Fig Tree Hills Resort

Amazing magic in Penang Hills! Loved this place and its environment! Stayed in Jasmine villa, which as a bonus surprise actually does include a karaoke set like the other villas — once we exhausted the 100 English songs available, we just looked up our own songs using WiFi. :) Free pick up/ drop off by hotel from airport is only 2pm and 4pm, getting this information from management was a bit more difficult than it needed to be so here it is. Otherwise, airport is 40rm, Georgetown 80rm, Batu Ferringhi 100rm or more. Ask the driver if you need to get to an actual supermarket for food items beforehand (or do this shopping before your pick up), or your only option will be hawker takeaway and a minimart nearby. The hill road to the resort is doable by regular car but very bumpy and hard to navigate, so like others I advise using the resort shuttle contacts, don’t assume a Grab will take you in. Beautiful walks nearby, we did the farm loop through to the river bank and back, and a little bit up to the Thai temple which according to maps.me would continue to the “Heaven Hill viewpoint” (1 hr 10mins one direction). It feels really gorgeous to be right in the middle of such greenery. The pool was a welcome respite from the heat, resort grounds are beautifully landscaped. Staff were attentive and friendly, thumbs up! Resort includes oddities like a resident peacock and birds as part of their attractions — hopefully the unique design, ambience, and nature itself is enough for you!

Die schwierige Anfahrt (unbefestiger Waldweg) hat sich gelohn. Wir haben das Resort die ganze Zeit über nicht verlassen und das Ambiente genossen. Wir waren die einzigen Gäste und wurden perfekt umsorgt. Das Frühstück wurde uns in die Lodge geliefert. Das Frühstück war reichlich und gut. Sogar frisches Obst wurde geschnitten gereicht. Wir haben uns gefühlt wie eine Lordschaft im alten England. Perfekt.

車で細い山道を進んで行くと、こんなところに！と驚くような建物群が現れる。 到着すると、ホテルのスタッフが荷物を持ち階段を登って、宿泊するVillaへと案内してくれる。口数は少ないが、温かみを感じる対応。 建物は広く、まさに別荘のよう。近くに流れる川のせせらぎが心地よい。テラスで景色をみながら持参した食材で簡単な夕飯。キッチンもついているので、自炊にも困らない。 1つだけ残念だったことは、出発の朝、タクシーの到着が遅れたこと。山の中なので、タクシーがこなければ身動きがとれず。早朝のフライトだったので、ちょっとドキドキした。時間に余裕を持った計画にすることをおすすめする。