It was nice staying in the Kuala Terla village/kampung, just outside Tanah Rata, away from the hustle and bustle. The accommodation is in a well restored Chinese House right next to a stream. Dennis, the owner, makes sure everything runs smoothly and he has made a detailed brochure of all the places you can visit, simplifying things heaps. This is the only place in all my decades of travelling in Malaysia that has gone to this level.

Heahtitude is a wonderful little hide out! Off the beaten path in the Cameron Highlands the location is perfect to explore the local life and relax. It is wonderful to sit on the porch listening to the river either in the sunshine or sheltered in the rain watching the river grow stronger. The place is very tidy and clean. There is a kitchen fully equipped. The rooms are cozy and the traditional house is generally well designed and decorated with artifacts of the hosts family. I felt at home right away. Dennis, the host, made sure of that! He is super super kind and we shared many good conversations about Malaysian culture, literature, architecture and society. My favorite restaurants in Kuala Terla are Restoran Jia Ji Xiang and Au Poh Wan Village Style Home Cooked Noodles.

Prior to arrival Dennis sent a PDF guide which was very comprehensive and helpful. He was also quick to respond on whatsapp when i asked about tours etc. Dennis is really lovely. He was around, but not obtrusive and really wants you to feel comfortable and at home. The house itself is a retro lovers dream. I thought it was brilliant - flashbacks to my childhood in the kitchen in particular! My bed was super comfy and i had the best nights sleep for the time i stayed there. You can hear the river from the back of the property and the garden patio area is lovely as is the view. If you smoke please note that unless you have booked the Niki Minaj room (the shed room in the garden) then you cannot smoke out the back as the smoke gets into the shed room. Personally I thought that was a very fair rule that means that non smokers are not inconvenienced (and yes i am a smoker). But dont worry, you can smoke elsewhere out the front.lol The guesthouse is a little far from the main towns so you really do need a car hire, or to use a driver or else you will feel a little stuck. Everything to see is within an easy drive from the property. And the hike up the top of the local tea house to watch the sunset is totally worth it but dont forget to bring a drink with you to cheers the view!

nothing, just make sure you have transport organised so that you can get around easy.

Dennis and his team are so organised! They supplied an excellent set of downloadable information, including great eateries with vegetarian options (unlike many other areas, Cameron Highlands has been really easy to find veg food!). The house itself is small, quiet and calm. Loved the thoughtful touches in the decor. There is a kitchen to do light cooking which was very welcome, and it was very easy to get fresh veg and meat etc from local markets. It’s within very easy walking distance from useful shops, eateries and local areas of interest.

Not that I disliked it, but something to factor in is that taxis to and from this village to the town were at least 40MR each way. I had unfortunate luck and couldn’t get the bus to stop at the village for either leg of my journey, nor could the 1/2 day tour collect from the village. I’d still stay here rather than the town though, and the hosts were exceptionally helpful with all my travel questions. Staying here was relaxing, I loved walking around and all the locals were really generous and welcoming.

Love the ambience, feels like a pause in time with the decorations. The room is very comfy and enough space. Bathroom is always cold but it’s okay. Kitchen is clean and cute. It’s giving instagramable vibes. The riverside decks is very spacious for a yoga or meditations sessions.

Only ONE thing. They advertise there is a designated smoking area but there is NOT. We had to go to the parking lot across the street like it’s illegal haha. Not a problem for us because we respect the rules 🤭 Should just put no smoking throughout.

Near centre of village. Dennis gave a clear idea of local amenities and walks etc. Locals friendly and accommodating. The hostel had a charm of its own with the eternal sound of the river!

Unlucky holiday period, so excursions not available unless used.taxi services. The neighbour's dog was barking for a long time from 6 a.m...earplugs not provided. The river doesn't count in terms of rival decibels.

Property was super lovely, with some good views and great facilities. Comfy bed, and were given a very helpful guide of what to do from the guest house. Had a very filled and fun couple of days of completing some of the trails and then had a half day tour that was very easy to book. The guesthouse can even let your bus to your next destination, know that you’re staying here, so that you can save on the travel to Tanah Rata. We also rate Mama’s cafe, a restaurant in the village, for food!!

It’s a 25 min journey from Tanah Rata which personally we enjoyed as it was so nice not to be in a touristy area, however if you want to do the trails in the highlands, you should take this into consideration.

A nice, small hostel where it is clear that the owner cares a lot. The rooms were beautifully arranged and pleasant to be in. Very comfortable bed. The small village is vibrant, people are friendly and there are some great food places.

The walls are very thin. We had a dog barking outside from about 3am til sunrise for both the nights we stayed there.

Great, traditional place, perfectly furbished in retro style. We had a double room with an en-suite bathroom and the room was perfect, with everything we needed. The hotel has amazing atmosphere, you feel like at your friend’s. Bryan, who welcomed us, was very kind, gave us all the info and was available all the time in case we would need anything. Kuala Terla itself is a small village half an hour by car from Tanah Rata but it is not a problem at all. Heahtitude has amazing guide book prepared for its guest so you will learn instantly that you can arrange anything you need right next door at the Mini Market (bus to next destination, tours etc.). We have also tried some restaurants, arrange a lift by taxi from Tanah Rata and visited Wednesday market, everything by the recommendation of Heahtitude guide book. And everything worked great. Thanks for amazing stay!

The only thing is that the house is part of quite a living neighborhood so sometimes it can be noisy at night (dogs barking etc.). But that was not a huge issue for us, it was part of the atmosphere.

We spent three nights at Heatithude and very much enjoyed it. It is in a small, authentic town half an hour drive from Tanah Rata. Host Dennis is very helpful (he took us in his own car to the scooter rental company on our first day), room is clean and has a nicely decorated attached bathroom and the terrace on the small river at the back of the house is very nice to sit and drink a cup of coffee from the shared kitchen. We recommend this place!