[Pahang] 5 Things To Do In Colmar Tropicale Bukit Tinggi

The last time I went to Colmar Bukit Tinggi many years ago, it was a boring place. There is nothing much to there except a golf course and nicely designed hotel. Last month when I revisited the place, it has a new makeover, especially with top-ups of new places of interests. If you are bringing your family there or just going for a quick stopover, here are the 5 things you can do in Colmar Tropicale:

Before that, you will need to pay an entrance fee of RM13 to access to the hill. The entrance fee is free for hotel residence. It will be refunded to you when you check out. Rest assured, your entrance fee is definitely worth it, considering the beautiful view and scenery around the place.

#1 - Japanese Garden

One of the main attraction of this place is the Japanese Garden. It is located about 5km away from the main street. Shuttle bus is available almost every 15 minutes to and fro from the main street free of charge. Japanese tea ceremony is available upon booking and it happens at noon daily. You will need to register a day before at the hotel reception.

The Japanese Garden requires a bit of a hike, be sure to wear flat shoes and avoid bringing baby stroller. During weekends it can be crowded.

Previously there was a tatami spa at the Japanese Garden, but now it is completely closed down.

#2 - Botanical Garden

The Botanical Garden is located in the vicinity of Japanese Garden. It holds thousands of rainforest plants and you might bump into a family of monkeys. The garden is a long stroll, about 1km or bush with a proper walking pavement.

At the entrance of the garden, you can find a Japanese restaurant. It is arguably the best place for food. Take note that food is not the main reason why people come to Colmar. It is hard to get good food here. Do take the chance to dine at the Japanese Restaurant for a better option around the area. The price isn't exorbitantly expensive. Expect to pay around RM60 per person for a decent meal.

#3 - Adventure Park

Bukit Tinggi is no longer the boring and chillax holiday destination anymore. There's an adventure park filled with thrilling activities such as Flying Fox, Rock Climbing, Suspension Bridge and also Paint Ball. It is located at the junction where you first arrive at Bukit Tinggi. I swear you won't miss it. Entrance fee for each activity is required. You will need to check the price at the hotel lobby or at the entrance to the park.

#4 - Animal Park

This is the place where you would want to bring your kids to. In the beginning, the were just few residents rabbits where they creatively named it the Rabbit Farm. More animals are being deposited and now it is a mini petting zoo that is safe for your kids to feed and play with the animals. Not far from the animal park, there is also a horse stable where your kids can take a riding lesson. These are probably the happiest place for kids.

#5 - PokemonGo

I was going to say, you could bring your gold club for a 18-hole scenic mountain view game. But golf isn't a fashionable game right now. Grab your cellphone and go Pokemon hunting. There are 3 gyms, plenty of Pokestops and all centered at the main street. There are few other gyms and Pokestops around the Japanese Garden and Botanical Garden area. Even my hotel suite is within reach of 2 Pokestops. Being on the high land, you are able to catch some rare rock type Pokemons. If you're not a PokemonGo player, it's OK. At least your kids will be well-behaved throughout the trip.

[Pahang] Colmar Tropicale Bukit Tinggi Hotel Review

Clock Tower at the entrance

Corridor of the suites

You don't have to travel to France to experience a little Colmar at Colmar Tropicale Bukit Tinggi. This hill is own by the Berjaya Group and successfully attracts thousands of visitors yearly. Many people find this place more of a pit stop while on the way to Genting Highlands or Kuala Lumpur. Because of that, the hotel at Colmar Tropicale is often overlooked or neglected.

During my very short visit to Bentong, I have decided to stop by Colmar Tropicale. It's been awhile and to be honest, nothing much have changed. We managed to check-in to a one-bedroom deluxe suite despite the peak period on the long weekend of Malaysia Day. It is called a suite, but in a more appropriate term, I would call it an apartment. The space was too luxurious for the two of us, especially with the large living room. But with the price of RM450 per night, we did not think twice.

Living room

The living room is probably one of the under-utilized area in the suite. It has a TV set, couch and coffee table. The furniture are not the most fashionably updated in trend, but we are thankful for the modern TV.

Kitchen & Dining

The kitchen aren't the best for you to prepare meal. Basic utensils are not available. But for a simple sandwich making or boiling water for coffee, it is more than adequate. On the other hand, the dining area is spacious and more than enough to throw a small party.

Room

Equipped with a king sized bed, the bedroom is probably the best thing in the suite. We did not mind the lack of thread counts on the bedding. Overall, the bedroom is spacious as well.

Bathroom & Vanity

The bathroom can be better without the old school tiles. It is not the best feature of the suite. I personally prefer modern bath with minimalist concept, so I find the bathroom is really distastefully done. I understand that the entire concept suppose to mirror the old town in Colmar and sprinkled with some French accents, but this is not how it is suppose to be. I appreciate having a separate vanity with a comfortable seating though.

Balcony

Each suite comes with its own balcony. The view that we had was overlooking the golf course. The lushest bush and mountain make the view worth waking up for. Fresh air, green scenery and sound of bugs - those are the true beauty that comes with the room.

Overall the suite is very clean and spacious. The staff are friendly and helpful. Check-in was speedy and I had no problem of checking out as well. During the day, the place is packed with visitors. Almost every corner there will be someone taking photos. But at night, the place transformed into a romantic scene with lesser people around. Those are the great things I can say about the place. It is great for a family trip. Also, Pokestop and Gym everywhere! My room reaches a Pokestop so that was the greatest thing to me.

However, the furniture of the rooms are too old. That is the only downside of the experience.


There are a few highlights of places to visit in the vicinity of the hotel which I will explain more in the next post. You are required to pay the entry fare when entering the hill. The fare will be returned to you upon check-out.