Johor Bahru · Short-Stay Serviced Condos

Your home away from home in the heart of Johor Bahru

Southern Homestay Group offers comfortable, fully-furnished serviced condominium stays in Johor Bahru city centre — about 10 minutes from CIQ and the Singapore Causeway, and steps from KSL City Mall. Choose a cosy studio or a spacious 2-bedroom suite, perfect for couples, families and small groups.

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Stay at JB's most convenient address

All our fully-serviced units are at KSL D'Esplanade, right above KSL City Mall in the heart of Johor Bahru. Every stay includes WiFi, fresh linens, a full kitchen or kitchenette, and self-check-in.

KSL City complex with residential towers, home to Southern Homestay units in Johor Bahru

KSL D'Esplanade

JB City Centre · linked to KSL City Mall

Studio and 2-bedroom suites in the city's busiest hub — shopping, dining, massage and entertainment right downstairs, and the CIQ checkpoint about 10 minutes away.

  • Studio
  • 2BR
  • Mall-linked
The Johor–Singapore Causeway with traffic crossing towards the JB CIQ

Minutes from Singapore

~10 min to JB CIQ / Causeway

Southern Homestay at KSL D'Esplanade is about 10 minutes from the JB CIQ checkpoint and the Singapore Causeway. Cross in the morning, drop your bags, and start your weekend — JB Sentral and the city's best food streets are a short Grab ride away.

  • CIQ 10 min
  • Grab-friendly
  • Food streets
KSL City Mall in Johor Bahru with shops, dining and entertainment

Everything Downstairs

Taman Abad · open till late

Supermarket, money changers, cinema, reflexology and 24-hour eateries in and around the mall — no shuttling across town during your stay.

  • Mall 10am–10pm
  • 24h mamak
  • Parking

Find Your Fit

Studio and 2-bedroom units at KSL D'Esplanade

Bedroom in a Southern Homestay serviced condo at KSL D'Esplanade, Johor Bahru

Studio

Southern Homestay studio units at KSL D'Esplanade come with a queen bed, kitchenette, washing machine and workspace — a cosy, efficient fit for solo travellers and couples.

Refundable deposit: RM100

Living room with sofa and TV in a Southern Homestay serviced condo at KSL D'Esplanade

2-Bedroom

Southern Homestay 2-bedroom units at KSL D'Esplanade have two bedrooms, a living area and a full kitchen — great for small families or groups of friends.

Refundable deposit: RM150

Why Southern Homestay

Hotel comfort, home-sized space

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Unbeatable location

Steps from KSL City Mall and JB's food streets, with the CIQ checkpoint about 10 minutes away — Singapore is just across the Causeway.

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Easy self check-in

Door code sent before arrival. Check in on your own schedule — no front-desk queue.

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Spotlessly clean

Professionally cleaned and prepared before every stay, with fresh linens and towels.

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Book direct & save

Message us on WhatsApp for the best rate — no platform fees on top.

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Local team, real help

Our JB-based support team responds fast in English, Malay and Chinese throughout your stay.

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Secure condos

Guarded residences with card access, pools and gyms — safe and comfortable.

Location

Right in the middle of everything

Our condos sit in central Johor Bahru — minutes from the Sultan Iskandar Building (CIQ) and the Causeway to Singapore, and steps from KSL City Mall, restaurants and nightlife.

  • Linked to KSL City Mall — direct access
  • ~10 min to JB CIQ / Causeway
  • ~15 min to Johor Bahru Sentral (JB Sentral)
  • ~30-40 min to Senai International Airport

Good to Know

Frequently asked questions

How much is the deposit at Southern Homestay?

A refundable deposit of RM100 for studios and RM150 for 2-bedroom units, returned after checkout.

How do I book a Southern Homestay unit in Johor Bahru?

Book direct on WhatsApp at +60 12-708 8789 with your dates and group size — we reply with available units and the best direct rate.

How far is Southern Homestay from Singapore?

Our Johor Bahru city-centre condos are about 10 minutes from the JB CIQ / Singapore Causeway and steps from KSL City Mall.

Which condominium does Southern Homestay operate in?

All Southern Homestay units are at KSL D'Esplanade, linked to KSL City Mall in Johor Bahru city centre — around a dozen studio and 2-bedroom units.

JB Travel Guides

Tips for your Johor Bahru stay

Short, honest guides from the Southern Homestay team — crossing the Causeway, what's around KSL City Mall, and picking the right unit.

A cup of traditional kopi-O black coffee, the quintessential Malaysian kopitiam drink

Johor Bahru Café Guide: Heritage Kopitiams, Specialty Coffee & Where to Sip Near KSL

From century-old Hainanese kopitiams to third-wave specialty coffee, JB's café scene is one of the liveliest in Malaysia. A guide to where to drink near KSL D'Esplanade, from Southern Homestay.

2026-08-31 · 5 min read
Mid Valley Southkey shopping mall in Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru Shopping Guide: Which Mall for What — KSL, Mid Valley Southkey, JPO & More

A practical JB shopping guide — which mall to pick for each mission: KSL City for convenience, Mid Valley Southkey for big brands, the Toppen–IKEA–AEON Tebrau cluster for homeware, Johor Premium Outlets for designer bargains, plus the best pasar malam. From Southern Homestay at KSL D'Esplanade.

2026-08-24 · 6 min read
A Touch 'n Go tap-and-go terminal at a Malaysian entry point

JB Money Guide: SGD to MYR, Touch 'n Go eWallet & Budget Tips

How to handle money in Johor Bahru — a realistic MYR budget for a weekend trip, setting up Touch 'n Go eWallet as a Singapore visitor, when to use cash vs card, and where to find ATMs. From Southern Homestay at KSL D'Esplanade.

2026-08-17 · 5 min read
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Ready to book your JB stay?

Tell us your dates and group size — we'll send you available units and the best direct rate.

Chat on WhatsApp Call +60 12-708 8789

Or find us on Booking.com and Airbnb.

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