Sabah
This clutch of cabins in a lofty hilltop location makes for an ideal retreat from Tenom's bustle. Owned by coffee-growing legend Foong Choon Sang, they…
Must-see hotels in Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei
Kota Kinabalu
Four-star comfort with a glass-and-wood-accented lobby and soothing lighting seguing blue to pink. Rooms are less inventive with international, somewhat…
Mt Kinabalu & Kinabalu National Park
On the site of an earlier resort, Mountain Valley is much modernised version of the hill station mansion. In keeping with what was the original…
Pulau Perhentian
Look no further if you’re after a more remote Perhentians stay. Mari Mari is constructed solely of recycled and salvaged material, and there’s a Robinson…
Pulau Perhentian
This established property has 45 bungalows on the beach. All are comfortable, spacious and clean, and the more expensive ones have sea views and air…
Pulau Tioman
These six well-kept chalets are in a stupendous location, perched quietly on rocks on the northern end of the beach at ABC, surrounded by bougainvillea…
Singapore
The only swish option at Changi Airport, award-winning Crowne Plaza is a sleek, business-oriented place with an in-house spa and a lush, palm-studded pool…
Cameron Highlands
Once you get past the cupcake wallpaper, this clean, homely guesthouse on the eastern side of Brinchang's one-way system is one of the Highlands' best…
Mt Kinabalu & Kinabalu National Park
A newer sibling to nearby J Residence, Ayana has stylish rooms boasting dark-timber accents and white linen. Rooms are set in a steep, landscaped garden…
Pulau Perhentian
Simple tents resting on bamboo decks sit in a shady (and bug-infested) rainforest glade. Shared toilets and bathrooms are rudimentary, but the real…
George Town
Badminton rackets and other sports memorabilia (including from Malaysia's Olympic medal winners) decorate the lobby of this appealing conversion of a…
Peninsular Malaysia's Northeast
D’Coconut Lagoon, the island’s best accommodation, has two separate areas, joined by a forest track, each with its own private beach, restaurant, bar and…
Pulau Perhentian
This pretty wooden house rises over a series of low-slung, teak bungalows. It's popular with domestic tourists and those seeking a budget backpacker vibe…
Malaysia
Plump modern beds set against a pared-down industrial aesthetic…always a satisfying combination. The 48-room VI is one of Kuala Selangor's more…
Chinatown & the CBD
In a restored heritage building just steps from Chinatown MRT, this fun, brightly coloured hostel offers clean dorms, comfy beds, good-sized lockers, and…
Semporna
This guesthouse, a short walk from the waterfront, is part a row of shops. Rooms are spotless and furnished either with a bunk bed, a bunk bed and a…
George Town
With 1950s film posters and old radios, the nostalgic theme goes back further than the ’80s, but why quibble when the welcome is warm? Modern, bunk-style…
Sarawak
Surrounded by a verdant fruit and vegetable garden where you can pick your own pineapples, this sustainably run farm offers accommodation in two neat…
Sarawak
'Aunty' Saupang is a welcoming host at her two-storey wooden lodge built on stilts over a pond, with views of the mountains and paddy fields beyond…
Johor
Located on the west side of the island and equipped with a spa, a pool and a bar for sunset viewing, the 88-room Tad Marine Resort has a variety of garden…
Melaka City
The traditional furnishings of this prime-location hotel have a nostalgic air, while the family-run vibe and hearty breakfasts infuse the place with a…
Taiping
Showcasing Chinese antiques and kitschy ornaments at every turn (including a ceramic Mao shushing noisy guests), Cherry Inn is a characterful place, plum…
George Town
A chain with charm. And lots of space. And a location near tonnes of street food. And it's great value! There's certainly a lot to like about this young…
Little India & Kampong Glam
A short walk south of Little India is this colonial-era hotel, in a shophouse redevelopment that now shoots up eight storeys. Rooms are classic and…
Kuala Lumpur
Fuchsia pink, acid yellow and green and silvery accents feature in the colour palette of the swanky rooms at the hip W property which opened in 2018,…
Sabah
Pulau Labuan's favourite hotel is a cut above the rest with its cobalt-blue outdoor pool nestled in manicured gardens at Tanjung Batu. There's a good…
Peninsular Malaysia's Northeast
This resort on the headland has a great location, though you’ll get your feet wet going to and fro at high tide. The two-storey wooden bungalows are very…
Kota Kinabalu
This compact, friendly hotel has plenty of boutique flair, with stylish rooms decked in chocolate drapes, glass-topped desks, contemporary bedsteads and…
Mt Kinabalu & Kinabalu National Park
Close to the Kinabalu National Park entrance, this motel-like lodge boasts an open-sided restaurant and spartan yet balconied rooms with jaw-dropping…
Penang
A dubious blue-glass chandelier in the lobby sets the slightly tacky tone for this all-suite tower block of a hotel that is way out of scale for the…
Sabah
Rainforest has 24 rooms with stained-wood floors, balcony complete with hammock, armoire and bathroom. Although it's comparatively bland compared with…
Peninsular Malaysia's Northeast
Located towards the northern end of the beach, this 31-room resort has a dive centre attached. A wide variety of snorkelling/diving packages is on offer …
Kuala Lumpur
A choice of one-, two- or three-bedroom suites – all reasonably priced, with wood floors and well-equipped kitchens. Relax beside the large, palm-tree…
Peninsular Malaysia's Northeast
Comprising a collection of modern double-storey bungalows and with a five-star PADI dive centre, shops plus a beach disco, this place may be a bit intense…
Kota Bharu
Located opposite Kota Bharu’s central market, this well-run guesthouse features stylish decor. Rooms are furnished simply, and the shared downstairs area…
Miri
Room dimensions tend towards the cosy and compact, but regular specials and openness to negotiation make this a good-value place. Launched in 2016, the…
Kota Kinabalu
Turquoise and chic with Hoi An lanterns, art, wood floors and the excellent licensed Biru Biru cafe downstairs, this is one of KK's better backpacker…
Sarawak
Situated a few metres from Damai Central Beach in the Damai Central Mall, this hostel has the peninsula's only dorm beds. The industrial-type space is…
Kuala Lumpur
Even though it's not in one of the old wooden mansions of Kampung Baru, this small hotel in a modern block is at the heart of the area. Its simple rooms…
Melaka City
Occupying an airy, former customs warehouse in a key location, Quayside combines contemporary style with great value. Rooms are spacious and modern, with…
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