There is a famous saying, “We travel not to escape life but for life not to escape us.” Most of you would agree to this, right? Travelling is our way of taking a break from the stressful demands of our everyday lives. However, traveling, sometimes, is also tiring, it requires energy and at the end of the day, you will always need a genuine rest. The rest where you will only sleep and stay indoors, and let your body regain energy for another day of travel. That is why today, we feature the top 10 places where you can stay and rest during your travel! No need to book a room at hotels!
1. The 85 House
If you and your friends are looking for a place to stay and have fun at the same time, The 85 House is a great place! The first place is a party room with different types of game equipment such as dates, board games, ping pong, boxing ring, basketball, and other recreational games! There are also LED tables and chairs! How cool is that? The second floor is then for relaxation and rest.
Location: 149A, Jalan Sutera, Taman Sentosa, 80150, Johor Bahru, Johor (upstairs Ravi Barber House)
Association: 011-1616-0517 / http://bit.ly/36tB4aY
2. Eco Bed & Breakfast
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Find genuine rest and peace of mind at Eco Bed & Breakfast, where every corner you look is white! The place is indeed clean and green. Aside from a place to stay, it’s a place to be closer to nature because you can spend a chill afternoon on their hammocks and admire the green surroundings, the birds, and the fresh air. What makes people like it more is the distance of it to the important landscapes. Eco Bed & Breakfast is near the airport, the supermarket, and to the many restaurants and cafes!
Location: No. 42 Jalan Setia Tropika 9/6, Taman Setia Tropika, Kempas, 81200 Johor Bahru
Business Hours: 24 Hours
3. Rina Balinese Resort
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Rina Balinese Resort, as its name suggests, has a touch of Indonesia. The cozy environment of the place is perfect for those who want a genuine rest. They have an in-water restaurant, where you can enjoy healthy and delicious food while listening to the sound of bamboo and the wind and soaking your feet in the natural groundwater.
Location: Lot 2515, Jalan Seelong Jaya 6, Kampung Seelong Jaya, Senai, Johor, Malaysia
Contact: 016-716 1168
Website: http://rbr.my/
4. De Ocean Villa
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When traveling with your friends or your family, it’s more fun if you all stay in one room only, right? That way, you have to opportunity to get closer and bond with each other! De Ocean Villa has spacious rooms with 5 bedrooms, perfect for your circle of friends! The rooms and the place itself are designed with the Blue Mediterranean style. Also, there are several activities you can enjoy here, such as KTV, swimming, playing mahjong, playing at the trampoline, and many more.
Location: No.15, Jalan Belian 5, Taman Desaru Utama, 81930 Tanjong Surat, Johor, Malaysia
Contact: 016-778 0949
Website: https://www.desaruthemevilla.com/
5. Rainforest Tree House
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Rainforest Tree House is probably the most unique among our list for today. Because literally, you will stay in a treehouse! The good thing here is that the view from above is very beautiful! Overlooking the stunning nature and the hundreds of trees of the hills where the treehouse stands. Every room has its own bathroom, bed, hammock, table sets, mosquito nets, and electricity sockets. All your essential needs available, in order to temporarily escape the modern world of the internet and connect with nature for a while. The sunset and sunrise are the best!
Location: Gunung Pulai, Taman Gunung Pulai, 81000 Kulai, Johor
Contact No.: 012-930 9914
6. Savanna Hill Resort, Ulu Tiram, Johor Bahru
Savanna Hill Resort combines European and American style for their villas and the whole resort as well. No need to travel abroad to experience a Western lifestyle. Aside from the beautiful rooms, Savanna Hill Resort offers fun and exciting activities for you to enjoy while you are here, including archery, trekking, and so on. In fact, Savanna Hill Resort had won several awards in the past years.
Location: 1516, Jalan Nasiman, Kampung Sungai Tiram, 81800 Ulu Tiram, Johor.
Contact: 019-7123222
Website: http://www.savannahill.com.my/index.html
7. 民宿 庄稼29
Aside from being a possible place to stay during your travel, 民宿 庄稼29 is also a great place for your wedding ceremony! Yep, they let people rent the place and make it their wedding venue. The staff here are indeed reliable and good at creating wedding themes, decorating the place, catering to the food, and arranging the wedding reception. Isn’t it romantic?
Location: No. 29, Jalan Bayu 29, Bandar Seri Alam，Johor Bahru 81750
Contact: 012-655 0429
8. House Of My Eternal Love – Kulai Homestay
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Tired of the noise of the city? Then escape for a while and have a quiet life at House of My Eternal Love, which is located in Kulai, Johor. It features an Indonesian-style design for its rooms and even furniture. The green, quiet, and chill environment are very relaxing, especially that the trees are shading the heat of the sunlight.
Location: No.29-7 & 29-8, Jalan Ketumbar 1, Taman Tai Kheng, Kulai, Johor
Contact: 07-663 9188
Email: love_homestay@hotmail.com
9. Platform Coffee & Homestay
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Located in the southwest of Johor is the Platform Coffee & Homestay, a place where you can chill in an ancient-themed environment. Every corner you look, the
things are made of bamboo. Enjoy a cup of coffee and take aesthetic photos, too! Also, there are books available in every room.
Location: DH 17 A, Lorong A-4, 81500 Pekan Nenas, Johor, Malaysia
Contact: 011-1513 6157
10. ECO HAUS Garden Residential. Holidays Home. Homestay
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Eco Haus Garden Residential is a wonderful place with its retro design. The place is complete with the things you need: Wi-Fi connection, toiletries, kitchen utensils, and many more. There is also a facility here which can accommodate up to 16 persons, perfect for small celebrations like birthdays.
Location: No 61, Jalan Indah 12/8, Taman Bukit Indah, 81300 Skudai, Johor.
Contact: 016-868 2576
Airbnb order URL: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/11739
11. Container Gardenstay at Bangkok Village 集裝箱花園客棧
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The last item on our list for today is indeed unique. Why? Because you will not sleep in a typical room, but in a container! Yep, Container Gardenstay at Bangkok Village has transformed a cargo into a room where you can stay and sleep. Each ‘room’ is complete with bed and other needed equipment. Also, every room has a unique and aesthetic decoration!
Location: PTD 93547 Jalan Harmonium 3,off Jalan Kota Tinggi, Taman Desa Tebrau
12. Sea Horizon Resort 旭日の海
Sea Horizon Resort 旭日の海 aims to bring the people the beauty of the sea while relaxing inside their rooms. There are 11 kinds of aesthetic rooms to choose from. And the most famous one is the Costal Glamping Suite, a room designed and shaped like a crystal ball. A breathtaking view of the sea can be seen through your window! At night, the rooms look very romantic with small yellow lights around.
Location: Lot 901, Kuala Sedili Besar, Kota Tinggi
Contact: +60127719200
Website: https://www.seahorizon.my/
Email: seahorizon.resort@gmail.com
