We loved everything!! I read comments about the hotel targetting just muslim tourists but that’s defenitely not my experience. Very diverse guests, the only thing that’s “different” is that there’s no alcohol but I loved that. No drunk guests, the common areas are nice and not noisy, in the morning as well as in the evening. And their mocktails are to die for. I think everyone could do with a couple of days of not drinking. The shared pool is huge and very nice. There’s a 7-11 on 3 minutes walking distance which we loved. The staff is so friendly and make you feel at home. We had horrendous neighbours but after one chat with the owner he took care of it. The owner is around most of the time and is very open and nice, tending to the guests. The rooms were spacious & clean and the amenities were great. They left a nice note on our bed for our anniversary too. The hotel is a little further away from the lively spots, but we loved it because we really came to unwind and relax. If you do want to go to the beach or a more lively area, grab a Bolt to Cape Panwa where there’s a beach, stores and more people. Not to forget because it’s further from the center, everything is very affordable! We loved our stay, would love to come back someday.

Having to leave :)

Staff were fantastic, food was delicious. Clean and well maintained. Fern and Jay were amazing, credit to the hotel. Like the fact it was alcohol free.

To be honest, nothing i didn't like about this hotel. Met both owners whilst staying here for 2 weeks. Again very nice gentlemen. Keep up the good work

The place is quiet, not too many people. Not a big breakfast but it's still good.

When we booked we didn't see anywhere in the hotel info that the hotel doesn't have alcohol since it's has halal. However it didn't effect our impression from the hotel.

The resort is located 30 mins away from Patong beach and 5-10 mins away from Rassada pier. It is a beautiful resort with very helpful and polite staff. The ambience is quiet and peaceful and away from the hustle and bustle of the main city centre and beach area. You can always take a cab/ book a grab taxi to and from the hotel to travel anywhere in the city. The location is favorable if you have to take a ferry to go to phi phi, krabi or other islands because the pier is nearby. The rooms are spacious and have all facilities. They provide extra towels, an umbrella and a pair of slippers to use at the pool/ beach. The rooms come with a private pool area. The breakfast included in the room rent is delicious and wholesome. We had a pleasant stay at the hotel.

Location was perfect for our purposes which was basically somewhere to stop for 2 nights following a flight from UK with the intention of gettibg a speedboat to Koh Lanta the following morning. Very pleasantly surprised to find a very priuvate plunge pool at the rear of our room, which I wasn't expecting. Perfect after a long flight. The main swimming pool was immediately in front of our room with a number of loungers on both sides. A nice place to spend the afternoon after a good lie in. Very comfortable beds. Just down the road we found an excellent and very cheap restaurant that seemed mainly to cater for locals buying takeaways which we took to be a good sign of quality. Breakfast fairly standard with the ubiquitous excellent eggs Really really good mango lassis served at the pool bar. Best we had all holiday 5 minutes taxi ride to the Rassada Pier. Will definitely stay here again if doing same trip.

Would have been nice if the pool bar had been manned all of the time. Some snacks and beers would have been nice but hey, it's Thailand, and nowhere is ever quite perfect.

We simply love the quietness, spacious and fabulous room, especially with a private pool. Even though location isn't all ideal, nonetheless it was easy enough to get around with a GRAB car or a bike. Room size was excellent, pool water temperature was prefect. Outdoor shower was great. Staff are really nice people. Helpful, and friendly. We really enjoyed the old town area too. Highly recommended.

Breakfast could be better. Wish they've at least a coffee/latte/cappuccino option instead of instant coffee only.

I loved having a private pool! It's always been a dream of mine! The room was huge and comfortable with a beautiful bathroom. The staff was sp kind!

It's in the middle of nowhere! Perfect for a couples weekend away. Luckily you can get a Grab or Bolt for really cheap if you need to go most places. The restaraunt and pool bar wasn't open. It seemed pretty deserted. But probably because the locations isn't prime. I wish the pool came with a net so I could clean it myself in the mornings. The second day there were too many little critters for me to want to get in but I would have happily cleaned it myself.

The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The breakfast was delicious. The room with the private pool was exceptionally amazing. The location was great and the hotel was very relaxing.

Nothing.

We absolutely loved this property! The staff are so thoughtful and kind, making sure we had everything we needed. They even sent us away with a beautiful breakfast for our travels.

There was not one thing we didn’t like or had to complain about. We personally liked the location. Yes it’s far from the tourist areas, but this is what we liked. The local food and people were helpful, kind and trustworthy. Old town is close and worth a trip. (It’s nice not having all the loud and intoxicated travellers around us). On this property, they don’t sell alcohol. That doesn’t mean you can’t buy beer for your fridge and enjoy it in your room. We had a room with a personal pool and deck and it was paradise!

Our stay at Hotel Malabar was absolutely fantastic! From start to finish, everything exceeded our expectations. The staff is incredibly professional, friendly, and kind, always making sure we felt welcome and comfortable. A special shoutout to Fern and Jay, who were simply amazing throughout our stay. They went above and beyond to make our experience even more special, and their freshly made fruit juices were absolutely spectacular! I especially want to highlight Fern—she was truly wonderful, always so warm and attentive. Her kindness and great energy made our stay even more enjoyable. Thank you to the entire team at Hotel Malabar! We had a fantastic time and will definitely be back!