Pulau Tioman
There’s usually a lounge-able patch of sand at this cute-as-a-button family-run place at the quiet northern end of Salang beach. There are 10 clean…
Must-see hotels in Malaysia
Mt Kinabalu & Kinabalu National Park
This smart brick guesthouse with great views of Mt Kinabalu from its terraces sits in a quiet cul-de-sac in Kundasang village. Most of the spotless rooms…
Ipoh
Some of Ipoh's most chic accommodation is out of town, such as M Roof, a glamorously monochrome hotel in a high-rise 5km northeast of the old town. Rooms…
Johor
With a heritage look on the outside – but not so much on the inside – the Streetview is a sound choice for comfort, helpful staff at the front desk and a…
George Town
In this handsome, whitewashed heritage building, the smallest rooms are so compact as to be almost podlike – probably best for solo travellers – but are…
Ipoh
Perched between Ipoh's old and new towns, Vloft offers simple, spick-and-span accommodation in a high-ceilinged, century-old shophouse (a 12-bed and four…
Sarawak
Repainted in 2018, Limbang's best budget hotel is in close proximity to decent restaurants. Rooms are relatively spartan, but the strength of the air-con…
Cameron Highlands
Rooms, from six-bed dorms to spacious private rooms, are simple, but your hosts cultivate a welcoming ambience in this fuss-free hostel in a comfy…
Pulau Langkawi
At the distinctive Tubotel, tucked away at Nelayan Jetty north of the Pantai Cenang strip, rooms are individual concrete pipes whose snug interiors house…
Penang
You can almost imagine Julie the cruise director leading you through the orderly array of green lawn chairs, sprawling cement walkways and mushroom-like…
Pulau Langkawi
Beds on packing-crate wood with furniture to match may not sound ideal, but Paretto makes it work. Rooms are vast, with separate sitting rooms and…
Melaka City
Rooms are rather small, but period fittings and immaculate housekeeping make this restored 13-room Peranakan townhouse a very pleasant place to stay. It's…
Miri
A friendly place in a good location, My Homestay has a spacious balcony with comfy chairs overlooking the bustling street below. Most rooms, though clean…
Pulau Perhentian
The budget accommodation at the rear of (and associated with) Perhentian Tropicana Inn, Tivoli Inn has six-bed dorms, common bathrooms and screened-in…
Kuching
In an atmospheric old shopfront, this lodge has a variety of rooms, some with windows and some without, so you should definitely look at a few. Thought…
Sabah
At the Maliau Basin headquarters, 30km from the reserve entrance, choose between upscale rooms (VIP House/deluxe/standard RM1400/540/410), regular…
Melaka
At this basic resort, located less than 1km north of the boat jetty and the sole resort on the island, it's possible to camp, stay in a simple fan-cooled…
Kota Kinabalu
Jolly hostel with a welcoming common area, plant-filled space with water feature and bold, crimson-and-lime-green rooms. Some have natural light, while…
Kota Kinabalu
Head up the steep stairs in the cosy little bar and you find yourself in a vast space with 33 bunks connected by metal walkways and scaffolding. Each…
Kuala Lumpur
MiL's design aesthetic tends towards the rough end of the scale – think unplastered concrete and brick walls and open plan bathrooms inside windowless…
Pulau Tioman
This place has eight village-style chalets (all with air-con and hot water, some with TV), set in a marvellous location not far from Mukut's jetty. There…
Gunung Mulu National Park
Most of the 30 beds here are in a giant, non-bunk dorm room equipped with clean showers and toilets at one end. Electricity flows from 5pm to midnight and…
Taiping
Located across a busy road from the bus station, Legend Inn has modern rooms at reasonable rates. The general feel is understated, with monochrome decor,…
Pulau Perhentian
This three-storey, modern resort right at the foot of Long Beach jetty features a lift, ramps and a seawater swimming pool. Rooms are plush and stylishly…
Sarawak
This spacious, two-storey family home has five comfortable rooms and paddy-field views from its broad verandahs. Situated on a slope 200m east of the…
Pulau Tioman
This clean beachfront longhouse has great service (from the amiable Jalil and Amy) and an excellent riverside restaurant with dishes such as freshly…
Kuala Lumpur
The bulk of the rooms here are fine but no-frills. However, the 7th floor offers 17 creatively designed duplexes, each sleeping three, with fun themes…
George Town
Fancy feeling at home even when you're away? Then consider a stay at one of China Tiger's two open-concept, self-catering, apartment-like rooms. They…
Sarawak
This popular and welcoming hotel offers 189 spacious rooms in an excellent downtown location convenient for the markets. Rates are significantly cheaper…
Kuala Lumpur
Chances are, once you spend a night in these elegantly designed apartments, with their clean-line furnishings and striking contemporary art, you will not…
Sabah
Run by locals, this lime-green wooden affair on the river has snug, fan-cooled dorms and basic rooms. There's also a pleasant cafe looking out on the…
Sarawak
The park has reasonably comfortable two-room cabins; the old ones are wooden, the newer ones made of concrete. Fan rooms (classified as Forest Lodge 6)…
Kuala Lumpur
Each of the 63 rooms here sport artworks and designs from different local and regional artists and creatives – and there's even more canvases to browse in…
Pulau Perhentian
Featuring large rooms with private bathrooms and hot water, T'Lodge is handily located near the jetty in Kuala Besut for the ferry to the Perhentian…
Kuala Terengganu
This big, modern hotel in the centre of town has neat, good-value rooms that come with a TV, mini fridge and kettle. On the higher floors, the deluxe…
Peninsular Malaysia's Northeast
This is a casual resort that offers fairly simple and basic two- and four-bed wooden bungalows. There’s an on-site dive centre, a couple of shops, and a…
Pulau Langkawi
With a vibe verging on caravan park, the Cabin features 20 duplex bungalows that are a short walk from the beach. Rooms are pleasantly cosy but, decked…
Kuala Lumpur
It might seem like tempting fate to call your hotel Chaos, but this smooth-running place offers compact, smart, minimalist rooms with concrete and exposed…
Johor
This upscale eco-resort on Pulau Tengah offers 22 private villas on a shimmering coral-sand island. It also runs a turtle sanctuary and takes volunteers …
Penang
This turquoise-painted domestic compound belonging to a friendly Chinese family houses large and spotless – although bare – rooms. Half the rooms share…
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