Hotels in Genting Highlands

If you want to experience traveling abroad for the first time, maybe Malaysia can be one of your best options. Many countries have bilateral cooperation agreements with Malaysia so that they no longer need to prepare a visa to enter here. Just a passport is enough.

Malaysia has a number of tourist attractions that can be visited. If you are tired of the city atmosphere full of tall buildings and skyscrapers, Genting Highlands is one of the choices of tourist attractions in Malaysia. This tourist spot is not far from Kuala Lumpur. It is estimated that the location is about 45-minutes from Kuala Lumpur.

Genting Highlands is located at the peak with an altitude of about 1,800-2,000 meters above sea level. So if you want to travel there, don't forget to bring a jacket and warm clothes. When visiting Genting Highlands, you will feel the cool mountain air. Another advantage you can get: the trees are still shady.

Genting Highlands Hotel and Resorts is an integrated area that houses a hotel, casino, and playground. The casino is one that is quite popular in Genting Highlands, considering that it is also legal. In these tourist spots, you can also try the cable car or the longest cable car in Southeast Asia.

Hotel Recommendations in Genting Highland, Malaysia

Vacations will be more enjoyable if we can choose the right hotel. Remember, the hotel is not just a place to put things. It is a place for us to rest, and fill our calm so that the next day we can continue our journey with fun. Here are some recommended hotels for your stay while in Genting Highland:

1. Resorts World Genting – First World Hotel

Let me tell you one unique fact about this hotel. Actually, The First Worlds Genting has a total of 7351 rooms. It currently holds the Guinness World Record for being the largest hotel in the world, by a number of rooms. Amazing, isn’t it?

It is also located at the center of Resorts World Genting. Offers the guests easy access to go to the First World Plaza, the unforgettable SkyAvenue, Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park, and Genting International Convention Centre.

In this hotel, you can do the check-in and check-out process easily using the self kiosk. Many guests said that their experience in the First World Hotel is amazing. It is because the room is clean and a hot shower is also available.

2. Grand Ion Delemen Hotel

One of the problems faced by Muslim travelers is ensuring that the hotel they are going to serves halal food. Well, Ion Grand Delemen can be an option. This hotel is known to be Muslim-friendly because it serves halal food for breakfast. But not only that, Asian, Continental, or vegetarian food can be found easily in the buffet.

It is only 1,6km away from Genting Highland Bus Terminal and 3,8km from Genting Skyway. What kind of facilities can you find here? Well, there are many facilities the guests can enjoy while staying there. Indoor swimming pools and exercise are available for 24 hours.

You don’t have to think about transportation because they serve airport transport for the guests. They also provide a game room which the kids will love. All the facilities offered will make your holiday here even more enjoyable. Moreover, you can get an attractive price.

3. Resort World Awana

Planning a vacation, of course, requires a healthy and strong physique so that exploration and exploration run optimally. Therefore, you certainly need a hotel that also provides an area for exercising. Resort World Awana will be a perfect choice.

Located 915 meters above the sea, this resort has a cool and pleasant feel. But not only that, here you can freely use the outdoor swimming pool, play golf, run on the tennis court, or even practice archery. Besides, this property is only 430 meters away from Masjid Yayasan Mohammed Noah. you can still vacation while worshiping comfortably.

If you feel too tired to visit tourist destinations, then you can spend a relaxing time strolling in the hotel's green garden area. Korean BBQ is available for dinner at the restaurant for those who want to enjoy it with family.

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Tourists Attraction and Culinary Recommendations

Staying at hotels in Genting Highland does feel good, especially when the facilities provided are very complete. However, it will feel better if you also visit the tourist attractions that are there. One of the fun places to visit with the family is Taman Eko Rimba Sungai Tua. Here you can broadcast the river, and feel the cool air flow while fishing or catching fish.

Another option is to go to the Sungai Pinang Waterfall Recreation Area. Here you can play in the water, swim, and enjoy the beauty of the surroundings.

As for the choice of culinary tourism, you can try to come to Muhibah Kitchen. Here, you can sip the tasty and delicious The Tarik. Also, take the time to stop by Savor House Restaurant, the Malaysian Menu is delicious.

Monte Carlo Casino

As one of the three casinos in Genting Highlands and the largest of all, you can explore and find various choices of table games and poker machines. It is located at Genting/Highlands Hotel. Foreign passport holders can enter the VIP zone “International Room” if they sign up to Genting WorldCard.

The casino is open 24 hours and requiring attires restrictions for no T-shirt, shorts, and sandals. Moslems and person beyond 21 years old are prohibited to enter the casino. Though declared non-smoking, many visitors smoke nonetheless. Bags are not allowed inside, requiring you to store your belongings in lockers rented for 3.00 MYR and a deposit if you store more valuable goods such as laptop.

First World Plaza and First World Indoor Theme Park

First World Plaza is a mixture of shopping mall with replicas of world landmarks and the Indoor Theme Park with its numerous rides scattered around the plaza, mostly suitable for families. It features float rides that overlooks the shopping mall from the above and a number of other rides. First World Plaza also has entertainment such as bowling and haunted house.

*First World Outdoor Theme Park is currently closed for 3-year-renovation, from September 2013.

Chin Swee Cave Temple

The popular religious site cum tourist spot Chin Swee Cave Temple is located not far from the First World Hotel. It is a cave temple built by Genting’s founder Lim Goh Tong, originally to worship Chin Swee in 1975. The massive complex had undergone many refurbishment and renovations to become as it is today, and there are various deities’ figures in shrines and altars nowadays venerated on the temple.