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, 1,283 reviews
Superb · 1,283 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, 1,061 reviews
Superb · 1,061 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, 1,891 reviews
Superb · 1,891 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, 2,912 reviews
Superb · 2,912 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, 2,686 reviews
Superb · 2,686 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, 4,594 reviews
Superb · 4,594 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, 5,031 reviews
Superb · 5,031 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 9.6
9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 14 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
It’s very clean, comfortable and feels very homely. The staff are very attentive and respond over text message quickly. This has been one of our favourite hotels so far on our travels.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 452 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 hotel, excellent staff, great location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 4,662 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
Great central location, ideal for exploring the island in all directions. The room was spacious, the breakfast was excellent, and the staff was super friendly and helpful, highly recommended!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 515 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
ambience, village scenery, quiet, the room, friendly host
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 301 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
Communication was easy, very detailed instructions how to get there. Very clean and convenient
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 456 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
Modern, contemporary, comfortable and clean. Great location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 666 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
Nasir is very welcoming, when we first arrived to check in, on the 13 Nov'24. He created that sense of homeliness. All the Staff are very observant & customer service oriented. Being a Peranakan Baba myself, makes it even more meaningful. Keep it up, please.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 974 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
The hotel is a dream! Everything is beautifully furnished and it's really super clean! The concept with the lounge and the kitchen is a really good idea! We received a very warm and friendly welcome. We are on our honeymoon and there was a surprise waiting in our room (see photo). A visit here is really something very special. We have extended our stay by a week because we like it so much. The staff are very accommodating, kind and friendly! Chanel and Miumiu (the hotel owner's cats (also super friendly!!) who visit from time to time in their little house) must also be mentioned! We would love to take them with us :) We would really like to say a big thank you to the team, especially to Sharkir, he is always in a good mood, very hardworking, super friendly and very accommodating!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.9
9.9
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 72 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
The location of this hotel is perfect, it’s almost in a city center. Nearly just in 5 min walk you can find mall. The hotel is nice decorated, the hotel’s room amazing. Comfortable bed, big space for wardrobe but the star for all of this thing is the bath which is has a panoramic views on the city and Petronas Twin Tower. About food this depends on you as everyone has a different taste. As for me it was tasty but not very good. I was ordered fish and chips. At the top you can find bar and restaurant with good quality drinks. The staff is very friendly, helpful and professional. I can write a lot of positive reviews but it’s better to try it. If we come back to Kuala Lumpur again definitely we will stay in this hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 807 reviews
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