Ipoh
Fetching and minimalist in style, this no-frills hotel rather lacks the promised French flair, though rooms are brightly lit and contemporary, all with…
Must-see hotels in Perak
Pulau Pangkor
Popular with groups, Sandy Beach has neat, if unexciting, contemporary rooms; the best of them face the cloud-shaped outdoor pool.
Cameron Highlands
A friendly, family-run hostel with murals on the walls, a cosy common room and beds under mosquito nets in the attic.
Perak
Less than 2km shy of Pulau Banding jetty is Belum's most upmarket resort. Rooms make an effort at elegance, with polished floors and textured wood…
Ipoh
Right next to Sultan Iskandar bridge, this branch of budget chain Abby is a reasonable choice, with cramped dorms and colourful but rather musty private…
Pulau Pangkor
Family-run Vikri has a dozen wooden and brick bungalows dotted around straggling gardens, with the beach just across the main road. 'Standard villas' have…
Cameron Highlands
At this faux-Tudor hotel, 'heritage' means vintage carpets, furnishings in need of TLC and doors that require a rattle to access your room. The most…
Pulau Pangkor
Accommodation ranges from simple A-frames to bungalows with private bathrooms at this backpacker favourite, strung with maps, flags and other travel…
Taiping
Rooms at the Seri Malaysia are duller than the palm-tree-lined gardens suggest, but they are sizeable with pleasant floral accents, and it's a great…
Pulau Pangkor
A reliable if uncharming option for travellers needing accommodation close to Pangkor Town jetty, BestStay has thoroughly beige rooms with fast wi-fi (a…
Cameron Highlands
Stepping into Century Pines' lobby gives the impression of an upmarket hotel from the '80s (statement pillars, marble floors) but thankfully rooms have…
Taiping
With a beige colour scheme and trapped-in-the-'80s ambience, the Panorama isn't a stylish address – and rooms (particularly bathrooms) aren't ageing…
Perak
This tidy hotel near Lumut jetty has unadorned rooms maintained to a high standard. It's a comfortable stop if you miss the last bus or ferry out of Lumut.
Cameron Highlands
The hotel has seen some hard knocks, judging by the prominent stains and wear and tear, but rooms (while plain) are a decent size. If you don’t need…
Pulau Pangkor
This beachfront resort has an old-school, seafront holiday vibe. There’s an inviting pool, though the simple bungalows could do with a little maintenance…
Pulau Pangkor
Rooms are fairly ordinary (white walls, tiled floors, bathrooms in need of maintenance) but Pangkor Bayview is seconds from the beach, with activities…
Perak
This no-frills hotel offers simple but spotlessly clean rooms right in the centre of town.
