Must-see hotels in Malaysia

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Holiday Inn

    Melaka City

    Holiday Inn promises chain-brand reliability and comfort if not the most snazzy ambience. The generously sized rooms are not the most charming you'll find…

  • Proboscis Lodge Bukit Melapi

    Sabah

    Based on a promontory that saw a battle between local Orang Sungai (People of the River) and the Japanese in WWII, this lodge's fruit-luxuriant grounds…

  • Sarang Vacation Homes

    Kuala Lumpur

    Michael and Christina run this appealing bed-and-breakfast operation. They have houses, apartments and rooms in four nearby locations and can accommodate…

  • Segara Ninda

    George Town

    This elegant century-old villa was once the town residence of Ku Din Ku Meh, a wealthy timber merchant and colonial administrator. His home has been…

  • Clearwater Sanctuary

    Ipoh

    With a focus on golf, fishing and bird-watching, this resort is a carefully sculpted fresh-air idyll, 20 minutes' drive south of Ipoh. Its wooden chalets,…

  • Shari-la Island Resort

    Pulau Perhentian

    Situated at Coral Bay’s northern end, and sprawling into the jungle, this place offers a surprisingly nice package. A-frame bungalows feature spacious…

  • KB Backpackers Lodge

    Kota Bharu

    Dorms and rooms are simple and clean and come with a fruit breakfast. The air-conditioner in the dormitory is switched on from 10pm to 10am, while guests…

  • Vivanta by Taj – Rebak Island

    Pulau Langkawi

    Lying just off Pantai Cenang, the small island of Rebak Besar plays host to this exclusive resort, which offers spacious and elegant chalets in…

  • Muntri Mews

    George Town

    This building’s original owners would no doubt be shocked to learn that their former stable house (mews) is today an attractive boutique hotel. The 13…

  • Gold 3 Boutique Hotel

    Kuala Lumpur

    The owner of this hotel has indulged his love of cameras in the interior design – and the results in the public areas are impressive. The cheapest rooms…

  • Opposite Place

    Melaka City

    These two spacious shuttered-window double suites are located above the cafe Eat at 18. The decor is divine, matching exposed-brick walls with luxury…

  • Ryokan Muntri

    George Town

    This flashpacker hostel has a minimalist feel but there's no strong Japanese connection, just spic and span dorms (mixed and female-only) painted in muted…

  • Hotel Pelangi

    Peninsular Malaysia's Northeast

    Brightly painted and with a harbourside location, Hotel Pelangi is a comfortable option that's convenient if you'd like to stay near the jetty for boats…

  • Nanga Damai Luxury Homestay

    Sarawak

    A beautiful garden with glimpses of jungle wildlife, friendly family dogs, hospitable owners, an 8m kidney-shaped pool and bright, comfortable rooms all…

  • Tioman Dive Resort

    Pulau Tioman

    All the rooms at this comfortable diver-oriented resort have flat-screen TVs, air-con, safes, coffee-makers and other touches worthy of a three-star hotel…

  • Casa Del Rio

    Melaka City

    With a fabulous location right on the river and steps from Chinatown, Casa Del Rio has palatial architecture that blends Portuguese/Mediterranean with…

  • New Cocohut & Cozy Chalet

    Pulau Perhentian

    New Cocohut has a good choice of rooms including beachside bungalows and a two-storey longhouse, which has some great views from the balcony. The cheapest…

  • Nomaps

    Melaka City

    The attractive street art of Kenji Chai decorates the walls of this otherwise minimalist flashpackers in a key Chinatown location. Six- and four-bed dorms…

  • KBC

    Peninsular Malaysia's Northeast

    This laid-back spot offers decent, eight-bed, mixed dorms and a range of other rooms, with air-con and attached bathrooms at the pricier end of the scale…

  • Sekeping Sin Chew Kee

    Kuala Lumpur

    Architect Ng Seksan’s pared-back, quirky style is in full evidence at this rough-luxe accommodation tucked away on Jln Sin Chew Kee, one of the last pre…

  • Classic Inn

    Kuala Lumpur

    Check-in is at the newer, more upmarket branch of Classic Inn at No 36, where there are spotless rooms all with private bathrooms and a pleasant verandah…

  • The Reef Chalets

    Pulau Perhentian

    This family-owned resort offers a wide range of pleasant wooden chalets set back from the beach and surrounding a beautifully maintained jungle garden…

  • Hotel Jen Puteri Harbour

    Johor Bahru

    This contemporary 283-room hotel provides decent, wallet-friendly accommodation for those visiting nearby Legoland and Puteri Harbour attractions…

  • Bao Sheng Durian Farm

    Penang

    This popular durian farm has expanded its scope to include accommodation in a series of wooden Malay-style villas, some with amazing views. The cheapest…

  • Tuna Bay Island Resort

    Pulau Perhentian

    These bungalows occupy a lovely stretch of palm-shaded white sand, with more bungalows set in the pretty gardens or facing the jungle behind. Swim on a…

  • Mélange Boutique Hotel

    Kuala Lumpur

    This good-value option offers small, well-equipped rooms with some fun design touches. Choose from three themes: tampan (handsome) rooms have a masculine…

  • Nazri’s Place

    Pulau Tioman

    Located at the far southern end of the beach where some of ABC’s best sand can be found, this long-standing stalwart has clean rooms and a wide range of…

  • Container Hotel

    Kuala Lumpur

    Stacked shipping containers are converted into en-suite rooms at this inventive place. Deviating from the industrial design theme, a number of containers…

  • Yote 28

    Melaka City

    Located in the commercial district just south of Dutch Square, this modern hostel has five dark-ish dorms (single-sex and mixed) with capsule-style bunk…

  • Dorms KL

    Kuala Lumpur

    This sociable hostel in a renovated shophouse is within stumbling distance of the bars and eateries of Changkat Bukit Bintang and Jln Alor. There is a…

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