Cameron Highlands – highland paradise for best tea valley – best family holiday and honeymoon vacation – getting there – where to stay from budget to luxury hotels
By GTP_view • Feb 24th, 2009• Category: Cheap Hotels & Travel Information
One of the wonders of Malaysia, Cameron Highlands is the largest and most famous hill resort in the country. This highland paradise still retains much of the charm of an English village. Cameron Highlands is the smallest district in the state of Pahang which is located in the north-western corner of the state. Cameron Highlands is made up of 3 main townships at different elevations. The first town you’ll see coming from the south is Ringlet, followed by Tanah Rata and Brinchang. Bertam Valley, Kea Farm, Tringkap, Kuala Terla and Kampung Raja are the other smaller settlements located in the highlands.
Distance between towns
tapah to ringlet – 60km
Ringlet to Tanah Rata – 13km
Tanah Rata to Brinchang – 6km
Brinchang to Tringkep – 8km
Tringkap – Kuala Terla – 5k 0m
Kuala Terla – Kg.Raja – 3km
RINGLET – This is the first town you will reach if you are taking the old road (Tapah / Cameron Highlands). Ringlet is one of the main agricultural hubs in the highlands. If you’re driving via the old road from Tapah, this is the first town you will see when you reach Cameron Highlands. Located at an elevation of 1,200 metres above sea-level, Ringlet is one of the main agricultural hub for the highlands. Bertam Valley which is located about 5km away is one of the main flower and vegetable producers in Cameron highlands. You wont find any hotels here in Ringlet. The nearest hotel is the LakeHouse which is less then 10 minutes away. This is also the place to fill up on fuel if you’re low on supply
BERTAM VALLEY – Located about 3km away from Ringlet, is one of the main flower and vegetable producers in Cameron Highlands. Bertam Valley is one of hub of Malaysia’s local vegetable farm and international flower farm such as Roses & Chrycentimum
TANAH RATA – This is the administrative hub of Cameron Highlands where most of the government offices are located. The main bus station is also located here. Money changers, internet cafes and most of the tour desks can be found here. Most of the chalets and guest houses are located within the vicinity of the town.Tanah Rata is one of the major hub in Cameron Highland whereas it seats several hotels, parks and comercial centre. Main attraction in Tanah Rata is the Mardi Plantation Centre and it’s business centre. Several high-class shops have been opened in the town including Starbucks Coffee. There is also a budget traditional Malay Kampung Homestay located at Kampung Taman Sedia.
BRINCHANG – Brinchang is about 10 minutes drive from Tanah Rata. This is where you will find most of the smaller hotels and food outlets.. There are a few tourist attractions located within walking distance from the town and the famous ‘Pasar Malam’ (Night Market) is also located here. This town can get really crowded during the peak holiday season. Brinchang currently is the biggest town in Cameron Highland. It seats several hotels, night markets, military camps, public service and comercial centre.

KEA FARM – Located about 4km away from Brinchang, most of the tourist spots are found in and around Kea Farm. This is where you will find flower nurseries, butterfly gardens and the Kea Farm Day Market where you can buy vegetables, flowers and fruits.
TRINGKAP, KUALA TERLA & KG. RAJA – Heading north on the main road, you will pass the other smaller towns of the highlands. Tringkap and Kuala Terla are a small farming community where you can find small stalls along the road selling local produce. Further up is Kampung Raja which is the last town on the map. From here, you can go to Ipoh (Perak) or Gua Musang (Kelantan).Tringkap is well-known for it’s popular business centre where most people can get fresh vegetable, fruit and flowers here arrived daily and fresh from the farms.
Kampung Raja
Kampung Raja is the rural area in the Cameron Highland whereas it seats only residence zone and several comercial zone.
Blue Valley is well-known for it’s tea plantation that are ranked as one of the best in Malaysia. A few to be named are, Blue Valley Tea Plantation and BOH Tea Plantation

Getting Here and Around
Getting To Cameron Highlands
The only way to get to Cameron Highlands is by road.
*Self drive
-from the east coast via Gua Musang in Kelantan but take note that this road has yet to be gazetted by the authorities.
-From the South via Tapah
Cameron Highlands is about 300kms from Kuala Lumpur ( less than 3.5 hours) via the North-South Expressway (NSE).
If you are driving from Kuala Lumpur, get find your way to the NSE by following the sign to Ipoh.
Once you’re on the expressway, keep on driving north until you reach Tapah which will take about 1.5 hours.
Watch out for the sign that indicates the Tapah and Cameron Highlands exit (Exit 132).
Once you have passed the toll booth, turn left at the traffic lights.
From here onwards you will be on the long winding road to Cameron Highlands which is about 60 km’s away.
-From the north via Simpang Pulai / Ipoh
Now that the new road from Simpang Pulai is open, more people are traveling to the highlands via this route. The road condition is much better here than the Tapah route and it only takes about 45 minutes to get to Kampung Raja from Simpang Pulai.
Take Exit 137 (Simpang Pulai) and turn right at the traffic light right after the toll booth. Turn right again at the next traffic light about 200 metres away. You are now on the way to Cameron Highlands. Eventually you will see signs to Kampung Raja or Cameron Highlands along the way. After about 1 hour, you will reach the Kampung Raja junction where you will have to turn right from the new road into Kampung Raja town. You’re now in Cameron Highlands and you can just follow the main road to your destination. Brinchang & Tanah Rata is about 25-30kms from here.
*Taxi
Taxis from Kuala Lumpur are available at the Pudu Raya Terminal. There are also daily taxi services from Tapah and Ipoh to Cameron Highlands. For services from other locations, please check with the local taxi terminal.
Visitors coming from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) will be able to get a taxi from the KLIA limousine service (normal taxi) but the cost will be higher.
*Bus
Buses to Cameron Highlands operate daily from Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh and Penang. Buses from Kuala Lumpur depart from the Pudu Raya Station and KL Central. Buses from Penang depart from Prangin Mall / Komtar. Express bus service from Singapore is now available. Unititi Express leaves Beach Road Singapore at 10.00pm daily and arrives in Cameron at 7am the following morning.
Getting Around Cameron Highlands-
It will be very convenient for you to get around Cameron Highlands if you have your own transportation. There are no car rental services in Cameron Highlands. You can still get around with the local bus and taxi, but you will not have the flexibility you get from driving in your own car. Alternately you can also get on one of the many tours organized by the local tour companies in Cameron Highlands. Some guest houses do provide motorbike rental services which you can use to get around. Bicycles are not here popular because of the terrain and the high traffic.
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Accommodation Listing
Accommodation
Cameron Highlands offers accommodation in every class, for every budget and every taste. You will find a huge choice of Hotels, Guest Houses, Apartments and Bungalows. From inexpensive guest houses with bed and breakfast, intimate and cosy country lodges, to luxury accommodations at the 4-5 star hotels, in town or in the quiet countryside, for best vacation and honeymooon, Cameron Highlands has it all.
Cameron Highlands Hotels
From budget accommodation to 5-star resorts. you can find it all here in Cameron Highlands. Most hotels are located in Tanah Rata and Brinchang.
Cameron Highlands Apartments
Apartments are becoming a popular choice for travellers these days expecially those travelling in a large group or with family. In the recent years, many apartment complexes have been built and most are located around Tanah Rata and Brinchang.
Cameron Highlands Chalets & Guest Houses
There are a number of Chalets, Lodges & Guest House’s that can be found in Tanah Rata. Some have been converted to a luxury boutique like the Bala’s Chalet. The guest houses are a popular choice among the backpackers.
Cameron Highlands Bungalows
There are many bungalows that can be found here in Cameron Highlands and most were built in the early years by the British. Currently most of the bungalows are owned by private companies and government agencies. Some are available to the public.
HOTELS
CASA de la ROSA Tanah Rata – Tel : 05-4911 333 CENTURY PINES RESORT Tanah Rata – Tel : 05-4915 115
EQUATORIAL RESORT Kea Farm – Tel : 05-4961 777
HERITAGE HOTEL Tanah Rata – Tel : 05-4913 888
THE LAKEHOUSE Ringlet – Tel : 05-4956 152
ROSA PASADENA Brinchang – Tel : 05-4912 288
THE SMOKEHOUSE HOTEL & RESTAURANT Tanah Rata – Tel :05-4911 215
STRAWBERRY PARK RESORT Brinchang – Tel : 05-4911 166
HOTEL CHUA GIN (Budget Hotel) Brichang – Tel : 05-4911 801
THE HIGHLANDERS (Budget Hotel) Tanah Rata – Tel : 017-4137 204CHALETS &
GUEST HOUSES
BALA’S HOLIDAY CHALET Tanah Rata – Tel : 05-4911 660
DANIEL’S TRAVELLERS LODGE Tanah Rata – Tel : 05-4915 823 FATHER’S GUEST HOUSE Tanah Rata – Tel : 4912 484
JURINA LODGE Tanah Rata – Tel : 05-4915 522
TWIN PINES / KRS PINES Tanah Rata – Tel : 05-4912 169
APARTMENTS
ARABELLA APARTMENTS Tel : 019-2196 813
ARABELLA LILY APARTMENTS Tel : 017-5719 835 / 019 -5588 725
CAMERON HOLIDAY SERVICES Tel : 019-5781 076 / 019-5761 076
NUM SONG APARTMENTS Tel : 05-4911 250 / 05-4915 501
PRIMA VILLA & PUNCAK APARTMENTS Tel : 05-4915 802 / 019-5040 616
PRIMA VILLA TANAH RATA Tel : 019-5554 112 / 012-4848 315
ROYAL LILY & PRIMA APARTMENTS Tel : 013-4444 525 / 013-5150 842
SYAMS HOLIDAY APARTMENTS Tel : 017-5335 007 / 05-4914 007
BUNGALOWS
VALLEWVIEW Tel : 05-4957 827 / 016-6015 787
– RATED HOTELS –
balaschalet
Lot 55
39000 Tanah Rata
Cameron Highlands
05-4911 660
Fax – 05-4914 500
CASA de la ROSA
Lot 48, Jalan Circular,
39000 Tanah Rata
Cameron Highlands
05-4911 333
Fax 05-4915 500
CENTURY PINES RESORT
Lot 42, Jalan Masjid
39000 Tanah Rata
Cameron Highlands
05-491 5115
Fax 05-491 1115
EQUATORIAL RESORT
Kea Farm
39100 Brinchang
Cameron Highlands
05-4961 777
Fax 05-4961 333
HERITAGE HOTEL
Jalan Gereja
39000 Tanah Rata
Cameron Highlands
05-4913 888
Fax 05-4915 666
THE LAKEHOUSE
30th Mile
39200 Ringlet
Cameron Highlands
05-4956 152
Fax 05-4956 213
ROSA PASSADENA
No. 1, Bandar Baru Brinchang,
39100 Brinchang,
Cameron Highlands,
Tel : 6 05 – 4912288
Fax : 6 05 – 4912688
THE SMOKEHOUSE HOTEL & RESTAURANT
By the Golf Course
Po Box 81, 39007 Tanah Rata
Cameron Highlands
+605-491 1215
Fax +605-491 1214
Arabella Apartments
Puncak Arabella , Tanah Rata
39000 , Cameron Highlands
Pahang , Malaysia
Phone
019-2196813 / 012-2199761
Email: chua33@pd.jaring.my

Ye Olde Smokehouse
Tanah Rata, Cameron Higlands Pahang ,
Malaysia
Phone
+609 3622226
LIDO HOTEL CAMERON HIGHLAND
Pahang , Malaysia
Phone
+605 4911271
Equatorial Hill Resort Cameron Highlands
Kea Farm, , Cameron Highlands
39100 Pahang , Malaysia
Phone
+605 496 1777
Fax
+605 496 1333
Email: info@cam.equatorial.com
Strawberry Park Resort Cameron Highlands
Lot 195 & 196, Tanah Rata , Cameron Highlands
39000 Pahang , Malaysia
Phone
+605 491 1166
Fax
+605 491 1949
The Lakehouse
30th Mile, Ringlet 39200 , Cameron Highlands
Pahang , Malaysia
Phone
+605 495 6152
Fax
+605 495 6213
Email: info@lakehouse-cameron.com
Hotel Rosa Passadena Cameron Highlands
No 1, Bandar Baru Brinchang , P.O. Box 8, Cameron Highlands
39100 Pahang , Malaysia
Phone
+605 491 2288
Fax
+605 491 2688
Email: rosapsdn@streamyx.com
Heritage Hotel Cameron Highlands
Jalan Gereja, Tanah Rata , Cameron Highlands
39000 Pahang , Malaysia
Phone
+605 491 3888
Fax
+605 491 5666
Email: laura@heritage.com.my
Cameron Highlands Country Lodge
Lot 47, Section 3, , Cameron Highlands
39100 Brinchang Pahang , Malaysia
Phone
+605 491 1811
Fax
+605 491 1396
STRAWBERRY PARK RESORT
PO Box 81
39007 Tanah Rata
Cameron Highlands
05-4911 166
05-4911 174
BB INN
79A Persiaran Camelia 3
39100 Brinchang
Cameron Highlands
05-4914 551 / 05-4914 553
Fax 05-4914 552
BRINCHANG HOTEL
36, Main Road
39100 Brinchang
Cameron Highlands
05-4911 755
Fax 05-4911 246
HOTEL CHUA GIN
No.11, Main Road,
39100 Brinchang
Cameron Highlands
05-4911 801
Fax 05-4912 782
COOL POINT HOTEL
891, Persiaran Dayang Endah
39000 Tanah Rata
Cameron Highlands
05-4914 914
Fax 05-4914 070
COUNTRY LODGE
Lot 47, Section 3
39100 Brinchang
05-4911 811 / 4913 037
Fax 05-4911 396
DOWNTOWN HOTEL
41 Main Road
39000 Tanah Rata
Cameron Highlands
05-4912 868
HOTEL GREEN GARDEN
Lot 13, Main Road
39100 Brinchang
Cameron Highlands
05-4915 824 / 05-4961 824
Fax 05-4915 824
THE HIGHLANDERS
80b, Persiaran Camelia 4,
39000 Tanah Rata,
Cameron Highlands
017-4137204
019-5546210
Fax 05-4914934
HILL GARDEN LODGE
No.15-16, Main Road
39100 Brinchang
Cameron Highlands
05-4912 988 / 05-4912 808
Fax 05-4912 226
IRIS HOUSE HOTEL
No.56, Jalan Kuari
39100 Brinchang
Cameron Highlands
05-4911 818
Fax 05-4912 828
JASMINE HOTEL
No.29-32, Main Road
39100 Brinchang
Cameron Highlands
05-4911 588 / 05-4914 688
Fax 05-4913 068
KOWLOON HOTEL
No.34-35
39100 Brinchang
Cameron Highlands
05-4911 366
Fax 05-4911 803
PINES & ROSES HOTEL
39100 Brinchang
Cameron Highlands
05-4912 203
PARKLAND HOTEL
Lot 45
39100 Brinchang
Cameron Highlands
05-4911 299
Fax 05-4911 803
RAFFLES COUNTRY INN
Lot 65
39000 Tanah Rata
Cameron Highlands
05-4914 600
HOTEL RAINBOW
Lot 25,
39100 Brinchang,
Cameron Highlands,
Tel : 6 05 – 4914628 / 4914648
Fax : 6 05 – 4914668
ROSELANE HOTEL
Main Road
39000 Tanah Rata
Cameron Highlands
05-4912 377
SENTOSA HOTEL
38 Main Road
39100 Brinchang
Cameron Highlands
05-4911 907
SHAHZAN INN HOTEL
Istana Kayangan
39000 Tanah Rata
Cameron Highlands
05-4914 975
STAR REGENCY HOTEL & APARTMENT
39 Main Road
39100 Brinchang
05-4915 133
Fax 05-4915 122
Apartments
ABOVE HIGHLANDS HOLIDAY APARTMENTS
(+6) 017-5719835
(+6) 019-5588725
ALINA HOLIDAY APARTMENTS
05-491 4524
019-5749821 Carnation Park & Royal Lily
Apartments For Muslim Guests only
ALL TIME SERVICES (PRIMA VILLA & PUNCAK APARTMENTS)
05-4915 802
013-4444 775
019-504 0616
013-525 5311
APARTMENTS@PRIMA VILLA TANAH RATA
013-4444 525
013-515 0842
ARABELLA APARTMENTS
Puncak Arabella
39000 Tanah Rata
019-2196 813
AYYUB RESOURCES
012-5059220
05-4911654 Apartments and houses for rent.
For Muslim Guests only
CAMERON HOLIDAY SERVICES
019 – 5781076
019 – 5761076
Fax 05 – 4914945
Available apartments :
1. Carnation Park
2. Greenhill
3. Puncak Arabella
4. Desa Anthurium
Miti APARTMENTS
SYAM Maju Ent
017-5947256
NUM SONG APARTMENTS
605 – 4911250
605 – 4915501
Fax 605 – 4912751
PARKVIEW APARTMENTS
013-4208118
012-5820299
Fax 05-4915770
SPM HOLIDAY APARTMENTS @ PRIMA VILLA
+016-2025800
+6016-3315765
Fax: +603-58827587
SYAMS HOLIDAY APARTMENTS
+6012-5516007
Phone / Fax 05-4914 007 Available apartments :
1. Parkview Apartments (Tanah Rata)
2. Carnation Park (Tanah Rata)
3. Arabella Apartments (Tanah Rata)
TANAH RATA LILY APARTMENTS
012-9359573
016-3938138

Chalets & Guest Houses
Listings below are alphabetically grouped.
BALA’S HOLIDAY CHALET
Lot 55
39000 Tanah Rata
Cameron Highlands
05-4911 660
Fax – 05-4914 500
CAMERONIAN INN
16 Jalan Mentigi
39000 Tanah Rata
Cameron Highlands
05-4911 327
Fax 05-4914 966
DANIEL’S TRAVELERS LODGE
9 Lorong Perdah
39000 Tanah Rata
Cameron Highlands
05-4915 823Another backpacker accommodation located within Tanah Rata town.
FATHERS GUEST HOUSE
PO Box 15
39000 Tanah Rata
Cameron Highlands
05-4912 484
019- 448 5454 / 012-518 5454
Fax 05-4915 484
fathersonline@hotmail.com
HILLVIEW INN
17 Jalan Mentigi
39000 Tanah Rata
Cameron Highlands
05-4912 915
Fax 05-4915 220
JURINA LODGE
39000 Tanah Rata
Cameron Highlands
05-4915 522
Jurina Hill Lodge
jurina.cameronhighlands.com
SRI JULIANA CHALET
F32 Jln. Sultan Abu Bakar
39100 Brinchang
Cameron Highlands
05-4914 461 / 05-4911 461
TWIN PINES
2 Jalan Mentigi
39000 Tanah Rata
Cameron Highlands
05-4912 169
twinpinech@hotmail.com
Bungalows
ARABELLA BUNGALOW
Arabella Bungalow Holiday Home is located 5 mins from Tanah Rata town.It is design with unique concept of large garden and spacious car park which can cater from couples to max 35 pax.
Mobile 1: +6012-3787219 Mr Low
Mobile 2: +6012-2792598 Mdm Shu
Email: hong.ling.low@akersolutions.com
SPM BUNGALOW
SPM Resort Home is a modern Tudor architecture bungalow located on top of Puncak Arabella, Tanah Rata. A cosy and comfortable bungalow suitable for all holidays!
Fax: +603-58827587
Mobile 1: +016-2025800
Mobile 2: +6016-3315765
Email: spmch@streamyx.com
VALLEY VIEW
Located along the main road between Ringlet and Tanah Rata. (33rd mile)
Tel : 016-6015787 (William)
Tel : 05-4957827 (Jessica)
Email : atticus1945@yahoo.com
Mid Range and Budget Hotels]
ANNEX BUNK
Telephone Number: 05-4911066
BALA HOLIDAY CHALET
Telephone Number: 05-4911660
B.B INN
Telephone Number: 05-4914551
BRINCHANG HOTEL
Telephone Number: 05-4911755
CAMERONIAN HOLIDAY INN
Telephone Number: 05-4911327
CAMLODGE
Telephone Number: 05-4914934
COOL POINT HOTEL
Telephone Number: 05-491 4914
COUNTRY LODGE
Telephone Number: 05-4911811
DANIEL TRAVELLERS LODGE
Telephone Number: 05-4915823
HERITAGE HOTEL
Telephone Number: 05-4913888
HIGHLAND HOTEL
Telephone Number: 05-4911588
IRIS HOUSE HOTEL
Telephone Number: 05-4911818
KAVY LODGE
Telephone Number: 05-4915652
LIDO HOTEL
Telephone Number: 05-4911271
PARKLAND HOTEL
Telephone Number: 05-4911299
PINES & ROSES HOTEL
Telephone Number: 05-4914628
ROSELEANE HOTEL
Telephone Number: 05-4912377
RAINBOW HOTEL
Telephone Number: 05-4914628
SILVER STAR HOTEL
Telephone Number: 05-4911387
SRI JULIANA HOTEL
Telephone Number: 05-4914461
STAR REGENCY APARTMENTS
Telephone Number: 05-4915133
SHAHZANINN
Telephone Number: 05-4914975
THE ORIENT HOUSE
Telephone Number: 05-4911633
TWIN PINE CHALET
Telephone Number: 05-4912169
Luxury Hotels
CENTURY PINE RESORT
Telephone Number: 05-4911115
CASA DE LA ROSA HOTEL
Telephone Number: 05-4911333
EQUATORIAL HOTEL
Telephone Number: 05-4961777
CAMERON HIGHLANDS RESORT
Telephone Number: 05-4911211
ROSA PASADENA
Telephone Number: 05-4912288
STRAWBERRY PARK
Telephone Number: 05-4911166
THE LAKE HOUSE
Telephone Number: 05-4916152
YE OLDE SMOKE HOUSE
Telephone Number: 05-4911215
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