Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
This affable place has light-filled rooms that are smallish but modern, with window seating and warm, citrus accents. The gym is petite but adequate, and…
Must-see hotels in Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei
Kuala Lumpur
The comfortable, butterscotch and blue decorated hotel rooms occupy the 15th to 26th floors of this new 40-storey tower – a forerunner of how much of…
Mt Kinabalu & Kinabalu National Park
Outside Sutera Sanctuary Lodges accommodation, the only other option for sleeping on Mt Kinabalu is Mountain Torq's Pendant Hut. Guests take two of three…
Sabah
Managed by SI Tours, ecofriendly Abai Jungle Lodge sits 37km downstream from Sukau as the river emerges from secondary forest. Rooms are comfortable fan…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Heritage gets a modern makeover at Kam Leng, a revamped retro hotel in the rising Jalan Besar district. Common areas are studiously raw, with distressed…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Occupying what was once Singapore's magnificent, Palladian-style general post office, the grand old Fullerton offers classically elegant rooms in muted…
Sabah
This admirable community ecotourism initiative is a refreshing alternative to the big lodges, and it’s great value to boot – rates include all meals and…
Pulau Perhentian
This semiluxurious option overlooks perhaps the best beach on the islands – a sweeping half-moon bay with good coral (and turtle viewing) around the…
Pulau Perhentian
Ombak provides modern digs in Bali-inspired rooms on Coral Bay. Beds are comfortable, bathrooms are tiny and management are very helpful. Credit cards are…
Sarawak
With more than 200 rooms, the RH Hotel is Sibu's most impressive place to stay. Expect a hefty discount on the rates listed here and excellent views of…
Kuching
A well-run, comfortable place with a breezy verandah and a cosy living room. The breakfast of fresh fruit, banana fritters and muffins out on the verandah…
InterContinental Robertson Quay
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
The brooding box-like InterContinental, opened in 2017, brings some modern city glamour to laid-back Robertson Quay. The well designed rooms are on the…
Semporna
At first glance this place exudes urban chic, which is much needed in Semporna: a graffiti-scrawled yet inviting common area, private rooms that are all…
Penang
If you can stomach the corny, hyper-corporate vibe, this resort can be a fun place to stay. There’s a particular emphasis on family friendliness, with…
Cameron Highlands
This welcoming guesthouse on the outskirts of Tanah Rata has 12 pleasant, high-ceilinged rooms, many of which overlook a flower garden. The mauve colour…
Kota Bharu
G Home may well be Kota Bharu’s most colourful hotel. Rooms are decked out in a fetching shade of lime green, and bathrooms combine brown and white tiles…
Pulau Tioman
This new resort of concrete rooms, chalets and luxurious villas sticks out from the low-key village surroundings, but does provide a previously…
Pulau Tioman
Peaceful Panuba Inn, located over the headland from ABC, clusters around its own jetty and restaurant with 30 chalets built on a hill overlooking the bay…
Pulau Perhentian
The 18 villas here are possibly the most high-end option on the Perhentian islands. The air-conditioned units have private terraces, hot showers and huge,…
Sarawak
The traditional, 100-door Iban longhouse Rumah Patrick Libau, which is home to about 400 people, operates an informal homestay program. Accommodation is…
Sabah
Welcoming staff await in this fine eco-conscious lodge, run by River Junkie and divided into the Civet Wing dorm-style huts and the Agamid Wing with twin…
Gunung Mulu National Park
A very friendly and homely place with beds crammed into small rooms and basic, clean, outdoor bathrooms. Owner Dina cooks buffet-style lunches (RM15) and…
Johor
Cheaper digs at this 10-room resort are in stylish A-frames while the more expensive options are in huge, louvred wood bungalows – all exuding a tropical…
Kota Kinabalu
Smart and sleek, the Hilton has many modern touches. Rooms are straightforward international style with sumptuous beds, big TV and neutral colour scheme…
Malaysia
Talents succeeds surprisingly well in its attempt to export Australia-style motor inns to Malaysia. The result involves simple, clean rooms with fridges,…
Sarawak
A welcoming, well-run hotel whose 15 spotless, good-sized rooms come with comfortable mattresses, hot water, TV, phone and mini-fridge. Easily the best…
Melaka City
Staff do a great job keeping the atmosphere at this old-style backpacker joint sociable, particularly in the laid-back rooftop cafe-bar. Beds in the 18…
Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park
Manukan Island Resort, managed by Sutera Sanctuary Lodges, has the only non-camping accommodation on the island. It comprises a restaurant, swimming pool,…
Pulau Perhentian
Coral View has a great location at the northern end of Main Beach – the best end for swimming and snorkelling. Rooms range from fan-cooled, two-bed…
Pulau Perhentian
The Azman family runs this small resort and restaurant on the eastern edge of the beach. The fan-cooled bungalows are comfortable and have two beds; air…
Kuala Lumpur
Two 1920s shophouses have been combined to create this antique-style, boutique property, which oozes tropical charm with four-poster beds, dark-wood…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Ibis offers sensible, low-frills comfort, from a generic lobby spiffed up with colourful modular furniture to smallish, spotless, cookie-cutter rooms with…
Sarawak
Located near Bario's police station, Tarawe Lodge is run by the friendly Lian Tarawe. Accommodation includes a shared longhouse room, double rooms and a…
Pulau Perhentian
A collection of smartly furnished, dark-brown bungalows is situated around a beautifully manicured garden courtyard. All rooms are comfortable, with the…
Sarawak
Operated by experienced guide David Atu and his wife, Jenni, this basic but comfortable lodge has five rooms, and a verandah that's perfect for watching…
Penang
Despite being on the 2nd floor of a seemingly abandoned shopping complex, Roomies Suites is easily Batu Ferringhi's best midrange option. The 13 rooms…
George Town
This large heritage shophouse has been converted into a secluded-feeling small hotel. The seven rooms vary considerably, with some spanning two floors,…
Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
One of several new luxury hotels to debut in KL during 2018, the Four Seasons stands out for its prime location and subdued, tasteful approach. Rooms,…
Kota Kinabalu
Built in 1967, the Hyatt looks decidedly dated from the outside, but inside it's a marble oasis of soaring ceilings, dark-wood chic and an inviting open…
Kuala Lumpur
A lively location and good facilities, including a decent-sized pool, Jacuzzi and gym, mark out this stylish hotel of studios and apartments. Minimal self…
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