Hot springs in Malaysia

Free roadside geothermal spring near Bentong, Pahang, 1 hour from KL. Two pools at different temperatures. Adjacent private resort also accepts walk-ins.

Council-managed geothermal spring near Batang Kali, Selangor, 1 hour from KL. Three outdoor pools plus children's pool. RM3 entry. Closed Thursdays.

Free undeveloped spring in Slim River, Perak, 100km from KL. Source reaches 104C, hottest in Peninsular Malaysia. No facilities. Path walkable to the pools.

Free 24-hour geothermal spring near Batu Caves, 15km from KL on Jalan Ipoh. Multiple mineral-rich pools. Gombak-Hulu Langat Geopark geosite. RM2 parking.

Free community sulphurous spring in Hulu Langat, 45km from Kuala Lumpur. Segregated tiled pool, wakaf huts, bucket bathing. Part of Langat Geopark.

24-hour geothermal spring in Baling, Kedah, 22km from Baling town. Multiple mineral pools at 30-70C, chalets, camping, and children's pool. RM12 adults.

One of the world's few natural saltwater hot springs on Langkawi, with tiered communal pools, private jacuzzis, Malay massage, and cultural shows. RM15 entry.

Geothermal resort in Alor Gajah, Melaka, reopened 2024 after major upgrade. Public pools, private chalet pools, hotel rooms, and spa. RM5 adults.

Natural geothermal hot spring night park in Ipoh, open 6-11pm. Infinity pool, steam cave, jacuzzi, spa and night zoo in a limestone theme park.

FELDA-managed geothermal park in Sungkai, Perak, 70 minutes from KL. Hot spring pool, therapy pools, wave pool, egg boiling, and Malay massage.

Sabah Parks geothermal spring in Kinabalu Park UNESCO site, 136km from Kota Kinabalu. Sulphurous pools, canopy walkway, waterfalls, Rafflesia. RM50 entry.