Trip.Best Features Many Malaysian Hotspots And Destinations In Their Global Rankings
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Cover image via Good news, cuti-cuti crew — Malaysia has bagged multiple shoutouts on the Trip.Best 2025 Global Rankings, and we're not just talking one or two categories
Based on verified reviews and actual booking data, Trip.com's yearly Trip.Best guide celebrates the most-loved travel hotspots around Asia. Covering categories such as Stays, Attractions, Restaurants, and Nightlife, the ranking list helps travellers discover the top destinations and experiences globally and regionally.
And guess what? Malaysia has managed to rank in multiple categories across the board!
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Malaysian hotels, from family-friendly stays to culturally rich experiences, nabbed mentions in various categories
The list for Asia's Most Instagrammable Hotels includes The Luma Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels, in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, while The St Regis Langkawi, The Taaras Beach & Spa Resort, Anantara Desaru Coast Resort, and The Danna Langkawi were all included in the Asia's Best Scenic Hotels list.
Meanwhile, The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi, Eastern & Oriental Hotel, and Cheong Fatt Tze – the Blue Mansion – were recognised for their unique cultural experiences, each earning a well-deserved spot on Asia's Best Cultural Hotels list.
Langkawi gets a few notable mentions too, with its stunning scenic villas making the list
Langkawi has a whopping three entries in the Asia's Best Villas category:
- The Datai Langkawi
- Four Seasons Resort, Langkawi
- Ambong Pool Villas Langkawi
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Several Malaysian eats were featured, ranging from local delights to restaurants with Instagram-worthy views
Restaurants such as Madam Kwan's, Hai Kah Lang TRX, and Restoran Meng Kee Grilled Fish are recognised as some of Asia's Best Local Restaurants.
Under the category of Asia's Best Restaurants for Views & Experiences, a considerable number of Malaysian restaurants earned their spots too. For example, ALVA KL, Manten Omakase, and Blackbyrd KL.
From family-friendly theme parks to nightlife hotspots, Trip.Best also featured a good few places in Malaysia for fun times.
According to Trip.Best, Sunway Lagoon Theme Park, Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park, and Underwater World Langkawi are among some of Asia's Best Family-Friendly Attractions.
As for Asia's Best Night Attractions, Malaysian hotspots such as The Iron Fairies KL, Vertigo Restaurant & Bar, and Whisky House Kuala Lumpur are featured.
Across the board, Malaysia was well-represented on Trip.Best's rankings
In the Asia's Best Destinations category, Malaysia's standout locations include Kuala Lumpur, Semporna, Kota Kinabalu, Langkawi, and Melaka.
And if you're usually travelling with the fam, Kuala Lumpur tops the Asia's Best Family Friendly Destinations list.
These recognitions shine a spotlight on Malaysia's tourism potential
"We hope this not only inspires Malaysians to rediscover local favourites but also encourages more international travellers to explore what Malaysia has to offer — especially as we gear up for Visit Malaysia Year 2026," said Stephane Thong, General Manager, Trip.com Malaysia.
