Must-see hotels in Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei

  • Planter’s Hotel

    Cameron Highlands

    The hotel has seen some hard knocks, judging by the prominent stains and wear and tear, but rooms (while plain) are a decent size. If you don’t need…

  • Bonggi Resort

    Sabah

    A heck of a misnomer, this place has a few simple rooms varying in comfort, with fan only or air-con, some Banggi-style wooden huts and a semi-dilapidated…

  • Camping

    Sarawak

    To avoid falling prey to raiding monkeys, tents can be set up at park HQ’s fenced-in camping zone only after 6pm and must be taken down again early in the…

  • Carlton Star Hotel

    Malaysia

    The price is right for the bland, business-style rooms at this aging hotel, five minutes' walk from Terminal 1 bus station. Nothing sparkles except the…

  • The Frame

    George Town

    An old frame shop is the home of this backpackers – they've left a few empty frames and the old shop sign around just in case you didn't get the reference…

  • Green Village

    Pulau Langkawi

    Green Village takes the form of several linked, low-rise villas surrounding a pool and gardenlike grounds. Rooms are small, the decor is dated and some…

  • My Chew Jetty

    George Town

    For the epitome of a local experience, book one of the basic rooms in this pier-bound home in the midst of George Town’s biggest clan jetty. You'll be…

  • Yeng Keng Hotel

    George Town

    The Yeng Keng is a revamp of a 150-year-old hotel. Its latest incarnation includes rather small and overpriced rooms decked out in occasionally cheesy…

  • Broadway Budget Hotel

    George Town

    If you're OK with sacrificing atmosphere for savings and are not a light sleeper, then the starkly bare rooms at this no-frills budget hotel on a busy…

  • AA Homestay

    Gunung Mulu National Park

    The four rooms here, housed in a wooden outbuilding near the family house, have attached bathrooms and mosquito screens. There's electricity from 6pm to…

  • New Asia Heritage Hotel

    George Town

    The 24 rooms in this exceedingly plain but clean and comfortable old-fashioned hotel are all similarly equipped with TV, air-con and functional furniture…

  • Nancy & Harriss

    Sarawak

    This rambling place has seven guest rooms, a lovely verandah, a library-equipped lounge and endearingly tacky floor coverings. Situated 250m along a dirt…

  • Shelters

    Sarawak

    These open-sided huts are as basic as they come, but the location – almost on the beach, looking out at the sea – makes a night here pretty special. The…

  • House of Journey

    George Town

    The dorms here are largely unremarkable, but the six private rooms, although cramped and not all boasting their own bathrooms, represent a bargain for…

  • Shalini’s Guest House

    Penang

    This old, two-storey house across from the beach has a palpable homely atmosphere. Rooms are basic but neat, some have balconies and most have private…

  • Hotel Ban Cheong

    Malaysia

    This long-standing Chinese hotel in the town centre has basic rooms. They're in need of updating, but it's an acceptable budget option for an overnight…

  • Hostel

    Sarawak

    Each room has four beds (bunks in the case of Hostel 3) and a wall fan. Hostels 1 and 2 have attached bathrooms. Hostel 3 was partially refurbished in…

  • Sematan Hotel

    Sarawak

    The four basic rooms here have tile floors and rudimentary furnishings. Bathrooms are attached but lack hot water. Situated 150m inland from the…

  • Forest Hut

    Sarawak

    Open-air rain shelters in the jungle. There's no need to bring a tent, just bedding and a mosquito net.

  • Hotel Robin

    Ipoh

    Zero charm, but rooms at Hotel Robin are clean and staff speak some English.

  • Hotel Sri Garden

    Malaysia

    Standard Malaysian midranger with capable, if somewhat musty, rooms.

  • Campground

    Sarawak

    Camping is only permitted next to park HQ. Showers are provided.

  • Metro Hotel

    Sarawak

    Old-school, slightly shabby hotel. Centrally located.

  • Lake Kenyir Resort

    Peninsular Malaysia's Northeast

    This peaceful resort has spacious chalets with balconies overlooking the lake or rainforest. The restaurant serves Malay and international dishes, and the…

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