rental services are also available.

Key Differentiators:

  • Cozy Ambiance
  • Great Services
  • Excellent location for family gatherings.

Customerā€™s Review:

Overall, we had a wonderful stay thanks to the hospitality and lovely service. We would love to visit again and would highly recommend this place to my other family members as well friends!

Chee Keong Yck

2. Suria Homestay JB

Key ServicesHomestays, Vacation Home Rental
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/suriahomestays/
Address1, Jalan Mutiara Emas 9/21, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor
Phone+60 19-333 7893
Emailaku_93@yahoo.com
Operating hoursAlways open

You can stay in a private home with a swimming pool at Suria Homestay in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The well-furnished rooms include five bedrooms and four bathrooms. There are several other features in the house, including a fully-automated washing machine, ironing equipment, and air conditioning.

Key Differentiators:

  • Room and garden are spacious.
  • Pool for adults and children
  • Atmosphere with a laid-back vibe

Customerā€™s Review:

Value for money and the facilities is perfect enough for my big family. It was a last minute booking and lucky for us there was availability for my dates. our kids and us the adults loveeee the swimming pool. The owner was so easy to dealt with.

Yusnita Yusof

3. Unicorn Desaru Villa

Key ServicesHomestays, Hotel & Lodging
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/unicorndesaru/
AddressNo. 5, Jalan Jati 11, Taman Desaru Utama Bandar Penawar 82200 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Phone+60 11-6118 7322
Emailcceline0809@gmail.com
Operating hoursAlways open

The Unicorn homestay in Desaru, Johor Bahru, is a semi-detached luxury double-storey terrace. The ideal location for families, children, and friends to gather and have fun! There is a Unicorn-themed 4-bedroom and 5-bathroom home that can accommodate up to 20-30 guest.

The distinctive unicorn-themed homestay is a stunning design, and there are studios and unicorn costumes for you to photograph. 5 kilometers from the beach is beautiful scenery, fully equipped with security services, private parking, barbecue equipment, shops and restaurants nearby.

Key Differentiators:

  • Unicorn Desaru Villa is a unicorn-themed property
  • A location that is Instagram-worthy
  • Secure facilities

Customerā€™s Review:

Unique instagrammable place of unicorns

Leonard

4. Eco Haus Garden Residential

Key ServicesHomestays
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/ecohaus61/
Address61, Jalan Indah 12/8, Taman Bukit Indah, 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor
Phone+60 16-694 8325, +6016-767 9998
Operating hoursDaily 7:00 AM ā€“ 7:00 PM

The Eco Haus Garden Residential is a homestay in Johor Bahru, located at Bukit Indah. This property has a balcony, pool table, free WiFi, and free private parking. It comprises of 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with garden views, and a patio with garden views.

Key Differentiators:

  • GREEN and ECO stylish of lifestyle
  • Excellent interior and freshness makes it a wonderful place to spend time in
  • Try their karaoke and barbecue parties.

Customerā€™s Review:

Spacious house with entertainment games provided. Got small garden for outdoor gathering dinner. Highly recommended for family and friends gathering.

Yeow Yuen Mei

5. Homestay Villa Le Jollax

Key ServicesHomestays, Vacation Home Rental, Hotel resort
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/HomestayVillaLeJollax/
AddressHomestay Villa Le Jollax, Jalan Jumbo, 81400 Senai, Johor
Phone+6012-786 8800
Emaillejollax@gmail.com
Operating hoursAlways open

Villa Le Jollax is a Johor Bahru homestay in the Senai area, and you can get here in three minutes from Senai Airport. Take a relaxing drive through the countryside to get away from it all and enjoy natureā€™s beauty. You may breathe fresh air at Villa Le Jollax, which has two stories and living room, kitchen, dining room, balcony, private pool, and 5 large rooms. Each room includes a toilet, air conditioning, and a television. They also prepare BBQ and hot pot equipment, karaoke, mahjong, and other similar games.

Key Differentiators:

  • Bali Style Private Secluded Retreat Restored and Transformed into HomeStay
  • Ultimate nature retreat with unique natural terrains
  • You may breathe the purest air

Customerā€™s Review:

A relaxing environment that makes people feel so comfortable

Perlie joey

6. Eco Bed & Breakfast

Key ServicesHomestays, Hotel
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/Eco-Bnb-Wellness/
AddressNo. 42 Jalan Setia Tropika 9/6, Taman Setia Tropika, Kempas 81200, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Phone+60 19-479 0049
Emailthatlittlewhitehouse@gmail.com
Operating hoursAlways open

Eco Bed & Breakfast is an environmentally-friendly homestay that made conscious efforts to minimize waste and carbon footprints. Letā€™s go green with their handcrafted furniture and homegrown organic food, which will invigorate your ecological consciousness.

Key Differentiators:

  • Eco-friendly
  • Organic foods available 
  • Thoughtful amenities

Customerā€™s Review:

Never have we thought a short business stayover at this place turned out to be such an amazing lifetime experience. We will definitely be back- next time with our entire clan!

Rachel Chang

7. Lovely Homestay

Key ServicesHomestays, Vacation Home Rental
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/jblovelyhomestay/
Address44, Jalan Bukit Kempas 2, Taman Bukit Kempas 81200 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Phone+60 17-673 7330
Operating hoursAlways open

JB Lovely Homestay provide everyone a hassle-free, affordable, spacious, and comfortable lodging to enjoy and strengthen the bond during important event and gathering.

JB Lovely Homestay is a friendly and family-owned homestay with a home from home atmosphere, conveniently located for both business and leisure visitors. Ideally positioned for easy access to the Airport, Bus Station, Premium Outlet, Legoland, Danga Bay, Hospitals and City Shopping.

Key Differentiators:

  • Hassle-free
  • Affordable
  • Comfortable accommodation

Customerā€™s Review:

It is really lovely homestay

Danaraj Doraisamy

8. Citi Homestay

Key ServicesHomestays, Hotel, Travel & Transportation
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/mycitihomestay/
AddressZennith Suite, Jalan Kebun Teh 2, Pusat Perdagangan Kebun Teh, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Phone+60 12-722 1280
Operating hoursAlways open

Citi Homestay provides guests with a variety of services to help them relax, recharge, and rejuvenate. With its convenient location near several wonderful eateries and shopping malls like Holiday Plaza, you wonā€™t have to travel far for a bite or a browse.

Key Differentiators:

  • Great Location 
  • Cozy Ambiance
  • Affordable 

Customerā€™s Review:

Convenient transportation, environment and equipment are neat and comfortable.

Derek Goh

9. JB city Homestay

Key ServicesHomestays, Vacation Home Rental
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/jbcityhomestay/
AddressGF-22, Pangsapuri Meridian Medini, Jalan Legoland Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Phoneenquiry@jbcityhomestay.com
Operating hoursAlways open

JB City Homestay manage over 100 property in Johor Bahru. Their service team provide efficient, clean & comfortable stay for your family vacation, business trip, leisure, homestay, staycation.

Key Differentiators:

  • Reasonable rates
  • Provide a clean and comfortable place
  • Years experience in property management & hospitality

Customerā€™s Review:

Well managed homestay. clean n comfortable. Highly recommended.

Xuen Qiing Xiin

10. Aurora Homestay

Key ServicesHomestays, Vacation Home Rental, Fish Farm
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/AuroraHomestayInJohorBahru/
AddressNo 10 Jalan Aman Larkin 5 80350 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Phone+60 12-701 8538
Emailaurorahomemgmt@gmail.com
Operating hoursAlways open

Aurora Homestay is a fantastic, cozy retreat home in Johor Bahru. They currently manage over 15 homestays. Aurora Homestay advertises that it has a double-story semi-detached home, a double-story terrace, and a three-story terrace, all of which are spread out at different sites.

Key Differentiators:

  • Variety of facilities and services
  • Provide an optimal level of comfort 
  • Providing a variety of recreational activities

Customerā€™s Review:

A spacious living room with a relax stay. Our team is about 20 pax and all rest comfortably under one roof. A very convenient location to visit JB downtown and Singapore.

Mina Yap

Homestay Johor Bahru

Homestay Johor Bahru provides a variety of facilities and services to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. With locations near airports, shopping malls, and other attractions, youā€™ll find everything you need close at hand. Whether for business or leisure, these homestays provide an affordable option for all travelers.

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