You want to escape from the bustling and busy city life but you want an extraordinary and unique getaway?
You can try glamping johor bahru which is a good option for a weekend trip or family stay because unlike traditional camping, glamping lets you enjoy the outdoors without having to pitch a tent or sleep on the ground.
Depends on the property, you can stay in a safari tent, cabin, dome, container style room or even private villa surrounded by greenery and sounds of nature habitats.
For Singapore travellers, glamping in JB can also be an easy alternative to a typical hotel stay.
You can cross the border, spend a night surrounded by nature and still be within reach of Johor Bahru's restaurants, cafés and attractions.
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Glamping is short words for glamorous camping that combines the outdoor experience of camping with some of the comforts that you would normally expect from the hotel.
A glamping stay usually include:
While everyone is searching for glamping Johor Bahru, they should not limit to search within the city centre as many of the nature-focused stays are actually located outside the central JB, where there is more greenery and open space to nature life.
But if your priority to choose somewhere closer to JB city, you can try look for Kulai, Kota Tinggi or other near rural ares.
Area | Best For | What to Expect |
|---|---|---|
Johor Bahru | Short city escape | Convenient location with easier access to shops and restaurants |
Kulai | Nature getaway | More greenery and quieter surroundings |
Kota Tinggi | Outdoor activities | Forest, rivers and countryside scenery |
Ulu Tiram | Weekend stay | Convenient for JB residents and Singapore visitors |
Desaru | Beach getaway | Glamping combined with beaches and coastal activities |
Iskandar Puteri | Families | Easy access to attractions and family activities |
| Glamping Stay | Area | Best For | Main Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
SIREH Park | Iskandar Puteri | Families, active travellers | Hiking, cycling & glamping |
Sea Horizon Resort | Kota Tinggi / Sedili | Couples, families | Seaview glamping |
SUNYI Private Retreat | Kota Tinggi | Couples, quiet getaway | Private nature retreat |
Gunungan Kampung Stay | Kota Tinggi | Nature lovers | Kampung stay & mountain area |
RareHut Glamz | Sedili / Kota Tinggi | Couples, small groups | Nature and glamping |
Rustika Glamping Village | Pengerang / Desaru | Families, groups | Beach & seaview camping |
Kanopi Tipi Glamping | Desaru | Families, beach lovers | Tipi tents & beach activities |
Star Fish Leisure Farm | Kulai | Families, groups | Farm activities & glamping |
Kebun Haus Recreational & Cafe | Segamat | Families, groups | Nature, recreation & café |
Mentigi Bay Glamping | Mersing | Couples, stargazing | Seaside glamping |
This 343 acre natural heritage park in Iskandar Puteri has lakes, greenery, trails and recreational facilities.
Its glamping accommodation uses furnished and air conditioned tents so guests can get the outdoor experience without completely sacrificing comfort.
There are five hiking trails with the longest stretching around 10km, so if you are an active travellers, you can explore the long trails.
Sireh Park is probably one of the better choice if you want glamping + activities without heading all the way to Kota Tinggi or Desaru.
Location: Iskandar Puteri
Best for: Families, couples and active travellers who don't want to travel far from Johor Bahru.
If you want to experience glamping while waking up to a sea view, Sea Horizon Resort is one of the most interesting options to consider as its Coastal Glamping Suite is positioned along the cliff with unobstructed sea views.
The glamping also offers an outdoor experience with a proper bed and private bathroom.
The resort also has plenty to do beyond simply staying in the tent as guests can go kayaking, fishing, swimming, cycling and enjoy ATV trail rides.
There are also BBQ facilities, coastal cruises and outdoor activities for groups.
The main attraction is the combination of glamping and sea views, instead of being deep in the forest, you get an open coastal setting with plenty of outdoor activities.
Location: Kuala Sedili Besar, Kota Tinggi
Best for: Couples and small families who want a comfortable seaside stay without giving up resort-style facilities.
If you are searching for quiet glamping near Johor Bahru, SUNYI Private Retreat is worth to put in your list as this retreat is designed more for around privacy and slowing down than packed activities.
The surrounding of the Kota Tinggi area is attractive for travellers who are enjoy the nature because Gunung Panti and the surrounding recreational forest are nearby, making the area is suitable for countryside escapes.
SUNYI is a better choice if your idea of getaway is simply less noise, more nature and have more privacy.
Location: Kampung Temenin Baru, Kota Tinggi
Best for: Couples and travellers looking for a quiet escape rather than a busy resort with lots of scheduled activities.
You should consider to stay at Gunungan Kampung Stay as it offers another different type of countryside experience.
This is different from the usual glamping experience and traditional camping setup because it gives you a more of kampung-style stay near the Gunung Panti area.
The property is only around an 11 minute drive from Gunung Panti and also provide access to the nearby attractions such as Kota Tinggi Firefly Park and Firefly Valley Leisure Park.
You can combine your stay with a firefly tour in Kota Tinggi for an evening activity after spending the day exploring the surrounding countryside.
Location: Kampung Lukut, Kota Tinggi
Best for: Nature lovers and travellers who want to explore Kota Tinggi rather than spend the entire trip inside their accommodation.
RareHut Glamz is another option for travellers heading towards the east coast of Johor.
Rather than staying in the middle of JB, you will be surrounded by the more rural landscape of the Sedili area that makes it suitable for a short nature escape where the accommodation itself is part of the experience.
Location: Kampung Padang, Sedili, Kota Tinggi
Best for: Couples, friends and small groups looking for a quieter weekend outside the city.
For a beach glamping experience near Desaru, Rustika Glamping Village is one of the more obvious choices where it is located in Pengerang and overlooks the Johor coast.
The glamping is combines a seaside environment with pine trees, giving the campsite a slightly different feel from a standard beach campsite.
There are different tent sizes for groups which the standard tent accommodates around 3-4 people while larger options are available for groups of up to six or eight.
The facilities include washrooms, showers, parking and electricity.
The combination of seaview + camping + beach makes Rustika is a good choice if you want something more than outdoorsy than a normal Desaru hotel.
Location: Kampung Punggai, Pengerang
Best for: Families and groups who want to stay together in a larger tent.
If you want something that a little more than unusual?
Kanopi Tipi Glamping uses tipi-style tents near the beach in the Punggai area.
This campsite offers tents with different comfort levels, including fan and air conditioned options, along with toilets, showers and parking.
The location also makes it convenient for adding Desaru attractions to your itinerary where Desaru Beach and Adventure Waterpark Desaru Coast are nearby.
This is a good option if you want to combine a beach time, camping and family activities rather than spending most of the weekend relaxing inside the tent.
Location: Kampung Punggai, Desaru
Best for: Families and groups looking for an activity-filled glamping trip.
Star Fish Leisure Farm is a particularly good option for families with children because the glamping stay comes with the plenty of activities.
The property began as an aquaculture venture before developing into an ecological leisure destination as its glamping area provides comfortable tents with the modern amenities while keeping the outdoor atmosphere.
This property also has other accommodation types include floating and kampung style chalets, so it can work for larger family or group trips too.
If you are travelling with children, this is more than just a place to sleep in a tent where it is combination of farm activities + animals + fishing + outdoor games gives kids plenty to do.
Location: Sengkang, Kulai
Best for: Families, school groups and corporate groups.
Kebun Haus is a little different from the typical JB glamping destination because it combines recreation, food and an outdoor setting.
It is located in a greener, countryside environment in Segamat, so it is better suited to travellers that do not mind driving further than central Johor Bahru.
Because Kebun Haus is a little bit further from JB, consider it by making part of a one night countryside trip rather than trying to squeeze everything into a day.
Location: Kampung Sulir, Segamat
Best for: Families and groups looking for somewhere to combine food, outdoor time and a short escape.
If your main reason for glamping is to get away from the city lights, Mentigi Bay is an interesting choice because it is located along the east coast near Mersing, this is a smaller seaside glamping experience.
The tents face the sea so sunrise and stargazing are among the highlights mentioned by recent guest coverage.
Do not come here expecting a packed resort schedule because the attraction is more about sea breeze, open skies, sunrise and stars.
Location: Kampung Paya Tinggal, Mersing
Best for: Couples and travellers who prefer a quiet seaside escape.
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Even luxury tents are still part of an outdoor experience, so pack a little differently from a normal hotel trip.
If you are planning a BBQ, also check whether the property provides charcoal, cooking utensils, food and fire starters or whether you need to bring your own.
Bring:
Johor is warm throughout the year so the biggest thing to consider is rain because outdoor plans can be affected by heavy rain and thunderstorms, particularly during wetter periods.
Before booking, you can check the weather forecast and the property's cancellation or rescheduling policy.
For the most comfortable experience, choose a stay with covered outdoor areas so you can still enjoy the trip if it rains.
And if you are planning activities such as hiking, cycling or kayaking starting early in the morning so it can helps you to avoid the hottest part of the day.
Hotels in Johor Bahru
Glamping Johor Bahru is a good choice if you want something different from the usual JB shopping and hotel weekend.
You get the chance to spend time outdoors without completely giving up the comforts of a proper bed, electricity and other accommodation facilities
For Singapore travellers who have already done the usual JB shopping and food itinerary, a glamping weekend in Johor is a good way to experience a completely different side of the state.
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