About Southern Marina Residence
Southern Marina Residence stands on Lebuh Bahtera at Puteri Harbour, the waterfront district of Iskandar Puteri, beside the Private Marina and the International Ferry Terminal. The two towers are 32 and 34 floors, with 8 units on a typical floor, 4 lifts per tower and 4 tiers of security. Every home faces north to the public marina or south to the private marina.
Homes range from 1+1 bedroom units of 769 sq ft to 4+3 bedroom penthouses of 3,317 sq ft, with Level 5 private enclosed space homes of up to 2,924 sq ft. Because the towers were completed in December 2018, you can inspect them, the show units and the views. The developer's summary notes that units are sold on an as-is, where-is basis with no defect liability period.
Southern Marina Residence · Puteri Harbour quick facts
- Developer: Southern Marina Development
- Tenure: Freehold
- Total units: 456
- Status: Completed Dec 2018
- Floor size range: 769–3,317 sq ft
Key highlights
- A completed freehold marina-front serviced apartment development at Puteri Harbour that can be viewed in person
- Public marina view facing north or private marina view facing south, with more than 70 percent corner units (developer's sales kit)
- Low-density floors: 8 units per floor, 4 lifts per tower and 4 tiers of security
- Homes from 769 sq ft to 3,317 sq ft, most with at least 2 car parks per unit
- A 50 m lap pool, gymnasium, tennis court, jacuzzi and wellness gazebos on the podium deck
- Under 1 km to the Puteri Harbour International Ferry Terminal, and next to the ONE°15 Marina Puteri Harbour clubhouse
Unit types and sizes
Twenty unit types across both towers. Built-up areas are from the developer's December 2024 summary, brochure and 2020 sales kit.
Source: the developer's December 2024 summary, brochure and 2020 sales kit. PES means private enclosed space and is found on Level 5 of each tower only. The A2 (PES) plan sheet is labelled 1,117 sq ft while the developer's summary lists 1,298 sq ft, so confirm the exact size before booking.
Units by tower: Tower 1 (West, 32 floors) has 220 units (53 Type A, 103 Type B, 52 Type C, 8 PES, 4 penthouses) and Tower 2 (East, 34 floors) has 236 units (57 Type A, 111 Type B, 56 Type C, 8 PES, 4 penthouses).
Southern Marina Residence is a serviced apartment on commercial title. Foreign buyers need Johor state consent, and the developer notes that units are sold on an as-is, where-is basis with no defect liability period.
Building and facilities
The developer's site plan places the facilities on the podium between and around the two towers, with the marina promenade of cafes and shops at the doorstep.
- Water50 m lap pool, children's wading pool with interactive water play and a jacuzzi
- FitnessGymnasium, steam room, tennis court, half basketball court and wellness and fitness gazebos
- FamilyChildren's playground, BBQ area, multi-purpose hall, leisure pavilion and a deck view to the marina
- Security and access4 tiers of security and 4 lifts per tower
Location & connectivity
Southern Marina Residence stands on Lebuh Bahtera at Puteri Harbour, a master-planned waterfront hub with a ferry terminal, hotels and marinas. Distances are from the developer's 2020 sales kit. The sales gallery is open Monday to Friday 10am to 7pm and weekends and public holidays 10am to 5pm (December 2024 summary).
Waterfront
Singapore and the airport
Daily life
About the developer
Southern Marina Residence is developed by Southern Marina Development Sdn Bhd. The developer's brochure describes Puteri Harbour as a master-planned waterfront hub and lists a FIABCI Prix d'Excellence runner-up award for Best Master Plan (2010) and a 5 Gold Anchor award from The Yacht Harbour Association (2014).
The developer provides an official 360-degree virtual tour; views are indicative.
Frequently asked questions
What is Southern Marina Residence?
Southern Marina Residence, marketed as Southern Marina Residences, is a completed freehold serviced apartment development of two towers of 32 and 34 floors with 456 units on a 12.5-acre site at Puteri Harbour in Iskandar Puteri, Johor. It was completed in December 2018 and is developed by Southern Marina Development Sdn Bhd.
How much is Southern Marina Residence?
The developer's summary lists a price range of RM1 million to RM4.4 million. These are list prices that vary by unit type, floor and marina view, and a per sq ft price is not stated. Resale listings and developer units differ, so WhatsApp us for the current gross price list and the units available.
Where is Southern Marina Residence?
It is at Puteri Harbour in Iskandar Puteri (formerly Nusajaya), Johor, on Lebuh Bahtera beside the Private Marina and the Puteri Harbour International Ferry Terminal, which is under 1 km away. The developer's 2020 sales kit shows about 4 km to Gleneagles Hospital and Legoland, 8 km to Educity, 18 km to the Second Link (Tuas CIQ), 24 km to the Johor Bahru CBD and 32 km to the Woodlands CIQ.
Is Southern Marina Residence freehold?
Yes. It is freehold, and it is a serviced apartment on commercial title, which can mean a different bank loan margin and utility treatment from a residential condominium. Confirm the details with your bank and lawyer.
What sizes and layouts does Southern Marina Residence have?
Standard units are Type A 1+1 and 1-bedroom homes (769 to 870 sq ft), Type B 2+1 bedrooms (1,260 to 1,324 sq ft) and Type C 3+1 bedrooms (2,001 to 2,013 sq ft). Penthouse Types D1 to D4 range from 2,264 to 3,317 sq ft, and the private enclosed space (PES) homes on Level 5 of each tower range from 1,117 to 2,924 sq ft. A typical floor has 8 units and a penthouse floor has 4.
How many units are in each tower?
Tower 1 (West, 32 floors) has 220 units and Tower 2 (East, 34 floors) has 236, so 456 in total: 110 Type A, 214 Type B, 108 Type C, 16 Level 5 PES units and 8 penthouses. Each tower has 4 lifts.
What views do the units have?
Every unit faces north or south. Types A1, A2, B3 and C2 have a public marina view facing north, and Types A3, B1, B2 and C1 have a private marina view facing south, according to the developer's summary. The sales kit adds that more than 70 percent of units are corner units. Ask which units face which way.
What facilities does Southern Marina Residence have?
The podium has a 50 m lap pool, children's wading pool with interactive water play, jacuzzi, gymnasium, steam room, children's playground, BBQ area, multi-purpose hall, tennis court, half basketball court, wellness and fitness gazebos, a leisure pavilion and a deck view to the marina. The brochure also shows a grand lobby and a sky garden, and security runs to 4 tiers.
What are the maintenance fees at Southern Marina Residence?
The developer's summary lists a maintenance fee plus sinking fund of RM0.35 to RM0.50 per sq ft. Confirm the exact charge for your unit type and the billing terms before booking.
Is Southern Marina Residence completed, and can I view it?
Yes. It was completed in December 2018, so you can see the actual towers and facilities. The developer's summary lists the sales gallery as open Monday to Friday 10am to 7pm and weekends and public holidays 10am to 5pm. It also notes that units are sold on an as-is, where-is basis with no defect liability period, so inspect the unit in person and have your lawyer review the sale terms.
Can foreigners buy Southern Marina Residence?
Yes, subject to Johor state consent. The developer's December 2024 summary lists a consent fee of 2 percent of the SPA price, but Johor reportedly raised approval fees for foreign purchasers from 1 July 2025 (reported as 3 percent with a RM30,000 minimum), so confirm the current rate and total costs before you commit.
Does Southern Marina Residence have a virtual tour?
Yes. A 360-degree virtual tour of the towers, the marina, the facilities and Puteri Harbour is available at 360vr.my/southernmarina and is also embedded on this page. Views are indicative.
Can I take the ferry from Puteri Harbour?
The Puteri Harbour International Ferry Terminal is under 1 km away, and the developer's 2020 sales kit lists ferry services to Tanjung Balai and Batam in Indonesia, with a Singapore route listed as proposed. Check current schedules, as routes change.