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  • 13 Best Hot Springs In Malaysia: Discover Relaxing Resorts & Natural Hot Spring Pools

    Jacey Hen
    Jacey Hen
    Last updated 21 Mar 2024
    Best Hot Springs In Malaysia

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    Unwind And Relax In The Hot Springs Of Malaysia

    The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat Ipoh best hot spring resort in Perak
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    Looking for a relaxing retreat idea? We believe that there's no better way to unwind all your tense muscles and ease your stress away than with taking a good dip in a hot spring pool. Malaysia may not be home to magnificent volcano sites, but we've got our fair share of natural hot springs across the country, ready to help you soak all your worries away!
    Kampung Panchor Hot Spring best hot spring pool in Sarawak
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    Whether you're looking for a lavish hot spring resort or a budget-friendly communal pool to try out, read on for our complete list of the best hot springs in Malaysia and get ready to plan your therapeutic retreat.

    Discover These 13 Hot Springs In Malaysia

    1. Sg. Lalang Hot Spring Semenyih, Selangor

    Sg. Lalang Hot Spring Semenyih best hot spring in Selangor Malaysia
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    Sg. Lalang Hot Spring Semenyih best hot spring in Selangor Malaysia
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    What was once an illegal dumping site has been revamped and rebuilt into the Sg. Lalang Hot Spring in Semenyih. There are 2 pools here for you to choose from - the big pool is commonly used by most visitors with its optimal temperature, while the smaller one a hotter option. The area is well-equipped with facilities, including toilets and showers, ample of parking space, as well as stalls nearby to get food and drinks after taking your dip in the pools.
    • Address: Jalan Sungai Lalang, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor
    • Price: RM3 per person

    2. Selayang Hot Spring, Selangor

     Selayang Hot Spring best natural hot spring in Selangor
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     Selayang Hot Spring best natural hot spring in Selangor
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    Located near Batu Caves, the Selayang Hot Spring has been a popular attraction among locals for many decades, believed to have medicinal effects in treating skin ailments. The natural hot spring here has 4 different pools that differ in temperatures and visitors would normally collect the water in their own pails to wash themselves with. Although you'd have to pay RM2 for parking, entrance to the hot springs is completely free of charge, so it's also no wonder that this spot can get quite crowded sometimes.
    • Address: Jalan Ipoh, Baru Selayang, 68100 Batu Caves, Selangor
    • Price: FREE entrance
    Up for some adventure nearby? Plan a fun jungle trekking or rock climbing activity before your visit to the hot springs!

    3. Hulu Tamu Hot Springs, Selangor

    Hulu Tamu Hot Springs best hot spring pool in Selangor Malaysia
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    Hulu Tamu Hot Springs best hot spring pool in Selangor Malaysia
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    Just a short drive away from the small town of Batang Kali, the Hulu Tamu Hot Springs is one of the well-known tourist attractions within the area, complete with a landscaped garden, a pair of hot spring wells and the pool. The public pool is split into two sections, one of which is filled with steaming water from the natural hot springs here, while another is filled with cooler water more suited for wading around in.
    • Address: Hulu Tamu, Kampung Kuantan, 44300 Batang Kali, Selangor
    • Price: RM3 per adult, RM1 per child

    4. Suria Hot Spring Bentong, Pahang

    Suria Hot Spring Bentong best hot spring hotel in Pahang
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    Plan a weekend getaway for you and your family by checking into the ēRYAbySURIA Hot Spring Bentong Resort. Nestled in the beautiful rainforest of Pahang, the resort is home to the natural Suria Hot Springs and is a popular retreat spot amongst the locals of all ages. During your stay here, you can just easily step out of your room and go for a soak in the main outdoor hot spring pool. There's also a cool water spring pool, suitable for children as well as those who can't take the heat.
    Suria Hot Spring Bentong best hot spring hotel in Pahang
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    Want a little more privacy? Don't worry, because there are also private pools for those of you who'd like a more intimate staycation experience here. Just spend a little more to enjoy the Jacuzzi Villa, complete with its very own en-suite jaccuzi tub!
    • Address: ēRYAbySURIA Hot Spring Bentong, 2527, Jalan Kuala Lumpur Lama, Mukim, 28700 Bentong, Pahang
    • Price: From RM194 per night

    5. The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat, Perak

    The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat Ipoh
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    The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat Ipoh
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    Level up your weekend getaway by heading on over to Perak's tranquil health and fitness resort, The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat. Located just a short drive away from the Ipoh city centre, this 5-star sanctuary is nestled in a 22.7-acre valley surrounded by nature and 400 million-year-old limestone caves, but the highlight here would definitely be the natural Geothermal Hot Springs Dipping Pools at the resort.
    The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat Ipoh best hot spring resort in Perak
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    The hot spring pools here contain fresh hot water that's part of the 3 million litres that billow up daily from the ground below. These open hot spring tubs overlook a beautiful lake, and you'll likely get the chance to enjoy one all to yourself, promising lots of privacy and time to unwind. Here's a #KlookTip: book a Day Pass on Klook and gain access to the facilities at the resort for a whole day without having to spend a night here!

    6. Lost World Hot Springs and Spa, Perak

    Lost World Hot Springs and Spa Tambun best hot spring in Perak
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    tambun lost world ipoh hot spring water park
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    Scattered across Ipoh’s very own Lost World of Tambun water park are multiple natural hot spring pools that await to give visitors a truly rejuvenating experience. Yes, that’s right - hot springs in a theme park! With a total of 12 active pools, take your pick and go for a dip in whichever healing bath that suits you, from a unique thermal hot spring waterfall to natural steam cave sauna.
    Lost World of Tambun Ipoh Hot Springs
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    The Lost World Hot Springs are open for use anytime from day to night, so you can always drop by the pools in between attractions. Book a discounted theme park ticket on Klook to enjoy a full-day access to the whole park, or simply just the night park, for you to enjoy a long soak in the healing pools at the end of your day.
    • Address: 1, Persiaran Lagun Sunway, Sunway City, 31150 Ipoh, Perak
    • Price: From RM47 per person

    8. Kampung Panchor Hot Spring, Sarawak

    Kampung Panchor Hot Spring best hot spring pool in Sarawak
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    Kampung Panchor Hot Spring best hot spring pool in Sarawak
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    Located an hour's drive away from Kuching, the Kampung Panchor Hot Spring is nestled in the rainforest of Sarawak, making it the perfect nature retreat while you're in the state. Don't worry about the rain or harsh sunlight - the row of healing baths here are covered with roofs, so you can spend as long as you want here, soaking in the hot water. The place also comes complete with changing rooms and toilets, so you can wash up after you're done.
    • Address: 1305, 93050 Kuching, Sarawak
    • Price: RM5 per person

    9. Poring Hot Spring, Sabah

    Poring Hot Spring best hot spring resort in Sabah
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    Poring Hot Spring Ranau best hot springs in Sabah
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    Relax with a dip in a hot sulphur bath at the popular Poring Hot Springs, a tropical retreat located in the Ranau district, about a two-hour drive away from Kota Kinabalu. The huge Poring nature park is home to a few swimming pools, hot spring tubs, as well as a waterfall. To enjoy the water from the hot springs, each of the individual hot spring tubs here are equipped with faucets so that you can control the water temperature and flow.
    Poring Hot Spring Ranau best hot springs in Sabah
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    Known for its therapeutic properties reputed to ease aching muscles, the springs here are frequently visited by both foreigners and locals all-year round! Want some ease in your travel plans? Book a highly-rated tour on Klook that will bring you to the hot springs and around one of Malaysia's most beautiful natural reserves, the Kinabalu National Park.
    • Address: Poring Hot Spring & Nature Reserve, 89300 Ranau, Sabah
    • Price: RM3 per adult, RM1 per child

    10. Ayer Hangat Village Langkawi, Kedah

    Ayer Hangat Village best hot spring in Langkawi Kedah
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    Ayer Hangat Village best hot spring resort in Langkawi Kedah
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    Visit the one and only salt water hot spring in Malaysia at the Ayer Hangat Village of Langkawi Island. Just a short drive up north from the town of Kuah, this modern cultural complex is dedicated to promoting its unique 3-tiered hot spring wells, set amidst a traditional Malay village setting with a charming backdrop of green paddy fields. These salt water pools can also be found in only two other countries worldwide, making this spot in Langkawi a truly rare gem.
    Ayer Hangat Village best hot spring in Langkawi Kedah
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    Upgrade your experience by booking discounted spa packages on Klook, inclusive of transport to and from your hotel! Pair your hot spring experience with your choice of treatment, from foot or neck massages, to rejuvenating body scrubs.
    • Address: 16, Jalan Padang Matsirat, Ayer Hangat, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah
    • Price: From RM10 per adult, RM5 per child

    11. KSL Hot Spring Resort, Johor

    KSL Hot Spring Resort best hot spring hotel in Johor Malaysia
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    KSL Hot Spring Resort Johor best hot spring resort in Malaysia
    Established in 2018, the KSL Hot Spring Resort in Johor is the state's first ecologically friendly resort and spa. Book a night's stay at the resort and take a dip in any of their 3 indoor hot spring pools here, open 24 hours daily for you to use anytime. With the hot water sourced from the Jasin Hot Spring wells of Melaka, the temperature of the water is constantly measured to ensure that guests can enjoy the best hot spring experience.
    • Address: 31, Jalan Kangkar Tebrau, Taman Daya, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor
    • Price: From RM122 per night

    12. La Hot Spring, Terengganu

    La Hot Spring best hot spring in Terengganu Malaysia
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    La Hot Spring best hot spring in Terengganu Malaysia
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    Discovered over 4 decades ago, the natural pools of the La Hot Spring has since been developed into a famous tourist attraction of Terengganu. What we love most about this hot spring is how most of its natural state has been maintained - the hot waters from the natural spring flows down the hill slope into a large pool, suitable for wading or sitting in. The water collected in the pool is also pretty hot, and can sometimes go up to 60 degrees Celcius!
    • Address: Sungai Peng, Kampung La, 22010 Jerteh, Terengganu
    • Price: FREE entrance

    13. Jasin Hot Springs, Melaka

    Jasin Hot Springs best hot spring in Melaka Malaysia
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    Jasin Hot Springs best hot spring in Melaka Malaysia
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    Who says you can't combine relaxation with a bit of fun? Built over a century ago, the Jasin Hot Springs was made into a recreational park where families can play, while soaking in the benefits of the natural mineral water. Choose from their wide variety of pools here - from a colourful water playground pool and a females-only pool to various wells made for foot soaking, there's definitely something here for everyone!
    • Address: Kolam Air Panas Jasin, Mukim Bemban, 77200 Jasin, Melaka
    • Price: RM6.50 per adult, RM4.50 per child, RM5.50 per senior citizen

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