Straddling the Asian mainland and the island of Borneo, Malaysia is a wonderful jumble of multiculturalism, wildlife-rich jungles and vibrant cities.
Among Malaysia’s urban hotspots is its culturally diverse capital Kuala Lumpur (‘KL’ to locals), home to the iconic Petronas Towers, mammoth shopping malls and nightlife of the Golden Triangle. George Town, capital city of the island of Penang, is widely renowned as the food capital of Malaysia. Delicious street-food treats include grilled satay skewers, Chinese congee (rice porridge) and otak otak (steamed fish curry).
This part of Southeast Asia is ideal for picturesque wildlife wanders wand watersports. Some of the best scuba diving spots and powdery soft beaches can be found around the islands of the East Coast peninsular. You can also hike through some of the oldest rainforests in the world and take up whitewater rafting within one of the country’s many national parks.
Whether you’re looking to camp in Malaysia’s national parks or stay with the locals in a homestay, you’ll find accommodation to suit your needs. Main cities and beach resorts also offer a wide selection of hotels, hostels and guest houses.
Top picks for hotels in Malaysia
Try one of these popular and highly-rated Malaysia hotels
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,325 reviews
Superb · 1,325 reviews
Attractively located in Kuala Lumpur, Imperial Lexis Kuala Lumpur features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, free private parking and room service. This 5-star hotel offers a bar.
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,028 reviews
Superb · 1,028 reviews
Set within 44 km of District 21 IOI City and 45 km of IOI City Mall, Kepler Club Kuala Lumpur Airport - KLIA T1 Landside, Public Area offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in...
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,112 reviews
Superb · 1,112 reviews
Located in Kuala Lumpur, 1.2 km from Suria KLCC, Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur on the Park by IHG provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared...
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,944 reviews
Superb · 1,944 reviews
Located in Pantai Cenang, 600 metres from Pantai Tengah Beach, The Bayou Hotel Langkawi provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a bar.
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,969 reviews
Superb · 2,969 reviews
Situated in Pantai Cenang, 100 metres from Pantai Tengah Beach, PARKROYAL Langkawi Resort features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant.
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,675 reviews
Superb · 2,675 reviews
Situated in Shah Alam, 6.8 km from Royal Gallery Selangor, Doubletree By Hilton Shah Alam I-City features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a...
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,686 reviews
Superb · 4,686 reviews
Set in Kuala Lumpur, 700 metres from Petronas Twin Towers, Ascott Star KLCC Kuala Lumpur offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace.
Superb - What previous guests thought, 5,133 reviews
Superb · 5,133 reviews
Located in Melaka and only 1.1 km from St John's Fort, Attic Home Melaka Imperio Residence & Jonker provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.
Bubblefish Water Villa in Kampong Bum Bum features 4-star accommodation with a bar and water sports facilities.
Guest review
Almost everything. The place is beautiful, clean, and new. The staff was nice, smiling and seemed to enjoy working there. They were doing karaoke with the guests in the evening... Looks like a good atmosphere. The rooms were clean. The view from the room is amazing. It's a quiet place beside a few boats in the morning. The lunch and dinner were good, seemed homemade and fresh. The shared and open area is very nice, with a slide to the water and a net to rest above the water.
A bit pricey but I really recommend it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews
Situated in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within 1.7 km, Ritz Residence, Imago Mall Loft B features concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout...
Guest review
Was great, exceeding the expectations
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 463 reviews
Situated in Kota Bharu, 5 km from Handicraft Village and Craft Museum, Captain's Cabin Resort - Naval Heritage (Swimming Pool) features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private...
Guest review
The owner are fantastic we had a problem with my wife's health they were fantastic helping us the garden and pool are lovely room are large and spotless.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 299 reviews
Nestled in the very heart of Kuala Lumpur's Golden Triangle and just steps away from the Petronas Twin Towers and KLCC, The RuMa means home in its literal sense.
Guest review
Beautiful design, great attention to details.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,589 reviews
Situated in Kuala Lumpur, 2.4 km from KL Sentral, Else Kuala Lumpur, a member of Design Hotels features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a shared...
Guest review
fantastic room, great food, helpfull and kind staff, pool, comfort
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 653 reviews
Located 1 km from Ipoh Parade, Miner's House Ipoh offers 3-star accommodation in Ipoh and features a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Guest review
The accommodations is very modern, great bed and everything is very clean. The staff is super friendly and gives great recommendations, Wenesa even speaks German and such a good helping person. Breakfast is also tasty. I would definitely come again if I’m in ipoh no question
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews
VILLA PADDY is set in Kampung Padang Masirat, within 7.8 km of Mahsuri International Exhibition Centre and 11 km of Langkawi Kristal. With free WiFi, this 2-star hotel has a garden and a terrace.
Guest review
Everything! Amazing location, amazing views! The Villa Studio we stayed in was so luxurious and comfortable as well. Mr T, the owner was a wonderful host, gave us good suggestions and was always available for help. Highly recommended
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 510 reviews
Set in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, AC Residence - Behind Cititel Hotel offers accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking and a bar.
Guest review
I had high expecations but wow. Fantastic service. I was given my own whatsapp what where this place provided me with all the info I would need without even asking for it. Instant response and even good morning texts with tips about everything made this visit very comfortable. The room was extremly clean and the quality was amazing. I have never experienced anything so priceworthy ever, a lot of value for your money spent. The room also had everything you might need like soap, water, coffea, tea and so on. Great shower and the bed was amazing. The place also felt very safe even though it was situated in a dirty building.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 441 reviews
Boasting a fitness centre, shared lounge, bar and free WiFi, BaBa Boutique House Langkawi is situated in Pantai Cenang, less than 1 km from Pantai Tengah Beach and a 14-minute walk from Underwater...
Guest review
My husband and I spent our honeymoon in Langkawi. Choosing Baba Boutique was the best decision. It’s a hidden gem tucked away on the strip. The design of the property was immaculate and in a pristine condition. It was aesthetically pleasing and refreshing. What made the trip more pleasant and memorable was the staff there. Their hospitality was brilliant and we felt at home. Staff at the Baba Boutique were welcoming and accommodating. We were given one complimentary mocktail each day which was refreshing. I’d like to give a special thanks to staff Ket, who looked after us and made our stay heart warming. If you’re a cat lover this place is definitely for you. They had two beautiful cats named Chanel and Miew Miew who I spent a lot of time with. The location of the property is convenient as it is located close to the beach and has an array of brilliant restaurants to choose from on the strip. Our favourite has to be the Orkid Ria. Beautiful restaurant and the food was impeccable. We were given options of tours to join which we enjoyed. The island hopping tour was fantastic! I’d like to say our stay at this property exceeded our expectations.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 88 reviews
Housed in a Chinese courtyard-style mansion, The Blue Mansion offers boutique accommodation tastefully furnished with antique fittings.
Guest review
It is really special place, renovated extremely well. The hotel itself was one of the highlights of our journey. Comfortable rooms, nice breakfast and professional staff. Location is great as well.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,187 reviews
Set within 600 metres of Straits Chinese Jewelry Museum Malacca and 1.3 km of The Stadthuys, Liu Men Melaka - by Preference offers rooms in Melaka.
Guest review
The location was in the middle of old town, but very peaceful. Our room at second floor was spacious and also had a nice terraze. Hotel was really beautiful, every detail was taken care. Breakfast was super, in addition to buffet of various options, there was also a possibility to order different options. Noodle soup was just great! The staff was very nice, professional and took care of you. They helped whatever question you had. Very strong recommendation, this is the place to be in Melaka.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 966 reviews
We have more than 70 million property reviews, and they're all from real, verified guests.
How does it work?
1
It starts with a booking
It starts with a booking
The only way to leave a review is to first make a booking. That's how we know our reviews come from real guests who have stayed at the property.
2
Followed by a trip
Followed by a trip
When guests stay at the property they check out how quiet the room is, how friendly the staff are and more.
3
And finally, a review
And finally, a review
After their trip, guests tell us about their stay. We check for naughty words and verify the authenticity of all guest reviews before adding them to our site.
If you booked through us and want to leave a review, please sign in first.