Must-see hotels in Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei

  • Berjaya Langkawi

    Pulau Langkawi

    Located past the headland at the western end of Pantai Kok, Berjaya has 412 rooms spread over a vast area; guests are ferried between reception and their…

  • St Regis Langkawi

    Pulau Langkawi

    Comprising of only suites and villas, this luxury resort shares a pleasant sandy cove with its stablemate The Westin and is within easy reach of Kuah…

  • Le Dream

    George Town

    The eclectic decorative mix of faux leather, galvanised metal and satin in gold and purple might not be everyone's idea of a dream, but there's undeniably…

  • Fisher BnB

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    With simple, industrial interiors, this squeaky-clean hostel in up-and-coming heritage neighbourhood Jalan Besar is a great bet for a good night's sleep…

  • Borneo Sandakan Backpackers

    Sandakan

    This super-clean, welcoming hostel has cool white walls, air con in every room and a lobby with a flat-screen TV. It also serves up a decent,…

  • Hotel Perdana

    Kota Bharu

    The Moorish-accented Hotel Perdana is hands down the flashiest accommodation in town. The lobby has colourful examples of wau bulan (Malaysian kites),…

  • Tido Penang Hostel

    George Town

    Malay for 'sleep', Tido is one of George Town's better-designed hostels, bringing polished concrete and industrial chic in place of the usual shophouse…

  • Royale Chulan Seremban

    Malaysia

    Large rooms with big writing desks walk the line between business and chic at this beige-toned behemoth next to the Lake Gardens. This is Seremban's…

  • Pom Pom Island Resort

    Sabah

    This resort has a range of tasteful rooms, from garden chalets and beach villas to dreamy stilted water cabanas, and resident turtles looking for a…

  • Jen’s Homestay

    Kuala Terengganu

    Jen's Homestay has four rental apartments in this high-rise building, each with three bedrooms, a shared lounge, and balconies with washing machine and…

  • Grand Riverview Hotel

    Kota Bharu

    This huge hotel offers good rooms at reasonable prices; seasonal promotions will cut up to 50% off the published rates. Some rooms have fine views over…

  • Redang Bay Resort

    Peninsular Malaysia's Northeast

    Located at the southern end of the beach, this rather characterless resort has a mix of concrete block-style accommodation and bungalows. Rooms are neat…

  • Hilton DoubleTree

    Johor Bahru

    While it lacks the intimacy of the small boutiques in town, the DoubleTree does deliver business-class comfort with well-tailored ample rooms, several…

  • Mokhtar’s Place

    Pulau Tioman

    Great budget value, old-timer Mokhtar's has a cluster of 16 bungalows featuring little patios and mozzie nets along the beach south of town. If the wind's…

  • lima.tujoh

    Kuching

    Stylish and compact rooms feature at this welcoming spot above the hip cafe of the same name. Location-wise, you're in a laneway in the absolute heart of…

  • Louis Hotel

    Taiping

    Trim, surgically clean rooms are attended by friendly staff at this excellent all-rounder, opposite Taiping's wet market.

  • Gunung Alab Substation

    Sabah

    At 1800m above sea level, high up in montane forest en route from KK to Tambunan, this lodge is surrounded by humongous pitcher plants and a wealth of…

  • Grand Darulmakmur Hotel

    Kuantan

    This smart 204-room four-star hotel has spacious rooms, a choice of four restaurants, a fitness centre, sauna and an awesome garden pool. The best views…

  • Bario Valley Homestay

    Sarawak

    Located in the Bario Asal Longhouse, Bario Valley Homestay is run by the very friendly Bulan. Expect excellent food, a personally guided visit of the…

  • Next Room Guesthouse

    Miri

    In the heart of Miri’s dining and drinking district, this cosy establishment offers 13 rooms, a small kitchen, a DVD lounge and a great rooftop sundeck…

  • Casa de la Rosa

    Cameron Highlands

    Regal, well-maintained Casa de la Rosa is cut from familiar Cameron Highlands cloth: black-and-white Tudor facade, hardwood furnishings and a dash of…

  • MU Hotel

    Ipoh

    This reinvented Ibis Styles hotel has a tasteful pomelo-inspired colour scheme and 113 snazzy rooms. The amenities befit a business hotel (good wi-fi, a…

  • Layang-Layang

    Melaka City

    An arty boho vibe in the common areas and a tranquil, whitewashed courtyard give this budget 20-room guesthouse an edge. Guests can rent bikes for a…

  • Mandarin Oriental

    Kuala Lumpur

    At this hotel for sybarites, silks and batiks lend an Asian feel to the rooms, which have every conceivable amenity. The club rooms are the ones to pick,…

  • Paya Beach Spa & Dive Resort

    Pulau Tioman

    Spacious chalets are linked by wooden bridges over a lily pond along with tidy, air-con standard rooms in the lodge at a decent price, plus a restaurant,…

  • Aman Tioman Beach Resort

    Pulau Tioman

    This spic and span resort was still expanding when we visited, with 135 rooms planned but just 32 open (with a partial sea view). A pool was in the works,…

  • Coral Reef Tioman

    Pulau Tioman

    Adik and Hasnizah’s simple beachfront hotel has rooms with individually crafted stonework, raised platform beds, air-con and colour TVs – some face the…

  • Jawi Peranakan Mansion

    George Town

    The latest in the GTHH collection of boutique hotels in restored heritage buildings delivers Middle Eastern chic with its tiles, carved wooden doorways…

  • Apod Xpress

    Kota Kinabalu

    This superclean backpackers has four eight-bed dorms featuring pod-like bunks. There are three mixed dorms and one dorm is female only. The former have…

  • Queen's

    George Town

    Cultivating a peaceful ambience, this women-only hostel is a welcome respite from George Town's numerous party hostels. Dorm rooms comprise mattresses on…

  • Salang Indah Resort

    Pulau Tioman

    The expanse of bungalows seemingly sprawls forever at this resort complex. Most rooms aren’t in tip-top condition, but if you look at several you’ll…

  • Le Nomade

    Kuching

    There’s a buzzing backpacker vibe at this relaxed, Iban-run place – guests often hang out in the lounge area with the friendly management. Breakfast times…

  • Fat Rhino Hostel

    Kota Kinabalu

    Fat Rhino is bright and breezy with an in-house cafe and bar, indoor and rooftop lounges, and decent rooms and dorms (some with windows into the corridor)…

  • Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort

    Kota Kinabalu

    Occupying a fine stretch of peach-hued dunes about 45 minutes' drive north of KK's airport, this beautiful resort has its own 18-hole golf course, several…

  • Roomies

    Penang

    If you don't mind sleeping communally, Roomies is by far the most appealing budget option in Batu Ferringhi. The dorm has 10 beds, and is spacious, bright…

  • Holiday Inn Resort

    Penang

    A big, busy resort with accommodation blocks on either side of the main road. It’s a great place for families, with expansive pools and themed ‘kidsuites’…

  • Li Hua Hotel

    Sarawak

    Sibu’s best-value hotel has 68 spotless, tile-floor rooms spread out over nine storeys and staff that are professional and friendly. It's especially…

  • Hotel Grand Continental

    Kuala Terengganu

    This high-rise has spacious and comfortable rooms, some with harbour views. There’s a swimming pool on the 3rd floor, a dry (as in no alcohol) restaurant…

  • Lilly's Cottage

    Mt Kinabalu & Kinabalu National Park

    Welcoming Lilly's is a good base close to the park entrance for budget travellers. Shared bathrooms are clean and have hot water. There's a communal BBQ…

  • Swiss-Garden Hotel & Residences

    Melaka City

    Swiss-Garden occupies part of the swanky Shore development. Rooms are slickly designed and spacious with all the amenities you could wish for. It also…

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