Top 10 Hotels & Resorts in Malaysia

Situated at Teluk Belanga on a private sandy bay, Pangkor Island Beach Resort is a large and secluded resort at the northern end of the island. A strong contender for the title of ‘most luxurious spot on Pangkor’s main isle’, this four-star venture has 258 guestrooms housed in a cluster of private Malay-style villas. Recreational facilities include an onsite Malay-therapy spa, beach volleyball courts, two tennis courts, two swimming pools with archery and mini golf available. The establishment is home to four food and beverage venues. Read More...

Featuring the 2008 Best Spa in Malaysia according to SpaFinder USA, Pangkor Laut Resort is an luxurious venture set on 300 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens. Noteworthy as one of Malaysia’s most exclusive tourist developments, the resort is located on the tiny private island of Pangkor Laut. The resort is dotted with hillside and seafront wooden villas furnished with all the designer amenities expected of a five-star property including king-sized beds. It also features two swimming pools, a jet pool, three tennis courts, a gymnasium, several restaurants, a squash court and a spa village. Read More...

These well-designed cottages with air-con and TVs are a pretty good deal. All in all the 73 accommodation units, which come in four room types, are minimally furnished and feature basic motel-style amenities. This budget-friendly venture – located only ten minutes from Kangar – offers a variety of services including massage facilities, guided tours as well as wireless internet access. The establishment possesses a decent-sized swimming pool, a karaoke lounge and a café that serves good food. Read More...

Situated at the eastern edge of town, the charming Tudor-style Century Pines Resort is a stylish three-star venture set on manicured lawns in pretty gardens. Boasting 153 guestrooms with contemporary conveniences including internet access, each accommodation unit also boasts private balconies featuring views of the rolling countryside. The stylish hotel’s range of facilities includes a fully-equipped gymnasium, a pub and a restaurant as well as an outdoor seating area where you can enjoy the cool mountainside air. Read More...

Located just outside Cherating on the road to Kuantan on the east coast of Malaysia, the newly-renovated Legend Resort is an idyllic retreat. Featuring 248 guestrooms with sea-facing private balconies and standard amenities, this lushly landscaped four-star retreat has two giant outdoor swimming pools by the beach. The hotel’s range of facilities include tennis and squash courts, a sauna room, a fully-equipped gym and four food and beverage venues. This luxury venture also offers a good range of water sports activities such as windsurfing, canoeing and jet skiing. Read More...

One of the region’s top picks, Swiss-Garden Resort & Spa, has 304 semi-traditional contemporary guestrooms with hotel conveniences including broadband internet access. Set within a lushly landscaped courtyard, the luxury retreat boasts five sumptuous food and beverage options serving a variety of Eastern and Western delights. The four-star establishment has a wealth of hotel facilities including two floodlit tennis courts, a fitness centre, children's playground, games room, an on-site spa as well as a huge free-form swimming pool with Jacuzzi. Read More...

Strategically located in the heart of Klang Valley, between Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya. Cititel Mid Valley is the preferred address for business and leisure travellers.Only a doorstep to the Mid Valley Megarmall, it also provides easy access to major business districts in Kuala Lumper.Petaling Jaya and nearby tourist attractions. It is conveniently located near public transports such as the Light Rail Transit, Commuter Train, Taxis and Busses. As the hotel is located within one of the largest shopping malls in Asia, shopping is a breeze. Read More...

The sprawling 800-acre Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa has 1,234 guestrooms throughout its numerous and appealing accommodation options. The establishment is comprised of the Pyramid Tower business hotel, the sumptuous Duplex offers 12 townhouses and the Villas offers 17 Asian-style residences. The flagship five-star Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa boasts 441 rooms with high-standard comforts including flat-screen TVs and broadband internet access. Facilities consist of a swimming pool with a manmade waterfall, rooftop tennis courts, six F&B outlets, an on-site spa, and numerous conference and convention facilities including over 50 indoor function rooms.  Read More...

Occupying a lengthy stretch of reclaimed waterfront south of Mahkota Parade Shopping Mall, Mahkota Hotel is a resort-style mid-range deal that is especially popular with families. Featuring 483 convenient and affordable suites and apartments furnished with ample contemporary conveniences including internet access, each lodging option boasts a living area as well as a kitchen with standard amenities. The three-star establishment’s facilities include two large beautifully landscaped outdoor swimming pools, tennis and squash courts, restaurants, bars and an on-site spa. Next door is The Jetty, an entertainment hub with numerous food and beverage outlets, including a popular karaoke lounge. Read More...