Kuala Lumpur
MiL's design aesthetic tends towards the rough end of the scale – think unplastered concrete and brick walls and open plan bathrooms inside windowless…
Must-see hotels in Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei
Gunung Mulu National Park
Most of the 30 beds here are in a giant, non-bunk dorm room equipped with clean showers and toilets at one end. Electricity flows from 5pm to midnight and…
Pulau Tioman
This place has eight village-style chalets (all with air-con and hot water, some with TV), set in a marvellous location not far from Mukut's jetty. There…
Taiping
Located across a busy road from the bus station, Legend Inn has modern rooms at reasonable rates. The general feel is understated, with monochrome decor,…
Pulau Perhentian
This three-storey, modern resort right at the foot of Long Beach jetty features a lift, ramps and a seawater swimming pool. Rooms are plush and stylishly…
Kuala Lumpur
The bulk of the rooms here are fine but no-frills. However, the 7th floor offers 17 creatively designed duplexes, each sleeping three, with fun themes…
Sarawak
This spacious, two-storey family home has five comfortable rooms and paddy-field views from its broad verandahs. Situated on a slope 200m east of the…
George Town
Fancy feeling at home even when you're away? Then consider a stay at one of China Tiger's two open-concept, self-catering, apartment-like rooms. They…
Pulau Tioman
This clean beachfront longhouse has great service (from the amiable Jalil and Amy) and an excellent riverside restaurant with dishes such as freshly…
Kuala Lumpur
Chances are, once you spend a night in these elegantly designed apartments, with their clean-line furnishings and striking contemporary art, you will not…
Sarawak
This popular and welcoming hotel offers 189 spacious rooms in an excellent downtown location convenient for the markets. Rates are significantly cheaper…
Sabah
Run by locals, this lime-green wooden affair on the river has snug, fan-cooled dorms and basic rooms. There's also a pleasant cafe looking out on the…
Kuala Lumpur
Each of the 63 rooms here sport artworks and designs from different local and regional artists and creatives – and there's even more canvases to browse in…
Sarawak
The park has reasonably comfortable two-room cabins; the old ones are wooden, the newer ones made of concrete. Fan rooms (classified as Forest Lodge 6)…
Pulau Perhentian
Featuring large rooms with private bathrooms and hot water, T'Lodge is handily located near the jetty in Kuala Besut for the ferry to the Perhentian…
Kuala Terengganu
This big, modern hotel in the centre of town has neat, good-value rooms that come with a TV, mini fridge and kettle. On the higher floors, the deluxe…
Peninsular Malaysia's Northeast
This is a casual resort that offers fairly simple and basic two- and four-bed wooden bungalows. There’s an on-site dive centre, a couple of shops, and a…
Pulau Langkawi
With a vibe verging on caravan park, the Cabin features 20 duplex bungalows that are a short walk from the beach. Rooms are pleasantly cosy but, decked…
Kuala Lumpur
It might seem like tempting fate to call your hotel Chaos, but this smooth-running place offers compact, smart, minimalist rooms with concrete and exposed…
Johor
This upscale eco-resort on Pulau Tengah offers 22 private villas on a shimmering coral-sand island. It also runs a turtle sanctuary and takes volunteers …
Penang
This turquoise-painted domestic compound belonging to a friendly Chinese family houses large and spotless – although bare – rooms. Half the rooms share…
Kuantan
Rooms are spacious and clean, with large bathrooms and all the mod cons. Ask for a river view. The central location, ample Malay-style breakfasts and…
Kota Kinabalu
Friendly staff preside over snug, well-appointed, spotless rooms that are within handy walking distance of most central attractions. The windowless…
Pak Ya Seaview Chalet & Restoran
Peninsular Malaysia's Northeast
Located just north of the jetty, Pak Ya offers seven basic, fan-cooled A-frame bungalows with small sea-facing porches right on the beach. Pak Ya also…
Pulau Langkawi
This is your standard high-rise chain hotel. The 282 rooms lack character but are spacious and functional, and there are great views from the higher…
Gunung Mulu National Park
There are eight of these rooms across two wooden buildings. Rooms in Longhouse 1 have a double bed and three singles, while Longhouse 2 features four…
Cameron Highlands
Part of the new generation of hostels in Cameron Highlands, this tidy place one block back from the main road has well looked-after single-sex dorms and…
Sarawak
Sina Rang Lemulun is a local artist promoting and producing local handicrafts. Her homestay is one of several homestays in the traditional Bario Asal…
Kuantan
This modern tower hotel has rather unexciting rooms, but the location on Beserah Beach is lovely and staff are helpful and keen. It's also a good…
Pulau Langkawi
This hotel offers a mix of accommodation that straddles both sides of the street. Opt for the plain, but tidy linked bungalows on the beach side. Spacious…
Malaysia
This elegant hotel has spacious, contemporary rooms with occasional nods to Malay style and great hillside views across to Putrajaya Lake. Good-value…
Kota Kinabalu
This friendly hostel has large double rooms, uncramped dorms, a decent kitchen and a chill lounge with TV. Staff can help you book trips around Sabah. The…
Johor
About 300 beds are available at this resort, north across the channel from Pulau Aur. Dayang Blues Resort is located at the scenic beach on the south of…
Sarawak
The carpeted rooms in this centrally located hotel, though small and rather musty, are a reasonable option for those on a budget who aren't put off by a…
George Town
This former goldsmith's has been reborn as a labyrinthine complex that combines rooms, a bar, a restaurant and a museum. The 44 rooms run the gamut, but…
Peninsular Malaysia's Northeast
Expect flimsy tents right on the beach with shared facilities including a camp kitchen. It's basic, cheap and popular. Staff – look for someone splayed…
Pulau Langkawi
This vast resort complex retains a palpable 1980s feel and has tennis courts, a gym, several restaurants and an infinity pool. The airy and brightly…
Pulau Langkawi
This is one of the cleaner budget sleeping options in Pantai Cenang. The wi-fi doesn’t reach beyond reception and rooms are small, plain and lacking in…
Pulau Langkawi
Friendly service, genuine efforts towards ecological conservation and its location on a quiet stretch of beach are the reasons to stay at this large…
Mt Kinabalu & Kinabalu National Park
These four split-level suites with rain showers can be found in the Liwagu Building. While they sleep up to four people, they're best for couples as they…
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