Small Boutique hotels in MALAYSIA

Step into this fantastic boutique hotel filled with antiques and ambiance. Renovated within the confines of a historic structure, the bathrooms are modern and the beds are comfortable. Located near, but not on, the water, there are many points of interest nearby. Cross the Melacca River to see the square with Dutch colonial architecture. Delve into the fascinating heritage of the area. Ask the hospitable staff about suggestions for excursions, tours or nearby sights. Marvel at the intricate carvings. Admire the exquisite details. The elegant setting is like a museum of well-selected pieces and makes for a wonderful backdrop for photos, for weddings, special occasions, or just for fun.

Standing in a one-hundred-year-old former coconut plantation, this fabulous boutique property consists of eight carefully restored typical Malay dwellings. The villas are arranged around a central swimming pool, and are surrounded by lush vegetation and ancient coconut palms. Bon Ton Restaurant & Resort offers exclusive accommodation and fine dining in a unique setting. Perfect for relaxing stays on this beautiful island, Bon Ton Restaurant & Resort is both convenient and secluded, far from the bustle and crowds of the main strip. Nevertheless, it is within easy reach of many of Langkawi's most important landmarks and attractions. The beach at Pantai Cenang is just a five minute drive from the resort, while the cable-car to Gunung Mat Chinchang is also a short drive away. Other essential visits include canopy tours and island hopping tours to the archipelago's myriad little islands. Bon Ton Restaurant & Resort is home to the Nam Restaurant, which serves an exotic fusion of western and eastern gourmet cuisine with Asian spices - a variety of tastes for everyone. Regarded as one of the best restaurants on the island, there is a different menu for lunch and dinner, and delicious desserts are available any hour. Guests can also enjoy a private dining room, for small, intimate gatherings, the Sunset Deck, which serves tapas and cocktails in the evenings, and the cosy Chin Chin lounge bar, for relaxing moments in a great atmosphere.

Standing by a fabulous beach on the tropical island of Palau Gaya, Bunga Raya is an idyllic boutique retreat featuring forty-eight individual villas, set against the spectacular backdrop of the Palau Gaya forest reserve. Bunga Raya offers five star accommodation, fine dining and exclusive experiences in a quiet, tranquil setting. As part of the Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park islands, Palau Gaya is an unspoilt paradise, with dense, virgin tropical forest and thriving coral reefs. Guests at Bunga Raya can enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities, including guided jungle trekking, kayaking and snorkelling, or scuba diving with a PADI dive centre. Guests can also visit the Marine Ecology Research Centre, attached to the property's sister Gayana Eco Resort. For total relaxation and renovation, the Solace Spa offers a great range of massages and treatments. Bunga Raya has a number of dining options, including the Pantai Grill, set right on the sand close to the water's edge, and the Koi, the resort's main restaurant. Both restaurants offer panoramic views of the bay and the ocean, while the Wine Cave is a cosy, cool spot for quiet drinks or private dining. There are also several function rooms located above the Koi restaurant, ideal for weddings, banquets or exclusive business events.

Nestled among tea plantations and rolling hills, Cameron Highlands Resort enjoys a spectacular location in the heart of the highland region of Pahang state. Set in a magnificently restored colonial period building, this luxury boutique hotel offers exclusive accommodation, fine dining and unforgettable experiences in a splendid mountain setting. Standing about 1500 metres above sea level,Cameron Highlands Resort is situated in the highest area of the mainland, and enjoys pleasant temperatures and fresh air all year round. Perfect for relaxing holidays in this beautiful region, the hills and forests around the property make this a popular retreat for hiking and trekking, and exploring the countless tea plantations and gardens. Golf can be enjoyed at the nearby Cameron Highlands course, the only one in the region. Activities offered by the hotel include Signature Picnics, Waterfall and Nature Trails, visits to an Orang Asli village and even a "whodunit" Murder Mystery Experience, to solve the disappearance of the legendary American businessman Jim Thompson. The hotel has a two fine restaurants, offering unique fusion cuisine in a splendid setting, a tea room, and an elegant lounge bar with a snooker table. Guests can also take advantage of the award-winning Spa Village, with a wide range of sophisticated treatments and healing therapies inspired by the restorative properties of tea. Cameron Highlands Resort has fifty-six rooms and suites, all elegantly appointed and spacious. Decoration is a delightful mix of colonial style hardwood furniture, noble timber flooring, beamed ceilings and cool fabrics and drapes in elegant silk and cotton. All rooms have French windows offering sweeping views of the golf course against the backdrop of rolling hills and lush green forest.

Enjoying a fine location in the heart of Georgetown's historic Chinatown, Campbell House is situated in a lovingly restored early 20th century building. This typical Straits Chinese architectural gem was originally a corner shop house, and now offers boutique accommodation in a magnificent heritage setting. Perfect for easy visits to this buzzing city, Campbell House is within easy reach of most of Georgetown's most important landmarks and attractions, including the Goddess of Mercy Temple, St. George's Church and the Penang Museum and Art Gallery. Guests will find myriad eateries in the streets around the property, and Campbell street itself is well known as one of the most important shopping areas in Georgetown, where traditional establishments rub shoulders with modern boutiques. Campbell House has its own restaurant, Il Bacaro, a typical Venetian style tavern serving Italian favourites and Cicchetti. There is also a lounge bar, where guests can enjoy a great range of wines, spirits, cocktails and beverages. For moments of quiet relaxation, there is a rooftop terrace and a tranquil library, with comfortable sofas and armchairs.

Pantai Cenang Beach is a scenic, pristine beach and the home of the beachfront hotel Casa del Mar. With gardens complete with palm trees aligning with the sand and surrounding the large swimming pool, this hotel is a little piece of paradise. Casa del Mar is a Mediterranean inspired boutique hotel serving delicious dishes at their restaurant and cocktails at the bar. The spa at the resort offers an immense list of massages and treatments after a long day of exploring. Casa del Mar offers beautiful rooms including beachfront cottages with small private gardens with direct access to the gardens and beach. Every room has been refurbished with timber wood floors and sliding doors to let the sea breeze permeate the rooms. The stunning location of Langkawi with its 99 tropical islands is the setting of this beach and hotel. There is so much to see and explore in terms of local island life, diving in the big blue, nature walks in the jungle, fishing in the ports, and so much more.

Located in the historic inner city of George Town, the Mansion, dazzling in its original indigo-blue, is the mysterious Orient's best preserved paradigm Chinese courtyard house. Painstakingly restored in recent years, the myth behind "China's last Mandarin and first Capitalist" is revealed in the architecture that incorporates 38 rooms, 5 granite-paved courtyards, 7 staircases and 220 vernacular timber louvre windows. The building's eclectic character is a reflection of the times at the end of the 19th Century when the myths and magic of the Chinese Kingdom embraced the glory of the British Empire in a whirling pool of cross-cultural energies. The cycle of life has been restored to the Mansion, to reactivate the intrinsic meaning of the place. As a private, inward-looking home, the values of family life and filial piety were nurtured by Cheong Fatt Tze who led by word and deed. Except for the incorporation of modern sanitary and ventilation amenities in the bedrooms, the original building fabric has been lovingly restored in pursuit of authenticity. High ceilings timber floorboards on joists, ventilated rooms with open cast iron fanlights, sheltered verandahways around courtyards open to the sky, hand-plastered walls, lime-wash in Indigo Blue and Chinese lacquered doors and windows are some elements that pay respect to the traditions of a distant past. The ambience is as it was. Blessed by the spirit of great architecture and a sense of community, the place invites us to take a step back into the past. It has been awarded UNESCO's Asia-Pacific Heritage 2000 Award for Conservation.

This fantastic resort enjoys an idyllic location on the beautiful tropical island of Tioman. Standing by a spectacular, unspoilt beach of fine white sand, Japamala Resort is set in just thirteen purpose built suites and villas. This charming boutique property offers exclusive accommodation and unique experiences in a fabulous setting. Ideal for relaxing holidays away from the crowds, Japamala Resort offers tranquillity in style. Activities available in and around the resort include snorkelling and scuba diving, with a range of excellent dives and courses, boat trips and sea-kayaking. A number of guided jungle trekking activities are also organised. Japamala Resort has two unique restaurants, the beach-front Tamarind, serving delicious Thai, Indo-Chinese and Malay cuisine, and the unique Mandi-Mandi, set on a pier a hundred metres from the beach, which serves international cuisine with an Italian accent. Guests can also take advantage of the Samadhi Spa, and every evening snacks and cocktails are served during the sundown happy hour.

Enjoying a quiet, secluded location on the island of Langkawi, La Pari-Pari is a charming boutique property set it a purpose built resort. Standing in fine gardens, this eco-friendly property offers delightful accommodation in a tranquil, friendly atmosphere. Standing just a few minutes walk from Pantai Cenang, one of Langkawi's finest beaches, Le Pari-Pari is perfect for relaxing holidays on this beautiful island. Away from the bustle and crowds, but within easy reach of buzzing Pentai Tengah, guests will enjoy relaxing by the hotel's swimming pool, strolling in the splendid grove and kitchen garden, and climbing up to the quaint tree-house, built by volunteers from recycled materials. La Pari-Pari's fat Cupid restaurant serves an eclectic mix of traditional Malay cuisine and Australian favourites, always concentrating on the finest local produce and organic fruit and vegetables from the hotel's kitchen garden. Meals are served on the cool veranda. Le Pari-Pari concierge staff are on hand to offer advice and bookings for car or motorbike rentals and other transport, activity recommendations, dining suggestions and flight schedule information, among many other services.

Enjoying a quiet location just over a kilometre from the beach, La Villa Langkawi (Private Pool) is a large single-bedroom villa standing in a lush garden, offering splendid views of the Langkawi landscape. This fully equipped boutique villa offers self-catering accommodation in a quiet, peaceful setting. Perfect for relaxing, romantic visits to this beautiful island, La Villa Langkawi is within easy reach of many of the islands most important attractions. Pentai Cenang is just a five minute drive from the property, while the Langkawi Cable Car station is less than twenty kilometres away. Aside from its fabulous beaches, Langkawi offers spectacular UNESCO World Geopark conservation areas, including the Machincang Cambrian Geoforest Park and the Kilim Karst Geoforest Park. This splendid villa is luxuriously decorated and furnished, featuring a huge double bed, a dining and living room area with comfortable sofas and armchairs, and a panoramic veranda with spectacular views. The sumptuous bathroom comes with a shower, towels and complimentary toiletries. La Villa Langkawi's staff can be contacted at all times with the provided mobile telephone, and transportation is provided for trips to the beach or for air-port pick-up and transfers.

Perched on a hilltop and surrounded by lush tropical forest, Malihom Private Estate is a delightful boutique property located in the heart of Penang island. Malihom is situated in eight historic rice barns, all carefully restored to offer unique accommodation in a quiet, secluding setting. Standing just twenty kilometres from historic Georgetown, Malihom is ideal for quiet visits to this delightful corner of Penang. Activities available from the property include guided walking tours of Georgetown (A UNESCO World Heritage Site) with lunch and transfers, massages, and exploring the magnificent countryside on foot or by bicycle. Bicycles are available for hire. Malihom boasts a large infinity pool for relaxing dips with spectacular views, and there is also a lounge and bar in the main house. Malihom's eight unique cabins are all individually furnished and decorated, featuring noble timber flooring, massive wood beams and panelling, and colonial style furniture. Each cabin has a large balcony, offering sweeping views of the tropical rainforest. Malihom's restaurant offers delicious set menus based on Thai, Burmese and international cuisine, with the accent on market-fresh produce.

Located in the heart of bustling Georgetown, Noordin Mews is situated in a carefully restored and modernised typical Peranakan shop house, originally built in the 1920s. This spectacular boutique property now offers delightful accommodation in a chic, informal atmosphere. Standing in a charming tropical walled garden with a private swimming pool, Noordin Mews is ideal for easy visits to this magnificent city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008. The hotel is just a 10-minute walk to the Street of Harmony, which leads visitors to Penang's most iconic landmarks: the Khoo Khongsi Clan House, the Guan Yin Temple, the English Georgian Church, Penang's main Mosque and a remarkable kovil. Little India and the wharf jetties are also just minutes away. In the neighbourhood, guests should not miss the famous street food hawkers in New Lane, Kimberly Street and Presgrave Street. Noordin Mews' friendly and knowledgeable staff can organise tours and visits to all these attractions and offer advice and bookings on everything from car and scooter hire and and tri-shaw rides to cookery classes and beauty treatments. Noordin Mews has been restored and decorated to echo the popular Asian cinema, stars and fashion of the 1950s and 1960s, and features an eclectic mix of Straits Chinese architecture, chic retro décor, and vintage-modern furniture. All rooms and suites are air-conditioned, and feature elegant, en-suite bathrooms and a range of modern facilities.

Standing in the heart of the historic centre of Georgetown, on Penang island, Seven Terraces is situated in a grand row of seven sympathetically restored early 19th century Anglo-Chinese terrace houses. This luxury boutique property now offers exclusive accommodation and fine dining in a unique heritage setting. Seven Terraces is just footsteps away from the Goddess of Mercy Temple and a few minutes walk from all the major landmarks and attractions of Georgetown, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Featuring a large outdoor pool, an elegant Chinese courtyard, and exquisitely furnished public areas, this magnificent property is a haven of peace and tranquillity, but just a short stroll from the lively culture, street markets and eateries that makes this island so famous. Seven Terraces is home to the Kebaya Restaurant, where the hotel's chefs create delicious fusion menus based on classic Indo and Straits Chinese Nyonya dishes. Guests can also enjoy the Bababar lounge bar, serving fine wines, beers, cocktails and spirits afternoon and evening.

This unique property enjoys a spectacular location, lying between an idyllic white sand beach on the South China sea, and a beautiful mangrove swamp in the Setiu Wetlands. Set in twenty carefully restored Terengganu heritage houses, between one-hundred and two-hundred and fifty years old, these former fishermen's dwellings have been splendidly refurbished, and offer comfortable accommodation in a tranquil, beach-front setting. Perfect for quiet visits to this spectacular region, Terrapuri Heritage Village offers guests fabulous views of the palm-fringed beach from its unique, stilted villas. The village has a fine outdoor pool, and guests can make use of the Rumah Pulau Rusa, a century old timber palace converted into a reading room, where computers with internet access are available. The village's tour desk offers a wide range of activities and services, from visits to the nearby firefly sanctuary, and the terrapin conservation centre, to tours of the bustling city of Kuala Terengganu. Car, bicycle and kayak hire are available on site, and other activities include snorkelling and scuba diving in the crystal-clear waters of the sea. Authentic Malay cuisine is served at the Sesayap Courtyard restaurant, and there is also a fully equipped meeting room for small, exclusive conferences or private dining. Guests can also take advantage of a traditional spa, and there is also a gallery exhibiting local arts and crafts, and the Serengas shop, with a hand-picked selection of the finest antiques, artefacts and books from Terengganu and the rest of the region.

Enjoying a spectacular location, nestled in a lush tropical valley and with a backdrop of towering cliffs and mountains, the Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat is situated by natural hot springs and fabulous limestone caves. This unique boutique property offers luxury accommodation and exclusive wellness experiences in a quiet, secluded setting. The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat's quiet location, just over ten kilometres from the centre of Ipoh, means that it is an ideal spot totally relaxing visits to this beautiful area of Malaysia. Everything in the retreat is geared towards guests' tranquillity and calm, and the Banjaran offers a huge range of unique natural features to compliment the Spa and Wellness journey. These include geothermal hot springs dipping pools, a thermal steam cave, an ice bath and a crystal cave, to name but a few. Gastronomic pleasures are not forgotten at the Banjaran, and guests can dine in the calming settings of the Pomelo Restaurant, both indoors and outdoors. The restaurant takes its name from a famous Ipoh fruit, and features flavourful yet healthy dining. Set within a limestone cave, the magnificent Jeff's Cellar is one of the most unique wine bars in the world. Here, guests can savour a wide range of organic and rare wines in a setting of ethereal lighting, intimate cave interiors and a breathtaking natural water feature.

Set in an area dubbed the "The Valley of Eternal Spring", this Tudor-style country house, backed by state reserve forests, sits atop a hill overlooking the Sultan Abu Bakar Lake. A short distance from the towns of Tanah Rata and Ringlet, it is within close proximity to many key attractions.

Located in the centre of historic Malacca, The Majestic Malacca is situated in a charming mansion, originally built in the 1920s, and an elegant new building, created to mirror the architecture of the main house. This luxury boutique hotel stands by the river and offers exclusive accommodation and fine dining in a delightful central setting. The Majestic Malacca hosts a fine gourmet restaurant, the Mansion, which serves delicious menus based on Portuguese, Dutch, English, and Baba-Nyonya cuisine. The dining room, with its original Straits Settlement windows overlooking the Malacca River and Kampung Morten, offers a casual atmosphere for breakfast and dinner. After a long day's sightseeing or business, guests can unwind at the Lounge or enjoy an excellent range of cocktails, spirits and refreshments at the Bar at the Mansion. The Majestic Malacca is an ideal spot for relaxing visits to this splendid city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008. Many of Malacca's most important landmarks and monuments are within easy reach of the hotel, including the A' Formosa fortress, Christ Church and the Stadthuys. Morten Village is located directly opposite the hotel. The Majestic Malacca offers daily guided walks through the winding streets of the historic city, and other essential excursions include river cruises and trips to the Jonker Street market. Within the hotel itself, guests can take advantage of the unique Spa Village, with a wide range of healing therapies based on the Baba-Nyonya or Peranakan culture. There is also a fine outdoor swimming pool and a fully equipped gym.

Located in the heart of Kuching's old town, The Ranee Boutique Suites is situated in two stylishly restored and modernised typical 19th century shop houses. This luxury boutique hotel offers exclusive accommodation and fine dining in a spectacular central setting. The Ranee Boutique Suites offers is perfect for easy visits to this bustling, historic city. Guests can enjoy fine views of the river, the Astana and the State Legislative Assembly building from its suites and public areas, and the Ranee is a short walk from many more of Kuching's most important attractions, including The Sarawak Museum, Old Court House, Carpenter Street, India Street, Brooke Dockyard... The boat jetty for a leisurely sunset cruise along the Sarawak River is just across the road from The Ranee, as is Kuching's main bazaar. The hotel's highly experienced tour desk can organise a wide range of tours and activities direct from the hotel. After a hard day's sightseeing or business, guests at The Ranee Boutique Suites can relax in the comfortable reading lounge, enjoy coffee and snacks at the Cafe Trio's while watching the world go by, or enjoy delicious local cuisine, international favourites and a fine selection of cocktails and beers at the Mbar&Bistro. Unique Sarawak gifts and souvenirs are on sale at the Ranee Gift Gallery, which supports local, sustainable craft production.

Villa Samadhi enjoys an excellent location on a quiet street in an up-scale residential area. Surrounded by embassies and standing in a fine garden, this luxury boutique property is set in a unique low-rise building, with typical Asian style architecture and thatched roofs. Perfect for quiet stays in this bustling city, Villa Samadhi's tranquil location belies its closeness to Kuala Lumpur's most important landmarks and attractions. Kuala Lumpur City Centre and the Petronas Towers are less than three kilometres away, while the Pavilion shopping centre is less than a ten-minute drive from the property. There are a number of excellent golf courses within easy reach of Villa Samadhi, the nearest being the Royal Selangor Golf Club. Villa Samadhi is host to the stylish Mandi Mandi restaurant, which serves traditional Malay and international cuisine in a charming open-air atmosphere. All of the hotel's twenty-one luxurious rooms have direct access to the unique lagoon pool, and many have huge four-poster sun-loungers at the pool's edge. The rooms come with heated hydro-massage baths, and a full range of high-tech amenities, including free Wi-Fi internet connection, flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, and DVD players.