Hotels in Malaysia

Our Malaysian hotels are on the west coast of the peninsula, in three places that combine easily on one trip: Kuala Lumpur, the capital; Malacca, the UNESCO-listed trading port to the south; and Port Dickson, the nearest beach to the city. Each destination has its own page with an area guide, so you can compare hotels in the same neighbourhood side by side.

The three are close together. Port Dickson and Malacca are each around an hour and a half to two hours from Kuala Lumpur by road, which makes a city-heritage-beach loop of a week or so very manageable, whether you drive or use the express buses.

Destinations in Malaysia

Places to stay across Malaysia

A selection from every destination. Open a destination above to see all of its hotels with filters.

Hotel in Bukit Bintang

Hexa Hotel

A sociable Bukit Bintang base with a family restaurant, shared kitchen and terrace

  • terrace
  • air-conditioning
  • free Wi-Fi
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Apartments in Port Dickson town & the Waterfront (Batu 1–2)

Marvel Suite ABNB

Air-conditioned suites with the beach right outside, near Batu 1

  • beachfront
  • air-conditioning
  • free Wi-Fi
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Hotel in Port Dickson town & the Waterfront (Batu 1–2)

Zitro Hotel

Family rooms on the Waterfront, two minutes' walk from Batu 1 Beach

  • air-conditioning
  • free Wi-Fi
  • family rooms
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Planning a trip to Malaysia

Weather

The west coast is warm and humid all year, usually in the low thirties Celsius by day. Rain can fall in any month, often as a short, heavy afternoon storm, and tends to be heaviest around the monsoon transitions, roughly in April and from October to November. Pack light clothes and a compact umbrella whenever you go.

Getting around

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA and klia2) is the main gateway, linked to KL Sentral by the KLIA Ekspres train. Within Kuala Lumpur, the MRT, LRT and monorail cover the centre, and ride-hailing apps are widely used across the country. Express buses from Kuala Lumpur's Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) serve Malacca and Port Dickson, and many visitors hire a car for the coast.

Weekends and holidays

Malacca and Port Dickson are favourite weekend escapes for Malaysians and, in Malacca's case, Singaporeans too. Weekends, public holidays and school holidays bring busy roads and higher prices, so travel midweek if you can.

Before you go

Entry rules, visa-free periods and health advice change from time to time. Check the latest guidance from the UK government (gov.uk foreign travel advice) or your own country's equivalent before you book.

Questions about staying in Malaysia

Should I stay in Kuala Lumpur or Malacca?

Many visitors do both. Kuala Lumpur is best for shopping, food and city sights, while Malacca's compact old town is better for history, architecture and a slower pace. Two or three nights in each works well.

Is Port Dickson worth visiting?

It's the most convenient beach from Kuala Lumpur and a popular, easy-going weekend escape for families. It's not an island-style destination like Langkawi or the east-coast islands, but it suits a short break by the sea.

How do I travel between Kuala Lumpur, Malacca and Port Dickson?

By car or express bus. Buses run from Kuala Lumpur's TBS terminal to both Malacca and Port Dickson, and the journeys take around an hour and a half to two hours depending on traffic.

Do you take bookings?

No. We compare hotels and link to booking partners, where you check live prices and book directly with them.