Planning Family Staycation in Malaysia? Try These 5 Tips for Maximum Fun!

Different type of ideal outing and different activity schedule would be troublesome to reach agreed decisions. To some degree, staycation can be the solution
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06 Mar 2021 - 3 min read

Planning a vacation or holiday can be hard when it comes to family discussion. Different type of ideal outing and different activity schedule would be troublesome to reach agreed decisions. To some degree, staycation can be the solution. In order to have a fulfilling staycation, you don’t need to go to far away places and spend too much times. A short weekend getaway could be enough to recharge.

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Luckily, in Malaysia it is easy to have fun staycation. There are plenty good hotels, ranging from the budget hotels to the luxurious five stars establishment. In addition to that, you will find so many options for popular tourist attractions, such as natural tourism, dining, and heritage destinations.

Now, are you planning family staycation? For your next staycation, follow our tips to craft memorable family moments.

Arrange budget

After you have decided the best time for staycation, the next thing you should do is arranging your budget. Define what kind of staycation you would want for this one occasion. If you are going to have a simple backpacking-like outing, the budget surely would be very different from a fancy one. By arranging budget, it would be easier for you to choose hotels, dining, and places to visit. Don’t forget to allocate some coins for souvenirs that will remind your family of this staycation.

Choose location

Where do you want to spend staycation? Would it be on a secluded island or just in your own town? Not only this will help you to arrange budget, choosing location at the first place could be a good start to write down places-to-go and things-to-do list. Traveloka could help you to find great hotels and attractions near you. Make sure you check out our selection.

Pick your preferred hotel

There are so many wonderful hotels in one destination. Discuss with your family to pick one. In Malaysia, you could find comfortable staycation hotels in urban landscape or serene islands. A nice hotel at heritage city Melaka or at the tranquil Kota Kinabalu could be equally recharging. It is also good idea to choose hotel nearby your favorite attractions.

Prepare a to-do-list

After picking the best hotel for staycation, now it is time to prepare your activities at the destinated place. Browse recommended attractions on Traveloka and list down those who are available in your staycation area. You can split some columns for dining, parks, beaches, tourist attractions, and shopping centers.

To help you one step closer to your dream staycation, here we give you a recommendation on best hotels and resorts in Malaysia. Each of them located in different area, so you can consider and choose one that suits your staycation theme. Keep reading!

This hotel is awarded as 2020 Traveloka Hotel Awards Winner: Best Travelers' Experience. It has recreational facilities like outdoor pool and offers great access to shopping malls, landmarks, and restaurants around.

Rating: 8.4/10

Location: No.1, Jalan Imbi, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur

Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort & Spa

This impressive hotel is one of the best accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. If you plan to spend a beach staycation, this hotel should be on the top of your considerations. Your children would love spending time swimming, strolling on the sand, or eating delicious seafood.

Rating: 8.9/10

Location: Pantai Dalit, Tuaran, Tuaran, Kota Kinabalu

Built in classical architecture style, this hotel is a gem even by first impression. It is luxurious and private, suitable for a quality family time. Your staycation would not be bothered by crowded guests or noise. It is also close to George Town finest attractions.

Rating: 9.3/10

Location: 15, Leith Street, Georgetown, Pulau Pinang, Penang

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