Hotels near Cameron Highlands

Cameron Highlands occupies a total area of 712 square kilometres and is located at the northwestern tip of Pahang. From north to south, the Cameron Highlands roughly encompass Tringkap, Brinchang, Tanah Rata, Ringlet and their surrounds. All are tucked at elevations ranging from 1,100 metres to 1,600 metres above sea level. During the day, the temperature occasionally rises above 25°C, while at night, it can drop to as low as 12°C. This cold climate encourages groups of visitors to pick strawberries and sip tea here each weekend. Despite massive development in the last decade, Cameron Highlands remains a top rated destination for those who wanting to escape the hot weather of the lowlands. Known for being the main agricultural region in the nation, expect to find an abundance of vegetable farms scattered all over the highlands. If you are driving to get to Cameron Highlands, it can be accessed by road via Tapah, Simpang Pulai, Gua Musang or Sungai Koyan.

Tourist Attractions

Boh Sungai Palas Tea Plantation

A must visit destination in Cameron Highlands due to its scenic view and idyllic setting, this tea plantation was founded in 1929 by J A Russel, a British businessman. There is a visitors’ centre, where you can watch a video on the estate’s history, a giftshop that sells every version of Boh tea as well as a pleasant cafe where you can sip tea while enjoying a perfect view of the plush plantation below.

Time Tunnel

This museum occupies a basement within Kok Lim Strawberry Farm, tucked next to the main road shortly after leaving Brinchang town towards Kea Farm. Established in 2007 by a young avid collector, See Kok Shan, visiting Time Tunnel is a wonderful way to explore the rich history of Cameron Hioghlands. It is open daily from 9 am to 6 pm with the entrance fee of RM5 for adults and RM3 for children.

Lavender Garden

Get captivated by a sea of colourful blooming flowers and have a good time picking fresh flowers of your choice at Lavender Garden. Located at Tringkap, this garden is indeed, a beautiful place with breathtaking and romantic ambient. You will get to enjoy various unique lavender inspired cuisines at the Lavender Cafe here. The entrace fee is RM8 for adults and RM5 for children. There is also parking lots available for coaches and cars.

Hotels

Bird’s Nest Hotel

Nestled at a quiet corner in the town of Tanah Rata with hilly rainforest as background, Bird’s Nest hotel is a 28 rooms boutique hotel ideally located in close proximity to restaurants, banks, convenient stores, gift shops, tour offices, bus/ taxi station and jungle tracking trails. This hotel aims to deliver only the best for their guests. Each room features attached bathroom with hot shower, a five-star hotel standard bedding set and TV. The hotel facilities include free Wifi and free flow of hot tea and coffee at the pantry. Easily accessible via the North-South Highway, the Simpang Pulai new road and the Gua Musang new road, it takes about three and a half hours drive from Kuala Lumpur and just one and half hour drive from Ipoh.

CH Travellers Inn

A newly opened guesthouse in Tanah Rata, Cameron Highlands, CH Travellers Inn is a budget accomodation that offers private rooms and dorms for their guests. All rooms are clean and well- furnished, decorated with lime-green walls, fragrant flowerpots, and artwork and photographs of scenic views around Cameron Highlands. There is a communual lounge where you can enjoy free flow of tea and coffee, satellite TV and Wifi. Suitable for those looking for a cosy stay at an easy price, CH Travellers Inn is indeed a good base for further exploration in this plush greenary area. This guesthouse can be found at 71C, Persiaran Camellia 4, Cameron Highlands.