Malaysia’s beach hotels are all about relaxation, adventure and breathtaking views. Whether you're after a romantic hideaway, a family-friendly retreat or a luxurious escape, there’s a wealth of options to choose from.
From chic boutique resorts with heritage charm to grand beachside hotels with every modern convenience, the variety is impressive. You can enjoy watersports, spa treatments, or simply unwind on pristine beaches. Each property offers its own unique blend of Malaysian hospitality and stunning coastal scenery.
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Borneo (Kota Kinabalu, Sabah)
A luxurious beach resort close to Kota Kinabalu, with sleek rooms & suites, an 18-hole golf course, swimming pools & 6 dining options. Little ones will love the kids club, water sports & horse riding, while grown-ups can unwind at the spa. Hike & spot wildlife in the Rasa Ria Reserve. Indulgent.
Tioman Island (Kampung Nipah)
A dream honeymoon destination: a gorgeous stilted paradise on white sands surrounded by lush jungle & clear ocean waters. Zen suites under wooden domes have all the mod cons, pools & private balconies. Three excellent restaurants - Italian, pan-Asian & grill - and a soothing spa. Barefoot luxury.
Langkawi
A stunning beach resort with fantastic views over the Andaman sea. Beautiful rooms & suites are decorated in creams with slanting oak roofs. Fantastic Malaysian cuisine, multiple infinity pools, dining terraces and a spa that provides specialist treatments. A highly luxurious island paradise!
Penang (Batu)
A very smart beachside hotel with an enormous pool. Sophisticated rooms and suites with all the mod cons including DVD players, private balconies and enormous bath tubs. Excellent spa, Japanese restaurant, and facilities for children. Great for families.
Langkawi ( Pantai Cenang)
A chic boutique resort offering eight heritage wooden houses with romantic interiors. A colourful mixture of calming Malaysian tradition & decorative fabrics plus fabulous bathrooms, many with outdoor wooden tubs! Lush gardens with pool & plenty of loungers. Foodies will love the fusion restaurant.
Dungun (Off Jalan Dungun)
A fabulous tropical hideaway of the utmost luxury. Opulent, cream-coloured rooms & suites have lots of natural light, balconies, & all the mod cons. Fantastic selection of Malaysian cuisine, a soothing spa, private beach, tennis courts & lagoon-style swimming pools. Utterly romantic.
Borneo (Pulau Gaya)
Fantastic canopied rooms & suites set amongst mangroves and rainforest, facing a private beach & pontoon with water sports. Expect a luxurious Village Spa, fresh seafood restaurant and chic suites with all the mod cons. A romantic beach paradise for honeymooners, or active family holiday favourite.
Pangkor
A beach paradise on one the best beaches in the world. Surrounded by wildlife, white sand, crystal waters, and jungle. Contemporary chic villas with all the mod cons, enormous pools, an excellent spa and fantastic restaurants serving seafood. Your archetypal honeymoon destination.
Borneo (Kota Kinabalu,)
A laid-back tropical paradise. Wooden villas on stilts, white sand beaches, promenades, lush jungle, marine life, and a Borneo-style spa. Superbly luxurious suites, multi-room villas, all the mod cons, a 25-metre infinity pool & an excellent Malay restaurant. For families or couples!
Pangkor
A gorgeous collection of four stilted villas in a hilly jungle clearing with sea views. Individually designed villas sleep between 3 and 10 guests. Authentic Malaysian decoration, a lovely pool & deck, tennis court & delicious cuisine. An ideal spot for a wedding, groups of friends or families.
Langkawi (Teluk Nibong)
An exceptional seaside resort set in a 10-million-year-old rainforest. Swish suites and multi-room villas feature Malaysian accents, floor-to-ceiling windows & natural materials. Expect vast sea views, Langkawi's only overwater spa & four delectable dining options. For families, couples or business.
Langkawi
A beach paradise for couples or families. Stunningly natural but luxurious beach pavilions and villas with large open-plan spaces, private pools, and all the mod cons. Geo-thermal spa, excellent Malay fish restaurant, beautiful pool and grounds, and a private beach. A hotel with the wow factor!
Langkawi (Teluk Datai)
A super sleek hotel just set back from the beach and surrounded by rainforest. This ultimate zen spot has luxury rooms, suites & villas, in a contemporary earthy style, all the mod cons, private pools & balconies. A four-villa spa, excellent Asian restaurants, and multiple pools. Barefoot luxury.