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About Malaysia

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Malaysia attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

Popular destinations

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Terengganu

Terengganu

69 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Cliffs
Pahang

Pahang

44 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Sabah

Sabah

40 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Johor

Johor

34 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Sarawak

Sarawak

27 beaches
Picturesque • Gorge • Cliffs
Kedah

Kedah

24 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Penang

Penang

22 beaches
Cliffs • Secluded relax • Natural shadow
Penang island

Penang island

20 beaches
Cliffs • Secluded relax • Natural shadow
Langkawi island

Langkawi island

19 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Secluded relax
Tioman island

Tioman island

17 beaches
Picturesque • Cliffs • Natural shadow
Negeri Sembilan

Negeri Sembilan

15 beaches
Natural shadow • Good for Sup surfing • Beach volleyball
Perak

Perak

15 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Perhentian Kecil

Perhentian Kecil

13 beaches
Picturesque • Exceptional beauty • Natural shadow
Kelantan

Kelantan

9 beaches
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Good for Relax
Malacca

Malacca

9 beaches
Natural shadow • Football ground • Good for Kayaking
Selangor

Selangor

8 beaches
Natural shadow • Good for Relax • Sand
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Malaysia Best beaches

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Beringin Beach
Beringin Beach
Beringin Beach
Senior friendly

Beringin Beach

Kuah 3 km
Very good
8.3
Hotel guests only • Hotel beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise pure water • Large low tide
6.6 Amenities index
Teluk Cempedak Beach
Teluk Cempedak Beach
Teluk Cempedak Beach
Senior friendly

Teluk Cempedak Beach

Teluk Cempedak 0.1 km
Very good
8.3
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Light fine pebble • Crowded in season • Large low tide
6.5 Amenities index
Port Dickson Beach
Port Dickson Beach
Port Dickson Beach
Senior friendly

Port Dickson Beach

Batu 7.5 0.2 km
Very good
8.3
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
6.8 Amenities index
Kok Langkawi Beach
Kok Langkawi Beach
Kok Langkawi Beach
Senior friendly

Kok Langkawi Beach

Teluk Burau 0.2 km
Very good
8.3
Partly hotel beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Small open area • Large low tide
6.2 Amenities index
Blue Lagoon Beach
Blue Lagoon Beach
Blue Lagoon Beach
Good for Relax

Blue Lagoon Beach

Batu 7.5 4.8 km
Very good
8.2
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray sand • Crowded in season • Large low tide
5.1 Amenities index
Tanjung Rhu Beach
Tanjung Rhu Beach
Tanjung Rhu Beach
Senior friendly

Tanjung Rhu Beach

Tanjung Rhu 0.3 km
Very good
8.2
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Large low tide • Strong current
6.1 Amenities index
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Popular types of Malaysia beaches

Sand
Sand
Fine pebble
Fine pebble
Pebble
Pebble
Remote
Remote
Kids friendly
Kids friendly
Hotel beach
Hotel beach
Pet friendly
Pet friendly
Beaches in small bays
Beaches in small bays
Long beaches
Long beaches
Wild
Wild
Private resort
Private resort
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
Surfing
Surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 316 beaches in the country.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Malaysia.

Most beautiful beaches of Malaysia

Taaras Beach

Taaras Beach
9
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque
Malaysia, Merang 30 km
Pasir Panjang beach
Pantai Pasir Panjang

Pasir Panjang beach
8.9
Partly hotel beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque
Malaysia, Merang 29.3 km
Summer Bay Resort beach

Summer Bay Resort beach
8.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty
Malaysia, Kg. Pasir Hantu 21.4 km
Rawa Island Beach

Rawa Island Beach
8.8
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Malaysia, Kg. Pasir Hantu 8.9 km
Turtle Beach

Turtle Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque
Malaysia, Kg. Pasir Hantu 3.1 km
Tengah beach
Pantai Tengah

Tengah beach
8.7
Partly hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Malaysia, Pantai Tengah 0.4 km
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Quitest and lonely beaches in Malaysia

Romantic Beach

Romantic Beach
8.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque
Malaysia, Kg. Pasir Hantu 2.7 km
Datai Bay Beach

Datai Bay Beach
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Malaysia, Teluk Datai 0.9 km
Pasir Panjang Beach

Pasir Panjang Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Bright fine sand
Malaysia, Kg. Pasir Hantu 2.5 km
Keranji Beach Resort

Keranji Beach Resort
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque
Malaysia, Kg. Pasir Hantu 1.5 km
Rawa Island Resort

Rawa Island Resort
8.4
Partly hotel beach, Picturesque, White sand
Malaysia, Teluk Buih 15.2 km
Wisana Village Beach

Wisana Village Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, White fine sand
Malaysia, Merang 26.9 km
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Sandy beaches in Malaysia

Cenang Beach

Cenang Beach
8.7
Partly hotel beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Malaysia, Pantai Cenang 0.8 km
Royal Bay Beach

Royal Bay Beach
8.7
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Bright fine sand
Malaysia, Pangkor Island 3.5 km
Langkawi natural Beach

Langkawi natural Beach
8.3
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Malaysia, Kuala Teriang 2.5 km
Kok Beach

Kok Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise water
Malaysia, Teluk Burau 0.8 km
Teluk Senangin Beach

Teluk Senangin Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Malaysia, Pangkor Island 8.4 km
Sandy Skulls Beach

Sandy Skulls Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Malaysia, Kampung Hijrah 5.2 km
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Secluded beaches in Malaysia

Pasir Panjang Beach

Pasir Panjang Beach
7.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Malaysia, Tanjung Rhu 2.5 km
Telok Pandan Kecil

Telok Pandan Kecil
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Secluded relax
Malaysia, Kampung Selabat 6.5 km
Sunset Beach

Sunset Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Secluded relax
Malaysia, Kampung Mangkok 29.5 km
Labuan Gadung Bay Beach

Labuan Gadung Bay Beach
7.5
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax, Bright sand
Malaysia, Kampung Telok Melano 3.5 km
White Sand Beach

White Sand Beach
6.6
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Secluded relax
Malaysia, Gertak Sanggul 1.7 km
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Best beaches for snorkelling in Malaysia

Kuala Terengganu Beach

Kuala Terengganu Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque
Malaysia, Merang 25.5 km
Teluk Keke Beach

Teluk Keke Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Bright sand
Malaysia, Kg. Pasir Hantu 1.6 km
Teluk Nipah Beach

Teluk Nipah Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Malaysia, Pangkor Island 1.7 km
Teluk Nipah Coral Beach

Teluk Nipah Coral Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Malaysia, Pangkor Island 2 km
Turtle's Beach

Turtle's Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, White sand, Turquoise pure water
Malaysia, Merang 30 km
Pulau Sembilang

Pulau Sembilang
8.2
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Malaysia, Kampung Sisek 14.8 km
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Beaches with shade in Malaysia

Emerald Bay Beach

Emerald Bay Beach
8.5
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Malaysia, Pangkor Island 3.9 km
Teluk Batik Beach

Teluk Batik Beach
8.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Malaysia, Lumut 4.4 km
D'Coconut Lagoon

D'Coconut Lagoon
8.3
Partly hotel beach, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque
Malaysia, Kampung Mangkok 21.7 km
Saujana Beach

Saujana Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Malaysia, Batu 7.5 5.1 km
Port Dickson Public Beach

Port Dickson Public Beach
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Malaysia, Batu 7.5 2.6 km
Tanjung Jara Beach

Tanjung Jara Beach
8.3
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand
Malaysia, Tanjung Jara 1.1 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Malaysia, they are as follows:

  • The country's beaches are mainly wide, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 227 such beaches.
  • An important clarification, 131 beaches in the country have a long intertidal zone, which means that during low tide hours you may have to travel a considerable distance. This is also something to consider if you don't want to suddenly be in the water at high tide.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Malaysia is less than 500 meters. 220 beaches are relatively easy to access, 9 beaches are difficult to access, which in most cases means that you have to walk a quite long distance, and 87 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

The vast majority of Malaysia beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Malaysia's beaches

Coral Bay Perhentian Kecil
8 Kazzy H

This beach is a great place to unwind, far from the hustle and bustle of Long Beach. You can find shade under the trees, but watch out for falling coconuts! There's also a platform where you can swim out to. The water is mostly sandy, so it's not too rocky, and you might even spot some fish while snorkeling. All in all, if you're seeking relaxation, I would definitely recommend this beach.

Beringin Beach
10 Dugan

Best

Teluk Cempedak Beach
10 Aurora Chen

The beach is stunning and provides a peaceful atmosphere for unwinding and unwinding. However, it can get quite congested during specific hours, and there is a scarcity of parking spots available.

Port Dickson Beach
10 Nasira Alami

This beach is a beloved destination in Malaysia, known for its abundance of thrilling beach sports. Although it can get quite busy and bustling, there is always something exciting happening. Personally, I cannot resist the mouth-watering prawn kuey teaw stall located near the shoreline - it's simply delicious.

Kok Langkawi Beach
8 Eliana Valtair

This sandy beach offers a peaceful and serene atmosphere, with the option of engaging in low-key water activities like boating and kayaking. The calm waves make it an ideal spot for swimming and a perfect destination for families. It's also worth noting that the beach is well-maintained and not overly crowded, making it a must-visit for anyone in the area.

Blue Lagoon Beach
10 Zarifah Zalika.

I arrived at 10am and found that the water was at low tide, but the beach still looked stunning with a beautiful sky overhead. It was clean, but parking was difficult due to the high number of people. The environment was well-maintained, and there was a food court nearby, although only two stalls were open during my visit. If you forgot to bring a mat to sit on, they sell them at the beach. I plan to come back on my next visit, and I hope that everyone will do their part to keep the beach clean.

Please note that lifeguards supervise 41 beaches in the country, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

Finding hotels in relative proximity to the beaches is usually fine. Many beaches have enough nearby accommodation, which gives good opportunities to choose the right place to stay.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Malaysia? In total there are 316 beaches and the most popular is Taaras Beach.

Most viewed beaches of Malaysia

Temalah Beach

Temalah Beach
6.9
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray sand, Turquoise water
Malaysia, Tanjung Sedili Besar 2.3 km
Desaru Beach

Desaru Beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Malaysia, Desaru 0.7 km
Puteri Beach

Puteri Beach
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Malaysia, Pantai Puteri 0.3 km
Tanjung Bungah Beach

Tanjung Bungah Beach
7.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Malaysia, Kampung Baru 7 km
Bagan Lalang Sepang Beach

Bagan Lalang Sepang Beach
7.4
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Malaysia, Bagan Lalang 1.2 km
Tanjung Sepat Beach

Tanjung Sepat Beach
7.6
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand
Malaysia, Tanjung Sepat 1.6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Malaysia?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Malaysia, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 316 beaches in total, of which about 58 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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The best beaches in Malaysia:

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How to view only nearest to me beaches in Malaysia?

To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Malaysia, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Malaysia?

Most of the beaches located in Malaysia are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

Popular categories of beaches in Malaysia by access:

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Top 5 popular beaches with easy access in Malaysia:

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Malaysia?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

Natural scenery

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Malaysia?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Malaysia by occupancy.

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Which beaches in Malaysia are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

The selections of the beaches in Malaysia according to the recommended audience:

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How to view all beaches by amenities details in Malaysia?

Use filter in search results to select a beach according to your preference for amenities.

Popular beach infrastructure categories:

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Malaysia?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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