Need a short holiday to escape the concrete jungle or unwind after a week of long, hard work? Enjoy a memorable vacation at these 9 IG-worthy hotels and resorts in Janda Baik which take only an hour’s drive from KL!
- Embun Luxury Villas
With the concept of natural beauty, Embun Luxury Villas will definitely etch memories for those of you who come here with your family. There are 4 villa options available such as One-Bedroom Rainforest View Suite, One-Bedroom Pool Villas, Two-Bedroom Pool Villas and Three-Bedroom Pool Villas. Each villa has a different design and concept.
One-Bedroom Rainforest View Suite (Villa Salam): A one bedroom villa with a balcony overlooking the beautiful jungle. This villa is complete with 1 bedroom, mini kitchen, living room and bathroom. It is perfect for newly married couples to spend their honeymoon here.
One-Bedroom Pool Villas: A villa with one bedroom, separate bathroom and also a private swimming pool. Very suitable for a small family and fits 4 people.
Two-Bedroom Pool Villas: This villa has two separate rooms with a spacious and stunning swimming pool. Suitable for 4-6 people. If you want to have a family gathering, this villa is perfect.
Three-Bedroom Pool Villas: This villa has 3 separate rooms and a super spacious swimming pool. Can fit in 6-8 people at a time.
Address: Hulu Sum-Sum, Kampung Janda Baik, 28750 Bentong, Pahang.
Contact: +609-233 0376
- Danau Daun Chalets
Calm your soul and mind while vacationing in Danau Daun Chalets and enjoy the pleasant air, cool weather and the greenery of nature. The daytime temperature here is ideal. Sometimes, the temperature can drop to a cooling 22 degrees Celsius at night.
There are 6 unique chalets here: Hillside Cottage, Teratak Air, Danau Daun I – III and Danau Daun Cottage. The design of each chalet displays a Balinese design in addition to its structure that is close to nature. You can explore nature while lying in bed!
Kopi n Kraf Cafe is open everyday from 8am to 7pm except on Tuesdays. It’s open both to those in the resort and for outsiders as well. The menu here serves Southeast Asian food like Bakso from Indonesia, Ayam Kuzi from Kelantan and many more.
Address: Lot 5347, Kg. Sum-Sum Hilir, Malaysia, Kampung Janda Baik, 28750, Pahang.
Contact: +6010-239 7400
- Enderong Resort
One of the unique things about Enderong Resort is that it is a highland nature retreat located 2000 feet above sea level in Tanarimba, an award-winning green project in Janda Baik, Pahang! You can feel the cool mountain breeze kissing your cheeks as you wander around the resort and there is a swimming pool set amidst the lush natural surroundings of the Enderong Valley!
The resort consists of 5 different accommodations and has 22 rooms. If you dream of waking up among the trees, choose Enderong House as it’s a three-story stone and wood house with large glass windows and high ceilings designed to take full advantage of the cool mountain breeze and surrounding rainforest.
Address: C21, Persiaran Enderong Jalan Tanarimba Pine Tanarimba, Kampung Janda Baik, 28750 Bentong, Pahang.
Contact: +609-233 0512
- Twinkle Villa
Twinkle Villa is actually a compound consisting of 4 houses – Rumah Cengal, Rumah Gaharu, Rumah Resak and Rumah Meranti. All the houses provide a wonderful stay in the heart of Janda Baik’s nature, but the standout has to be Rumah Cengal.
Winner of the Malaysian Institute of Architects’ Gold Award for Building Of The Year in 2017, it is a beautifully constructed home that will immediately catch your eye. Cengal House has 4 rooms that can accommodate 12 people in total. It also houses a gallery, a rooftop garden and a grand entrance.
Address: Lot 350, Lorong Sum Sum Dua, Tanarimba, Janda Baik, Bukit Tinggi, 28750 Bentong, Pahang.
Contact: N/A
- 101 Resort & Spa
Tourist attractions in Janda Baik are suitable for relaxing the soul and mind from the monotonous requirements of city life. One of the best recommended villas for you to explore is 101 Resort & Spa for fun family time. The in-house spa here uses traditional herbs and massage methods to unknot all those sore muscles and have you rejuvenated in no time!
Address: Ashida Villa, Lot 5303, Kampung Janda Baik, Pulau Santap, Pahang, 28750 Bentong.
Contact: +609-233 0031
- Fifty4Ferns Resort
For those of you who want a vacation away from the noise of the city, let’s plan a vacation to Fifty4Ferns Resort that offers a green and comfortable natural atmosphere. For those of you who like nature-themed vacations, this resort is very suitable because the view not only makes you feel calm, but also makes you forget all the work problems that are in your head.
The Fifty4ferns area is divided into 3 parts namely Ferns Hamlet (Main side), Ferns Orchard and Ferns Estate. There are several types of room categories available in this resort. Each room has its own view.
For the chalet there are 2 types of view, namely Stream view and Hill view. The Stream view room is close to the lake area. If it’s the Hill view, you have to climb up a little hill to reach your chalet. The design of this chalet is like a traditional village house. You can feel some “balik kampung” vibes! This chalet is suitable for a couple.
For suites, there are 5 types available. Interestingly, you can choose the type of suite, whether you want to stay near the lake, swimming pool or creek. For those of you who want to plan a reunion or go on a trip with the gang, we suggest you stay in a cabin type room. There are 6 single beds provided with some other facilities. There are also many fruit trees planted near this cabin area. When it comes to fruit season, expect some fruity fun!
Address: Lot 12188, Lorong Cheringin, 28750, Kampung Janda Baik, Bentong, Pahang.
Contact: +6019-345 4284
- Happy Paradise
Happy Paradise is indeed a paradise for families who come to stay. Once you come here, you will want to keep returning for more and more beautiful memories to be cherished. This beautiful lodge has blossoming fruit trees, a mini zoo, playground, swimming pool, stables, bbq area and more. You can spend quality time relaxing during your stay. Believe us, not a minute will pass without fun.
Link: https://invol.co/cldzwuv
Address: Unnamed Road, Kampung Janda Baik, 28750 Bentong, Pahang.
Contact: +6012-257 7440
- Sailor’s Rest Resort
This holiday home located at an altitude of 600m in the Titiwangsa Range offers a refreshing atmosphere in a landscape that excites the eyes. Sailor’s Rest offers a variety of accommodation options with different atmospheres according to your taste. If you want simple accommodation, you can choose an On-room Annex or Modern Chalet, if you want accommodation in a village atmosphere with a balcony that offers a view of the green garden, Kampung Chalet is the choice.
If you want to stay on a boat surrounded by calm water, book the Boathouse offered by Sailor’s Rest, you can have a different experience than usual. Don’t dare to stay on the water? You can also get a unique vacation here by glamping or glamorous camping.
But if you want to continue diving into the water without having to walk far from the accommodation, you can choose the bungalow offered because the river is right next to it.
Address: Lorong Dato’ Panglima, Kuala Lurah, Kampung Janda Baik, 28750.
Contact: +6012-360 9227
- Kebun Rimba Private Estate
Kebun Rimba Private Estate is located in an area where there are almost 100 acres of lush rainforest. Because it is located in a place surrounded by green forests, it guarantees coolness and refreshing air. Don’t worry about the route to enter this resort because it’s not difficult or challenging for those of you who come by car. All the facilities have been prepared at this resort and you don’t have to bother looking for them anywhere else. The special thing is that in this resort there’s a rubber farm that’s cultivated by the owner of the resort. You can go for a walk in this rubber plantation or other gardens found here.
If you want to know, there are various fun activities that you can do in this resort. It’s easy because you don’t have to waste money to go somewhere else. Among the interesting activities that can brighten your day here are doing yoga, rowing a canoe in the lake, walking in the area around the forest, bathing in the nearby waterfall, riding a horse or playing games in the game room they provide. Indeed, your time off will be filled with a perfect and very enjoyable vacation.
As for food, you can eat at the restaurant inside the resort. They offer a menu of delicacies that you can choose from and will suit your taste.
Address: Lorong Cheringin 1 Kampung Cheringin, Kampung Janda Baik, 28750 Bentong, Pahang.
Contact: +6012-365 2121
Written by Kartini Kannan
