Malaysia
In a village setting ideal for firefly watchers, this midrange resort has plainly decorated, comfortable four-person chalets perched on stilts over the…
Must-see hotels in Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei
Chinatown & the CBD
Located in a housing block overlooking the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple, this basic hostel is just steps from Chinatown and Tanjong Pagar's booming…
Malaysia
Stacked transport containers have been cleverly adapted into capsule-style rooms for short stays in this contemporary-designed crash pad next to KLIA2…
Melaka City
A marbled reception area with velvet sofas and a chandelier promises much, but the cheapest rooms have windows onto internal air wells so you'll need to…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Its location, on the 4th-floor of a shophouse, hasn't deterred backpackers from booking beds here en masse. The communal areas are well done but the upper…
Miri
Don’t judge a hotel by its tacky lobby – the 239 rooms here, spread over 16 storeys, are comfortable and spacious, if a bit old-fashioned. Amenities…
Sabah
With its welcoming cafe, this is a good place to stay right near the actual Tip of Borneo. The older cabins are fan cooled, and there's a row of appealing…
Melaka City
There's considerable elegance – mixed with a bit of cheesiness – at this competent marble-foyer chain hotel which offers spacious and well-furnished rooms…
Kuching
This guesthouse has attracted a loyal following thanks to comfy couches in the lobby, a well-equipped kitchen you can cook in, and 12 spotless rooms, nine…
Malaysia
All rooms at the moderately elegant Sama-Sama Express, inside the terminal (air side), come with attached bathroom and TV. There's a lounge package (RM74)…
George Town
The clue is in the hostel's name: this airy place's prime selling point is its bar, where guests can drink for half price or go for an all-you-can-drink…
Johor Bahru
Rooms are small but clean with white walls and bright accents of green and orange – citrusy indeed. Breakfasts are tasty, staff are helpful and the…
Sandakan
Peaceful and cool, just 8km from the centre, Mark's has some boutique elements and art-deco-style desks, as well as flat-screens and a few movie channels,…
Kuala Terengganu
Part of a chain with branches all over Peninsular Malaysia, this well-located hotel (Chinatown is just metres away) rather disappoints with drab, run-down…
Kota Kinabalu
This friendly hostel pipes air-con through its entirety – phew! With a cosy communal lounge, the place is quiet and clean and largely featureless. Note…
Meritus Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa
Pulau Langkawi
An expansive, family-oriented resort with a full roster of facilities, kids’ activities, restaurants and a seemingly never-ending swimming pool. By 2019,…
Johor Bahru
This central old-timer on the corner of Jln Meldrum has affordable air-conditioned, clean, spacious rooms, with TVs, kettles and complimentary drinking…
Kuala Lumpur
Still one of KL’s most stylish hotels, even if there’s wear and tear to some of its sleek timber-floored studios and suites. Sadly, the Maya's once…
Brunei Darussalam
Bangar's first (and only) hotel is a smart, modern establishment with a lobby restaurant, icily air-conditioned rooms, tasteful decor and good service…
Melaka City
Friendly service lifts this otherwise simple guesthouse above the competition. Rooms are plain and you'll pay a bit more if you want a private bathroom…
Pulau Perhentian
Samudra has traditional Malaysian A-frame bungalows. They are slightly dark on the inside, but the cheaper ones have fans. The air-conditioned family room…
Penang
Overlooking Penang's premier golf club and close to the airport, this resort-style hotel is a little old-fashioned but still offers big rooms with…
Malaysia
Cartoon outlines replace actual furniture at the no-frills Theme Park Hotel. Jaunty decoration aside, mattresses (on a shelf above the floor) are very…
George Town
Taking a more contemporary line than other hotels in the heritage zone, this efficient place is fine if you're looking for something a bit more private…
Pulau Langkawi
Langkapuri comprises a pleasant clutch of duplex bungalows at the southern end of the beach. The pricier ones have sea views and a pinch of character; the…
Kota Kinabalu
Located in the swinging centre of the Beach St complex, D'Beach Street Lodge is all of a stairward stumble from some of KK's best nightlife. Rooms are…
Taiping
Rooms at the Seri Malaysia are duller than the palm-tree-lined gardens suggest, but they are sizeable with pleasant floral accents, and it's a great…
Kuala Lumpur
Elevators whisk you up to a panoramic entrance lobby that pits you eye to eye with the upper levels of the Petronas Towers. All the marble- and wood-clad…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Located on a quiet side street in the heart of Little India, the Perak Hotel features a fetching, whitewashed colonial exterior, with bright-blue window…
Pulau Perhentian
Ewan's Place comprises cookie-cutter prefab huts on the path leading from Coral Bay to Long Beach. Rooms inside are clean and colourful, with comfortable…
Penang
This 1980s-era resort has seen a recent and extensive renovation, and is looking better than ever. The 309 rooms remain relatively standard and…
Singapore
If you're only in Singapore for a short time or have an long wait between connections, try the Ambassador Transit Hotel. Rooms don't have windows, and…
Sabah
Less-than-exciting hotel with large rooms overlooking the river and train line. Wi-fi is patchy, as is service. Sadly you can't get breakfast here either…
Semporna
A slice of air-conditioned comfort, the Sipadan Inn has simple but tidy rooms with wood-lined walls, fresh linen, coffee-making facilities, spotless…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Probably the best-value hotel along the river, this no-frills, medieval castle-like circular tower has tidy but tiny rooms with brown wood panelling,…
Penang
Contact this homestay operation for details of their day visits, which include guided walks around the island and meals with local people, as well as…
Sarawak
Situated about 2km east of the centre (bear left at the fork), this two-storey wooden cabin has eight rooms (including six triples) and a homey living…
Sarawak
As comfortable as it is central, with large, bright rooms, a small fitness centre and an open-air pool. Eating opportunities include an air-conditioned…
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