Hotels in Cameron Highlands are mostly situated in Tanah Rata but there are a few hotels in Brinchang and Kampung Raja too.
You’ll find all sorts of accommodation here like backpacker hostels, capsule hotels, resorts in the jungle, British/ European style resorts, etc. Some have been around for years.
For your convenience, we sort them by price range in this list!
Below RM150 Per night
It’s easy to find a good budget-friendly place to stay in Cameron Highlands. Just try Tanah Rata, which is one of the bigger towns in Cameron Highlands.
1. Hikers Sleep Port Guesthouse
Other than the value for money you get for staying here, the owners who run Hikers Sleep Port are very amiable (so are the staff) and will make you feel at home and help you sort out which jungle trail to take.
You may have to sleep on the floor next to strangers but there is a dedicated room just for ladies. A simple but good local breakfast and towel are provided for each guest.
If you’re a social person, you’ll really enjoy your time here as it is easy to make friends in such an inviting hostel! You might just find yourself extending your stay before you know it!
What you’ll like:
- Close to the bus terminal
- Cheap accommodation that is clean and comfortable
- Helpful hosts and staff who speak English
- Breakfast included
- Comfortable common area with books, tea and coffee
- Great place to meet other hikers
- Walking distance to shops and eateries as well as a Catholic church
- Safe for solo female travellers
Nearby attractions:
- Mount Jasar
- Tan’s Camellia Garden
- Robinson Falls
- Agro Technology Park Mardi Cameron Highlands
Good to know:
- Laundry services are available
- Price range: From RM80 (2 Pax)
2. Father’s Guesthouse
Father’s Guesthouse is another hostel with bunk-bed style accommodation, and it is surrounded by nature. It’s possible to walk to Tanah Rata town from here.
Rooms are clean and there are plenty of common areas if you would like to chat with other guests or the friendly staff at the guesthouse!
Note: If you plan to check in at night, this place doesn’t have 24-hour reception.
What you’ll like:
- Very friendly staff
- Clean and comfortable rooms
- New facilities (At least for the newer house)
- Free water, coffee and tea
- Quiet at night
Nearby attractions:
- Agro Technology Park Mardi Cameron Highlands
- Robinson Falls
- Hiking Trail No. 3, 5 and 7
Good to know:
- Choice of rooms with either ensuite or shared bathrooms.
- Price range: ~ RM100
3. Hotel Flora Plus
Centrally located in Brinchang, staying at Hotel Flora Plus is convenient as it has a Seven Eleven store downstairs and eateries around.
Rooms are small but neat and functional enough for a family, couples, or friends. Their service is commendable too. And there’s ample parking in the basement!
What you’ll like:
- Helpful staff
- New and clean rooms
- Parking for guests
- Lift to upper floors
- Electric kettle and tea provided
Nearby attractions:
- Cactus Valley
- Sam Poh Temple
- Big Red Strawberry Farm
Good to know:
- WiFi and TV connection is not very strong
- Parking is not secure
- No toiletries are provided
- Some rooms have windows facing the corridor
- Price range: From RM120 (2 Pax)
4. Sleepbox Hotel
This is a capsule-style hotel in Tanah Rata that’s an affordable and pleasant option for couples, friends or solo travellers.
Prices are reasonable and you can walk to the town in 5 minutes or so. Despite the shared toilets, they are clean!
What you’ll like:
- Very affordable
- Helpful staff
- Comfortable beds
- Neat & clean
- Laundry facilities
- A prayer room is available.
- Towels for rent at RM3
- You can buy a toiletry set if you didn’t bring any
- Restaurants right by the hotel
- Good quality tea and coffee all day
- Cosy common spaces
Nearby attractions:
- Hiking Trail No. 3, 5 and 7
- Parit Falls
- Agro Technology Park Mardi Cameron Highlands
- Robinson Falls
Good to know:
- Shared bathrooms which are busy in the morning and evenings
- Small surau on site
- Not easy to find parking
- Price range: ~ From RM40 and up (for 1 pax per night)
5. Traveller Bunker
Whether you’re traveling solo or with friends, Traveller Bunker is a clean and modern capsule hotel that makes for an adequate stay in Tanah Rata.
The shared kitchen has a water dispenser and other useful items. But it’s also easy to find food around here. And there’s a pharmacy nearby too!
What you’ll like:
- Friendly staff
- Neat and clean premises
- Well-equipped kitchen
- Plenty of communal areas for socializing
- Great location
Nearby attractions:
- Agro Technology Park Mardi Cameron Highlands
- Robinson Falls
Good to know:
- Bring ear plugs. It can be noisy at night.
- Price range: ~ RM50 per person per night
6. Bricks Backpackers Hostel
Bricks Backpackers Hostel in Tanah Rata is clean with modern rooms, but bathrooms are shared (6 rooms to share 1 bathroom on the same floor) which could be a problem if you are always in a rush or like to take your time in the shower.
On the other hand, the common room has a billiards table. And the hosts and staff are both helpful.
They have double rooms with ensuite bathrooms available too.
What you’ll like:
- Easy to find places to eat nearby
- Comfortable beds
- Clean and new hostel
- Common room with entertainment (e.g. board games, billiards table, TV, etc)
- Staff can help you with tours and hiking trails
- There are lockers to keep your belongings safe
Nearby attractions:
- Tan’s Camellia Garden
- Agro Technology Park Mardi Cameron Highlands
- Robinson Falls
Good to know:
- Free filtered drinking water
- Kitchen is extremely basic (just a toaster, microwave and fridge)
- Rooms are very small
- Rooms are equipped with ceiling fans
- Don’t bother asking for rooms with city views
- Laundry facilities are available on site
- Price range: ~ From RM50 (2 Pax); RM30 (1 Pax)
Between RM150 – RM250 Per Night
For a compromise between comfort and your wallet, you can opt for any of these hotels that are inexpensive!
7. Gerard’s Place
Gerard’s Place is an affordable option for couples as they have 8 tidy and comfortable rooms in apartments that can fit two people each, as well as a room for three people.
Best of all, you can have very views of the lush surroundings from the balcony! There is lovely garden in the front too.
What you’ll like:
- The hosting family are very nice people
- Super clean
- Simple breakfast
- Quiet place
- Well-equipped kitchen and living room
- A few minutes’ walk from the town centre
Nearby attractions:
- Tan’s Camellia Garden
Good to know:
- Beds are a little hard
- The 2nd block is quieter
- Try to ask for room with garden view
- Price range: ~ RM160 (2 pax per night)
8. Kea Garden Guest House
Groups of friends and families will truly appreciate the apartment style accommodation available here! There is a beautiful garden to admire too.
Because of its proximity to the Kea Farm Market and other attractions, this guest house is often full during public holidays!
What you’ll like:
- Comfortable apartments with basic amenities
- Great location
Nearby attractions:
- Fresh produce sold nearby (sweet corn, honey and fruits) at the Kea Farm Market which is open until 7pm
- The Sheep Sanctuary
- EQ Strawberry Farm
- Orchid and Rose Garden
- Raju’s Hill Strawberry Farm
- Ee Feng Gu Bee Farm
- Jungle Hiking Trail No. 1
- CH Flora Park
Good to know:
- If you’re tall (more than 180cm), you might find the accommodation a bit cramped.
- Quite noisy at night because of kids running around so try to get room at a higher floor.
- Chalets are also available
- Price range: ~ RM100 to RM200
9. Rain Forest Inn
Small-scale resort in the middle of a jungle? If you don’t mind insects too much, you will enjoy yourself thoroughly here!
This will be an off grid experience you won’t forget any time soon! And an opportunity to try a traditional orang asli meal too (reservations required)!
What you’ll like:
- Rustic woven huts
- Fantastic service
- Clean beds
- Tasty local food
- Well-maintained premises
Nearby attractions:
- Waterfall with a pool to soak in
- Hike up a virgin jungle
Good to know:
- You can opt for rooms with attached bathrooms
- The local dinner is worth reserving!
- No WiFi
- Price range: ~ RM200 to 300 for 2 pax per night
10. Copthorne Hotel Cameron Highlands
Even after so many years, this remains a favorite due to its hilltop location which garners astounding views from the rooms! Some of which have been refurbished recently.
It is kind of pricey even without breakfast included though. But it’s close to the Kea Farm Market. And there’s an indoor pool!
What You’ll Like:
- 360 views of the surrounding area
- Spacious rooms
- Delicious breakfast spread
- Friendly service
- On-site spa
Nearby attractions:
- Kea Farm Market (walking distance)
- Raju’s Hill Strawberry Farm
Good To Know:
- Hotel is dated
- No in-room safe or toiletries provided
- Very cold in the evening
- Must pre-arrange transportation/taxi to Brinchang & Tanah Rata
- Price Range: ~RM200/night for 2 pax
More Than RM250 Per Night
Instead of flying all the way across the world, you can get a European feel staying at any of the more exclusive lodgings listed below!
11. Zenith Hotel Cameron
Zenith Hotel Cameron is a modern luxury hotel on top of a hill overlooking Tanah Rata. If you don’t have mobility issues, you can walk down this hill to reach the town where there are many choices of eateries.
This hotel is also walking distance from Tanah Rata Coronation Park. And their facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, sumptuous meeting rooms, an indoor gym and a sauna.
They have many different types of rooms including beautiful family suites too!
What you’ll like:
- Walking distance from eateries
- New furnishings
- Beautiful interior
- Luxurious rooms
- Buffet meals at their all-day on-site restaurant
- Hilltop location
12. Century Pines Resort
Century Pines Resort is a classic 4-star hotel that is walking distance from the Tanah Rata Bus Station and a Cameron Bharat plantation!
Rooms can be small (depending on which room you book) but are comfortable for a family if you can afford it! Try to get a room with garden access if you can!
Note: Check-in process can be slow
Room rates for 2 pax start from RM260/night.
What You’ll Like:
- Clean and comfortable rooms
- Local breakfast spread
- Underground parking for guests
- Peaceful location despite being close to town
- Friendly staff
Nearby attractions:
- Agro Technology Park Mardi Cameron Highlands
- Robinson Falls
Good To Know:
- Hotel is a bit outdated but functional – gym, bathroom fittings, etc
- You can rent bicycles to visit the park nearby
- Ask for the garden view room
- Request a non-smoking room if you prefer one
- Close to a mosque and halal eateries
- Price Range: ~RM260-300/ night for 2 pax
13. Strawberry Park Resort
Strawberry Park Resort is a lovely, clean hotel consisting of suites and apartments with elegant rooms (Tudor-inspired) that have balconies overlooking the luscious greenery outside.
This hotel is still popular even though it has been around for decades! It happens to have a heated swimming pool too!
What you’ll like:
- Spacious rooms with comfortable beds
- Easy parking
- Good food
- Friendly staff
- Quiet location
- Rooms tend to have great views of the surroundings
- WiFi, TV and tea and coffee-making facilities
- The apartments have a whirlpool tub, a fireplace and a rainfall shower!
- Indoor pool
- Spa and sauna
- Kid’s playground
- Tennis court
Nearby attractions:
- Big Red Strawberry Farm
- Cactus Valley
- Hiking Trail No.1
- Brinchang Weekend Night Market
Good to know:
- No elevator for the apartments
- Mind the balcony if you have children
- Price range: ~RM 300 to 700 (2 pax per night)
14. Hotel De’La Ferns Cameron Highlands
Suitable for families, this elegant hotel is often praised for the food and spacious rooms! There are a lot of eateries within walking distance too.
What you’ll like:
- Big and tidy rooms with gorgeous wood furnishings
- Connecting rooms are available
- Good buffet-style breakfast
- Well-maintained
- Helpful staff
- Ample parking
Nearby attractions:
- Healthy Strawberry Farm
- Brinchang Weekend Night Market
Good to know:
- You will need a car to get around
- Rooms don’t have fans
- Price range: ~ RM320 (2 pax per night)
15. The Smokehouse Hotel & Restaurant
The main appeal here is the ambiance as you can stay in romantic rooms in this classic colonial building surrounded by well-kept gardens.
Even if you’re not a guest, this is not a bad spot to have high tea with tasty scones and jam! If you don’t mind paying more for the atmosphere.
What you’ll like:
- Helpful and polite staff
- Beautiful furnishings
- Romantic atmosphere
- Great tea and scones
Nearby attractions:
- Healthy Strawberry Farm
- Brinchang Weekend Night Market
Good to know:
- Mattress is a bit soft
- Try to request for room not facing the main road for a quiet night
- Lunch mains (Last order at 2:30pm) can cost between RM60 to RM80+
- Price range: ~ RM420 to RM600 (2 pax per night)
16. The Lakehouse Cameron Highlands
This European-inspired hotel built by a British decades ago will have you feeling like you’re not in Malaysia anymore!
There are 18 rooms including 4 suites and the gardens overlook a lake surrounded by lush green mountains.
Read about our stay at The Lakehouse Cameron Highlands.
What you’ll like:
- Scenery
- Far from noise and congestion
- Impeccable cleanliness and attention to detail
- Exceptional service
- Gorgeous common areas (e.g. lounge, fireplace, lobby)
- Beautiful rooms
Nearby attractions:
- BOH Habu Tea Plantation
- Highlands Apiary Farm
Good to know:
- It’s a hilly area so elders might find it cumbersome to get around
- Small grocery down the road
- Limited but good breakfast
- Family rooms are available
- Price range: ~ RM700 to 1200 (2 pax per night)
17. Cameron Highlands Resort
Cameron Highlands Resort is the other luxury resort you can consider besides the Lake House Cameron Highlands.
With that price, comes exquisite surroundings (i.e. views of the golf course). And spacious European style rooms, impeccable service as well as a delicious breakfast!
What you’ll like:
- Very comfortable
- Onsite spa and restaurant
- Walking distance to Brinchang night market
- Common lounges with fireplaces
Nearby attractions:
- Healthy Strawberry Farm
- Kasimanis strawberry farm
- Golden Hills Weekend Night Market
Good to know:
- Close to the main road
- Not wheel-chair friendly
- Price range: From RM650 (2 Pax)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the usual price range for a hotel in Cameron Highlands?
A1: Budget hotel (~RM80/night), mid-range hotel (~RM200/night), luxury hotel (~RM800/night)
Q2: What is the best time to visit Cameron Highlands?
A2: For better hotel rates and less traffic in Cameron Highlands, avoid going during public holidays, school holidays and weekends.
You can read more about the specific months in our guide for when to visit Cameron Highlands.
Q3: Which reputable hotels are closest to the Mossy Forest?
A3: Snooze Too (budget), Nova Highlands Hotel and Resort (mid-range), Smokehouse Hotel (luxury), Cameron Highlands Resort (luxury)
Q4: Which recommended hotels are closest to the weekend Brinchang Night Market?
A4: Look for Airbnbs close to or at Golden Hills Apartments. Like Casa De La Rosa (mid-range) or Cameron Highlands Resort (luxury)
Q5: Which hotels are close to Kea Farm?
A5: Kea Garden Guest House (mid-range), Nova Highlands Hotel and Resort (mid-range), Copthorne Hotel (mid-range)
Ipoh To Cameron Highlands
In case you want to get up from Ipoh to Cameron Highlands, you can book a tour with RayTheTour by contacting them on WhatsApp.
About this tour service:
- Transport and personal guide are included in the cost
- Safe and private
- You don’t have to drive. Their team consists of Ipoh drivers who know the route well
- Comfortable cars (typically MPVs and vans)
- Don’t have to wait or queue as you would for the bus
- Pick-up anywhere in Ipoh is fine including the airport (Sultan Azlan Shah Airport).
- You can book an Ipoh tour too!
Conclusion
As this list goes to show, there are so many good options for the hotels in Cameron Highlands!
Hopefully, you know exactly what you want now! If not, popular hotels for families are Strawberry Park Resort, Century Pines Resort, and Copthorne.
Homestays In Cameron Highlands
If you found these hotels to be too expensive, or just want more privacy for your travel group, check out our list of the homestays in Cameron Highlands!
New Hotels In Cameron Highlands
Don’t want to stay in a musty room that probably doesn’t have a fan, reliable Wi-Fi, or enough plug points? There are also some new hotels in Cameron Highlands that you can consider.
