Kellie's Castle
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  • shedee
    Gold Coast, Australia240 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    For the Local...
    This is mainly for the locals as the place didn't look like it was well maintained and they have left it as it is. Good job on the various explanatory boards to give visitors some context and history. Felt this place was over-hyped for tourism. It's affordable and a pleasant way to spend an evening.
    Visited October 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written December 1, 2023
  • Elsie L
    Singapore, Singapore16 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    True Love
    Kellie's Castle, full of history, and deep in love. So much things to learn of this man who loves his family and the place. I was with friends from Hong Kong and therefore, I interpreted in Cantonese to them at every place in this castle. Intrigued to find that he built so many escape route from the building. Worth a visit.
    Visited May 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written May 25, 2024
  • Toru O
    Setagaya, Japan3,223 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Impressive
    A castle once built by the affluent British family. It was never completed and parts of it lay in ruins, especially the building behind the main part of the castle. If you climb to the top, you can get a rewarding view of the surrounding area and nice view of the landscape beyond. There are rumors that the former owner’s ghost roams the corridors at night. Fortunately (or unfortunately?), you won’t be able to see him since the castle will be closed at night.
    Visited July 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written August 13, 2024
  • Gek L
    69 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Ipoh would be Taj Mahal story
    Charming building with a romantic backstory. A Scottish colonial’s romantic present to his wife that was sadly not completed as he died unexpectedly whilst abroad. The apricot pink stone was from India as were the workers who built whatever remains of the caste. The Indian influence can be seen in the shape of the windows. The notes for some of the key features from a local amateur historian explain how the castle might have been used for entertainment and also tell of how there may be ghostly wonderings at night. It’s a pity that the structure is not well maintained or perhaps even restored and completed. It seems to be crumbling and some walls have cracks and fissures made by the roots of plants that may grow bigger unless seen to sooner rather than later. Might make a magnificent luxury hotel and event venue especially if its extensive gardens were to be landscaped. It even has a river running alongside. Enjoy it before it crumbles. In 2026 it will have been 100 years since work came to an abrupt stop.
    Visited September 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written September 23, 2024
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DesmondLim
Singapore, Singapore358 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 • Couples
Didn’t enter the place. The entry ticket was RM5, but was stopped just at the entrance because I was carrying a mirrorless camera. The staff insisted that I have to pay RM50 (10x the ticket price) simply for the camera. We requested to take back the ticket, but the staff refused. We left the place without visiting.

Keep your camera in bag before entering the place. I think it’s ridiculous for the additional charge. I didn’t carry tripod or other camera equipment other than a small Fujifilm camera. There is no photography restriction and everyone taking photos there, I don’t see the logic for the charge.
Written December 31, 2022
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Travellator
62 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Friends
Do include Kellie's Castle in your travel itinerary when in Batu Gajah, Perak or make a side trip to visit this fascinating castle that never was.

Suggest you go equipped with sunscreen, shades, a sun hat and a bottle of drinking water because the castle ruins and castle grounds are almost devoid of any shelter from the sun's intense heat and rays.

Alternatively, you may visit the castle earlier in the morning (opens at 9am) or towards the later part of the afternoon (closes between 5:30pm to 6:00pm) when it's cooler. But this option is not for the faint hearted, just in case the rumours of "hauntings" happen to be true.

My friends and I visited the castle on a very hot and sunny afternoon and managed to walk through all the rooms on every level without any encounters of the scary kind.

On reflection, I don't think I would dare to repeat the same walk-through without the "support" of the bright shining sun! I can imagine it can be a little creepy when it's not so sunny and bright, for instance on a cloudy day...

Tip: Lots of walking and climbing (narrow stairs) involved. Not suitable for the wheelchair-b
ound.
Written March 11, 2020
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Harrison F. Carter
Auckland, New Zealand12,826 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020
Well worth a visit. Hopes weren't the highest beforehand, but the reality was a really lovely surprise. Two separate car parks and a RM10 per person entrance fee and there is a lot to see and get a feel for. Wonderful ruins with nowhere off-limits - including the roof.
Written July 4, 2020
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Gek L
69 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2024 • Friends
Charming building with a romantic backstory. A Scottish colonial’s romantic present to his wife that was sadly not completed as he died unexpectedly whilst abroad. The apricot pink stone was from India as were the workers who built whatever remains of the caste. The Indian influence can be seen in the shape of the windows. The notes for some of the key features from a local amateur historian explain how the castle might have been used for entertainment and also tell of how there may be ghostly wonderings at night.
It’s a pity that the structure is not well maintained or perhaps even restored and completed. It seems to be crumbling and some walls have cracks and fissures made by the roots of plants that may grow bigger unless seen to sooner rather than later. Might make a magnificent luxury hotel and event venue especially if its extensive gardens were to be landscaped. It even has a river running alongside.
Enjoy it before it crumbles. In 2026 it will have been 100 years since work came to an abrupt stop.
Written September 23, 2024
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kazanina
Doha, Qatar10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019
Plan to spend there not more than 1,5 hours. Be careful on the rooftop, makes you really dizzy:) We traveled by train from KL, take a taxi from the train station. Rooms are shabby, no furniture, all covered with mould, lower your expectations:)
Written January 14, 2020
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shedee
Gold Coast, Australia240 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Couples
This is mainly for the locals as the place didn't look like it was well maintained and they have left it as it is. Good job on the various explanatory boards to give visitors some context and history. Felt this place was over-hyped for tourism. It's affordable and a pleasant way to spend an evening.
Written December 1, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

Wolv3rin3
Subang Jaya, Malaysia5,865 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • Solo
Quite an interesting castle nestled amids palm oil trees, in the tropics.
Entry RM 5 for Malaysian with MyKad shown, twice for none citizens. RM for parking.
Ambling through the hallways and rooms, experience the owners abode, such history in this place. Get on the roof for some great panoramic view.
Decently maintained, though some repairs rather shoddy carpentery skills.
Quite a good place for some scenic photography.
Written May 29, 2022
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Toru O
Setagaya, Japan3,223 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Solo
A castle once built by the affluent British family. It was never completed and parts of it lay in ruins, especially the building behind the main part of the castle. If you climb to the top, you can get a rewarding view of the surrounding area and nice view of the landscape beyond. There are rumors that the former owner’s ghost roams the corridors at night. Fortunately (or unfortunately?), you won’t be able to see him since the castle will be closed at night.
Written August 13, 2024
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pianocello
Shah Alam, Malaysia1,944 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Family
I went here a decade ago when it was more simple. Now there's a souvenir store, 3D picture, photo and caricature booths, good toilet and parking facilities.
At the basics, this is just a big unfinished building. European visitors might not be impressed. Also it can be quite hot during day time.
Written August 30, 2020
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Elsie L
Singapore, Singapore16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Friends
Kellie's Castle, full of history, and deep in love. So much things to learn of this man who loves his family and the place. I was with friends from Hong Kong and therefore, I interpreted in Cantonese to them at every place in this castle. Intrigued to find that he built so many escape route from the building. Worth a visit.
Written May 25, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

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