A getaway from the frantic city pace need not be expensive, and there are many budget hotels in Cameron Highlands that make such a trip more than affordable!
Want to know where to stay to get the most bang for buck? Read on as we unveil the 7 best budget hotels in Cameron Highlands that promise great hospitality and value for money.
Including family-friendly options and accommodation that are close to local highlights!
7 Best Budget Hotels In Cameron Highlands
1. Parkland Express Hotel
If the cool air of Brinchang is what you desire, then Parkland Express is the perfect rendezvous.
Perched along a row of shophouses at the heart of Brinchang, Parkland Express is strategically located close to the famous Pasar Malam (night market) too.
Rooms overlook the hills and Brinchang square, and are large, comfy, with impeccable housekeeping to keep it all in check.
As the hotel is near food courts, restaurants, and shops, you’ll never go hungry or face difficulty buying groceries during your stay here.
However, the location is a double-edged sword, as traffic can be hectic during weekends and during public holidays.
As for parking, it’s a tourist hotspot, so bring on your A-game to secure a parking lot!
What you’ll like:
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms and public areas
- Daily housekeeping
- Facilities include Coway filtered water, hairdryer, iron, TV, heated shower
- Non-smoking
- Laundromat service available
Good to know:
- 3km from the golf course; 310m from 7-11 convenience store; 50m from Brinchang Town; 120m from Raju Hill Strawberry Farm; 940m from Time Tunnel Museum
- Parking can be tough during peak periods
- Heavy traffic near the hotel
- Close to food court and stalls
- Starting Price: RM78 per night (2 Pax)
- Address: Off night market, Jalan Bandar, Brinchang, 39000 Brinchang, Pahang
- Contact: 05-491 1366
2. Cameronian Inn
For only RM54 per night, the Cameronian Inn promises spaciously clean rooms and amenities that surpass expectations.
Located off the main street of Tanah Rata town, it’s a short walk to restaurants, coffee houses, and other shops.
This endearing family-run inn with Tudor styling offers various accommodations to cater for solo travelers, couples, and extended families too.
Because there are single-story units, the Cameronian Inn is perfectly suitable for senior guests.
The inn’s cafe serves Western breakfast (and homemade scones), along with a decent selection of local delights. You’ll like the outdoor garden which is a great place to take in the fresh air!
What you’ll like:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free car park
- Daily disinfection of all rooms
- Comes with water heater, TV, wardrobe and selected rooms with attached bathroom
- Luggage storage
- Shared dining area, garden, and lounge
- Laundry service
- Shared ironing facilities located at the back of the main building
- Kiblat-sign indicated
- Warm hospitality
Good to know:
- 800m from Orang Asli Village; 3.3km from Cactus Valley; 5.7km from Cameron Highlands Butterfly Farm; 6.3km from Robertson Rose Garden
- 10-minute drive from Strawberry Farm; 25-minute drive from Boh Tea Plantation
- Limited parking space
- Easy access to the main road, convenient stores, and eateries
- Starting Price: RM54 per night (2 Pax)
- Address: 16, Jalan Camelia, Tanah Rata, 39000 Tanah Rata, Pahang
- Contact: 05-491 1327
- Website: http://thecameronianinn.com/
3. Adam Hotel
At Adam Hotel, comfortable rooms come at a fraction of a cost. Located close to Brinchang Town and other tourist attractions, Adam Hotel also offers a 5-star concierge service at unbeatable budget rates!
With a starting price of RM91 per night, the hotel’s rooms open up to a balcony area overlooking the verdant greenery of Brinchang.
Although its exterior looks rather bland, the amenities within are decent:
You’ll get clean beds, a TV with satellite channel access, a water heater, and free Wi-Fi too.
What you’ll like:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free car park
- Bottled water, complimentary coffee and tea, and a water heater
- TV with satellite channel (Astro) services available
- Balcony for some fresh air and great views
Good to know:
- Inconsistent water heater temperature
- Soundproofing can be better
- Limited car park
- 13-minute drive from the Boh Tea Plantation; 300m from Sam Poh Temple; 600m from Cactus Valley; 1.1km from Time Tunnel Museum; 2.9km from Cameron Highlands Butterfly Farm
- Starting Price: RM91 per night (2 Pax)
- Address: 70, Jalan Pecah Batu, Brinchang, 39000 Tanah Rata, Pahang
- Contact: 05-485 1155
4. Agro Highlands And Chalet
Nestled within a strawberry farm, Agro Highlands and Chalet provide guests the novelty of plucking your own strawberries to savor privately.
Located 5 minutes away from Brinchang town by foot, it’s a no-frills Muslim-friendly hotel that offers a unique farm-to-plate experience.
On-site is a BBQ pit allowing guests to grill fresh produce from the garden.
Choose from a variety of tri-colored sweet potatoes and native Cameron sweet corn selling at reasonable prices too.
What you’ll like:
- Muslim-friendly hotel
- Free Wi-Fi and attached bathroom
- Comes with TV, toiletries, kettle, towel, prayer mat, and headscarf
- Family Room and Apartment units are fitted with an iron and ironing board, microwave, and a mini-fridge
- Kiblat-sign indicated
- BBQ pit
- Opportunity to pick fresh strawberries from the farm
- Motorbike rental is available at the front desk
- Sells homemade jam and scones, and a strawberry-chocolate–dipping set
Good to know:
- 16-minute walk to Big Red Strawberry Farm; 14-minute walk to Cactus Valley; 27-minute drive to Mossy Forest
- Soundproofing can be improved
- Suitable for families
- Starting Price: ~RM77 per Night (2 Pax)
- Address: Lot PT1009, Jalan Pecah Batu, 39000 Brinchang, Pahang
- Contact: +6013-718 5744
- Website: https://www.agrohighlandschalet.com.my/
5. Wan Alyasa Hotel
Wan Alyasa Hotel is another Muslim-friendly accommodation located in Brinchang.
There are many restaurants and shops located right outside, so sightseeing and picking up groceries is a breeze.
Just a <30 minutes’ drive from Boh Tea Plantation, Wan Alyasa is definitely in a prime vacation spot.
Since it is centrally located and close to major tourist attractions coupled with its refurbished interior, this hotel receives raving reviews for comfort and affordability.
Equipped with a 24-hour front desk, the only downside here is that the lift is on the first floor instead of the ground, making it inconvenient for the elderly and wheelchair-bound guests.
What you’ll like:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Coway water filter and flat-screen TV in the room
- Free parking
- Shared iron and ironing board facility along the corridor
- Kiblat sign for Muslim prayers indicated
- Daily housekeeping
- CCTV at common areas
Good to know:
- 200m from Cactus Valley; 800mfromTime Tunnel Museum; 2.5km from Orang Asli Village; 6.3km from Boh Tea Plantation
- A Honeymoon Suite Package complete with rose petals and swan toweling décor is available for only RM90
- Starting Price: ~RM108 per Night (2 Pax)
- Address: Jalan Brinchang Square, 39100 Brinchang, Pahang
- Contact: +605-491 4578
6. Mentigi Guesthouse
Perched on top of a steep hill, the Mentigi Guesthouse’s charm lies in being away from the hustle and bustle.
Approximately a 5-minute walk from Tanah Rata, this hotel still makes a great base to explore the vibrant township and beyond.
You’ll find clean, adequately spaced rooms with a huge terrace garden attached. That being said, sound travels quite easily between rooms, so be careful not to get too rowdy! And bring earplugs!
There’s also a mini convenience stall near the front desk, where you can buy bottled water and snacks without venturing into town.
Given the great rooms, magnificent views, and general serenity, Mentigi Guesthouse could be the best budget hotel in Cameron Highlands for a romantic getaway.
What you’ll like:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Includes common living room with TV, dining area, and shared cooking facilities in the kitchen
- Facilities for disabled guests
- On-site car park and garden
- Daily housekeeping
- Coffee and tea in the room
- Smoke-free property with designated smoking area
- Luggage storage facility available at the 24-hour front desk
Good to know:
- A 10-minute drive from Butterfly Park; 15-minute drive from Boh Tea Plantation
- 600m from the Orang Asli Village; 5.5km from the Cameron Highlands Butterfly Farm; 3.1km from the Cactus Valley; 5.5km from the Ee Feng Gu Honey Bee Farm
- Soundproofing can be improved
- Parking space is limited, but the staff will help to park your car if needed
- Starting Price: RM87 per night (2 Pax)
- Address: 2000, Jalan Mentigi Utama, Tanah Rata, 39000 Tanah Rata, Pahang
- Contact: +6013-990 5598
7. Kea Garden Mini Chalet
The Mini Chalet’s of Kea Garden stands out from the pack with its generous landscaping of roses, shaded gazebos, and distinct wood paneling for the chalets.
This makes the Kea Garden guesthouse one of the best hotels with a view in Cameron Highlands.
Besides the fine aesthetics, acceptable hygiene standards, and good service make it an excellent budget hotel too. Moreover, there is easy access to eateries.
But word of caution – since it’s located at one of the busiest attractions in Brinchang, the traffic is heavy and intense over the weekend and holiday seasons.
What you’ll like:
- Spectacular garden view of strawberries and flowers
- Free Wi-Fi
- Daily housekeeping
- TV with satellite channels, hairdryer, fan, bottled water, coffee/tea, towel, ironing facilities
- Non-smoking property with designated smoking area
- Playground
Good to know:
- Located 200m from Brinchang Vegetable market; 150m to Rose Centre; 240m from Raju’s Hill Strawberry Farms; 6.8km from Cameron Bharat Tea Estate
- Bring along earplugs as sound insulation can be better
- Rooms denoted “Nature View” have the best views facing the garden
- Steamboat is available within the hotel’s premise
- Traffic is heavy over weekends and holidays.
- Starting Price: ~RM92 Per Night (2 Pax)
- Address: Kea Garden Guesthouse, 39000 Brinchang, Cameron Highlands, Pahang
- Contact: +605-496 1472
Conclusion
Rooms for under RM100 a night are the way to go if you’re traveling in a large group or have a limited budget to work with. And if you still can’t decide from this list of best budget hotels in Cameron Highlands:
You can check out our recommendation of the best hotels in Cameron Highlands here, for more budget to luxury staycations that won’t disappoint!
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