The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Tanah Rata

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Tanah Rata

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If it's your first trip to Tanah Rata, Malaysia for the activities and sightseeing, then you're in for a treat. But the biggest question is often where to stay for a first time visitor to Tanah Rata. With so many amazing hotels to choose from, it can be tough to make a decision to make the most of your first trip here. That's where we come in! In this comprehensive guide, we'll help you find the best hotels for first-timers in Tanah Rata. After analyzing all of the hotels based on price, location, amenities, ratings, and more, we have come up with our list of the best hotels in Tanah Rata for first time visitors. We'll cover everything you need to know about these hotels, including the amenities, location, prices and ratings. So, whether you're traveling solo, with family, or as a couple on a romantic getaway, you'll find the perfect hotel if you've never visited Tanah Rata beofre. So check out these terrific hotels, many of which have sparkling swimming pools, delicious restaurants, and top-notch amenities, along with the perfect balance of comfort, location, and affordability. So, let's get to it and discover the best hotels in Tanah Rata for your first trip!

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Heritage Hotel Cameron Highlands

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $36 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

Located at Jalan Gereja, Heritage Hotel Cameron Highlands has great rooms from $36 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and hiking. It has a terrific 8.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.1 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love mountain views, child care, laundry services, golf, and city views at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Kids' club


The Smokehouse Hotel & Restaurant Cameron Highlands

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $83 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Tanah Rata
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is The Smokehouse Hotel & Restaurant Cameron Highlands which has nice rooms starting at $83. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, breakfast, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at PO Box 77. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers golf, a free breakfast, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2 km from the city center. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


Hotel De' La Ferns Cameron Highlands

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $41 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

We found Hotel De' La Ferns Cameron Highlands to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $41. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, and mountain views, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Batu 39,. You'll also find laundry services, golf, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.7 km from the center of town. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop


Century Pines Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $51 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Family-Friendly

With terrific rooms from $51, Century Pines Resort, at Lot 42, Jalan Masjid provides room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, hiking, and laundry services. Its terrific guest rating is 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers golf, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, a spa, and free parking. It's located just 0.6 km from the city center, too. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground


Arundina Cameron Highlands

Guest House with prices starting at $29 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Tanah Rata
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Arundina Cameron Highlands has a great guest rating of 8.30 out of 10, and offers rooms with kitchenettes, free parking, an indoor play area, family rooms, and a tour desk. The great rooms here start at $29 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 17 Jalan Mentigi, Tanah Rata. Furthermore, it also offers air-conditioning, a microwave, a refrigerator, balconies, and private parking, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 1.3 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Also, you might be interested in the nearby first time trip hotels in Ipoh.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Tanah Rata, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Tanah Rata, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Tanah Rata, Best Hotels for One Week in Tanah Rata, or Best Hotels for One Night in Tanah Rata.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Tanah Rata?

Tanah Rata Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$48

After analyzing 5 first time trip hotels in Tanah Rata, Malaysia, we found the average first time trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $48. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic first time trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Tanah Rata.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $51
  • 3-star hotels: $53
  • 2-star hotels: $29


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