Malaysia
Standard rooms are small and scuffed, but friendly Puncak Inn offers the best value in Bukit Fraser. The location is supremely central, the information…
Must-see hotels in Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei
Sabah
This large business hotel backs onto a lively marina, boasts a huge swimming pool (RM20 for nonguests) and a cracking marina-side bar. The Ferrari,…
5Footway.Inn Project Boat Quay
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Right on Boat Quay, the whitewashed dorms come in one-, two-, three- and four-bed configurations, and though rooms are small (superior rooms have windows)…
Kota Bharu
Around 6km from central Kota Bharu, Min House Camp has a huge open-sided dining deck overlooking the river. Accommodation ranges from basic huts through…
Singapore
Hipster chic underscores Jen's 565 rooms, from the sculptural furniture pieces and funky wallpaper to the mood lighting that makes the ridiculously…
Days Hotel Singapore at Zhongshan Park
Singapore
This three-star hotel delivers small, comfortable rooms, each painted in bright, bold colours, with funky carpets, LED TVs and small but modern bathrooms…
Singapore
This popular hotel (the entrance is on Marine Parade Rd) has a great location close to both Joo Chiat (Katong) and the East Coast Park, and is a mere 9km…
Grand Beach Resort Port Dickson
Malaysia
It's a grande dame of the Port Dickson accommodation scene, with imposing Minangkabau-style architecture and good amenities, but some rooms at the Grand…
Sarawak
A long-established guesthouse that was looking a little shabby at research time but is nonetheless a welcoming and comfortable place to stay. The owner,…
Singapore
With its free shuttle, this smart (if somewhat generic) hotel is a great choice if you want to be near Changi Airport. It's nestled among gorgeous gardens…
Melaka City
You may need to shield your eyes against this blinding-white behemoth of a hotel. Though billed as colonial-style, with rooms named after British icons…
George Town
The hipper sibling of the nearby G Hotel Gurney, this place is popular with local visitors over the weekends, so book ahead if you wish to check in then…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Ever-friendly Hive sits on the edge of up-and-coming hipster 'hood Jalan Besar. Choose from mixed or female dorms, a combo of whitewashed walls and metal…
Ramada Singapore at Zhongshan Park
Singapore
This slick Ramada makes up for its slighty inconvenient location with great rates. In reality, it's well-serviced by buses and an easy 1km walk from…
Melaka City
This charming place has a garden housing a pond with turtles, while two cats patrol the premises (there's a rabbit too). Owner Tina energetically gets…
George Town
This rambling shophouse and cafe has a retro vibe and friendly service, making it a fun choice for young couples or solo travellers. However, guests might…
Sabah
This service matches visitors with a friendly local in one of three villages around the island: Patau Patau 2, Kampong Sungai Labu and Kampong Bukit Kuda…
Sabah
Built over a decade ago, this cosy lodge has 16 air-con and eight fan rooms. It feels authentic with its river-bar cafe and bamboo-accented rooms with…
Pulau Tioman
Located south of the jetty and across a festering section of Sungai Salang, this large place offers cleanish bungalows set in a large grassy area, back…
Singapore
This big, bustling hotel comes with a gleaming lobby, sprawling restaurant and variations on white and beige. Rooms are pleasant and classically furnished…
Johor Bahru
Overlooking the Strait of Johor, the rooms at the ageing Thistle could do with a makeover – though refurbishment is planned – but the lovely pool and airy…
Gunung Mulu National Park
Mulu Backpackers, situated by the airport, occupies a picturesque spot beside the river. It is a 15-minute walk to the park entrance. There's a pleasant,…
Ipoh
Right next to Sultan Iskandar bridge, this branch of budget chain Abby is a reasonable choice, with cramped dorms and colourful but rather musty private…
Sabah
Sabah Parks runs basic lodging (a four-person chalet and two modest cabins) on the island for less-than-affluent survivalists. It's next to Pulau Tiga…
Sentosa Island
A sanctuary unto itself, this resort is designed with lots of eco-friendly touches (the natural spring-fed pool has its own filtration system, there are…
Singapore
If you're going to live large (room size wise) in Singapore, this is the place to do it. The fully furnished serviced apartments are spacious and have a…
Chinatown & the CBD
Chinese-themed Bliss has an enviable location right across the street from the Chinatown MRT station. Rooms are contemporary and smart, with comfortable…
George Town
This hotel takes up most of a city block and spans three sections: a row of two-storey family-friendly mini-homes, apartment-sized suites and spacious…
Kota Kinabalu
Wide corridors lead to rooms boasting rain showers, tangerine-hued feature walls, large beds and modern furnishings. Most rooms feature comfy work chair,…
Sabah
Jeff's is a fan-only affair at the end of the world's most rickety boardwalk. There's a breezy open deck offering sea views, plus lively bar with…
Kuala Lumpur
Perched on the edge of the KLCC Park, this contemporary design hotel, run by the Shangri-La group, offers a superb vantage point for Petronas Towers…
5Footway.Inn Project Chinatown 1
Chinatown & the CBD
A branch of flashpacker hostel 5Footway.Inn, occupying three locations in buzzing Chinatown. Concrete floors, iMac computers and colourful art keep things…
Sandakan
Contemporary, and multicoloured, S'kan Styles' rooms are generally medium sized and clean (though there were lingering smoke odours in the corridors when…
Sarawak
This simple riverside cabin has three rooms and a spacious wooden verandah that's an excellent place to relax after jungle trekking. Packages include a…
Sabah
Set along the quiet coastal waters of the South China Sea, the serene Tempurung Seaside Lodge is the perfect place for hermits who seek a pinch of style…
Mt Kinabalu & Kinabalu National Park
Set on the side of Mt Kinabalu, opposite a vegetable farm, this dark-wood building, popular with Malaysian tourists, has a Swiss-chalet flavour to it. Its…
Cameron Highlands
At this faux-Tudor hotel, 'heritage' means vintage carpets, furnishings in need of TLC and doors that require a rattle to access your room. The most…
George Town
If, after having explored George Town, you have fantasies of living in a restored Chinese shophouse, then consider a stay here. This house (available only…
Penang
If you need a midrange hotel and are not fussed by zero character and with not staying right on the beach, this is your place. Rooms are equipped with air…
Sarawak
The four simple rooms sharing a kitchenette and bathroom are on the 2nd floor, opening off a large open verandah decorated with a traditional Kayan mural…
- placement: fullWidth
- path: Destinations/POIs/superzone
- possible size: [970, 250], [970, 90], [728, 90], [300, 250], [320, 50], [1, 1],
- targeting:
{ "position": "superzone" }
