About hotspring.my and how we check facts
hotspring.my is an independent guide to every natural hot spring in Malaysia, from ticketed parks in Perak to unmarked kampung pools in Sabah. It is not run by, or paid by, any hot spring operator.
Where the data comes from
Each spring page is researched from several sources, which are listed at the bottom of that page:
- Geological and academic sources for water temperature and chemistry, such as surveys by the Department of Mineral and Geoscience Malaysia (JMG) and published hydrochemistry studies.
- Operators: official websites, Facebook pages and signage, for prices and opening hours.
- Recent visitor reports and news from the last year or so, to check that a spring is still open and that prices have not changed.
What the numbers mean
- Water temperature is the hottest temperature reported by a source, usually at the spring's outlet. The pools you soak in are cooler. When no source gives a number, we show a dash instead of guessing.
- Entry fees are Malaysian adult prices in ringgit unless stated. Many parks charge foreigners more.
- Distances are straight-line. Driving distance is usually 20–40% further.
- Last checked is the date we last verified the page.
Types of spring
- Hot spring parks: ticketed, with several pools, changing rooms and food.
- Resorts: hotels built around a natural spring.
- Public pools: run by a local council or state agency. Cheap and basic.
- Wild springs: natural, with little or no development. Check access and safety before you go.
Corrections
Prices, hours and access change. If something on a page is wrong or out of date, email hello@hotspring.my with the page link and what has changed. We update pages when we can confirm the change.
How the site is funded
Some booking links are affiliate links. See our affiliate disclosure. Commissions never decide which springs we list or how we describe them.