Kuala Lumpur
There’s an exclusive atmosphere at this slickly designed property atop an office complex, where the facilities include a gym, infinity pools and a top…
Must-see hotels in Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei
George Town
Attractive, comfortable, boasting great service and representing good value, the Museum Hotel is a gem in this price range. Located in a stately block of…
Pulau Langkawi
This imposing, sumptuous hotel embraces its colonial-era theme with details such as a billiard room, library and cigar room, tiffin lunches and speciality…
Melaka City
Right on the river, this welcoming family-run guesthouse occupies a former rubber trading house. There's a massive ground-floor lounge and seven simple…
Borneo Natural Sakau Bilit Resort
Sabah
On the western edge of Bilit, this newish jungle lodge is all soaring ceilings in the airy dining area, while the cosy air-con chalets come with four…
Kuala Lumpur
Book in advance for some very good deals at this stylish hotel that occupies the top floors of the Foster + Partners–designed Ilham Tower. Rooms are…
Riverside Majestic Astana Wing
Kuching
The Riverside Majestic is one of Kuching's older hotels, but the 2018 addition of the new Astana Wing means it's again a great place to stay. Rooms are…
Pulau Langkawi
Enveloped by rainforest on a private cove, the Ritz-Carlton offers an exclusive luxury escape that's barely 10 minutes' drive from the airport. Rooms are…
Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru Resort & Spa
Kota Kinabalu
Located in the Tanjung Aru area, about 3km south of the city centre, this is one of the finest hotels in Sabah. There are beautifully stylish rooms with…
George Town
The five studio-apartment-style suites in this row of old shophouses offer plenty of space, kitchenettes, big showers and a great contemporary feel…
Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar
Designed for the Google generation of young creatives, Aloft is industrial chic meets plastic fantastic. Staff are super friendly and you have to smile at…
Pulau Perhentian
Crocodile Rock is a luxe option nestled in the rainforest about a 15- to 20-minute walk south of Coral Bay. The timber-clad chalets are raised on stilts…
Pulau Langkawi
This is a sumptuous, vaguely Spanish-themed place on the quieter northern end of Pantai Cenang. Rooms feature thoughtful design touches and techie…
George Town
A 150-year-old bodhi tree sprouts from the wall in the courtyard of this appealing boutique hotel that has won an award for its architect owners. The nine…
Pulau Langkawi
This cosy compound of six rooms and three cottages is looked after by Dee and Mark – two of the most gracious hosts on Pulau Langkawi. The free-standing…
Miri
Coco House has bright, modern dorms with pod-like bunks and small but functional private rooms with splashes of colour. The spotless bathrooms have rain…
Malaysia
This exclusive resort, set in 36 hectares of landscaped grounds, features a private 3km beach, golf course, magnificent pool, beautiful views, a fitness…
George Town
Looking fabulous after a major overhaul, this spacious colonial building offers 35 tastefully decorated rooms, a light-infused courtyard, high ceilings,…
Pulau Langkawi
Fuuka has spacious, modern rooms in a cosy compound. Huge bathrooms come standard and the villa has a kitchenette. Additional perks include a small pool…
Gunung Mulu National Park
Mulu's Rainforest Lodge offers a variety of configurations, including some family rooms with two single beds and a double bed. Bathrooms are spacious and…
George Town
Yes, Sinkeh is located in an old shophouse, but modern concrete, glass and steel set the tone inside. Despite this, service is warm and the rooms are…
Kedah
Smart, contemporary and convenient, Fuller is a great midrange catch. The rooms are functional and the hotel is a brief walk to Alor Setar's handful of…
Bandar Seri Begawan
This renovated youth hostel is great value, with clean, well-kept, single-sex dorms, a terrace cafe serving light meals, and a swimming pool in the…
George Town
Betel Nut offers tidy, homey rooms in a refurbished shophouse on a relatively untouristy street. Expect cool tiles, warm lights, soft beds and helpful, if…
Sabah
The Danum Valley Field Centre is an outpost for scientists and researchers that also welcomes wildlife enthusiasts. Accommodation is organised into four…
Johor
This resort is one of the best, most affordable places to relax with kids in Malaysia. Special children's meals are served throughout the day, there's a…
Sarawak
This unique beachside dwelling, located on the wild and undeveloped eastern side of the Santubong Peninsula, is reachable only via a 30-minute boat ride…
Perak
The originator of river rafting in Gopeng, Nomad draws an adrenaline-charged clientele for its accommodation and activity packages (mostly groups)…
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…
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,…
Pahang & Tioman Island
Nestled in flower-filled and extremely quiet Kampung Gumum, the rustic but clean longhouse rooms (with fan, mosquito nets and shared bathrooms) make for a…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
