Top 10 Hotels & Resorts in Malaysia
Malaysia
Most Popular Hotels & Resorts
Malaysia is a world-class
destination with white-sand beaches, Borneo jungles and a culture-rich capital
with ritzy high rises. A country that features an intriguing brew of Malay,
Chinese, Indian and European cultures, Malaysia is one of Southeast Asia¡¯s
best-known destinations. This tropical paradise teems with luxury sanctuaries
offering impeccable service that rivals the best luxury establishments in the
world as well as midrange ventures with unique style. You can often get great
deals for five-star resorts outside the peak season, especially online, so
we¡¯ve put together a list of the best beachfront and city hotels and resorts in
Malaysia. These properties are super popular and ultimately successful due to
their exceptional service and facilities.
1
Lumut - 
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298 Rooms
Located in Lumut Swiss-Garden Golf
Resort & Spa Damai Laut is a private paradise set on manicured lawns and in
beautifully landscaped gardens. Spread out over 425 acres of tropical
rainforest, the resort features 300 Malay-style guestrooms, each equipped with
contemporary conveniences including broadband internet access. Every
accommodation unit has private balconies overlooking the Straits of Malacca and
Pangkor Island proper. The hotel¡¯s range of facilities includes an outdoor
swimming pool, tennis courts, a well-equipped gym, an onsite spa, five food and
beverage outlets and an 18-hole championship golf course and driving range. Read
more...
2
Pangkor Island - -
253 Rooms
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...
3
Pangkor Island - 
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148 Rooms
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...
4
Kangar - 
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73 Rooms
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 ¨C located only ten minutes
from Kangar ¨C 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 caf¨¦ that serves good food. Read more...
5
Cameron Highlands - 
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153 Rooms
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...
6
Cherating Beach - -
248 Rooms
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...
7
Kuantan - -
306 Rooms
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...
8
Mid Valley - -
646 Rooms
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...
9
Petaling Jaya - -
1234 Rooms
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...
10
Melaka Raya - -
617 Rooms
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...