Must-see hotels in Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei

  • Marian

    Kuching

    Delightfully different, the Marian occupies a mansion once owned by a Chinese merchant before it became a convent attached to nearby St Thomas's Cathedral…

  • Bali Kito Homestay

    Sabah

    Based in Sukau, Bali Kito Homestay can connect you with several hospitable local families and, for additional fees, hook you up with cultural programs,…

  • Mari Mari Backpackers Lodge

    Sabah

    Simple but welcoming raised stilt chalets (sulaps) around a white-sand beach. The huts are a modern take on the thatch-longhouse theme. There are also…

  • Eastern & Oriental Hotel

    George Town

    Dating to 1885, the E&O is one of those rare hotels where historic opulence has gracefully moved into the present day. The suites in the original Heritage…

  • Indulgence Living

    Ipoh

    Resembling an English country mansion improbably plonked next to a main road, Indulgence has a set of individually decorated rooms, from rococo to antique…

  • Last Frontier Resort

    Sabah

    Maybe they should rename this place the Last Breath Resort after the torturously steep hill you have to ascend to reach the place. Your reward, however,…

  • Naumi

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Slinky Naumi comes with commissioned artwork, playful quotes and a rooftop infinity pool with skyline views. Standard rooms are relatively small but…

  • Tampat Do Aman

    Sabah

    With its maze of jungle walkways, atmospheric Rungus longhouse rooms, fan-cooled chalets and bamboo huts overlooking hibiscus-rich gardens, this is a fine…

  • Hotel Fort Canning

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    What was once British military headquarters is now a luxury hideaway surrounded by Fort Canning Park. While we love the mineral-water-filled swimming…

  • Apa Kaba Home & Stay

    Melaka City

    This tranquil homestay has a low-key kampung (village) setting, but is within walking distance of central Melaka City. The 1912 building is a mishmash of…

  • Berjaya Tioman Resort

    Pulau Tioman

    Easily accessible from Tekek, the four-star and sprawling Berjaya is the biggest resort on Tioman, with 268 rooms. For those seeking a resort experience…

  • Westin

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    With its lobby on level 32, it's not surprising that Singapore's Westin offers spectacular views. Peel your eyes away from the floor-to-ceiling windows to…

  • Tungog Rainforest Eco Camp

    Sabah

    This eco camp faces a pretty oxbow lake by the Kinabatangan River. Luxurious it isn't – expect wooden shelters with mattress, fragrant sheets and pillows,…

  • Aiman Batang Ai Resort & Retreat

    Sarawak

    With an elevated location above Batang Ai lake, this very comfortable resort is a popular inclusion for visitors after a few days roughing it in more…

  • Gilligan's Lodge & Retreat

    Johor

    Gilligan's is tucked away on a small sandy bay in the north of the island, scenically located opposite Pulau Dayang. With air-con rooms, restaurant, beach…

  • Panorama Chalet

    Pulau Perhentian

    A favourite with divers and snorkellers, Panorama is set back a short way from the sand in party central, Long Beach. Rooms range from fan-cooled doubles…

  • Pulau Tiga Resort

    Sabah

    Built to house the production crew for the first series of Survivor, the lodge has accommodation in two types of chalets with double beds and air-con. The…

  • Wolo Bukit Bintang

    Kuala Lumpur

    Checking in to this neon-accented hotel feels like sashaying into a nightclub. Mirror-clad elevators whisk you to corridors dimly lit by cloud-shaped…

  • Ann Siang House

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Right in the thick of Singapore's entertainment district, this striking Persian blue 1920s heritage house is home to one of Singapore's hippest boutique…

  • Gemalai Village

    Pulau Langkawi

    Gemalai is a complex of six kampung huts built on stilts over the paddy fields at Laman Padi. The traditionally styled rooms are comfortable and well…

  • Pullman Putrajaya Lakeside

    Malaysia

    Close to the Convention Centre and beside Putrajaya Lake, this elegantly presented resort incorporates traditional Malaysian elements (rugs, ornate murals…

  • Pi Hotel

    Ipoh

    Despite dashes of crimson and cushioned bed-boards, rooms at midrange Pi Hotel feel a little formulaic. But if you just want centrality and a good night's…

  • Scarlet

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Dark, luscious Scarlet offers great service and svelte rooms just around the corner from drinking hot spots Ann Siang Rd and Club St. In opulent jewel…

  • Radioman

    Kuching

    This central, self-styled 'heritage hostel' occupies a century-old shophouse once used for radio repairs. The building still has the original ceilings,…

  • Grand Jade Hotel

    Johor Bahru

    This smart place may seem stranded on the far side of the flyovers immediately east of central JB, but it's a short walk to the action and prices are good…

  • Great Madras

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    An Instagrammer's heaven, this art deco hostel in the heart of Little India is pimped out in pastel colours, bright wallpapers and an amazing lobby level…

  • Tanjung Rhu Resort

    Pulau Langkawi

    This beautifully situated resort has 54 large and comfy rooms with balconies and great views of the limestone and green water at Tanjung Rhu. Service is a…

  • Kemena Plaza Hotel

    Sarawak

    This central hotel's 162 rooms are spacious with neutral colours and small bathrooms. Rooms on upper floors are non-smoking and enjoy views to the river…

  • Pod

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Riding the new wave of capsule hotels, the Pod offers sleek accommodation steps from vibrant Kampong Glam. Dorms are modern and sleep 10 to 12 in single…

  • Wisana Village

    Peninsular Malaysia's Northeast

    With a private beach, Wisana Village is one of Redang’s most alluring places to stay. Accommodation ranges from comfortable rooms to deluxe bungalows, all…

  • Swiss Garden Resort & Spa

    Kuantan

    If you prefer to be by the beach, this 304-room resort with spa is a good option up the coast on Balok Beach outside Kuantan. It's no newcomer so is a bit…

  • Kinabatangan Jungle Camp

    Sabah

    This secluded, earth-friendly retreat on a river bend caters to birders and serious nature junkies. Facilities are functional, with the focus on quality…

  • Amara Sanctuary

    Sentosa Island

    The five-star Amara Sanctuary looks like it was transported direct from the pages of a Wallpaper-magazine spread with its infinity pool, glass walls and…

  • Permai Rainforest Resort

    Sarawak

    This lushly forested bungalow complex, on a beach-adjacent hillside, hosts macaques and silver-leaf monkeys in addition to paying guests. Accommodation…

  • Rawa Island Resort

    Johor

    The island’s main resort has basic, ageing beachfront and hillside chalets, bungalows and villas, but you'll be outdoors all the time so it's fine as a…

  • Kinabatangan Riverside Lodge

    Sabah

    Come here to fall gently asleep in a series of luxury chalets, adrift in simple white sheets and polished wood floors, all connected by a series of shady…

  • Singapore Marriott

    Singapore

    A fabulously central location makes this a popular high-end choice. Rooms are stylish and well sized, with marble-topped writing desk, sofa and marble…

  • Shangri-La Hotel

    Singapore

    Announced by the most grand of lobbies, this vast, opulent hotel nestles in the leafy lanes surrounding the west end of Orchard Rd. Six hectares of…

  • Awi’s Yellow House

    Kuala Terengganu

    Awi’s is what Terengganu once was: a gathering of rustic, wooden stilt-houses built over the tidal Sungai Terengganu. The smell of fish paste, salt and…

  • Swissôtel the Stamford

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Everyone raves about IM Pei's iconic Swissôtel. It boasts one of Singapore's hippest dining complexes (Equinox Complex), the views are sublime, and…

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