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, 1,366 reviews
Superb · 1,366 reviews
In a prime location in the centre of Kuala Lumpur, Novo Kuala Lumpur by Cobnb, Jalan Ampang provides free WiFi, a rooftop pool and free private parking for guests who drive.
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,037 reviews
Superb · 1,037 reviews
11 km from Singapore Zoo, R&F Princess Cove Seine Region by FUJU with Seaview at JB City Centre#Adjacent to Singapore#5 mins walk to ClQ#Free Parking#中英文房东 is a recently renovated property located in...
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,422 reviews
Superb · 1,422 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, 1,096 reviews
Superb · 1,096 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, 1,202 reviews
Superb · 1,202 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, 1,437 reviews
Superb · 1,437 reviews
In the Pudu district of Kuala Lumpur, close to Berjaya Times Square, Harmony Luxury Suites At Lucentia Bukit Bintang City Center has a rooftop pool and a washing machine.
Superb - What previous guests thought, 2,057 reviews
Superb · 2,057 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, 3,105 reviews
Superb · 3,105 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, 1,818 reviews
Superb · 1,818 reviews
Set in Bayan Lepas, 5.2 km from Queensbay Mall, Amari SPICE Penang offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.
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, 18 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 staff were honestly amazing and so welcoming! The whole place had such a chilled vibe and I can understand why so many people were extending their stay! Would 100% recommend this hostel to anyone staying in Ipoh! They also served an amazing breakfast!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 115 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
Lovely property! Really comfortable beds and great amenities in the room. The decor is lovely. Nice big bath tub and shower. Two pools, a gym and a massive open space with benches and hammocks to enjoy. Very clean. Love the fridge which has free soft drinks and water for guests. Everything you need is available. The staff are really friendly and helpful and are always available by WhatsApp. Perfect location too in the Imago mall where there are tons of nice restaurants and lots of shops. Quiet and peaceful once inside. I’ve stayed in many hotels in Kota Kinabalu and this is by far the best!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 486 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, 127 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
AMAZING!
It was the best guesthouse while our Trip through Malaysia :) The Captain and his wife we're so friendly - we had good talks and good food too! The Captain invited us to a cultur Dinner and a nice evening. Unfortunally we stayed only for one night, but it was the best night wich we could have asked for!
Even Lip's dream came true and they organized him a durian Fruit. Sooo kind!
The rooms are very clean and comfortable. Our bed was very good and soft. We slept very well. The Captain's wife (Mommy) helped us to get a taxi to the Airport. We want to come back again as soon as possible! We loved it so much!
Kind regards Sa and Lip 🙋🏼♀️🇩🇪
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 281 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
I loved how the staffs interacted with us and helped us with every query. Friendly and kind staffs. They really made sure that our stay was comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 517 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
Appealing on all the relevant aspects for me: attractive building and decoration, comfortable and sizable rooms with a view, excellent breakfast with daily variation, central location snd friendly ‘can do’ staff. Recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,500 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
Great room.
Central location in Chinatown.
Beautiful facilities.
Amazing breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 642 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
The heritage building was amazing. The check in was fast and efficient and all their recommendations for dinning and tourist spots were great. They also helped to pay for the car park and final payment back was done at check out. Always friendly and helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 512 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
clean, equipments in room and in hall, location, free water and tea, great commucation, helpful staff, you can ask tem everything per whatsapp, close to ferry and night market, best accommodation ever we had in Malaysia
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 414 reviews
Housed in a Chinese courtyard-style mansion, The Blue Mansion offers boutique accommodation tastefully furnished with antique fittings.
Guest review
Excellent heritage boutique hotel and the location is an extra bonus. Staff is very courteous. A tip is to not eat a very heavy dinner the night before as the breakfast is superb and you can't do justice to it if you've had too much to eat the night before.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,173 reviews
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