New hotels in Cameron Highlands come in all shapes and sizes. You can stay in a Tudor-style home. Or a conventional hotel with a pool and gym.
Many of these new hotels cost below RM200 per night for a couple.
Take a look and see which one you prefer! Don’t underestimate how much the hotel you choose can affect your holiday! Especially if you don’t have your own car.
Top 5 New Hotels In Cameron Highlands
1. PLAY at Arabella Tudor House
PLAY at Arabella Tudor House is one of the newest hotels in Cameron Highlands. They opened in April 2023.
With tudor-inspired trims on the outside, PLAY at Arabella Tudor House is a bungalow. And the interior styling within has an English countryside or farmhouse feel.
Besides being spacious, rooms have lovely beds. The price per night per person is reasonable too.
But since there isn’t much in this area, you might want to have your own transport for convenient exploration.
Attractions that are close to this remote hotel include Agro Technology Park MARDI Cameron Highlands. And hiking trails, 8 and 9.
What you’ll like:
- Available parking
- Cozy and tidy home
- Amiable host
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the home
- There’s an outdoor space for having a BBQ
- Family rooms are available
- Private toilets
Good to know:
- Kitchen is shared with all guests
- House has signs of aging
- Deposit expected at check-in
- Address: Puncak Arabella, Cameron Highland, 39000 Tanah Rata, Pahang, Malaysia
- Price: From RM152 (2 pax)
2. Zenith Cameron
By now, many know about Zenith Cameron. This hotel opened in April 2021. It’s not cheap to stay here. A room for 2 starts at around RM400.
But Zenith Cameron boasts elegant contemporary rooms with cheery pops of color. There is a pool complete with deck chairs too.
Other amenities include a gym, a sauna, and meeting rooms.
The hotel has a hill-top location. There are a lot of options if you want to go food hunting because the hotel is close to Tanah Rata town.
That said, a car would be convenient if you plan to visit the farms and tea plantations past Brinchang.
What you’ll like:
- Close to town (within walking distance)
- Many onsite facilities
- Buffet breakfast available (caters to local preferences and has vegetarian options)
- Comfortable and stylish rooms
- Business-appropriate
- Good service
- Guest parking is sheltered
- Wonderful family suites
Good to know:
- Pool, sauna and gym have restricted access (only open from 6am to 9pm)
- Some rooms have a balcony
- Steep walk uphill back to the hotel from town
- No spa services
- Address: Jalan Majlis, 39000 Tanah Rata, Pahang, 39000 Tanah Rata, Malaysia
- Price: From RM410 (2 pax)
3. Hotel Brynton At Centrum
Hotel Bryton At Centrum began operations in Oct 2022, so it’s still new. At around RM300 per night though, this is in no way a budget hotel.
Their modern rooms with blue and brown hues are attractive and comfortable. They do have family rooms too.
Its location is the main selling point. Guests who stay here can explore Brinchang on foot. And it’ll be a shorter drive to the tea plantations and strawberry farms from here too.
It’s just too bad that this hotel does not have a car park of its own to make things easier for guests.
Still, there are plenty of dining options around and even a supermarket close by. Cameron Centrum Shopping Mall is just next door to this hotel!
What you’ll like:
- Lively area
- Comfortable and clean modern rooms
- Closer to popular attractions in Cameron Highlands
- Polite staff
- Breakfast is available at this hotel
Good to know:
- Rooms are small
- Not wheelchair friendly
- Noise from the main road is audible at night
- No guest parking
- Limited choices for breakfast
- Reception is not 24 hours
- Hot water dispenser at the lobby (no kettles in the rooms)
- Go for rooms with windows if you can
- Address: A-G-8, Presint 1, Cameron Centrum, 39100 Cameron Highlands, Malaysia
- Price: From RM270 (2 pax)
4. Habu Cameron
This area of Cameron Highlands is not as developed as Tanah Rata or Brinchang. And if you want to stay here, Habu Cameron is one option. This new hotel started taking in guests around Jun 2022.
Rooms are simple with a minimalist layout. This hotel does have common areas for guests to lounge about.
We don’t suggest booking this hotel unless you have a car though as there are almost no attractions to see around here.
Note: The single exception is the fruit farm, Cozy Leisure Farm (Bertam Valley). But you need a 4WD to reach the farm. This place grows grapes too. Although you can only see them twice a year – March and September.
Furthermore, this hotel does not provide breakfast.
What you’ll like:
- Friendly and helpful staff
- Clean rooms with electric kettles and TVs
- Budget-friendly
- 24-hour reception
- Free parking
- Family rooms are available
Good to know:
- Need a car to get around
- Windows can be opened
- Payment by cash only
- Address: PT 2498, Kampung Baru, Lembah Bertam, Mukim Ringlet, Cameron Highland, Pahang, 39200 Ringlet, Malaysia
- Price: From RM180 (2 pax)
5. Tekoma Resort Cameron Highlands
Tekoma Resort Cameron Highlands just opened in July 2023. Which makes it the newest hotel in this list.
Note: If you’re coming here on your own, it’s not easy to locate this hotel (lack of signage).
It’s on a hill and walking distance from Tan’s Camellia Garden. Tanah Rata town is about 10 minutes on foot. But you’ll need a car to get anywhere else.
For example, it will take 40 minutes plus by car to reach BOH Sungai Palas tea plantation from here.
Location aside, Tekoma Resort Cameron Highlands has many things going for it. Rooms are simple without any indoor entertainment.
But Tekoma Resort Cameron Highlands has an outdoor pool and activities for guests to partake in. These include hiking, fishing, billiards and even karaoke.
What you’ll like:
- Basic but spacious and clean rooms
- Not far from town (and eateries)
- Service is good and hosts are friendly
- Breakfast comes with the price
- Hotel has many activities available for guests
- Mixed dormitory accommodation is available
- Family suites are also available
Good to know:
- Wi-Fi is only accessible in common areas
- Need a car to reach most attractions
- It is possible to have lunch and dinner at the hotel
- No daily housekeeping
- Swimming pool could use better maintenance
- Poor soundproofing for rooms
- Address: Tekoma Resort Cameron Highlands, 39000 Tanah Rata, Malaysia
- Price: From RM195 (2 pax)
Conclusion
Among these new hotels in Cameron Highlands, it’s safe to say that the price relates to location. Cheaper hotels lose out on location because they are far from popular attractions.
So, do choose a hotel wisely. By this, we mean plan your Cameron Highlands itinerary well. This is so you can avoid making frequent backtracks all over Cameron Highlands.
For more options, consider homestays in Cameron Highlands – especially if for group stays. We also have a separate list for budget stays in Cameron Highlands.
And if you want to stick with more established hotels in Cameron Highlands, that is a different post too.
