Where to stay in Genting Highlands — pick the right hotel, book in 3 clicks
Genting Highlands is the mountaintop resort town closest to KL — a complex of casinos, large hotels, the indoor and outdoor SkyWorlds theme parks, the Awana SkyWay cable car, the Chin Swee Chinese temple, and cool air up in the clouds. It's about an hour's drive from KL.
Why stay in Genting Highlands
Mountaintop theme parks
The outdoor SkyWorlds and an indoor theme park, with a full range of rides.
Awana SkyWay cable car
A cable car with views of the forest and clouds up to the summit.
Cool air near KL
Escape the heat up the mountain into the cool, misty air, close to the capital.
Shopping and entertainment
Premium outlets, large hotels and a full slate of shows and entertainment.
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Local dishes to try in Genting Highlands
- 1🍲
Hot pot & Chinese food
A warming hot pot and Chinese restaurants within the complex.
📍 Resort - 2🍜
International food court
Restaurants of many cuisines within the resort complex.
📍 Resort - 3☕
Cloud-view cafe
Cafes and hot drinks with views of the clouds up the mountain.
📍 Summit
- 1🎢
SkyWorlds
An outdoor, movie-themed theme park with thrilling rides.
📍 Summit - 2🎮
Indoor Park
An indoor theme park and an entertainment-and-casino complex.
📍 Summit - 3🚡
Cable Car
The Awana SkyWay cable car with views of the rainforest and clouds, stopping at Chin Swee Temple.
📍 Up the mountain - 4🛕
Chin Swee Temple
A Chinese temple on a cliff with cloud views, a pagoda and a large statue.
📍 Hillside - 5🛍️
Premium Outlets
A brand-name outlet at the foot of Genting.
📍 Foot of the mountain
Things to do in Genting Highlands
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3 Genting Highlands hotels our team picked for you
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Resorts World Genting First World Hotel
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🚆 Getting around Genting Highlands
Bus from KL
Direct buses from KL Sentral/TBS, about 1 hour to the cable car station.
SkyWay cable car
Connect by cable car from the foot of the mountain up to the Genting summit — the easiest way.
Hire a car / Grab
Drive up yourself or take a Grab from KL, about 1 hour.
Walk within the complex
The summit is a single complex; walk between the hotels, theme parks and malls.
Where to go next near Genting Highlands
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MalaccaA World Heritage old town on the river — Portuguese-Dutch heritage, Jonker market, and Peranakan food.
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Cameron HighlandsA hill resort town — lush tea plantations, strawberry farms, cool air and waterfalls.
See this city's guide →Frequently asked — where to stay in Genting Highlands
How do I get to Genting from KL?+
Direct buses from KL Sentral/TBS, about 1 hour to Awana station, then the cable car to the summit, or drive/Grab.
How many days for Genting?+
1-2 days — the theme parks, cable car, Chin Swee Temple and the outlet, ideal for a family trip close to KL.
Who is Genting good for?+
Families and anyone who loves theme parks, cool air and entertainment; it's the easiest mountain trip from KL.
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