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