JB homestay near Singapore and the CIQ

From the Causeway to your door

Most guests coming from Singapore cross at the Causeway and arrive at Johor Bahru Sentral, where the CIQ complex sits. From there it is 4.2 km to Space Residency — a short ride-hail trip. If you are coming by MRT, Marsiling is 7 km away and Woodlands is 9 km.

Crossing times vary far more than the distance suggests. Weekday off-peak crossings can be quick; Friday evenings, Sunday nights, school holidays and public holidays are a different proposition entirely. Check live traffic before you leave, and give yourself more time than you think you need.

Once you arrive, you can leave the car alone. KSL City Mall is a 3-minute walk, restaurants are closer still, and there is a convenience store in the building. Worth knowing: there is no parking on site, so guests who drive across park at nearby public parking.

An apartment, at Johor Bahru prices

The reason most people cross is that the same money goes further. That holds for accommodation too — our units come with a full kitchen or kitchenette, a washing machine, a living area and a proper bedroom, rather than a single hotel room. Space Residency adds a rooftop infinity pool, a gym, a sky garden and a kids' pool, all included.

If you cross regularly, the membership tiers are worth a look: Gold is S$39 for 10% off every stay, which generally pays for itself inside two visits.