Best Luxury Hotels in Malaysia

The iconic soaring twin Petronas Towers stand sentinel over Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur, nestled among skyscrapers (which look small by comparison) and fascinating Colonial-era buildings. It’s an alluring and vibrant Southeast Asian city, quite different to the country’s dreamy coastal resorts and places of spiritual contemplation. Colourful with amazing food and warm people, Malaysia makes for a wonderfully cheery hot weather holiday, with lashings of Far Eastern culture – whether you choose to remain in the centre of the city or retreat to the stunning shoreline. Here are our favourite hotels to stay at when visiting the country.

Penang, George Town

Macalister Mansion

Hotel
(5 stars)
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Rooms 21 Rooms & Suites
More Located within George Town's Unesco World Heritage Site

This century-old mansion was the first member of Design Hotels in Malaysia. Each of its eight unique suites has specially commissioned artwork, different architectural features and mod cons like minibars and Nespresso machines. Blanc, serving French – Asian fusion cuisine is considered to be one of the finest contemporary dining establishments in the city, while The Cellar, is a sophisticated haunt, specialising in whisky and cheese. Guests can stay active in the small gym, or with laps in the shimmering green pool.

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Penang, George Town

Eastern & Oriental Hotel

Hotel
(5 stars)
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Rooms 232 Suites Are Offered Across Two Distinct Wings Blending Colonial-Era Elegance With Modern Comfort.
Amenities Facilities Include Multiple Dining Venues Serving European & Asian-Inspired Cuisine A Spa A Fitness Centre & An Outdoor Pool.
More Located In The Heart Of George Town Penang Providing Easy Access To Cultural & Historical Attractions.

The E&O as it’s fondly known was first established in 1885 and remains the only hotel in the city to occupy prime sea frontage. A new wing, the Victory Annexe was opened in 2013, adding a sixth-floor infinity pool, an art gallery and a Thai spa. While the Heritage Wing is an ode to a bygone era, with antique furnishings. The decor at the Eastern & Oriental is, in the main, classic and polished, with muted earthy tones, marble and dark wood. Planters Lounge serves drinks and snacks with a view, while the 1885 restaurant offers European style fine menus and a buffet or a la carte can be enjoyed at Sarkies.

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Penang, George Town

The Prestige Hotel Penang

Hotel
(5 stars)
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Rooms 162 Rooms & Suites Including Deluxe & Loft Options With Mezzanine Levels & Separate Living Areas.
Amenities Rooftop Infinity Pool & Wellness Centre With Fitness Facility & Exclusive Lounge Access For Select Guests.
More Located In The Heart Of George Town's UNESCO World Heritage Site Offering Proximity To Cultural Landmarks & Gourmet Destinations.

Thoroughly modern glitz and quirky features await at the light, bright,162 bedroom Prestige. Look out for showers encased in golden cages, floating beds and tropical accents in among the almost exclusively ivory colour scheme. Ministry of Design – also responsible for Macalister Mansion’s decor – have created the interiors here. A sleek, glass-walled saltwater infinity pool looks out onto the harbourfront from its elevated fourth-floor position – a great spot to recline on a lounger, drink in hand and watch the port comings and goings. A pastel-hued Glasshouse restaurant is a place to eat and drink at The Prestige, or you can order food to your room.

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Perak, Pangkor

Pangkor Laut Resort

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 148 Villas & Estates Offer Diverse Accommodations Including Overwater & Hillside Options With Private Pools & Dedicated Staff.
Amenities Dining Venues Include An Interactive Culinary Space, Seafood Restaurant, Chinese-Style Home Cooking, Beach Club, Spa Bar & Bespoke Private Dining Experiences.
More Located On A Private Island Off Malaysia's West Coast, The Resort Provides Secluded Beaches, Lush Rainforests & Panoramic Sea Views.

Take the 15-minute boat ride from Marina Island to Pangkor Laut Resort where you can check into your overwater or jungle villa with up to four bedrooms. Some come with butler service, an outdoor tub, a private pool and a dining pavilion, overlooking Emerald Bay in the Strait of Malacca. The resort is built beside a rainforest (listen out for the resident macaque monkeys), which you can explore with the resident naturalist. It encompasses two swimming pools, a spa village employing Malay, Chinese, Indian and Thai practices, yoga facilities, squash and tennis courts and seven restaurants.

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Malaysia, Melaka

Casa del Rio Melaka

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 66 Rooms & Suites Each with Private Balcony Overlooking Lago or Melaka River
Amenities Dining options incll & River Caf; Rooftop infinity Pool & Satkara Spa Available
More Located by the Melaka River within walking distance to Unesco World Heritage Sites

The 5-star Casa del Rio Melaka is a spectacular waterfront hotel with beautiful views of the Melaka River and nearby Piazza. Guests can discover Malaysia while staying in a luxurious, Mediterranean-style guestroom or suite with stunning balcony views. This hotel also features two split-level Premier suites – the Royal Suite and the Presidential Suite – where guests are invited to sprawl in spacious, beautifully decorated accommodations. The River Grill and River Café serve a breakfast buffet and traditional, local Malaysian dishes in style while Bar Rio invites guests to indulge in a carefully crafted cocktail. Bar Sol sits beside the hotel’s shimmering rooftop infinity pool and treats guests to a panoramic view of the city’s skyline and the Straits while they savour tapas and tipples. The on-site Satkara Spa provides a blissful experience for guests to unwind and a range of full-body spa treatments to transport them and reinvigorate their senses. Casa del Rio Melaka is also the ideal location for hosting unforgetting functions and a first-class wedding venue

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Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, Malaysia

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 92 Pavilions & Villas With Moorish & Indian Design Elements.
Amenities Dining Includes Mediterranean Beachfront Restaurant & Traditional Malaysian Cuisine & Indian Fire-Cooked Dishes & Tropical Cocktail Bar.
More Located In A Serene Oceanfront Setting Within Langkawi's UNESCO Global Geopark.

Nestled between the rainforest and the tranquillity of Datai Bay, the Andaman has 178 luxurious rooms and suites, each outfitted in a contemporary Malaysian style. That means plush bedding, top-of-the-line amenities, and lush views of both the rainforest and the water. The resort offers premier diving opportunities in the 8,000-year-old coral reef that fringes the shores. The spa offers a one-of-a-kind menu and the nature walks organised by the resort enable you to take in everything the area has to offer. Premier dining and a lovely bar round out all the perks you can take advantage of at The Andaman.

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The Danna Langkawi

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Amenities Diverse Dining Options, a Comprehensive Spa, the Island's Largest Three-tiered Infinity Pool, a Fully Equipped Fitness Centre, & Family-friendly Amenities
More Located in the Scenic Telaga Harbour Park with Views of the Andaman Sea

This delight of Mediterranean architecture is located at Telega Harbour Park, giving you gorgeous access to the rainforest and the ocean in one place. The Danna has been awarded the Best Hotel in Langkawi for four years running and you can see the dedication to an opulent tropical getaway in the attention to detail. That includes well-outfitted suites, villas, and rooms that are comfortable and luxurious, as well as a 3-tiered infinity pool and spa. Four full-service restaurants offer the utmost in fine dining, but there’s also 24-hour room service available.

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The St. Regis Langkawi

Hotel
(5 stars)
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Rooms 89 Guest Rooms Suites & Villas With Some Featuring Private Pools & Sunset Views.
Amenities Infinity Pool Spa Sauna Steam Room Hammam Fitness Centre Tennis Courts Butler Service Kids Club Complimentary Airport Transfers & Multiple Dining Venues.
More Located On A Private Beach Overlooking The Andaman Sea In Langkawi Malaysia.

This 5-star luxury hotel is found on the southern tip of the Jewel of Kedah and is the true picture of seaside paradise. With the gorgeous flora and fauna of the rainforest on one side and the sparkling blue of the Andaman Sea on the other side, this resort is one of a kind. Your sophisticated beachfront holiday is complete in any of the hotel’s 85 suites, but you can experience the island in a unique way by booking one of the four over-water villas. Premier butler service, six restaurants, an oasis like spa, and chauffeured limousine service make this opulent hotel a great choice in Langkawi.

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The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa

Hotel
(5 stars)
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Rooms 221 Accommodations Including Rooms Suites & Villas With Private Pools.
Amenities Four Outdoor Pools A Spa Fitness Centre Tennis Courts Multiple Dining Options & A Kids Programme Are Available.
More Located On Langkawi's Southeast Coast Overlooking The Andaman Sea.

The lavish seaside Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa is home to the ultimate, luxury getaway for all the family. There are 221 stylish rooms, suites, and villas – ranging from two to five bedrooms – with private infinity pools on offer. The hotel is perched near a Jetty point on the Andaman Sea and facilitates a range of on-land and at-sea activities to entertain guests of all ages. First-class dining options are on hand as well as alfresco, cabana and terrace eateries. Westin Langkawi Resort and Spa has a selection of child-friendly and adult-only pools and a lush, swim-up bar to cater to guests at all times. For guests wishing to keep active, the 24-hour WestinWORKOUT® fitness centre is on hand in addition to an award-winning personal trainer to get you moving. The Wellness program prioritises wellbeing and Heavenly Spa by Westin™ provides complete serenity. For young guests, there is an exciting recreation centre and kid’s club.

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Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa, Langkawi

Hotel
(5 stars)
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Rooms 355 Rooms & Suites Including Garden Terrace Lakefront Pool Terrace Island View & A Signature Suite With Separate Lounge & Dining Areas.
Amenities Three Outdoor Pools With Swim-Up Bar Children's Water Play Area Full-Service Spa Gym Tennis Courts Kids Club & Multiple Dining Options.
More Located On The White Sands Of Pantai Cenang Within Walking Distance To Local Shops & Attractions Offering A Blend Of Traditional Malay Architecture & Modern Comforts.

For a tropical stay that combines the luxury you crave with the ethnicity of the area, the Meritus Pelangi resort certainly delivers. Nestled along the shores of Cenang Beach, the resort boasts a full kilometre of white sandy beach. A variety of suites and rooms each offer plush bedding, opulent amenities, and views of the lush scenery out every window. Premier dining abounds throughout the resort and you can also take advantage of an exclusive spa menu, two beautiful pools, and plenty of recreational opportunities, including biking and squash.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi

Hotel
(5 stars)
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Rooms 119 Rooms & Villas Featuring Contemporary Malaysian Design With Options For Rainforest Or Ocean Views & Select Villas Offering Private Pools.
Amenities Dining Venues Include A Beachfront Grill, Indigenous-Inspired Restaurant, Overwater Chinese Restaurant & Adults-Only Lounge Alongside A Spa With Overwater Pavilions, Fitness Centre, Three Outdoor Pools & A Kids' Club.
More Located Within An Ancient Rainforest On A Private Bay Offering Seclusion & Natural Beauty.

The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi is a stunning beachfront hotel comprised of deluxe rooms, suites, and villas. The hotel’s design is inspired by nature, local architecture, and indigenous art. Each room has been carefully decorated with a modern, Malaysian twist and invites guests to step into nature with a blend of natural materials and light from floor-to-ceiling windows. Panoramic views of the ocean are the Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi’s signature and allow guests to marvel at the spectacular sunsets on the island. Situated in a private bay that is home to a 10-million-year-old rainforest, you can host unforgettable functions for up to 380 guests in one of six unique, indoor, outdoor, and overwater event spaces. Tranquillity is at its finest in the hotel spa where guests can receive treatments embracing indigenous healing and beauty practices. Guests can dine out in any of the Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi’s first-class restaurants, including one adults-only lounge.

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Berjaya Langkawi Resort

Hotel
(5 stars)
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Rooms 412 Rooms & Suites Featuring Traditional Malay-Style Chalets With Modern Amenities.
Amenities Dining Options Include A Beachfront Venue Serving Western Dishes & An Overwater Restaurant Specializing In Thai Cuisine Alongside A Spa Offering Various Treatments & A Free-Form Outdoor Pool.
More Situated Between A Lush Tropical Rainforest & A Pristine Beachfront Offering A Serene Natural Setting.

The unique Berjaya Langkawi Resort features individual chalets that float above the clear waters of the Andaman Sea in addition to those which are nestled in the verdant rainforest. The dining experience in this hotel invites guests to indulge in the sumptuous flavours of Malaysia and the rest of the world with a wide range of restaurants and cuisines available. Getting to and from the airport and around the resort is made easy with the transfer and shuttle services on offer. Guests can explore the natural beauty of the archipelago thanks to a range of activities available on land and at sea – including island hopping by jet ski, a round island tour by boat and jungle trekking. Berjaya Langkawi Resort is also home to 9 event spaces to suit any occasion, including the largest ballroom in the island, which can host up to 900 persons. The hotel is home to a delightful spa, swimming pool and fitness centre.

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