George Town
This hotel's concept (crafted from old shipping containers) is a little fudged in that there are no real containers used! Nonetheless, its dorms, which…
Must-see hotels in Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei
Sabah
Consisting of a clutch of spacious, bamboo-accented rooms, this small, family-run resort is ideal for disconnecting and engaging in such pursuits as sea…
Kuching
The 23-storey Pullman stands on a hill, towering over its neighbours. The vast white lobby is so grandiose that the rooms – in subdued tones of aquamarine…
Sarawak
A long-standing favourite with business and leisure visitors alike, the Riverfront is low-key but has a touch of class. Try to get a deluxe room (RM115)…
Sabah
Set in a horseshoe design with a decent restaurant at the centre, these 42 stilted chalets perched on the turquoise water are connected by wooden walkways…
Kuala Lumpur
An old shophouse has been converted into this 44-room hotel with exposed brick walls and some cool retro design features. Not all the rooms have windows…
Kuala Lumpur
A former office block has been transformed into a functional 20-storey hotel a short walk uphill from the main Changkat Bukit Bintang strip. Otherwise…
Kuching
Tucked away in a side street near the river in New Chinatown, Woodpecker Lodge features a variety of room options with modern decor, plenty of information…
Mt Kinabalu & Kinabalu National Park
Just 300m from the Kinabalu National Park entrance, this tasteful accommodation clinging to the mountainside is scented by the surrounding pine trees –…
Mt Kinabalu & Kinabalu National Park
The trademark signing says that it's 'The coldest and highest homestay village in Malaysia',. This organisation has nine different households you can stay…
Cameron Highlands
Off the main road, and quieter for it, the family-run Cameronian Inn offers outstanding value for its simple dorms and private double and family rooms…
George Town
This distinctive, prewar shophouse has been painted a bright shade of teal and reborn as a modern, attractive boutique hotel. The eight rooms aren't huge,…
Melaka City
One of the more affordable house-rental options in Melaka City is Bridge Loft, which rents out rooms in three cosy shophouses steps from the Melaka River…
Sabah
One of the most luxurious hotels in town, Dorsett is palatial, with a columned marble lobby, outdoor pool, pleasant carpeted rooms in neutral creams and…
Sandakan
Right near the waterfront, this hostel gets a lot of love from the backpacker contingent for its cleanliness and the helpfulness of its staff. The cosy…
Pulau Langkawi
In a grand wooden Malay-style building seemingly dropped in the middle of the jungle is this luxurious retreat with the usual multistar amenities and…
Kuala Terengganu
This contemporary hotel, while not exactly boutique, is certainly stylish, with polished concrete and exposed bricks. Rooms feature TVs and there are…
Kuching
Modern and spacious rooms feature at this hotel, opened in 2017. The decor blends clean, neutral tones with subtle nods to a traditional Asian design…
Kota Bharu
This very clean and brightly painted hotel features comfortable if smallish standard rooms, plus slightly larger superior rooms that also enjoy better…
EcoMarine Perhentian Island Resort
Pulau Perhentian
Located at the southwest end of Teluk Dalam, EcoMarine offers a variety of budget accommodation and package deals. There's also an air-conditioned dorm…
Pulau Tioman
There’s usually a lounge-able patch of sand at this cute-as-a-button family-run place at the quiet northern end of Salang beach. There are 10 clean…
Mt Kinabalu & Kinabalu National Park
This smart brick guesthouse with great views of Mt Kinabalu from its terraces sits in a quiet cul-de-sac in Kundasang village. Most of the spotless rooms…
Ipoh
Some of Ipoh's most chic accommodation is out of town, such as M Roof, a glamorously monochrome hotel in a high-rise 5km northeast of the old town. Rooms…
George Town
In this handsome, whitewashed heritage building, the smallest rooms are so compact as to be almost podlike – probably best for solo travellers – but are…
Johor
With a heritage look on the outside – but not so much on the inside – the Streetview is a sound choice for comfort, helpful staff at the front desk and a…
Ipoh
Perched between Ipoh's old and new towns, Vloft offers simple, spick-and-span accommodation in a high-ceilinged, century-old shophouse (a 12-bed and four…
Chinatown & the CBD
Upping the ante in the capsule hostel game, super sleek Cube not only provides guests with excellent sleeping quarters inclusive of blackout blinds and…
Sarawak
Repainted in 2018, Limbang's best budget hotel is in close proximity to decent restaurants. Rooms are relatively spartan, but the strength of the air-con…
Cameron Highlands
Rooms, from six-bed dorms to spacious private rooms, are simple, but your hosts cultivate a welcoming ambience in this fuss-free hostel in a comfy…
Pulau Langkawi
At the distinctive Tubotel, tucked away at Nelayan Jetty north of the Pantai Cenang strip, rooms are individual concrete pipes whose snug interiors house…
Penang
You can almost imagine Julie the cruise director leading you through the orderly array of green lawn chairs, sprawling cement walkways and mushroom-like…
Miri
A friendly place in a good location, My Homestay has a spacious balcony with comfy chairs overlooking the bustling street below. Most rooms, though clean…
Pulau Langkawi
Beds on packing-crate wood with furniture to match may not sound ideal, but Paretto makes it work. Rooms are vast, with separate sitting rooms and…
Melaka City
Rooms are rather small, but period fittings and immaculate housekeeping make this restored 13-room Peranakan townhouse a very pleasant place to stay. It's…
Pulau Perhentian
The budget accommodation at the rear of (and associated with) Perhentian Tropicana Inn, Tivoli Inn has six-bed dorms, common bathrooms and screened-in…
Kuching
In an atmospheric old shopfront, this lodge has a variety of rooms, some with windows and some without, so you should definitely look at a few. Thought…
Sabah
At the Maliau Basin headquarters, 30km from the reserve entrance, choose between upscale rooms (VIP House/deluxe/standard RM1400/540/410), regular…
Melaka
At this basic resort, located less than 1km north of the boat jetty and the sole resort on the island, it's possible to camp, stay in a simple fan-cooled…
Kota Kinabalu
Jolly hostel with a welcoming common area, plant-filled space with water feature and bold, crimson-and-lime-green rooms. Some have natural light, while…
Kota Kinabalu
Head up the steep stairs in the cosy little bar and you find yourself in a vast space with 33 bunks connected by metal walkways and scaffolding. Each…
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