So many of our friends who have previously been to Malaysia advised us not to go to a rainforest location since we might not find it to be tourist friendly. We made up our mind and decided to stay at the Templar Park Rainforest Retreat for 2 nights directly after we arrived from our late night flight from Jordan.
The owners Mr. Saw and Mrs. Saw were patiently waiting for us although it was already 3 Am!
From the moment we arrived we were in awe!Even at night the place was magical and captivating. We spent the night in our air conditioned rooms and woke up to the breathtaking views overlooked by the retreat.
The whole experience was humbling, the power and beauty of nature is really beyond us humans.
Mr. Saw and his family make you feel at home. Always offering to help and getting to know them was one of the highlights of our trip.
The place is very private and intimate, you feel like you are their to cleanse your soul. The swimming pool is beautiful and relaxing. The monkeys are harmless but such naughty thieves! They would steal away any food you leave unattended! They even took my son's swimming floater and chew some of it :) but watching them is really entertaining especially if you have kids ;)
This place is such a great finding! Thank you TripAdvisor for listing beautiful unknown destinations to the world :)
Value | Rooms |
Location | Cleanliness |
Service |
The Rainforest Retreat was absolutely beautiful. Every meter of the property was clean and well organized. The swimming pool and the jacuzzi were refreshing and obviously the view of the surroundings were breathtaking. Our stay was made all the more comfortable thanks to the wonderful hospitality and friendliness of Mr. Saw and his wife. I was celebrating my birthday, so I asked them to assist me by ordering a special occasion cake. She graciously complied and presented me with a beautiful and delicious cake from a local bakeshop. Next, Mr. Saw showed his kindness by offering to drive us to the nearby waterfalls, and he frequently recommended other useful information such as trustworthy city tour drivers and places to visit. I can honestly say that this place is operated at a very high standard by people that are extremely kind, down to earth, and thoughtful. They make you feel at home and they treat you like good friends from the moment you arrive. The Rainforest Retreat, the owners, and supporting staff's wonderful hospitality has made an outstanding impression that reflects admirably on themselves and Malaysia. I would definitely recommend this place to all my friends, as well as friends of friends.
How easy was it to book the property? | How helpful were the directions to the property? |
How easy was key pickup/access to the property? | Overall condition of the property |
Bedding & mattresses | Kitchen & utensils |
Bathroom cleanliness | Other facilities & amenities |
Friends getaway | People with disabilities |
Older travelers | Families with young children |
Large groups | People with pets |
Brought the young & the old to this lovely place for a one night stay to get away from city, not knowing what to expect.
No regrets at all!
it was just a short 30minutes drive from our place in Kota Damansara.
Once there, it's like being in a totally different place, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. This retreat has 4 bedrooms - 2 family rooms and 2 couple rooms.
The owners are such genuine and lovely people who are so hands-on in welcoming us and making us feel at home, coming to chit chat with my parents and bringing out the water guns to occupy my kids.
They provided us with all the cutlery/items we needed for BBQ... and more! Some of the items provided at the retreat - Bread, butter, eggs, peanut butter, 3-in1 coffee, honey...some new, some left by the previous guests but checked by owners. A huge fridge is provided to place all your fresh food.
Towels, shower gel & shampoo are provided.
All of us - the young and the old had a great time surrounded by nature that we wish we had stayed on longer, especially when the owner himself made us feel really at home.
The owners are in the midst of building a swimming pool for the retreat, which will be an added attraction. will definitely come again!
TIPS: Do not leave food unattended. the monkeys around this lovely retreat are really mischievous. They eyed our food and even came grab our 3-in-1 coffee up to the tree, only to throw it down after tearing up all the sachets only to realise they didn't like what they manage to grab! Rubbish bins must be closed tightly at all times. Rooms door - please do not leave it open. Other than that, please do not feel afraid of the monkeys, as they are usually harmless.
How easy was it to book the property? | How helpful were the directions to the property? |
How easy was key pickup/access to the property? | Overall condition of the property |
Bedding & mattresses | Kitchen & utensils |
Bathroom cleanliness | Other facilities & amenities |
Service |
Friends getaway | Older travelers |
Families with young children | Large groups |
People with pets |
The retreat was the highlight of our trip. A beautiful spot with an amazing house with surprises around every corner. Saw was very helpful, picking us up, taking us to the waterfall and also arranging a dinner made by a local cook, which was delivered by his family to our outdoor eating area. There was a fishing pond with geese and hundreds of fish - Saw fed them and we saw an amazing array of fish coming up to eat the food. Monkeys everywhere (don't leave any food out or it will be taken!) and amazing views.
How easy was it to book the property? | How helpful were the directions to the property? |
How easy was key pickup/access to the property? | Overall condition of the property |
Bedding & mattresses | Kitchen & utensils |
Bathroom cleanliness | Other facilities & amenities |
Service |
Friends getaway | Older travelers |
Families with young children | Large groups |
I was lucky enough to spend a couple of days at this amazing spot with my family. Although getting there was a little difficult, it was worthwhile. The hospitality of the Saw family was exceptional and it was really a big part of the experience. Their attention to every detail in the place is extraordinary and it beats most high end hotels I've been at. The view is breathtaking and the weather was perfect. I really did not need to leave the place at all and enjoyed every second spent there. I highly recommend this place to anybody visiting KL and wanting to isolate himself from the hectic and busy city life for a couple of days.
How easy was it to book the property? | How helpful were the directions to the property? |
Overall condition of the property | Bedding & mattresses |
Kitchen & utensils | Bathroom cleanliness |
Other facilities & amenities | Service |
Friends getaway | Older travelers |
Large groups | People with pets |