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7 Gorgeous Beach Resorts Under 3 Hours From Kuala Lumpur For A Sun-Soaked Staycation

These dreamy resorts near KL tick all the boxes for a perfect retreat by the beach with no passport or long drive required.

These beach resorts in Johor check all the boxes for a relaxing staycay complete with fun and laidback activities.

This Harry Potter-themed Airbnb in Petaling Jaya has rooms inspired by locations that fans will recognise from the legendary franchise.

Perched on the hilltops of Genting Highlands, The Yanne is an onsen hotel with five different onsens and sauna rooms.

Takun Villa is a new glamping spot with A-frame huts that're perfect for city dwellers looking to recharge in nature.

This nature retreat has Santorini-inspired rooms, and access to crystal-blue natural hot springs and a rainforest hiking trail.

Just an hour from KL, Kierina Genting Villa is a serene Japanese resort that lets guests visit "Japan" without a passport required.

Surrounded by greenery, clear skies, and luscious trees, Holistay Forest Villa offers guests a tranquil time in nature.

Tiarasa Escapes is a glamping resort in Bentong that offers treetop and tent-style rooms, and hosts activities in the surrounding forest.

We rounded up a list of stunning floating resorts in Malaysia.