Overview of Colmar Tropicale
Colmar Tropicale is a 4-star themed resort at KM48, Persimpangan Bertingkat, Lebuhraya Karak, in Bukit Tinggi, Bentong, Pahang, Malaysia. What sets Colmar Tropicale apart from other highland resorts along the Karak Expressway is its architecture: the entire property is built to resemble an 18th-century Alsatian village, echoing the French town of Colmar, complete with half-timbered facades, sloped tiled roofs, and cobblestone-style walkways set against the cooler air of the Genting Highlands foothills. The resort sits within the wider Berjaya Hills development, a highland leisure destination in Bukit Tinggi that also includes a Japanese-themed garden, an equestrian park, and other themed attractions, giving Colmar Tropicale a distinctive setting that few hotels in Peninsular Malaysia can match.
The property has 235 rooms spread across 5 floors, and guests on Traveloka have rated their stays 8.0 out of 10 ("Very Good") based on 2,881 reviews, with especially strong marks for room comfort (8.5/10) and cleanliness (8.3/10). Colmar Tropicale is positioned as both a destination in its own right and a base for exploring the Bukit Tinggi and Genting Highlands area, roughly an hour's drive from Kuala Lumpur.
Room/Unit Types at Colmar Tropicale
Colmar Tropicale lists 12 room categories on Traveloka. Based on the resort's own room-tier information, the ladder runs from standard rooms up to large multi-bedroom suites, arranged here from the most accessible tier upward:
Superior Room
The Superior Room is the entry-level category at Colmar Tropicale, designed for couples or solo travellers who want the village-themed setting without a larger suite. As with all room tiers here, rooms typically include air conditioning and a private bathroom; see the listing for the exact per-room amenities before booking.
Deluxe Room
The Deluxe Room sits above the Superior tier and offers a step up in space and finish, still sized for couples or small groups, and continues the half-timbered, village-style interior theme found throughout the property.
Family Room
The Family Room is built for small families or groups travelling together, offering more sleeping capacity than the Superior or Deluxe categories in a single room configuration.
One-Bedroom Suite
The One-Bedroom Suite adds a separate living area to a single bedroom, suited to couples or small families who want extra space to relax between visits to the resort's attractions.
One-Bedroom Deluxe Suite
An upgraded version of the One-Bedroom Suite, the One-Bedroom Deluxe Suite offers a larger footprint and enhanced finishes while keeping the same one-bedroom, one-living-area layout.
Two-Bedroom Suite and Two-Bedroom Deluxe Suite
These two tiers are designed for two families or a larger group travelling together, each offering two separate bedrooms alongside shared living space; the Deluxe version is the upgraded finish within this size category.
Three-Bedroom Suite and Four-Bedroom Suite
For larger groups, Colmar Tropicale offers Three-Bedroom and Four-Bedroom Suites, which combine multiple bedrooms with shared communal space — a practical option for extended families or groups of friends who want to stay together under one roof rather than booking several separate rooms.
La Colmar Suite
La Colmar Suite is the top tier in the ladder, positioned as the resort's premier accommodation category. Specific in-room inclusions for this tier should be confirmed on the current Traveloka listing, as detailed unit-level amenity data was not itemised on the booking page at the time of writing.
Facilities and Amenities
Colmar Tropicale's shared facilities are built around its all-in-one resort concept, so that guests have reason to spend most of their stay on the property rather than travelling elsewhere in Bukit Tinggi. Confirmed facilities include:
- Swimming pool
- Restaurant and cafe outlets, with eight dining and cafe areas across the resort
- 24-hour front desk
- Parking
- Elevator access across the property's floors
- WiFi
- A bar
- Conference and meeting rooms
- Tennis facilities
- Golf course access
- Sauna
- Garden grounds
The resort's official property information also lists additional highland attractions on-site, including an equestrian area, an adventure park, and a Japanese-themed village garden, though guests should check current activity availability directly with the resort, since seasonal attractions can open and close over time. Two local charges apply on top of the room rate for most travellers: a nightly tourism tax (a modest per-room amount) for non-Malaysian guests, and a separate Pahang state tourism tax payable in cash — both are standard, non-negotiable charges rather than resort fees, and current amounts should always be confirmed at check-in rather than assumed from any third-party listing.
Location and Getting There
Colmar Tropicale sits directly off the Karak Expressway (Lebuhraya Karak) at KM48, in the Bukit Tinggi area of Bentong district, Pahang — one of the more accessible highland escapes from the Klang Valley, since it does not require the cable car or winding roads associated with the Genting Highlands summit itself. The drive from central Kuala Lumpur takes roughly an hour by car under normal traffic conditions, making it a popular option for a short overnight highland trip rather than a full multi-day getaway.
The resort is part of the broader Berjaya Hills leisure precinct in Bukit Tinggi, which places a Japanese-themed garden and other themed attractions within walking or short-drive distance of the property. Genting Highlands, with its casino resort, theme parks, and cable car station, is a further drive up the mountain and is commonly combined with a Bukit Tinggi stay as a two-destination highland itinerary. For travellers arriving from outside the Klang Valley or from overseas, booking a flight into Kuala Lumpur with Traveloka is a practical first step before continuing on to Bukit Tinggi by road or arranged transfer.
Dining at/near Colmar Tropicale
True to its village concept, Colmar Tropicale spreads its food and beverage offering across eight dining and cafe areas on the property, giving guests a range of options without needing to leave the resort grounds. The property's official information names on-site outlets including an Italian-cuisine restaurant, a roasted-chicken specialty outlet, and a vegetarian-friendly cafe, alongside its general restaurant, bar, and cafe facilities confirmed on the Traveloka listing — a mix intended to cover Western, Asian, and lighter vegetarian preferences within the resort itself.
Beyond the resort, the wider Bukit Tinggi and Bentong area offers local Malaysian food options, and travellers looking to extend their highland trip can browse activities and attractions nearby to plan visits to the Berjaya Hills gardens or a Genting Highlands day trip alongside their stay.
Why Stay at Colmar Tropicale
Colmar Tropicale's main draw is its setting: an Alsatian-village theme built into the Malaysian highlands, offering a genuinely different look and feel from the typical resort or business hotel found elsewhere in the Klang Valley and Pahang. With 235 rooms across a range of tiers — from Superior rooms for solo travellers and couples up to Four-Bedroom Suites and La Colmar Suite for larger groups — the property can accommodate a wide range of travel party sizes without guests needing to book multiple separate rooms.
The resort's 8.0/10 guest rating on Traveloka, built from 2,881 reviews, together with consistently strong scores for room comfort and cleanliness, points to a resort that has kept its themed rooms and shared spaces well-maintained. Combined with eight on-site dining and cafe areas, a pool, tennis and golf access, and its position within the Berjaya Hills precinct, Colmar Tropicale suits travellers who want a self-contained highland getaway rather than a base for exploring a city. Guests planning a broader Malaysia itinerary can also compare other hotels across the country on Traveloka when weighing Bukit Tinggi against other highland or city stays.
Tips for Booking Colmar Tropicale on Traveloka
A few practical points to keep in mind when booking Colmar Tropicale:
- Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is before 12:00 — plan your Karak Expressway drive time accordingly if you're arriving from Kuala Lumpur on the same day.
- Because the resort has 12 distinct room categories, from Superior rooms up to multi-bedroom suites and La Colmar Suite, match your room choice to your group size rather than defaulting to the cheapest listed option, since some suites work out more efficient per person for families or groups.
- Two local tourism taxes apply on top of the room rate for most guests — budget for a modest per-room, per-night charge rather than expecting an all-inclusive rate, and confirm current amounts directly with the property at check-in.
- Because the resort sits close to Genting Highlands, consider whether you want to combine both destinations in one trip, and plan transport between the two accordingly.
For your onward travel planning, you can browse more highland and city stays across Malaysia from the Traveloka homepage.
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