Citrus Hotel Johor Bahru by Compass Hospitality

Hotels
Compass Hospitality
7.5 (3584 reviews)
No 16 Jalan Station , Johor Bahru , my

Children allowed

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Friendly staff
Clean and comfortable for a budget option
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noisy surroundings
Room quality below expectations

Categories

Cleanliness
6.83
Some reviews mentioned rubbish under the bed and rooms not being clean.
Service
8.3
Staff were described as friendly and accommodating.
Location
8.84
The location was frequently praised as excellent and central.
Room Quality
6.79
Some rooms noted as old, with issues like bad smells and limited amenities.
Amenities
6.82
Limited amenities noted, including lack of modern features and noise from construction.
Value for Money
7.78
Value perceived as average given the price paid and quality experienced.
Food and Beverage
7.33
Breakfast was described as good but had limited variety.
Overall Experience
7.3
Mixed experiences with notable pros and cons reflected in the reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 11:58

Property Description

Convenient Location
Strategically located next to JB City Square and within walking distance to JB Sentral Train station.

Modern Amenities
Offering modern guest rooms with air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, and free WiFi. On-site gym and restaurant available.

Recreational Facilities
Guests can enjoy billiards, workout in the gym, and access club lounge in select rooms.

To experience convenience and modern comforts in Johor Bahru, book your stay at Citrus Hotel today.

Important information:

Please note that guests booking 5 rooms or more and guests booking 28 nights or more will be charged a 50% deposit at the time of booking. This payment is nonrefundable and nontransferable.

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in.

Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

Please note that breakfast for children 5 to 12 years old is charged separately.

The name on the credit card used for the booking should correspond to the guest staying at the property.

For reservations made by a third party, you will need to complete an authorization form and present a copy of the person's ID and credit card.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: JHB

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 1 year old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for MYR 50 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

7.5
Based on 3584 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.83
Service: 8.3
Location: 8.84
Room Quality: 6.79
Amenities: 6.82
Value for Money: 7.78
Food and Beverage: 7.33
Overall Experience: 7.3
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Zainab Bee solo_traveller sg
8
2026-06-14 via Nuitee
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Masrinaaiza Binti family_with_children my
1
not worth the price
Pros:

the breakfast is too simple and not variety
location - crowded

Cons:

hotel do not have parking space. i have to park my car far from hotel. really dissapointed.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
R
Rongfu couple cn
5
It's not worth that much money.
Cons:

Didn’t provide slippers

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Sham solo_traveller sg
8
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Swarnalatha solo_traveller my
2
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The room were old and never upgraded from the flooring to the tiles . No window s

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Nur Syafinaz couple sg
7
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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jassa solo_traveller gb
3
Pros:

Nothing bad experience from upgraded room changed to normal room 😌

Cons:

Everything poor reception 😢 not a clue what they are doing and morning receptionist couldn't even organise a cab for just brushed me off

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
H
Honn Yu solo_traveller my
10
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
M
Mazdi solo_traveller sg
8
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
K
kilifo solo_traveller sg
4
Pros:

location.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
S
soek leng solo_traveller sg
8
Pros:

Near the malls and ciq

Cons:

Nil

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
L
Lucius solo_traveller sg
4
Stay was not as comfortable as expected but still relatively fine to stay in.
Pros:

Location is very near to customs and City Square Mall. Easily accessible to food and shopping.

Cons:

Room are not as nice as shown from the photos shown on the

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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Amran solo_traveller sg
9
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Frozan family_with_children sg
3
2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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Amran solo_traveller sg
9
Pls put something gd smell inside the room
Pros:

Near by ciq , more shop can go

Cons:

Abit smell.of the room

2026-06-07 via Nuitee
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anisnabilah solo_traveller sg
6
2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Ajay solo_traveller sg
5
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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KHAIRUNNISA solo_traveller my
8
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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sreedaran family_with_children my
2
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Pang solo_traveller ca
10
For the price, it is nice, comfortable, safe and convenient.
Pros:

Very near to JB Sentral. And going to Spore, a walking distance to CIQ custom.

Cons:

Lots of construction thru out the night.

2026-06-05 via Nuitee