The Equatorial
The Equatorial is a sprawling hilltop complex with stunning penthouse views, an indoor swimming pool and gym, high-speed Internet access on high floors, restaurants, bars and a full-service tour desk. Jungle trekking to waterfalls and lookouts on the Gunung Brinchang trail and in the Mossy Forest around Tanah Rata ranges from easy to difficult. Mountain hiking (with maps), golfing and camping are also available, as are visits to an exotic butterfly farm and pick-your-own strawberry fields.
Equatorial Cameron Highlands
Kea Farm, Brinchang
39100 Cameron Highlands
Pahang, Malaysia
+60-5-496-1777
info@cam.equatorial.com
The Lakehouse
The Lakehouse is a "Tudor-style boutique resort" on a hilltop 1,000 meters above sea level with spectacular views of the surrounding terrain. It is located between the towns of Tanah Rata and Ringlet, close to three tea plantations and two waterfalls. The rooms and suites in the guesthouse and the main house have both Wi-Fi and antique table fans, and the hotel offers full concierge service along with jungle guides for trekking in the hills surrounding the hotel and a reading room for quiet time between adventures. All rooms include breakfast for two and daily fresh fruit platters, but charges do not include tax and tips.
The Lakehouse, Cameron Highlands
30th Mile Ringlet
39200 Cameron Highlands
Pahang, Malaysia
+605-495-6152
info@lakehouse-cameron.com
Hotel Titiwangsa
Hotel Titiwangsa is a budget alternative for highlands trekkers. It has a karaoke pub, free Wi-Fi in the lobby, a three-minute drive to the golf course and booking services for local sightseeing and adventure tours. Set up tours of a Chinese Buddhist temple or an aboriginal village and catch the night markets on the weekends. The hotel offers foot reflexology, a book shop, a health food center and low rates.
Hotel Titiwangsa
Cameron Highlands
187 and 188 Jalan Besar
39100 Brinchang
Cameron Highlands
Pahang, Malaysia
+ 605-490-1188
hotelttw@streamyx.com
Article Written By Benna Crawford
Benna Crawford has been a journalist and New York-based freelance writer since 1997. Her work has appeared in "The New York Times," "The Washington Post," "The Miami Herald," on CBS, CNN, ABC and in professional journals, trade publications and blogs. Crawford is a certified Prana Yoga instructor, currently studying green nutrition.
