As Malaysia celebrates Merdeka and Malaysia Day, the country has plenty to be proud of. Malaysia has topped Trip.com’s 2025 Trip.Best Global Rankings in several categories, including luxury hotels, family attractions, fine dining, and nightlife.
Based on real traveller reviews and bookings, these awards highlight Malaysia’s excellent hospitality, entertainment, and food scene, making it perfect timing as the nation celebrates its independence and unity.
What Makes Trip.Best 2025 The Gold Standard
Unlike typical travel awards decided by panels of experts, Trip.Best 2025 harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to analyse millions of genuine traveller experiences. Every rating, review, and booking decision feeds into an algorithm that identifies what truly makes travellers return, recommend, and rave about their experiences.
The awards span five major categories – Stays, Attractions, Restaurants, Nightlife, and Destinations – creating a comprehensive map of excellence across Asia and beyond.
Malaysia’s Trip.Best 2025 Winners
Destinations
These incredible Malaysian destinations have captivated travellers worldwide with their unbeatable mix of rich culture, stunning nature, and warm hospitality that keep visitors coming back for more.
- Best Overall: Kuala Lumpur, Semporna, Kota Kinabalu, Langkawi, Melaka
- Family Friendly: Kuala Lumpur
- Coastal: Semporna, Langkawi
Stays
From breathtaking luxury resorts to charming family retreats, Malaysia’s award-winning hotels deliver world-class comfort with that special Malaysian warmth that makes every guest feel truly welcome.
- Luxury: The Ritz-Carlton Langkawi, Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, One&Only Desaru Coast
- Family: Legoland Malaysia Hotel, Club Med Cherating Beach, PARKROYAL Langkawi Resort, Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre, Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, City Centre, PARKROYAL Penang Resort
- Scenic: The St. Regis Langkawi, The Taaras Beach & Spa Resort, Anantara Desaru Coast Resort, The Danna Langkawi
- Cultural: The Ritz-Carlton Langkawi, Eastern & Oriental Hotel, Cheong Fatt Tze – the Blue Mansion
- Most Instagrammable: The Luma Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels
- Villas: The Datai Langkawi, Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, Ambong Pool Villas Langkawi
- Gourmet: Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, The Datai Langkawi
Attractions
Get ready to be amazed by Malaysia’s incredible attractions, from towering iconic landmarks that will take your breath away to action-packed theme parks where families create memories that last a lifetime.
- Things to Do: Petronas Twin Towers, LEGOLAND Malaysia, KL Hop-on Hop-off
- Family-Friendly: Legoland Malaysia, Sunway Lagoon Theme Park, Aquaria KLCC, Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park, Underwater World Langkawi
- Night Attractions: Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur Tower, KL Hop-on Hop-off
Restaurants
Prepare your taste buds for an incredible journey through Malaysia’s food scene, where mouth-watering local favourites meet innovative fine dining, proving why Malaysian cuisine has food lovers around the world completely hooked.
- Local: Sun Fong Bak Kut Teh, Madam Kwan’s, Hai Kah Lang TRX, Limapulo: Baba Can Cook, Restoran Meng Kee Grill Fish
- Light Bites: Ho Know Hainam Kopitiam, Pao Xiang Bah Kut Teh, Yik See Ho Bak Kut Teh, Tao Xiang Bah Kut Teh Fish Head Noodles, Yut Kee Restaurant, Yu Yi Bak Kut Teh
- Fine Dining: Dewakan, DC Restaurant, Sushi Taka
- Views & Experiences: ALVA KL, Manten Omakase, DEWAKAN, Blackbyrd KL
Nightlife
Malaysia’s nightlife scene rivals the world’s best cities, with stunning rooftop bars and lively clubs that keep the energy going all night.
- Bars: Vertigo Restaurant & Bar, Penrose KL, Whisky House Kuala Lumpur, SKY51, The Iron Fairies KL, Heli Lounge Bar, SkyBar
- Clubs: Pitt Club KL
A Perfect Moment For Malaysia
As Malaysia gears up for Visit Malaysia Year 2026, these awards provide the perfect momentum to showcase what the country does best – delivering unforgettable experiences that blend world-class service with authentic Malaysian warmth.
What makes this recognition even more special is that it comes from real travellers, not industry experts. When millions of visitors from around the world choose to book, review, and return to Malaysian establishments, it sends a clear message: Malaysia has earned its place among the world’s premier travel destinations.
Your Guide To Malaysia’s Best
Whether you’re planning a luxury getaway, family vacation, or culinary adventure, these Trip.Best winners offer a trusted roadmap to Malaysia’s finest experiences. The rankings prove what many travellers already know – Malaysia delivers world-class hospitality while staying true to its authentic charm.
Start planning your Malaysian adventure by exploring the 2025 Trip.Best Global Rankings on Trip.com and booking your stay at these award-winning places. Whether you want luxury resorts, family fun, or authentic local food, Malaysia’s award-winning hospitality is ready to welcome you.
