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JB homestay for big groups: planning for 10-12 guests
Plan a JB homestay for big groups with honest guest limits, a whole-house cost split and bedding questions. Compare the two houses before enquiring.
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Houses, the crossing, costs in SGD and first-time tips in one place.
Johor Bahru is in Malaysia, so every guest needs a passport, even for one night. JB Staycations has two private houses with pool tables: Prima near the Tuas Second Link for up to 12 guests, and Landak near KSL City Mall for up to 10. Prima is RM 450 weekday, RM 650 weekend, RM 750 public holiday, and Landak RM 550 weekday, RM 750 weekend, RM 1,000 public holiday, per night for the whole house with cleaning included.
1. Choose a house
- Prima, Gelang Patah, Iskandar Puteri: a landed house for up to 12 guests, 3 bedrooms, a 7ft pool table, a mahjong table and parking for 8 cars. The host estimates about 10 minutes from the Tuas Second Link.
- Landak Kawan Fun House, Taman Abad: up to 10 guests, about a 5-minute walk to KSL City Mall and about 12 minutes from the Causeway CIQ (host estimate).
2. Plan the crossing
Check ICA traffic advice before you leave and allow for border queues, especially on Friday evenings, Sunday evenings and long weekends. Read Causeway, Second Link or RTS and getting there from Singapore.
3. Understand the cost in SGD
We quote in RM per night for the whole house, cleaning included. Prima: RM 450 weekday, RM 650 weekend, RM 750 public holiday (about S$142 / S$205 / S$237). Landak: RM 550 weekday, RM 750 weekend, RM 1,000 public holiday (about S$174 / S$237 / S$316). On a weekday at full occupancy that is about S$11.84 per person at Prima (12 guests) or about S$17.37 at Landak (10 guests). Pay by PayNow or PayLah from Singapore (receipt issued), bank transfer or TNG eWallet in RM from Malaysia, or the Airbnb listing.
About the SGD estimate
SGD estimate only; exchange rates vary. Based on RM1 = S$0.3158 (6 Nov 2026; checked 9 Nov 2026 SGT). The final total depends on your dates and group size. Source: exchangerates.org.uk MYR/SGD history. RM is the price we quote; the SGD figure is not an SGD payment offer.
4. First time in JB? 5 tips
- Driving in needs a VEP. Singapore cars need an activated VEP RFID tag linked to Touch 'n Go, applied for on the JPJ portal, plus valid road tax and insurance. There is an RM20 road charge each time you enter. Apply a week or more ahead. JPJ VEP portal
- Fill up with RON97 only. Foreign-registered petrol cars must not buy subsidised RON95. Singapore's three-quarter-tank rule also applies when you leave by land. Singapore Customs
- Top up Touch 'n Go. It pays the road charge and most tolls. Top it up before you cross, and carry some ringgit cash for night markets and kopitiams.
- Time the border. Friday evening into JB and Sunday evening back are the worst. From Prima, the Second Link is usually quicker. From Landak, the Causeway is nearer.
- Grab works well for getting around JB if you don't drive. Install the app and add a card before you cross. No cross-border pickup is included.
Check current official rules before you travel.
5. Questions Singaporeans ask
Payment, cancellation, safety, parking, children and more: read all 15 questions and answers.
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