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7.8 out of 10 from 2815 reviewsGenting Highlands
Full kitchen · 31–126 m² · Sleeps 8
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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Genting Highlands
14 stays · 9 aparthotels and 5 serviced apartments · from €16/night
Genting Highlands is a hill resort on the peak of Mount Ulu Kali in the Titiwangsa Mountains, roughly an hour's drive from Kuala Lumpur, and aparthotels and serviced apartments suit its mix of visitors: families spending several days across the theme parks and indoor attractions, groups travelling together, and guests on longer stays who want a kitchen after days in a complex of connected walkways. The resort straddles the border between Pahang and Selangor at about 1,800 metres above sea level.
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Where to stay in Genting Highlands
Resort summit and SkyAvenue
- theme parks
- first-time visitors
- no car
The summit is where the main attractions are: Genting SkyWorlds, a 26-acre outdoor theme park that opened in 2022, the Skytropolis indoor theme park, the SkyAvenue lifestyle mall and the 5,132-seat Arena of Stars. Wikivoyage notes there are no streets, only walkways, tunnels and escalators connecting the buildings, so you rarely need to go outside except for the outdoor park.
Stays in or near Resort summit and SkyAvenue
- MIDHILLS Prime Suites Genting Highlands · about 300 m away
- Antara Residence By Sleeping Lion · about 1.1 km away
- Antara Genting Suites by Silaslee · about 1.1 km away
Mid-hill: Sky Sentral and Premium Outlets
- arrivals by bus
- shopping
- park and ride
Sky Sentral is the mid-hill transport hub, with the bus terminal, the Awana SkyWay station and shops, connected by pedestrian bridges to the Genting Highlands Premium Outlets, an open-air centre with over 150 stores. Express buses from Kuala Lumpur stop here, and the car park next to the terminal can be used for park and ride.
Awana
- golf
- nature
- quiet
Awana is on the mid-hill, near Sky Sentral. Wikivoyage describes an 18-hole golf course, jungle trekking, camping and bird watching here, and free shuttle buses run between Awana, Gohtong Sentral and Sky Sentral.
Gohtong Jaya
- local life
- long stays
- nature
Gohtong Jaya is the mid-hill town at roughly 1,000 metres, below the peak complex. Wikivoyage lists a Hindu temple, the Genting Strawberry Leisure Farms with their lavender and hydrangea gardens, and the memorial park of the resort's founder. It is also the lower station of the older Genting SkyWay gondola.
Getting around Genting Highlands
The usual route is from Kuala Lumpur. Express buses run to the Genting Highlands Premium Outlets Terminal at Sky Sentral from KL Sentral and Terminal Bersepadu Gombak, according to the resort operator, and there are also AeroBus services between the terminal and KLIA and KLIA2. Wikivoyage says buses take about one hour, adding that booking in advance is advisable as services can sell out, especially at weekends. By car, the route branches off the Kuala Lumpur–Karak Expressway at Genting Sempah onto Jalan Genting Highlands, which Wikipedia says is a private road with an entry charge at gantries.
From Sky Sentral, the Awana SkyWay gondola takes about 10 minutes to the Genting Highlands Station at SkyAvenue and runs from 7 am to 11 pm. The same ticket includes a free stop at Chin Swee Station for the Chin Swee Caves Temple. The operator says tickets can be bought in advance and are valid for 30 days, and that there is a luggage storage service at Sky Sentral open 24 hours. Standard and glass-floor gondolas are available. The operator posts scheduled maintenance closures for its cable cars on its website, so check before you travel.
Living in Genting Highlands for longer
The hill is a self-contained resort, so daily life is organised around the complex. Wikipedia lists SkyAvenue, First World Plaza and the Genting Grand Complex as shopping and entertainment areas, with the Genting Highlands Premium Outlets at mid-hill. Wikipedia says free shuttle buses run between Awana, Gohtong Sentral and Sky Sentral and between hilltop hotel lobbies, and Wikivoyage reports that taxi stands and ride-hailing are available.
Beyond the summit complex, Wikivoyage lists the Chin Swee Caves Temple, reached by the Awana SkyWay, and in Gohtong Jaya a Hindu temple and a strawberry farm. See our relocation guide if you plan to stay for weeks, and aparthotel vs hotel for how the options compare.
When to visit Genting Highlands
Genting Highlands has a subtropical highland climate with cool temperatures and frequent mountain mists. Wikipedia gives typical temperatures between 14 °C and 22 °C, rarely above 25 °C or below 10 °C. Wikivoyage says temperatures are about 10 °C lower than in Kuala Lumpur and that hotel rooms are unheated and can get chilly at night.
On a clear day there are views down into the valley, but when it is raining in Kuala Lumpur the highlands can be wrapped in cloud and visibility drops. Thanks to the connected walkways, much of the resort can be explored without going outdoors.
The area was established in 1965 by Malaysian entrepreneur Lim Goh Tong and opened to the public in 1971. Today it is built around Resorts World Genting, an integrated resort with seven hotels and more than 10,000 rooms, indoor and outdoor theme parks, convention facilities, shops and restaurants. See our Malaysia hub and Kuala Lumpur, the nearest large city.
Long-stay tips for Genting Highlands
Of the 14 properties here, 5 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 1 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 4 include some form of housekeeping and 5 have a 24-hour front desk. Each property page has a facts box, so you can compare apartments before you book.
7 properties list a full kitchen and 7 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.
Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 62 m².
Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.
Aparthotel prices in Genting Highlands
We checked prices for 5 properties on 7 October 2026 (2 adults, 2 nights, about two weeks ahead). The lowest "from" price was €16 per night, the median €35 and the highest €100. The cheapest at that time was Premium Suites D'lement Genting Highlands by BYON. Prices change daily, so use the search box for your own dates.
Other cities in Malaysia
Travelling further? See aparthotels in Kuala Lumpur, George Town, Kota Kinabalu, Johor Bahru, Petaling Jaya, Kuantan, Melaka and Nusajaya.
| Price per night (from) | Properties |
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| €0–€19 | 1 |
| €20–€39 | 2 |
| €40–€59 | 1 |
| €100–€119 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best area to stay in Genting Highlands?
The summit puts you closest to the theme parks and SkyAvenue, while mid-hill, around Sky Sentral and the Premium Outlets, is where the buses arrive. Awana and Gohtong Jaya are quieter.
How do I get to Genting Highlands from Kuala Lumpur?
Express buses run from KL Sentral and Terminal Bersepadu Gombak to the Premium Outlets Terminal at Sky Sentral, and take about an hour. You then ride the Awana SkyWay for about 10 minutes to the summit, or you can drive.
How long does the Awana SkyWay take?
About 10 minutes from Sky Sentral to Genting Highlands Station. It runs from 7 am to 11 pm, and a free stop at Chin Swee Station is included on the same ticket.
What is the weather like in Genting Highlands?
Cool and often misty, typically 14 °C to 22 °C, and rarely above 25 °C. It is about 10 °C cooler than Kuala Lumpur.
Can I get to the airport from Genting Highlands?
The operator lists AeroBus services between the Premium Outlets terminal and KLIA and KLIA2, at set times each day. Check the timetable before travelling.
How many aparthotels are there in Genting Highlands?
We currently list 14 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Genting Highlands.
How much does an aparthotel in Genting Highlands cost?
On 7 October 2026, "from" prices ranged from €16 to €100 per night, with a median of €35.
Do aparthotels in Genting Highlands have kitchens?
14 of the 14 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.
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