Malaysia’s Best Hotel Spa

The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat, Sunway Hospitality Group’s five-star resort nestled in the limestone hills of Ipoh, has reaffirmed its position as one of Malaysia’s leading five-star resorts after it secured a series of prestigious honours at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026 – including being named as Malaysia’s Best Hotel Spa for the third consecutive year.

 

At a glittering gala ceremony in Bangkok, attended by some of the brightest stars in Asia Pacific’s travel and hospitality industries, The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat, a member of GHA Discovery, was also named as the #2 “Best Beach, Island & Upcountry Resort” in Malaysia, while its general manager Marc Groh was honoured as the #2 “Best Hotel GM”.

 

 

Being voted as the “Best Hotel Spa” underscores the resort’s commitment to crafting exceptional wellness experiences. With a world-class spa that specialises in Malay Urut, traditional Chinese medicine, and Indian Ayurvedic treatments, plus pure hot spring pools and treatment caves, all surrounded by ancient limestone hills, The Banjaran is a destination where guests come to escape the stress of daily life and nourish their body, mind, and soul.

 

To be recognised as one of Malaysia’s “Best Beach, Island & Upcountry Resorts” reflects The Banjaran’s breathtaking location, luxury accommodation, personalised service, and five-star facilities. With a collection of spacious pool villas, a star-gazing deck, and a signature fine-dining restaurant, Jeff’s Cellar, which presents contemporary European cuisine in a softly-illuminated cavern, this is a truly original place to stay, dine, and unwind.

 

 

The success of any hotel depends on strong and inspiring leadership, and Marc Groh being named as the #2 “Best Hotel GM” in Malaysia shows how he inspires his team and leads by example to create guest journeys that live long in the memory.

 

Marc Groh, General Manager, The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat, said,“To receive these Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards is a true honour and I would like to personally thank everyone who voted for us. We are fortunate to enjoy such unique geography – surrounded by Palaeozoic limestone hills and blessed with hot springs. But natural beauty alone is not enough, and I would like to dedicate these awards to our wonderful team who work tirelessly every day to transform every stay into an unforgettable experience.”

 

 

Alex Castaldi, CEO, Sunway International Hotels & Resorts, added, “Congratulations to Marc and the entire team at The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat for these well-deserved awards. Travel + Leisure is the region’s leading travel and lifestyle publication, read by many of Asia Pacific’s most sophisticated travellers. These accolades demonstrate Sunway’s continued commitment to elevating Malaysia’s hospitality industry to the highest levels of international excellence.”

 

For more information and reservations, call +60 (0) 5210 – 7777 or email: tbhr.reservations@sunwayhotels.com.

 

 

Source: Delivering Asia.