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10 Best Nature Retreats in Johor Bahru [2024]

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Nature Retreat Johor Bahru

Best Nature Retreat Johor Bahru
Best Nature Retreat Johor Bahru

Looking for a nature retreat spot in Johor ? You’re in luck! In this blog post, we will discuss 10 Best Nature Retreat Spots in Johor. These spots are perfect for anyone who wants to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy some peace and quiet. So if you’re looking for a place to relax and rejuvenate, be sure to check out these 10 spots!

1. Rainforest Tree House

Key ServicesNature Retreat, Nature Preserve, Cafeteria
Website https://www.facebook.com/rainforest.treehouse.johor/
Address25 ,Jalan Air Terjun, Kampung Sri Gunung Pulai 81000 Kulai, Johor, Malaysia
Phone +60 12-930 9914
Email rainforest.tree.house1@gmail.com
Operating hoursAlways open

The Rainforest Tree House is a nature-inspired accommodation in Johor, Malaysia. It has 6 tiny treehouses and 2 huge treehouses that can accommodate large gatherings of family and friends. All the treehouses are equipped with features such as power outlets, mosquito nets, blankets, cotton pillows, mattresses, toilets, and cold stream water showers.

The first treehouse is located about 10 minutes uphill on foot (about 300 stair steps). So make sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring a backpack instead of luggage if you do not want to carry your luggage. Bring water, long-sleeved tops and pants to avoid insect bites, towels, toiletries, bug repellent, and an umbrella in the event of rain!

Key Differentiators:

  • An eco-friendly retreat among nature
  • share a simple, sustainable lifestyle with public for a better world.
  • Hike of approximately 1.5 to 2 hours into the forest

Customer’s Review:

Location is easy to find with GPS. Host was friendly. And a very good experience to understand that we need nature.

Yong Woon Siong

2. Kota Rainforest Resort

Key ServicesNature Retreat, Nature Preserve, Rainforest Resort
Website https://www.kotarainforest.com.my/
AddressLot 4483, Jalan Lombong, Batu 8, P.O Box 125,81900 Kota Tinggi, Johor, Malaysia
Phone +60197550231 (WhatsApp)
Email enquiry@kotarainforest.com

Kota Rainforest Resort is less than an hour’s drive from the Causeway and 13 kilometers from Kota Tinggi. The resort was built in a traditional style to reflect the beauty of the tropics and magnificent vistas.

The interior of each chalet is finished with custom-made wood furnishings, and all of them are air-conditioned. You may participate in the resort’s activities like as swimming in the pool or going mountaineering, rainforest trekking, or riding on the mountain slopes when you’re here. There’s also a beautiful water fall about 5 minutes’ drive from the property!

Key Differentiators:

  • Ideal Place for Team Building, Corporate Retreat and Family Trip
  • Genuine tropical experience
  • Personalized service and value for money

Customer’s Review:

Suitable for those who love quiet place to relax their minds.

Nordin Kamari

3. One&Only Desaru Coast

Key ServicesNature Retreat, Nature Preserve, Beach Resort
Website https://www.oneandonlyresorts.com/ 
AddressDarul Ta’zim, Persiaran Damai, Desaru Coast Bandar Penawar, 90, 81930, Johor, Malaysia
Phone +60 7 878 3400
Email reservations@oneandonlydesarucoast.com

One&Only Desaru Coast is the pinnacle of high-end hospitality. The luxurious, breathtaking resort is a collaboration of wellness retreats and gourmet experiences.

From the moment you step into this beautiful space, you may tell that it has been thoughtfully planned and customized to your preferences. There’s plenty to behold aesthetically, not least at Ember Beach Club, which is directed by a Michelin-starred chef.

Key Differentiators:

  • Fresh exotic delicacies with flair and flavors
  • Cultivating wellness with new and ancient local wisdoms
  • Curating adventures through nature and warm tropical waters

Customer’s Review:

Was here for my dads 60th birthday and the experience was amazing. Team were lovely and rooms fantastic. Special thanks to Kai Goh for organizing our private dinner & bonfire, tennis, golf, paddle. was an eventful trip!

Mei Ling Yong

4. Batu Batu Resort

Key ServicesNature Retreat, Nature Preserve, Beach Resort
Website https://www.batubatu.com.my/
AddressPulau Tengah Mersing, Johor, Malaysia
Phone +60 17-755 5888
Email info@batubatu.com.my
Operating hoursAlways open

Batu Batu Resort is located in the protected Johor Marine Park just a 20-minute boat journey from Mersing. It’s a lovely spot for a relaxing getaway with your significant other, with swaying coconut palms and rocky boulders dotting the landscape.

The stunning island resort in Johor has 20 one-bedroom and 2 two-bedroom residences that are ideal for honeymooners and group vacations.

Stay in the one-bedroom Ocean Villa with a spacious bathroom, a private balcony, and an attached children’s bunk annexes for families that offers crashing waves as your wake-up call.

Key Differentiators:

  • Boutique resort set amongst coconut groves on the tropica
  • Enjoy a view of Sunset and Batu Batu Beach from the open-sided pavilion bar and restaurant.

Customer’s Review:

Words cannot explain what it feels like to stay at Batu Batu Resort. To me it’s simply home away from home with a test of heaven.

IMT Usman

5. Pulai Springs Resort

Key ServicesNature Retreat, Nature Preserve, Springs Resort
Website https://www.pulaisprings.com/  
Address20km, Jalan Pontian Lama 81110 Pulai, Johor Malaysia
Phone +607 521 2121
Email enquiry@pulaisprings.com 

Look no farther than Pulai Springs Resort for a location where you can enjoy a mix of old-world charm and contemporary comforts.

The Pulai Springs Resort is a luxury resort at the foothills of Mount Pulai in Johor, where you may enjoy the natural beauty of flora and fauna while you are there. With a number of rooms to choose from, you’ll feel at home in their Cinta Ayu Suites or The Anugraha suites, both of which bring everything you need and more.

Key Differentiators:

  • World-class resort with 5-star facilities
  • Best Available Rates
  • Romantic getaway

Customer’s Review:

So far, I enjoyed my stay here and the room is very cozy. Imo, this hotel gave me an apartment theme vibe and so does the room which makes us to feel really homey. Other than that, the bell service here is self service. Kudos!

Malz Oracion

6. Sinar Eco Resort

Key ServicesNature Retreat, Nature Preserve, Eco Park Johor, Hotel Resort, Farm, Sports & Recreation
Website https://www.sinarecoresort.com/
Addresslot 2346 GM2535 kampung sungai molek Mukim jeram batu 81500 Pekan Nanas, Johor, Malaysia
Phone +60 13-757 2434

Sinar Eco Resort is located in the midst of nature, where visitors may enjoy peace and quiet. With a range of farm animals as well as a variety of exciting activities,

Sinar Eco Resort provides an eco-friendly, pleasant, and cozy environment with nice rooms. It also has great food from both Asian and Western cuisines. They promise to offer an unforgettable experience.

Key Differentiators:

  • Delicious food and beverages are on offer
  • Quiet, comfortable place with nice rooms
  • Major fun activities which include Animal Feeding, Horse Riding, Eco Rafting and more.

Customer’s Review:

Serene and clean place to enjoy nature with your loved ones. Very friendly and welcoming staffs. Bird chirping along with farm animals roaming around, we enjoyed every bit of it.

Divakar Subramaniam

7. UK Farm Agro Resort

Key ServicesNature Retreat, Nature Preserve, Eco Park, Farm, Hotel Resort, Theme Park
Website https://ukfarm.com.my/
AddressPlot 8, Projek Pertanian Moden Kluang, KM13 Jalan Batu Pahat, Johor 86000 Kluang, Johor, Malaysia
Phone +60 7-759 7555
Email info@ukfarm.com.my
Operating hoursAlways open

UK Farm Kluang is Malaysia’s largest goat and sheep farm, according to so many attractions in Kluang. It’s a great location to reconnect with nature since it has over 100 acres of untouched ground and 4000 sheep.

The farm is situated in Johor, the southernmost state of Malaysia, and is backed by the Malaysian Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry. The goal of this location is to give visitors a genuine and up-to-date encounter of seeing a self-sufficient integrated farm, where the most up-to-date goat and sheep rearing methods are utilized.

Key Differentiators:

  • Malaysia’s largest goat and sheep farm, with 130 acres of grazing land for 4000 sheep
  • Production of fresh goat’s milk and Meat
  • Produce passion fruit juices, preserved, jam, concentrate, and tarts.

Customer’s Review:

Awesome experience with kids excursion.

Renuka Suppiah

8. Green Valley Eco Resort

Key ServicesNature Retreat, Nature Preserve, Eco Park, Hotel Resort
Website https://www.facebook.com/greenvalleyecoresort/
AddressLot 752, batu 20, Jalan Sungai Tiram, Ulu Tiram 81800 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
Phone +60 16-727 8800
Operating hoursAlways open

The greatest method to get closer with wildlife and see contemporary towns, farming and agriculture is to visit a genuine eco village, where real people actually reside according to nature’s laws.

Green Valley Eco Village – is an extraordinary place, where people: live closer to nature; integrate various aspects of ecological design, permaculture, green planting and production, community building practices, and much more; Ensure the well-being of all life form into the indefinite future.

In a nutshell, individuals in this region are concerned about animals, plants, ecology and the future, putting their talents to good use by building a real-life example of a sustainable, healthy, and simple lifestyle.

Since 2008, the park has been open to tourists, study visits, and exchange programs, allowing everyone who feels a passion for nature to realize it.

Key Differentiators:

  • An exceptional Location
  • Integrate many themes from ecological design, permaculture, verdant planting and farming, and community-building techniques.
  • Ensure the long-term wellbeing of all living things.

Customer’s Review:

A lovely place not for from JB town. Built with plenty of love and attention to detail. Great for group trips or just for a quick getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. A place to enjoy nature, peace and calmness.

Azlan Afandi

9. HS Farm Stay

Key ServicesNature Retreat, Nature Preserve, Eco Park, Farm, Hotel & Lodging
Website https://hsfarmstay.com/welcome2/
AddressPTD 4116, Parit Pajar, Jalan Kesang 84000 Kesang, Johor, Malaysia
Phone +60 12-613 7723
Operating hoursAlways open

HS Farmstay’s aim is to educate people, particularly youngsters, about environmental conservation and preservation. The visitors may appreciate the beautiful environment through a variety of activities provided.

The HS Farm is kid-friendly and family-friendly, since it allows youngsters to connect with nature in a pleasant way while visiting farms in cities. The youngsters may feel and touch the plants and animals they see on books and television screens for the first time.

Key Differentiators:

  • Relax in an environment of natural beauty
  • A place with animals and full of nature
  • Provide interactive and learning experience

Customer’s Review:

Attractive with mini zoo….nice place for family leisure time during weekend!

Mohd Ikram Kamaludin

10. Desaru Fruit Farm

Key ServicesNature Retreat, Nature Preserve, Agricultural Service, Eco Park, Farm
Website https://www.facebook.com/DESARUFRUITFARM/
AddressDesaru Fruit Farm, Sungai Cemaran, Desaru 81900 Kota Tinggi, Johor, Malaysia
Phone +60 7-822 5886
Operating hoursDaily 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

The Desaru Fruit Farm has 180 acres of tropical ground that will make you happy, peaceful, and content. Experience the natural world through all of your senses; try new activities with your family and give your children a real fairy tale to treasure!

After the exciting trip, a guided farm tour, natural tropical fruit land, agricultural gallery visit, fish pond and vegetables, and herbs garden will begin your journey.

The children will visit the Petting Zoo and hear an instructional discussion on bees, as well as the real opportunity to taste local raw honey. There are no additional costs for breakfast, lunch, or supper.

Key Differentiators:

  • 100 Varieties of Tropical Fruits (Seasonal and Non-Seasonal Fruits)
  • Bonding Activities for Students/Family/and Company outings
  • Opened All Year Round

Customer’s Review:

Solid tourist attraction. Probably best thing we did in Desaru. Tour was engaging and fun even though the tour guide has to switch from English to Chinese to Malay. Great staff and clean facilities

Elijah Clark

Nature Retreat Johor Bahru 

There are many great Nature Retreat Spots in Johor for you to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for a place to relax and take in the beauty of nature, or a place where you can learn more about ecology and conservation, there is sure to be a spot that fits your needs.

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Rachel Tan - FunEmpire

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