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GBW Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from R&F Mall

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Exterior
Banquet hall
Lobby
Outdoor pool
Banquet hall
GBW Hotel provides a practical base for exploring Johor Bahru. Guests can start their day with a workout in the gym, cool off in the outdoor pool, or relax in the sauna and steam room. Free WiFi and dry cleaning/laundry services add convenience to the experience.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Hot Tub
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Premier Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Queen Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Free bottled water
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Studio Queen Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Twin Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
Free bottled water
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Executive Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Studio | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Studio

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Studio twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Premier Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Executive twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Studio queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Executive queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
No.9R, Jalan Bukit Meldrum, Johor Bahru, Johor, 80300

What's nearby

  • R&F Mall - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Johor Bahru City Square - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Johor Bahru Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine Complex - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Komtar JBCC - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • KSL City Mall - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Kranji Station - 7 min drive
  • JB Sentral - 16 min walk
  • Senai International Airport (JHB) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Restoran Shang Ji 上记 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mei Hua Bak Kut Teh - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪里喝茶 Liho Tea - ‬7 min walk

About this property

GBW Hotel

Hotel near R&F Mall
Located close to Johor Bahru City Square and KSL City Mall, GBW Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a gym. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. In addition to a business center and a hot tub, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
Room features
All 221 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with hair dryers
  • 40-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: MYR 28 for adults and MYR 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MYR 28 for adults and MYR 20 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

Property is also known as

Bluewave Hotel
Grand Bluewave
GBW Hotel Johor Bahru
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Grand Bluewave Johor Bahru
Hotel Bluewave
Hotel Grand Bluewave
GBW Johor Bahru
GBW Hotel Hotel
GBW Hotel Johor Bahru
GBW Hotel Hotel Johor Bahru

Frequently asked questions

Does GBW Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is GBW Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at GBW Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at GBW Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at GBW Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is GBW Hotel located?

Located in Central District, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of R&F Mall and Johor Bahru City Square. KSL City Mall and Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru are also within 9 mi (15 km). JB Sentral is 16 minutes by foot.

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