The Bala's Holiday Chalet
Inn in Tanah Rata
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
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Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Parking and more
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About this inn
Tudor inn with area shuttle service and a coffee shop
A restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this smoke-free inn. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free area shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include a business center, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities.
Limited housekeeping is available.
The Bala's Holiday Chalet offers 40 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
A restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and coffee/tea in a common area are available at this smoke-free inn. Free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free area shuttle are also provided. Other amenities include a business center, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities.
Limited housekeeping is available.
The Bala's Holiday Chalet offers 40 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. LCD televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Map of Tanah Rata
Available Rooms
Deluxe Room
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing
Raffles Suite
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing
Family Suite, 1 Bedroom
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing
Superior Double Room
Beds not specified
Sleeps 2
You'll be directed to Hotels.com for availability & pricing
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Reviews
2.0
Ok, I have no axe to grind and I do understand that this is an old place which harks back to the 1930s and 40s. Also, the staff were wonderful. But. I had to recheck the description on the Hotels.com website for the Raffles suite. The pictures were clearly the room type that I had booked but the room had been dressed for the photos. Reality was vastly different. The room was dingy, slightly mildewy and tatty. The bathroom was a disaster area. The eco light bulb shed a dim glow over a hostel like toilet bowl, basin and bath. There were no plugs for the bath nor basin and the massage shower in the room description was of the waterpik shower hose attachment they used to advertise on tv in America in the 70s. No hook on the wall to hang it from though. Morning of departure had no hot water coming through for a shower. The 30 inch LCD tv had 2 working channels. One lightbulb beside the bed had blown so it was impossible to read. A kettle was provided but with a puny 3 foot cable meant you had to put the thing on the floor to boil it. With a bit of investment this could be so much better but I would not recommend it now.
2.0
Ok, I have no axe to grind and I do understand that this is an old place which harks back to the 1930s and 40s. Also, the staff were wonderful. But. I had to recheck the description on the Hotels.com website for the Raffles suite. The pictures were clearly the room type that I had booked but the room had been dressed for the photos. Reality was vastly different. The room was dingy, slightly mildewy and tatty. The bathroom was a disaster area. The eco light bulb shed a dim glow over a hostel like toilet bowl, basin and bath. There were no plugs for the bath nor basin and the massage shower in the room description was of the waterpik shower hose attachment they used to advertise on tv in America in the 70s. No hook on the wall to hang it from though. Morning of departure had no hot water coming through for a shower. The 30 inch LCD tv had 2 working channels. One lightbulb beside the bed had blown so it was impossible to read. A kettle was provided but with a puny 3 foot cable meant you had to put the thing on the floor to boil it. With a bit of investment this could be so much better but I would not recommend it now.
3.0
The Family Suite, 1 Bedroom was switched to another room as my guests were not willing to climb the steep hill everytime. But the room given was not a Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, yet the receptionist told us, same rate only different design.
3.0
The Family Suite, 1 Bedroom was switched to another room as my guests were not willing to climb the steep hill everytime. But the room given was not a Family Suite, 1 Bedroom, yet the receptionist told us, same rate only different design.
4.0
The place have an interesting concept, however it needs to be renovated. While the room itself is nice, the bathroom is very bad and loosy - it’s doesn’t match the style and it wasn’t nice to use it. Also, the towels are very old and in bad state, it feels like the owners save money on everything. WiFi never worked.
The price for staying is overrated. Same comes for the price for the restaurant and especially, breakfast - it’s very basic for 40 ringgits.
On the good side, the personal was always nice and helpful. Scones are good (though, pricey and comes with the basic tea). The territory around looks nice.
If management wasn’t that greedy, it would be a really perfect place to stay. Right now, it’s not. It needs improvements.
4.0
The place have an interesting concept, however it needs to be renovated. While the room itself is nice, the bathroom is very bad and loosy - it’s doesn’t match the style and it wasn’t nice to use it. Also, the towels are very old and in bad state, it feels like the owners save money on everything. WiFi never worked.
The price for staying is overrated. Same comes for the price for the restaurant and especially, breakfast - it’s very basic for 40 ringgits.
On the good side, the personal was always nice and helpful. Scones are good (though, pricey and comes with the basic tea). The territory around looks nice.
If management wasn’t that greedy, it would be a really perfect place to stay. Right now, it’s not. It needs improvements.
2.0
1) important thing no toilet paper
2) food no worth the price
3) pillow & bed not comfortable
4) the place take photo super nice
2.0
1) important thing no toilet paper
2) food no worth the price
3) pillow & bed not comfortable
4) the place take photo super nice
8.0
Cosy and remote compared to many of the larger hotels we saw in the area. Quirky (if dated) colonial time warp!
8.0
Cosy and remote compared to many of the larger hotels we saw in the area. Quirky (if dated) colonial time warp!
10.0
Very beautiful old English building with lots of history and caracter.
10.0
Very beautiful old English building with lots of history and caracter.
3.0
The hotel itself is very charming with a lot of history and character and well worth the visit. We enjoyed a nice breakfast and dinner at a reasonable cost during our stay. Our room and the service however were both a little disappointing. Room run down and in need of attention. i.e. - broken toilet seat, furniture covered with dead ants, cobwebs throughout room etc. No fridge or heating/cooling. Wifi virtually non-existent. Room not serviced for our 3 day stay despite this being part of advertised package. Advertised shuttle bus into town not currently operating. Not enough staff and subsequently they were all run off their feet - potentially covid related. Despite this, staff were pleasant and helpful, just sparse.
3.0
The hotel itself is very charming with a lot of history and character and well worth the visit. We enjoyed a nice breakfast and dinner at a reasonable cost during our stay. Our room and the service however were both a little disappointing. Room run down and in need of attention. i.e. - broken toilet seat, furniture covered with dead ants, cobwebs throughout room etc. No fridge or heating/cooling. Wifi virtually non-existent. Room not serviced for our 3 day stay despite this being part of advertised package. Advertised shuttle bus into town not currently operating. Not enough staff and subsequently they were all run off their feet - potentially covid related. Despite this, staff were pleasant and helpful, just sparse.
4.0
Our stay in Cameron Highlands was fair. The traffic and road conditions getting there were difficult to say the least. Be sure to go during the week and not on a weekend as traffic will cause delays. Be prepared for windy and narrow roads. Most of the sites seemed gimmicky or required more time driving. Overall, we were disappointed.
4.0
Our stay in Cameron Highlands was fair. The traffic and road conditions getting there were difficult to say the least. Be sure to go during the week and not on a weekend as traffic will cause delays. Be prepared for windy and narrow roads. Most of the sites seemed gimmicky or required more time driving. Overall, we were disappointed.
2.0
Not so happy. Room are gloomy, insuffienct light for kids to play & study. Furniture are old and some of it already damaged. No safe box provided.
2.0
Not so happy. Room are gloomy, insuffienct light for kids to play & study. Furniture are old and some of it already damaged. No safe box provided.
10.0
The ambience and english old style accommodation really attracted me to this place. The place is full of greeneries, flowers and chirping birds, secluded from the busy touristy place. I can stay all day here just chilling in the garden.
10.0
The ambience and english old style accommodation really attracted me to this place. The place is full of greeneries, flowers and chirping birds, secluded from the busy touristy place. I can stay all day here just chilling in the garden.
4.0
Love this place and service. tea and scones.
Like the simple and quiet surroundings. Great place to chill.
Boss is friendly too.
4.0
Love this place and service. tea and scones.
Like the simple and quiet surroundings. Great place to chill.
Boss is friendly too.
10.0
I LOVED OUR STAY AT BALA'S! The place was surreal like out from a storybook. It was like staying at Snow White's cottage. The were LOTS OF greenery, red plaid tablecloth with yummy homemade looking breakfast (and sometimes breakfast with the famous Mr Bala, himself.) A very nice and warm man, made us feel very welcomed! He even does inspection around the house, as he is very involved with renovations and upgrades etc!
Okay, so coming back to the rooms we stayed in. Interior wise we were contented with the look and feel, clean but minor cardboard defects, and a weird hot water supply where it changes if you don't know how to use it. (Trick is : to turn the knob to your desired heat, then pull the knob. Otherwise it will get suddenly ice cold!)
Either than that. I LOVED THE EXPERIENCE! Lovely Tudor with a beautiful patio! Alongside with the Cameron Highlands weather! It's Perfect! 👌
10.0
I LOVED OUR STAY AT BALA'S! The place was surreal like out from a storybook. It was like staying at Snow White's cottage. The were LOTS OF greenery, red plaid tablecloth with yummy homemade looking breakfast (and sometimes breakfast with the famous Mr Bala, himself.) A very nice and warm man, made us feel very welcomed! He even does inspection around the house, as he is very involved with renovations and upgrades etc!
Okay, so coming back to the rooms we stayed in. Interior wise we were contented with the look and feel, clean but minor cardboard defects, and a weird hot water supply where it changes if you don't know how to use it. (Trick is : to turn the knob to your desired heat, then pull the knob. Otherwise it will get suddenly ice cold!)
Either than that. I LOVED THE EXPERIENCE! Lovely Tudor with a beautiful patio! Alongside with the Cameron Highlands weather! It's Perfect! 👌
8.0
It's a very nice place to stay; very tastefully decorated with a very friendly staff. However, there was a big minus that would make us hesitate staying there again in the future. We didn't have warm water all the time. One day we got back in from a hike and we were drenched due to the rain. It was 17 degrees outside and with no heating and no warm water in the room, that was a bit too much. They tried to fix it, but even when we had warm water for a few minutes, the water pressure was very very low.
8.0
It's a very nice place to stay; very tastefully decorated with a very friendly staff. However, there was a big minus that would make us hesitate staying there again in the future. We didn't have warm water all the time. One day we got back in from a hike and we were drenched due to the rain. It was 17 degrees outside and with no heating and no warm water in the room, that was a bit too much. They tried to fix it, but even when we had warm water for a few minutes, the water pressure was very very low.
8.0
English-style surrounding elevates my holiday experience. A few drawbacks are main room lighting flicker and inconsistent hot water supply.
8.0
English-style surrounding elevates my holiday experience. A few drawbacks are main room lighting flicker and inconsistent hot water supply.
3.0
This is a very tired hotel in need of an update. The wifi did not work and the room was damp. With so many hotels in the area, I would not stay here again.
3.0
This is a very tired hotel in need of an update. The wifi did not work and the room was damp. With so many hotels in the area, I would not stay here again.
10.0
It was a different experience than staying in a normal hotel, Very antique, Boutique property - They have some rooms with stairs which is a plus for me
10.0
It was a different experience than staying in a normal hotel, Very antique, Boutique property - They have some rooms with stairs which is a plus for me
10.0
The setting of this hotel was fantastic. Super gardens and great views. The room was very spacious and with a place to sit outside, one could really enjoy the setting. All very relaxing with a great feeling of colonial times. The staff were very friendly and attentive.
10.0
The setting of this hotel was fantastic. Super gardens and great views. The room was very spacious and with a place to sit outside, one could really enjoy the setting. All very relaxing with a great feeling of colonial times. The staff were very friendly and attentive.
5.0
Friendly staff.... Nice environment
5.0
Friendly staff.... Nice environment
2.0
Room provided is not the same as per what i booked. Room was damp and dusty, sound proof is bad, can hear outside and room beside noise. no hair dryer given and the water pressure and temperature is inconsistent! receptionist closed at night!
2.0
Room provided is not the same as per what i booked. Room was damp and dusty, sound proof is bad, can hear outside and room beside noise. no hair dryer given and the water pressure and temperature is inconsistent! receptionist closed at night!
4.0
Love the architectural structure of the building. It is a quaint beautiful quite little place.
Parking was very limited and a bit daunting because it is on a ledge of a slope. We were worried the slope could hold the weight of all those cars. We stay at F11 Love the room but the balcony area was not washed properly. The table and was greenly moldy as well as the floor. my baby almost had a mishap stepping on the slippery area. We were surprised they put a guillotine planks as part of decoration on the front of the main building. No breakfast, Indian Food for Dinner. Left a small green bag in the room, no one from the Hotel call me back to inform us until now.
4.0
Love the architectural structure of the building. It is a quaint beautiful quite little place.
Parking was very limited and a bit daunting because it is on a ledge of a slope. We were worried the slope could hold the weight of all those cars. We stay at F11 Love the room but the balcony area was not washed properly. The table and was greenly moldy as well as the floor. my baby almost had a mishap stepping on the slippery area. We were surprised they put a guillotine planks as part of decoration on the front of the main building. No breakfast, Indian Food for Dinner. Left a small green bag in the room, no one from the Hotel call me back to inform us until now.
FAQs
How much does this inn cost compared to others in Tanah Rata?
The average price for a rental in Tanah Rata is $83 per night. This rental is $5 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this inn?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Bala's Holiday Chalet. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this inn?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this inn. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Bala's Holiday Chalet pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this inn is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Bala's Holiday Chalet?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, parking, laundry, balcony or patio, and tv.
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