Best Luxury Hotels in Malaysia

Dusit Princess Melaka, brings premium Thai-inspired hospitality to the heart of Melaka. Located in the UNESCO World Heritage City, the hotel features 296 rooms and suites, each offering contemporary comfort, modern décor, and panoramic views of the historic city and Straits of Melaka. Blending timeless elegance with touches of local heritage, the interiors provide a calming setting for both business and leisure travellers.

Dining is central to the experience, with Zest Restaurant serving international cuisine, Long Feng presenting authentic Chinese flavours, and Famosa Lounge offering a lively space for cocktails and light snacks. Wellness and recreation facilities include the deepest swimming pool in the state and a fully equipped 24-hour gym. Guests can further immerse themselves in curated experiences that showcase the city’s rich culture, architecture, and culinary traditions.

Also part of the Shangri-La, the sleek Tanjung Aru, like its sister property, has extensive facilities for recreation and dining. This hotel is a short walk from the beach but has clear views of the South China Sea from many of its public areas and Tanjung wing bedrooms. Popular with families, the themed parties at the Cool Zone Kids’ Club and the water play area (with three slides, a giant bucket splash and a water balloon war station) are a hit with little ones. Meanwhile, parents can bliss out at Chi The Spa, with Bornean treatments, yoga, t’ai chi and pilates classes.

An island off the coast of an island, this idyllic 40 acres resort, is part of the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park and is an excellent choice if you’re keen to spot some of the native wildlife, not least as the hotel provides its own guided nature walks. Guests are hosted in 120 contemporary villas, crafted using locally sourced materials — book a Canopy Villa to be close to the beach, a Bayu Villa if you’d like an outlook of the tropical mangrove or a Kinabalu Villa for lofty sea views. Several restaurants include the adults-only Fisherman’s Cove, serving freshly caught seafood.

Set on two miles of clean beach, this resort has two areas – the Ocean and Garden wings – designed for adults and families respectively. There are enough amenities to ensure you never need to leave, other than for an excursion further into the rainforest. Lagoon-style swimming pools, croquet and putting lawns, tennis courts, an 18-hole golf course, a spa, a watersports centre, a children’s club and creche are all found onsite. Guests can dine in Malaysian, Indian and Japanese restaurants, with snacks on the coffee terrace and drinks in the lobby lounge.

Situated right on the beach, the Hyatt Regency is just a 15-minute drive from the town centre. The hotel offers watersports, has two stunning outdoor pools with lounge areas and a spa. Rooms have wooden flooring and furnishings, minibars, tea/coffee makers and some have private terraces with sea views. Guests can play tennis, go to the gym and take excursions organised by the front desk. The Hyatt Regency has three dining options; Kampung Restaurant for authentic local food; an award-winning Italian Bistro with an open kitchen and split-level dining room; and Coals on the Beach for Malaysian tapas.

Spend your stay in a colonial Straits Settlement mansion that dates back to the roaring 20s. The riverside period property has been sensitively restored to retain its original porcelain flooring, detailed artwork and teakwood fittings; these are complemented by antique furnishings and opulent silk textiles. Dine on Nyonyan and Kristang dishes in the restaurant and book in for some pampering at its Spa Village — it’s the only one in the world to take inspiration from Peranakan culture. Majestic by name and majestic by design, bedrooms at the hotel feature dark hardwood floors, ceiling fans, clawfoot bathtubs, Persian-style rugs and four-poster beds.

This colonial heritage hotel sits high above sea level, close to Tanah Rata and offers an intimate country house ambience. Muslin-swathed four-poster beds, tall French doors, shuttered windows, dark wood and elegant antique pieces evoke a plantation mansion look in the 56 bedrooms. It sits beside a gold course and accommodates an award-winning Spa Village, where you can book treatments inspired by tea. Also on site are a library, a dining room, an alfresco restaurant serving Malaysian hotpot, a tea room and a bar with a snooker table.

Built around a large lake and wetlands, the Mangala Resort accommodates guests in villas designed to integrate with their natural surroundings. Public spaces are found within small-scale pavilions, with greenery and wooden decking joining the structures together. The Lakeside Restaurant serves signature local and international dishes, both inside and al fresco. Once barren mining land, the grounds now bloom with palm plantations, exotic flowers, herb gardens and fruit trees, forming an environmental conservation area. Take an eco-tour, a nature walk to spot the indigenous wildlife, or book a treatment at the onsite full-service spa.

Evoking the architecture of 17th-century Malay palaces, this tranquil resort emphasises local traditions. Its philosophy follows the Malay principle of Sucimurni, focusing on purity of spirit, health and well-being and has devoted a mini village of structures, gardens and pools as its spa area. The two main restaurants’ names give a hint as to what may be expected from them; Di Atas Sungei means ‘Above the River’ and Nelayan means ‘Fisherman’. Plus there’s the Teratai Terrace beside the pool, for healthy fare and steamboat dinners — movies are shown here nightly at 9 pm. Bedrooms overlook the sea or the resort’s tropical gardens, while beach villas have private verandahs.

Occupying a prime location on Jalan Bukit Bintang, this hotel is ideal for those wishing to immerse in the city’s entertainment and shopping options, as well as for those travelling on business. There are 738 bedrooms, including those beside the pool and suites for guests needing a little more space. Dining takes place at Shanghai, Shook! restaurant or Luk Yu Tea House. Or grab a bite at the intimate Alchemy bar, where gin botanicals and a New York-style afternoon tea are served. In addition to the outdoor pool, there’s a fitness centre and sauna for all your wellness needs.

Park yourself at the centre of the Malaysian capital’s action, at the Intercontinental. You can easily walk to the Petronas Towers, Skytrain, KLCC Park and shopping mall from here. But you’ll also enjoy the trappings of a resort, with a palm-fringed outdoor pool, the Sompoton Spa and a fitness centre. The high-rise hotel has 473 decorated in earthy tones, with huge beds and comfy workstations. Tatsu Japanese Cuisine, Tao Chinese Cuisine and the Serena Brasserie are the hotel’s restaurants, with Bentley’s Pub and OneSixFive available for drinks and snacks.

Clean lines, a white palette and architecture that maximises natural light lead the way at this Hyatt Hotel. Alila Bangsar stands tall and proud on the city skyline; its dark external cladding and neon signage mark it out as a modern emblem, housed on the upper floors of the Establishment building. Book the Alila Suite for 252 square meters of your own space, a balcony, a living area and far-reaching views. Dine on French food, 41 floors up at Entier, or on Asia fare at Botanica + Co and take a dip in the pool.