Johor is a state that’s full of interesting attractions and food places. If you’re thinking of a short vacation or staycation, stay at any one of these 9 unique staycations in Johor that you probably didn’t know about! You will be promised an unforgettable stay and even more beautiful memories!
- LEGOLAND Hotel
If you want to go on vacation with your family, we would suggest you go to Legoland Malaysia. There is a souvenir shop in the lobby where you can purchase all sorts of Lego-themed merchandise like t-shirts, toys and more. BRICK Family Restaurant is where you can take all your meals. All rooms here have their own themes. For example, there is the Adventure Room which has an Egyptian theme. The rooms are child-friendly with double decker beds. There’s even a sink in the bathroom placed at child’s height.
At LEGOLAND, there’s a waterpark, outdoor theme park and an aquarium. At Sealife Aquarium, kids and adults alike can learn more about the sea world and its inhabitants. The outdoor theme park and water park promise hours of fun for the whole family!
Address: 7, Persiaran Medini Utara 3, 79100 Nusajaya, Johor.
Contact: +607-597 8888
Link: https://invol.co/cldfxm7
- Sea Horizon Resort
Glamping in an igloo-like accommodation with a wide view of the sea, super exciting! Previously better known as Tanjung Sutera Resort, now Sea Horizon Resort has a special attraction for your wonderful vacation. This beachside resort in a fishing village has a breathtaking view. It’s a hidden pearl although a bit underrated – very beautiful, quiet and comfortable with rooms priced between RM200++ to RM700++ per night depending on the type of room (breakfast included).
Among the types of rooms offered are Standard Room, Pond View Room, Sea View Suite, Dorms and Glamping Suite. Swimming pool for adults and children is located near the slope with a sea view and is the main attraction. The lower part of the slope of the resort is perfect for seeing the unique rock formations.There’s also a variety of eateries surrounding the resort that serve fresh, delicious seafood.
Address: Lot 901, Kuala Sedili Besar, 81900 Kota Tinggi, Johor.
Contact: +6016-720 0399
- KOREF Desaru Leisure Farm
There are still many interesting tourist spots in Kota Tinggi where you can indulge in weekend family activities. One of them is Koref Desaru Leisure Farm with interesting chalets for anti-mainstream activities with the family. Enjoy a variety of exciting outbound activities when traveling to this Kota Tinggi vacation spot. Don’t let this interesting place be missed out on your holiday destination list!
Another interesting thing about this resort is the Lord of the Rings theme that surrounds this resort. It’s truly IG-worthy and what’s even better is that it’s in Malaysia itself! You don’t have to travel overseas for a Hobbit experience!
Address: 213, 81930 Kota Tinggi, Johor.
Contact: +6012-789 3149
- Midori Concept Hotel
The 3-story Midori Concept Hotel looks very unique when seen from the outside. The building is covered by green plants as the background with the hotel name displayed, not a painting, but real plants. Just looking at the exterior design of this hotel building will definitely make you impatient to know how the interior decoration is. It’s unique with European or Victorian elements that can be seen at every corner of the hotel, everything is really instagrammable!
If you stay at this hotel, you can visit the adventure park that is located nearby. In addition, to fill your hungry stomach, there are many stalls and restaurants located near the hotel.
Address: 57, Jalan Austin Heights 8/1, Taman Mount Austin, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.
Contact: +607-364 6555
Link: https://invol.co/cldfxqh
- Batu Layar Beach Resort
Batu Layar Resort has cute triangle-shaped chalets painted in rainbow colors, evoking a cheerful mood. It’s the best location for a family day or gathering. Enjoy the beauty of the clean beach and the refreshing sea breeze. Among the activities that visitors often do include swimming in the sea, picnics, BBQ, playing beach volleyball and camping. From RM90 per night, this is definitely a budget traveler’s go-to for a beach holiday!
Address: 81600 Bandar Penawar, Johor.
Contact: +6017-571 9698
- Rainforest Tree House
If anyone is planning to go to Johor, and you are looking for an accommodation with a forest concept, you can stay at the Rainforest Tree House located in Kulai. What is the attraction? It seems to put you in a survival travel mood. This is because you are in the forest and the place to stay is only based on the environment.
What’s even more interesting is that some of the rooms are built on trees. It must be cold when you want to sleep at night. When the morning comes, you can witness the sunrise and the sunset at dusk. For those of you who are worried about mosquitoes at night, don’t worry, each bed is provided with a mosquito net, where you can sleep without any mosquito interference.
Although the view is only of the forest, it is very relaxing. You can also enjoy the fresh air and avoid the city congestion. Apart from just staying here, you can also enjoy hiking activities to add more adventure to your trip to the Rainforest Tree House.
Address: Hutan Lipur Gunung Pulai, 25 Jalan Air Terjun, Kg Sri, 81000 Kulai, Johor.
Contact: +6012-930 9914
- Kong Kong Chalet Terapung
You can now bring your family when you go fishing too! Offering attractive packages for those who want a different vacation while fishing, this resort has 20 rooms: 1 VIP room, 4 Super Deluxe rooms, 5 Deluxe rooms, 5 Standard rooms and 5 Economy rooms. Various activities can be done here such as open karaoke and even BBQ.
The chalets here are spacious and comfortable with a swimming pool that kids and adults alike will absolutely love! If you don’t want to stay overnight, they also offer packages for a fishing day trip. You can also visit Kong Kong for a boat trip around Pulau Juling while dining on awesome seafood.
Address: Kong Kong, 81900 Masai, Johor.
Contact: N/A
- Kota Rainforest Resort
Kota Rainforest Resort is a secluded area in Kota Tinggi district and quite close to the popular location of Kota Tinggi Waterfall. The resort is surrounded by trees and it’s a bit ‘dark’ there, perhaps fitting its name Rainforest Resort. The resort also has a pool for swimming. Basically all the rooms here are made of wood as if you are in a real forest.
Kota Rainforest Resort also offers a delicious menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner with a selection of Asian and Chinese food. Barbecue facilities are also available for family activities. For those who like extreme activities, this resort is also nearby for those who like mountain climbing, and cycling along the mountains far from the resort.
Address: 4483, Jalan Lombong, 81900 Kota Tinggi, Johor.
Contact: +6019-755 0231
Link: https://invol.co/cldfxwn
- UK Farm Agro Resort
The beautiful scenery of green pastures is like being in a foreign farm, making this destination more and more popular with visitors. Various activities are offered for visitors to experience real life on a 40-hectare farm. Some of the activities include feeding milk to baby goats, horse riding, visiting a fruit orchard and many more!
Interestingly, at UK Farm they also provide 19-room chalet facilities for families and a dormitory block that can accommodate up to 250 people, equipped with a seminar room, dining hall and prayer hall. Since operating from 2010, UK Farm is now making a name for itself as Asia’s leading agro-tourism center as it successfully attracts thousands of tourists and students from Singapore, Japan, Korea and China every year.
Address: Projek Pertanian Moden Kluang, KM13 Jalan Batu Pahat, 86000 Kluang, Johor.
Contact: +607-759 7555
Link: https://invol.co/cldfxy4
Written by Kartini Kannan
