Famous as The Peak of Kedah, the highland tourist destination of Mount Jerai offers a unique experience combining nature, exciting sea views, and a blend of ancient history. A resort located in the middle of Jerai Mount, The Jerai Hill Resort, is built on Jalan Kaki Bukit and managed by the Kedah State Development Corporation. It can be accessed via the North-South Highway and is located between Bandar Lama and Bandar Baru in Yan. This resort is located at an altitude of 1,200 meters above sea level and surrounded by natural greenery, offering a very calm, peaceful and relaxing view.
With an area of up to 5 acres, The Jerai Hill Resort, which has 3-star status, provides chalet-style room facilities with five (5) types of accommodation rooms that can be chosen according to budget, comfort and holiday suitability, such as superior rooms, deluxe rooms, premier rooms, executive rooms, 1 suite unit and equipped with elegant wooden furniture, flat-screen TVs, mini bars and private bathrooms. A total of 75 rooms are available here with views of the city and nearby islands which will certainly provide a different experience when staying here.
Other Facilities
This resort offers event and seminar spaces that can accommodate a capacity up to 200 people, making it easy for guests to hold business gatherings or large-scale events.
Interesting Activities to Do
This resort also offers various interesting outdoor activities such as hiking, trekking in the midst of the natural beauty of Mount Jerai. Every step feels beautiful when breathing fresh air at the height of Mount Jerai. Besides, there are also table tennis facilities provided. In fact, bicycle rentals are also available for visitors who want to cycle in the surrounding area. For those who like swimming activities, you can also use the facilities provided and for children, there are also playing ground available.
Main Attractions
This resort is quite different from the resorts or hotels in Cameron Highlands or Genting Highlands because here you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the vast rice fields in the surrounding area like a green and yellow carpet. In the morning or after the rain, you will also be treated to a view of the white clouds below the peak level. The temperature in this area is quite consistent between 18°C to 24°C, which is very refreshing. The flowering trees and natural plants certainly provide an extraordinary view when staying here.
You can also enjoy variety of food, local and western at The Jerai Hill Resort Café with affordable prices. Enjoying a cup of coffee on the hillside is very peaceful. The beautiful mountain views and fresh air can help relieve the burden of the mind and provide peace of mind to visitors.
Conclusion
Each room will be charged a tourism tax for foreign guests of RM10 per night starting 01 January 2023. This tax is charged separately and must be paid at check-in. Local guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or MY PR Permanent Resident Card are exempt. The Jerai Hill Resort not only offers comfortable accommodation but is also a preferred destination to enjoy the beauty of nature while exploring the local uniqueness.
