City: Malaysia Resorts
Top Hotels in Malaysia Resorts
- 1. PARKROYAL Penang Resort
- 2. Hard Rock Hotel Penang
- 3. Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa, Langkawi
- 4. Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang
- 5. Berjaya Langkawi Resort
- 6. Lexis Hibiscus Port Dickson
- 7. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
- 8. Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang
- 9. Paya Beach Spa & Dive Resort
- 10. KSL Hotel & Resort
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Malaysia is a beautifully complex vacation destination, a land where ancient rainforests give way to multicultural city life. Capital city Kuala Lumpur is visually defined by the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, while in charming Melaka the vibe is more quaint and historical. Many of the country’s national parks offer opportunities for fantastic whitewater rafting, and the exclusive Sipadan dive site (off the east coast of Borneo) is among the best in the world.
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1. PARKROYAL Penang Resort
Overall Ratings
4 based on 3975 reviews
Surrounded by the lush greenery in Batu Ferringhi beach or "Foreigner's Rock," PARKROYAL Penang Resort is an idyllic retreat offering delightful hospitality as warm as tropical sun. The resort is situated right on the beach and within walking distance to the famed Batu Ferringhi Night Market, well-connected to island-wide attractions including ESCAPE theme park, Entopia (Butterfly Farm), Georgetown, the oldest colonial city in Malaysia and listed as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site in 2008, iconic temples, The Habitat, Penang Hill and many more. It is also situated 45-minutes from Penang International Airport (PIA).
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Reviewed By edwinlow96This Hotel Is great .. Especially for the kids and the Art work for kids . My kids enjoy it very much they learn to do flower and etc... clean hotel Friendly Staff Will pay visit again on this hotel .
2. Hard Rock Hotel Penang
Overall Ratings
4 based on 7797 reviews
Located at the famous Batu Ferringhi Beach in Penang, Hard Rock Hotel Penang is a trendy hotel that sets itself apart from the conventional beach resort; blending rich music culture, contemporary design, and family friendly facilities. The 6-storey hotel boasts 250 rockin' rooms and suites, most of which feature beach frontage. The modern structure is completed with tastefully furnished bedrooms such as sensual guest bathrooms, Sleep Like a Rock(R) signature bed and modern in-room amenities. All rooms are fully equipped with DVD/CD players, 50-inch LCD TVs, BOSE Sound Systems, complimentary Wi-Fi and wired connectivity and an interactive IPTV system with free HD Blockbuster movies on demand. At the Hard Rock Hotel Penang, we serve rockin' food that is suitable for everyone; authentic American cuisine at the world famous Hard Rock Cafe, delicious Italian food at the Pizzeria and Asian and International cuisine at The Starz Diner. Hard Rock Hotel Penang features the largest free-form pool in Northern Malaysian. With a large play area, the pool is a hit with children. We provide facilities for everyone and plethora of fun activities and entertainment all day. Modern, non-traditional design and cutting-edge technology permeates Hard Rock's extensive indoor/outdoor meeting and event space. Anything from intimate private meetings in Penang to spectacular banquets that seats up to 300 guests, Hard Rock Hotel Penang provides extreme Rock Star service to ensure you a rockin' event success.
Very upset with the toilet condition
Reviewed By suffianz2017I’m very shocked amd upset as I’m always placed HRH Penang as my yearly family destination but to my surprise the toilet hygiene was very bad. I really hope the housekeeping team will learn from here and achieve very top most 5* standard
3. Pelangi Beach Resort & Spa, Langkawi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5503 reviews
Designed in the style of a traditional Malay village, Pelangi's 355 guestrooms and suites are housed in wooden chalets that are spread across 35 acres of lush landscaped gardens along a stretch of white sandy shores. Be ushered into a world of ethnic charm and tropical tranquility at this award-winning resort!
Became lower in standard now.
Reviewed By Salocin DI have last came here back in 2008 when it was renamed Meritus. it was good and almost a 5 star standard hotel of that era. The breakfast spread was great and everything was there. However visiting it recently, the main building is under renovation and basically the function halls have been converted into shops. Not sure what is going on under new ownership that has changed the name back to the original. The breakfast spread has also become pretty standard continental fare. The buggy service is too slow until we could find a shortcut to walk to the reception building across the street. The rooms have also gone a bit lower in standard with no more bathrobe. However there are adequate towels and decent enough still. Unusually the wardrobe and luggage rack are integrated into the bathroom and the bathroom can be seen from the outside front window. So be sure to use the blackout curtains. Conveniently there is a water pipe just outside the room to wash off any sand or dirt before entering. In-room meals have relegated to basically some kind of KFC menu. On the whole, the resort is undergoing a huge transition and very not sure what will happen to this historic place.
4. Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4604 reviews
Overlooking Batu Feringgi Beach, Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang offers spacious rooms surrounded by 30 acres of tropical gardens. It features two outdoor swimming pools in the Garden Wing and one adult pool in the Rasa Wing. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Hotel offers free shuttle services to the UNESCO heritage city of George Town. Rasa Sayang has a 9-hole golf course and an Eco Center. Guests can workout at the well-equipped gym or enjoy massages and treatments like aromatherapy at Chi, The Spa. The swimming pools and yoga pavilion are other good relaxation options.
Breakfast tables labelled occupied but no one on the table
Reviewed By ThanesG1So,I did a 3 days 2 night stay at Shangri la Rasa Sayang..It was a family gathering.We walked in for breakfast on 5/6/22 at 7.45 in the morning looking for a long table and somewhere near the buffet area so the elder ones need not walk too far to grt to the buffet area.My eyes caught a table which was empty,and i was gonna sit there as it fitted my family well but it was labelled occupied with no one sitting on it.So i asked the usherer n she told me it is occupied,but i told her no one is sitting there..and she told me again in raised voice, it is occupied!About half an hr after we were seated at a middle table where it was quite humid n my daughter even got a mosquito bite, a family comes in and occupies the place with no questions asked.My question is why is there favouritsm/booking system, i dunno racism?? and labels such as occupied in a 5 star hotel for "certain" guests.It should be a first come first serve basis.We all woke up early so we could get good seats and instead we had to undergo this.It was a good holiday till this happened.Leaves you with a bitter taste in your mouth.Do not think I will revisit this place again!!I dont think i got my money's worth!!
5. Berjaya Langkawi Resort
Overall Ratings
4 based on 5977 reviews
Home to Unesco's World GeoPark, discover the island said to have inspired love and miracles. Cocooned within a rainforest sanctuary, Berjaya Langkawi Resort embraces boundless views of emerald waters and green-cushioned mountains. With an array of convention facilities and inspired spa treatments complemented with heartfelt services, moments are filled with a sense of natural connection and harmonious retreat.
Recommended to stay at Langkawi
Reviewed By HafidzHassanBooked throught Airasia Apps ( SNAP) Reasonal price Far from town / Chenang beach but trust me it is worth it. Need car to move around the Island. Once you step in the Resort can hear insect buzzing and love the forest and beach ( private ) Staff 100⭐️ /10 ⭐️ Thanks to reservation staff/customer service Nita & Naomi help on request and question throught email. FO girls did a great job attending and explain detail to guest on Resort Rooms, F&B and facilities during check in and check out fast and smoothly. You need to pay deposit when you check in but will be return if didnt used during your stay. F&B staff friendly, polite and helpful. Really have a good chat with them especially sorry cant remember the name chubby waitress really help me explaining its safe to drive to/from Resort during night time. Really appreciate them alot Rainforest Chalet 100⭐️/10⭐️ Outside look old, dirty, messy, dark, small but once you in room suprisingly spacious, clean, modern interior, full of toilet amenities, free titbits and beverages in the minibar. Big king size bed and comfortable toilet/bathroom clean spacious. Love my chalet floor squeeking when you step the floor remind me of Kampung house / my grandparent house. Bring back old memories. Room also provided torchlight, mosquito vape and insect aerosol. Big YES there going to be insect in your room InSha Allah all harmless and there aerosol, vape can be use to kill the insect so dont be suprise and what do you expect room in forest to be. Dinner & Breakfast at Dayang Cafe 3⭐️ / 10⭐️ Dinner was bad experience I order A la Carte Char Kway Teow ( delicious, good wok hay flavour, good portion, prawns sufficient ) Nasi Goreng Kampung horrible Didnt look like, taste like NGK. No vegetable and about 3 pieces of chicken. The rice not freshly cook. It taste or feel like I mean already cooked earlier and if there new order they just put in microwaves. But the thing is the rice is not even hot/warm. Acar not fresh just carrot and pickled green chillies and fried chicken not fresh it just a frozen prepack chicken. ( really disappointed ) I missed the fire show by the the beach as i have to go out to look for food to fill my hungry tummy. 1st day breakfast below average. Food didnt taste good, bland and suprisingly they served NGK for breakfast which to me it just same like the one i had for dinner. Didnt complaint but giving them a 2nd chance 2nd day breakfast it turnout to be much much much better. The food taste really good, tastier and good choices. Different from 1st day.So mgmt have to look upon this matter and have to monitor on their staff of doing their work. Pool/beach 10⭐️/10⭐️ Love the landscape pool with the waterfall alot of sunlounger by the pool and beach. Beach really private and cater only to Berjaya Langkawi guest and white sand just on the day i was there the wind is too strong during after. 5pm so hardky can swim. But still love the surrounding and views . Other facilities didnt try yet as i just come for a short vacay. Will definately come again and again again and bring along families and friend to try the experience i had. What i have review it just on what happen during my stay. I do hope management look upon the problem and can improved for future .... all the best Berjaya Langkawi Resort
6. Lexis Hibiscus Port Dickson
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2829 reviews
Nestled along the pristine Pasir Panjang beach of Port Dickson, Lexis Hibiscus consists of 639 pool villas comprising tower rooms and water villas. Each of our Port Dickson villa is spacious, tastefully decorated with modern convenience and comes with its own private pool and steam room for luxury and privacy. Complementing the rooms is a wide range of beach and water activities.
Satisfactory stay, very good staff, poor food quality.
Reviewed By ch8wongAmple parking, though high traffic probably because of school holiday. All staff very courteous and helpful. Check-in was swift. Thanks Jenny. Came with a goody bag that my kid finds it interesting. Hand sanitiser smells good. Buggy service was prompt and driver very courteous. Room was clean and very tidy. Even better than Pangkor Laut's room. TV color was dull (Room 231). At night, its very difficult to see the picture on TV. Bathroom heater worked extremely well. Better than Hard Rock Hotel Desaru. Aircond works very well. Loves the in-room swimming pool. One of the highlights. Dinner buffet at Umi Restaurant RM120 per pax is too expensive. Food selection and quality very poor e.g. Green tea has no taste. No tempura. Sashimi were limited. Cut of salmon mostly at fat area. Only has beef cook with onion ala Chinese style. Garlic rice was good. Chicken teriyaki looks tired and dry. White rice was good. Staff service was good. No prawn, except for prawn sushi. It's really below Sushi King quality. Roselle Restaurant buffet dinner is satisfactory. But not consideration to kids' diet. Served spicy crab, spicy chicken. Not suitable for my 10 years old kid. We thought its an International buffet style. Many family dropped by Uni Restaurant or Roselle Restaurant to "peep" at the food before deciding to eat-in. We finds it cheapskate for such family to do so. BUT, on hindsight, I should have done that to see what is suitable for us especially our kid. En. Aziz of Roselle Restaurant came to our rescue. I inform En. Aziz of our problem that the food is not suitable for my kid. En. Aziz listened and thi ks for a while saying they do have a la carte for room service. I asked En. Aziz whether can arrange for ala carte to eat at Roselle since me and wife are havng buffet dinner there. En. Aziz think a while and said will check with kitchen. En. Aziz came out and gave us OK sign. We are very happy. En. Aziz really was extraordinary. En. Aziz walked the extra mile in helping us. En. Aziz really deserves special recognition and extra monetary reward from the management. The dessert with cranberries, almond flakes and mushroom soup are a must-try!. Very good. Buffet breakfast was acceptable. Limited choices. Mostly Asian style rather than international buffet style. Not great, but acceptable. My kid ended up eating roti canai, hashbrown and telur goreng. Guava juice was good. Not much activities here. Cycling looks like a favourite but we didn't try. Swimming pool was good. Check out was easy. Just drop off the key card into readied box. Conclusion : Satisfactory 3D2N trip but better eat outside.
7. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4377 reviews
Located 10 minutes from Kota Kinabalu International Airport, coral islands and the city centre, just 150-minute flight time from Singapore, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur, Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu is a tranquil retreat offering 498 beautifully appointed mountain and seaview rooms and suites, six restaurants and bars, and a wealth of enjoyable recreational opportunities for families and leisure travellers. The resort is home to Chi, The Spa, a luxurious private spa experience based on traditional Asian healing philosophies. The spa comprises of 5 single villas, 3 couples' villas and an open Yoga Pavilion, all located on Pulau Bayu, the resort’s private island. It is one of the only two five-star spas in Kota Kinabalu.
Great Staff, Great Experience and Looking Forward for Another Stay
Reviewed By Thomas235711Shangri-La Group never let me down. It is great to stay with especially when considering there is nice and efficient staff. My trip was disturbed by a ridiculous hotel group leading to a sudden changes. However, the staff in Shangri-La helped me amend my booking at once and answer my questions patiently. They are with professional attitude and friendly tone which totally respectable. I do recommend others staying in Shangri-La, and you
8. Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang
Overall Ratings
4 based on 4166 reviews
The Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang is recognized as one of Malaysia's leading family-and-kid-friendly resorts. With a breezy beachfront location, this 4-star resort on Batu Feringgi Beach is filled with facilities for dining, leisure and recreation that will surely keep any multi-generational family happily occupied. An outdoor Jacuzzi in the garden and two swimming pools with water slides are available. Childcare services allowing adults on holiday with their family to enjoy some private time away from their children. At our mini water park, children and toddlers can interact safely, playing on the splash pad, which has a safe floor surface and includes many water features, such as showers and tipping buckets. The 387 guest rooms and suites expose captivating views of the ocean or the rolling Penang hills. Each has traditional Malay touches inspired by Penang’s natural environment.
3rd time back. GSR used to be legendary.
Reviewed By virtualling3rd visit. There's something different about this place after 4 years of being back here. The first two times, 2016 and 2018 were spectacular. There were way more activities and The Kid's Club was up and running then. Not this time, post-lockdown. This time, it wasn't crowded as we were there just before the mid year school holidays started. Good timing for us. There isn't the ice cream freezer anymore at breakfast. Breakfast spread was pretty much the same over a few days. However, quality of food is better than some 5 star hotels I've been in KL, taste wise. No complaints about the room (I had the Exec Seaview, King). The premise is kept clean and the staff were great. I could tell that there were lesser staff than before. I would like to honor the staff members who do their best at their job including housekeeping. Just a tad sad that we don't get that excitement to return anymore. GSR used to be known to me as committed with the kid's activities. Without the Kid's Club, it's lost its cool factor. I could be in Desaru or Langkawi. Another thing they had taken off is the free shuttle bus that used to go to Stairs Quay Mall and Gurney. This place was once legendary to me. Thanks for the memories. Once again, thanks to all the staff members. Keep it up.
9. Paya Beach Spa & Dive Resort
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 845 reviews
Paya Beach Spa & Dive Resort is centrally located at the central western shores of Tioman Island, Malaysia. Stay with us to experience the white sand beach that spans across our beachfront Resort. Enjoy the breathtaking views, turquoise water and spectacular house coral reefs with your loved ones. Our beach front rooms are ideally located just a few steps away from the beach. We are pleased to offer good food, clean rooms and friendly services at affordable rates. To further enhance your stay with us, we offer a wide range of facilities such as a licensed spa, outdoor swimming pool, beach bar, grill, multipurpose room, meeting rooms, a PADI Dive Centre and an activity desk where guided eco-tours & fun-filled activities are organized. With more than 3 decades of resort experiences, we welcome you to a great and warm stay here, at Paya Beach Spa & Dive Resort.
Unpleasant stay at Paya Beach Resort
Reviewed By 226belindalThe hotel is not deserving 4 stars. Hotel room & amenities: Not clean, very old, the bed sheet got stained everywhere, the hotel has maintenance equipment scattered everywhere, the pool water was slightly green colour so we do not use it at all. There are water feature next to the KOI pond that made with paint buckets. Service: Bad service, the hotel manager Rama does not want to help when we encountered problem, and he assured follow up but never come back to us. Overall, horrible experience, will never go back.
10. KSL Hotel & Resort
Overall Ratings
4 based on 4277 reviews
KSL Hotel & Resort is the largest integrated resort in Johor Bahru that offers a complete shopping experience with entertainments and accommodations. The hotel is located in the heart of Johor Bahru City. It is about 5 minutes away from the Causeway,10 minutes from Johor Bahru Business District and 20 minutes from LEGOLAND. LEGOLAND tickets and return shuttle service is available at the hotel or you could include it during the booking at our website. The Resort style hotel provides 868 rooms & suites and extensive meeting and event facilities. For meetings and events, KSL Resort offers the perfect combination of first class facilities, outstanding services and a range of flexible packages. We also offers a range of wedding packages for your special day.With its convenience and comfort, you are able to enjoy numerous well-known Food & Beverage outlets, Fashion boutiques, Cineplex and Hypermarts (Tesco) all under one roof. Without compromising the location, you still can enjoy the water theme park facilities, Golf simulator experience, pool, billiard and children's amusement arcade.In the evening, all guests are invited to our Mission Bar & Grill, where you are able to enjoy a wide range of imported beers and wines. There will be Barbeque dinner and live band to lead you through the night.
THE WORSE HOTEL I EVER STAYED
Reviewed By Jeffreylim79We check in to the hotel on 4 June 2022 around 10 pm. We got our room key (Tower 2, room 1444). As we enter the room my daughter was scared by the baby roaches running around in the toilet area. Then as we were about to take our bath, we found out that they only provided us with 2 towels (but during the booking we book a 3-person sharing room and we are charged for 3 persons). I called the room service and requested for an additional towel and waited for hours but they did not send it to our room. This is not all, the shower area was clog and as we took our shower the water rises as if we are in a flooding area. We complained this to the counter when we check out on the next day but till today they have not contacted us to refund or apologized to us for the unpleasant stay we had. THERE WILL BE NO MORE BOOKING OF THIS HOTEL FOR ME!!! TOTALLY DISAPPOINTED WITH THIS HOTEL.
