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.
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Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,319 reviews
Superb · 1,319 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, 1,019 reviews
Superb · 1,019 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, 1,105 reviews
Superb · 1,105 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, 1,937 reviews
Superb · 1,937 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, 2,960 reviews
Superb · 2,960 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, 4,668 reviews
Superb · 4,668 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, 5,121 reviews
Superb · 5,121 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
Simply excellent. The support, the help with questions, the room. Everything was simply perfect.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 462 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
The Service and the place is was nice
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,598 reviews
Set in a restored private mansion, East Indies Mansion is located in the heart of UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town.
Guest review
Lovely staff, Kanmani especially was very helpful and friendly. Great rooms, very quiet overnight. Location was fantastic, right in the heart of Georgetown. Beautiful building and facilities. Highly recommend staying here.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 504 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
Stylish, modern atmosphere throughout. Loved all the art pieces beautifully displayed in the hotel. The room and bathroom was clean and spacious.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 654 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
Supernice owner and staff and breakfast and everything thank you guys for everything;)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 508 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 beds are very comfortable and the breakfast is very nice (fruits, toast with kaya and tea or coffee). The whole hostel is pretty cute and clean. The best part is the staff that is beyond helpful and kind. I definitely would stay again.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 57 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
Really friendly staff, good location close to the waterfront and laundromat, plenty of good shopping and food options nearby. Shower and bed are both fantastic, great value for money.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 444 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
amazing rooms, nice lobby, cute cats, nice drinks at the bar, nutritious breakfast and the staff made our stay. So thoughtful and nice. Shoutout to Kat for helping us as we were leaving! We would love to come back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 84 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
We spent several very comfortable nights at the upscale Liu Men Hotel. The hotel is located a little way off Jonker Street, and we had quiet nights. It offers very good amenities while attempting to preserve a historic atmosphere.
The location is very convenient for exploring the city on foot, and there's also a bike rental shop around the corner.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 968 reviews
Located just a 3-minute walk from Pavilion Shopping Mall, Banyan Tree Kuala Lumpur offers accommodations within the hustle and bustle of Kuala Lumpur.
Guest review
Absolute 5 star at every step of the way. The hotel itself is beautiful, perfectly located, and the rooms and bathrooms are luxurious. I enjoyed the facilities (gym, spa, pool) and the many restaurants. The quality of the offerings were amazing. We actually spent more time at the hotel than we usually would since we felt so relaxed and loved that we had the space to just chill, enjoy views, drinks and food.
We have stayed at other 5 star locations, however what is offered here is absolute 5 star service with real warmth from each person you meet along the way.
Thank you to the many people who made our check in and out seamless (Izat), the breakfast team who remembered our names and what we liked and tailored their offerings for us with a smile. Nawi Fathi at Ebisu was excellent, and suggested courses which we loved.
From start to end we had the experience we would have liked and this was the perfect way to end our 3 week Malaysian vacation.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 789 reviews
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