Posted by Long weekends and short breaks are the key to bliss! Minimal planning, budget friendly and best of all, no rushing through the hectic airport crowd to catch your flight. Here’s a list of our favourite Malaysian staycation spots you can give a go.
KUCHING
The Marian Boutique Lodging House
One of Kuching’s newest additions, The Marian Boutique Lodging House is a charming heritage hotel situated in the heart of Kuching city. We love how its original dark timber floors and architectural features were maintained to ooze character and the clever use of monochrome palette injects modern meet nostalgia vibes. Lazy days could not get any better than at this location, you can lap by the pool and have dinner and drinks at their resident F&B, The Granary Kitchen + Bar after; so convenient!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMarianBoutiqueLodgingHouse
Address: 25 & 27 Wayang Street, 93000 Kuching, Sarawak
Tel: +6082 252777
Fax: +6082 254 777
For reservations: reservations@themarian.com.my
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The Ranee Boutique Suites
A hidden gem in the city, The Ranee Boutique Suites personifies the marriage of old and new eras. Each suite is designed to stand out uniquely, think wooden furniture, linen fittings, indoor gardens, balcony views and plush romantic bathtubs. Wind down and relax at their private central area for in-house guests aptly named, The Reading Lounge and don’t forget to try their signature Tuak (rice wine) cocktail.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRanee/
Address: 6 & & Main Bazaar, 93000 Kuching, Sarawak
Tel: +6082 258833
Fax: +6082 255322
For reservations: reservations@theranee.com
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KUALA LUMPUR
Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur
Located on Jalan Kamunting, Hotel Stripes Kuala Lumpur screams bespoke luxe; a modern and tastefully designed hotel. The rooms are made for comfort with stylish fittings in neutral tones and soft lighting, perfect for a relaxing stay. It’s surrounded by a neighbourhood rich in history, so you’ll definitely enjoy exploring on foot while you’re there. Word has it that their afternoon tea at Brasserie 25 is worth trying and there’s always the popular Yut Kee kopitiam nearby to check out too!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hotelstripeskl
Address: 25, Jalan Kamunting, 50300 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603 20380000
For reservations: hsklresv@stripeskl.com
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KL Journal Hotel
Smack in the middle of bustling Bukit Bintang, KL Journal Hotel makes the ideal boutique hotel for a city getaway. Only a stone’s throw from KL’s nightlife hub Changkat, shopping haven consisting of popular malls like Pavilion, Lot 10 Shopping Centre and Fahrenheit 88 and foodie favourite Jalan Alor, you’ll never run out of things to do in the area. If you plan to stay in all day at the hotel (tip: they use duck down and micro fibre pillows in their rooms), you can also relax by the pool with a view or grab a bite at one of their eateries, Kedai Kopi Journal or The Terrace Bar & Grill.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekljournal/
Address: No. 30, Jalan Beremi, Off Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50200 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603 21102211
Fax: +603 21101100
For reservations: inquiries@kljournal.com
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Villa Samadhi
You’ll feel like you’ve been transported to an exotic and romantic getaway but in reality, you’re in the middle of KL city. Book yourself a stay at Villa Samadhi and de-stress in one of their premium lofts and rooms complete with plunge pool options. They also have interesting day trip tours under their ‘Travels with Samadhi’ offerings, which can be great for you if you’re keen to explore paddy fields on a BMW 1200 GS or go on a historical tour in Malacca.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VillaSamadhiKL/
Address: No. 8, Persiaran Madge Off Jalan Madge, 55000 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: +603 2143 2300
For reservations: info@villasamadhi.com.my
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Sekeping Tenggiri
If industrial chic and nature wandering is your thing then this quaint hideaway is suitable for you. Part of Sekeping retreats, Sekeping Tenggiri is tucked in Bangsar’s suburb and is just a 15 minutes walk from Bangsar Village and hip restaurants and cafes on Jalan Telawi. You can book the entire premise for a private stay if you’ve got a group of friends tagging along or pick from the list of almost 10 rooms they have on site. We personally like the Glass room for its setting. Interested? View the room rates here.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sekepingretreats/
Tel: +6017 2075977 (call hours are from 8 am to 7 pm, Monday to Saturday)
For reservations: manager@sekeping.com
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Also Read: 25 Travel Destinations in Malaysia for the Long Weekend
IPOH
M Boutique Hotel
Play tourist and take the ETS via KL Sentral to Ipoh or road trip it. M Boutique Hotel has three major themes running through the hotel’s urban vintage style: The Adventure theme, The Majestic theme and The Excelsior theme, all separated by levels and room types. Coincidentally, one of the must visits in Ipoh is located in the proximity of this hotel, Old Town White Coffee Grand and it opens as early as 7 am so it makes for an excellent breakfast spot.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mboutiquehotels/
Address: 2 Hala datuk 5, Off Jalan Leong Boon Swee, 31650 Ipoh, Perak
Tel: +605 255 5566
Fax: +605 255 1777
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MALACCA
Rosa Malacca
You’d want to ‘gram every nook of this lifestyle boutique hotel for sure! A cross between industrial and cosy interior, the hotel is filled with brick walls, wood layered floors, hipster-y furniture and soft lighting. The courtyard is definitely the highlight of the hotel so make sure you make it a point to have a drink or two there. Rosa Malacca is located about 10 minutes away from some of Malacca’s key attractions including Sam Po Kong temple and you can beca (trishaw) your way around instead of exploring on foot.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rosamalacca/
Address: 212, Jalan Parameswara, 75000 Melaka
Tel: +606 2819888
For reservations: info@rosa.com.my
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PENANG
23 LoveLane Hotel
At one glance, this hotel looks like a regular large house with high walls and a fancy gate. What makes it special? 23 Love Lane is a 10 room boutique heritage hotel situated in the heart of George Town and it boasts a rich and colourful history in its architectural design; dating back to the beginning of the 1800s. Besides the uniquely decorated rooms, the lounge areas also carry a certain je ne sais quo which makes them so inviting, you’d want to curl up reading a book on one of their couches the entire day. As for F&B, they’ve got a restaurant adjacent to the hotel called SteakFrites@23 and they serve a mean steak; some Penangites may say the best in town.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/23LoveLane/
Address: 23 Love Lane, George Town, 10200 Penang
Tel: +604 2621323
For reservations: enquiry@23lovelane.com
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Ren i Tang
A restored shophouse, Ren i Tang is a heritage inn with 17 rooms in total. The rooms are located sparingly to occupy the first and second floors and they have rooms ranging from studio flats with a kitchenette, family rooms, soaking tub rooms (ah, bliss!), and the standard loft rooms to choose from. To complement your staycation further, the location of this inn is near some of Penang’s quintessential street food eats so be ready for a Penang curry mee fix, Nasi Kandar episode and the likes!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ren-i-Tang-582398408487734/
Address: 82-A Lebuh Penang (Penang Street), 10200 George Town
Tel: +604 2508383
Fax: +604 2508381
For reservation: info@renitang.com
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