Balai Serama Guesthouse
Kampung Padang, Taman Negara
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Why people book this hotel
“Beautiful location with lovely gardens right next to the river”
“The jungle walk the hotel arranged was really great”
“Beautiful setting and gardens, great food, very friendly and homely vibe”
“Friendly hosts”
“Room immaculate and comfortable”
“I love the calm and quiet view of tembeling river and the beauty of the whole gu…”
“friendly staff, clean rooms, large bathroom, good food (half board)”
“Hosts, location, clean and high standard”
“Dinner was a good buffet spread with a variety of dishes and the breakfast was s…”
“Breakfast and dinner provided are both delicious”
“Check out the jungle day trip offered, it's really worthwhile”
Overview
Situated in Taman Negara, Balai Serama Guesthouse offers tranquil and comfortable accommodation. Surrounded by lush greenery, it features a restaurant and provides free parking space on site. Offering garden views from the terrace, air-conditioned rooms come with tiled flooring, a desk, seating area and tea/coffee making facilities. The attached bathroom includes towels and shower facility. Balai Serama Guesthouse features a common lounge area where guests can relax. Luggage storage, laundry and fax/photocopying services are available and sightseeing activities can be arranged. The property houses a restaurant serving a tasty spread of local dishes. Special diet meals can also be prepared upon request. Breakfast and dinner are provided. Taman Negara Recreational Centre is approximately 4.7 km away.
Traveller reviews
Emma
family_with_children
June 1, 2026
“Beautiful and welcoming guesthouse a short drive away from Taman Negara”
Beautiful setting and gardens, great food, very friendly and homely vibe.
Siddiq
family_with_children
May 30, 2026
“It was overall fantastic”
The aura
Kevin Duckworth
couple
May 26, 2026
“Basic rooms but lovely surroundings”
Great views over the river and lovely garden. .Quite a distance from other places although owners ferried us to Tamen Negara. Dinner was excellent.
Shauna
solo_traveller
April 21, 2026
Room immaculate and comfortable. Went half board and the meals were very good. Beautiful location with lovely gardens right next to the river.
Maikel
couple
April 21, 2026
The jungle walk the hotel arranged was really great. Nice dinner. Friendly hosts.
Siddiq
family_with_children
April 13, 2026
“Stay at balai serama was another Lovely experience of my Malaysia’s trip”
I love the calm and quiet view of tembeling river and the beauty of the whole guest room.
Pamela
couple
March 21, 2026
“fabulous and great to experience a different way of life in a natural and beautiful environment. We loved thr day tour a”
Loved the location, the wonderful gardens and the rooms
Christina Susan
couple
March 6, 2026
“Would definitely recommend the resort, the hosts and their tour.”
Loved the location and the host were friendly and helpful. They organised a fantastic day trip only available for their guests.
Bob
extended_group
March 4, 2026
friendly staff, clean rooms, large bathroom, good food (half board)
Marjaana
solo_traveller
February 28, 2026
“Beautiful garden & great food”
The food was delicious, with the dining area overlooking the serene and calm river. The room was comfortable and gardens very well kept & gorgeous. The host (husband of the owning couple) was super friendly and helpful. Loved the way they live with and care for the animals (cats) around.
ANDREA
couple
February 26, 2026
Relaxed , river, dinner
Kamila
family_with_children
February 15, 2026
“In the heart of nature, Belai Serama Guesthouse gives you what’s best!”
Hosts, location, clean and high standard
Chetna
couple
February 9, 2026
“Good location close to National Park”
The guesthouse was located close to the National Park which was convenient for us as that was the main purpose of our visit. The guesthouse also provided a paid transfer to the entrance of the National Park which was useful. Unfortunately we were not aware that there were limited walking trails that you can do yourself without a guide at the National Park, therefore we were restricted by where we could walk and how far. This is not related to the guesthouse but if we had known we would probably have only stayed a couple of days in Taman Negara. The gardens at the guesthouse were beautiful and well maintained. Dinner was a good buffet spread with a variety of dishes and the breakfast was simple but adequate for us (cereal, fruit , toast and eggs).
sioned
family_with_children
January 23, 2026
Absolutely loved everything 🙂
Anita
family_with_children
January 12, 2026
“fantastic!”
terrific hosts that were super helpful and freindly, the accommodation itself was beautiful and the food sensational. we were able to organise activities through the guesthouse and our full day in the jungle -trecking and tubing - was the highlight of the entire trip
Thomas
family_with_children
December 30, 2025
“This place could be great, if not for the host attitude!”
This place could have been great, if not for the host lady attitude! The place has a beautiful garden and location by the river, cats and nice and clean basic rooms. Food is also good.
Mareike
family_with_children
December 29, 2025
Gorgeous garden, wonderful food and very clean and comfortable rooms. Check out the jungle day trip offered, it's really worthwhile.
Steve
family_with_children
December 8, 2025
“Fantastic place to stay with easy access to the rainforest.”
It’s a fantastic place to stay whilst accessing the rainforest. They organised our night tour and boat tour - we didn’t need to pre book. We did our own day walk but they advised us about that. Fantastic meals. A brilliant experience all round. They even drove us to the rainforest entrance. It’s a incredible place.
Lizzie
family_with_children
November 22, 2025
“Wonderful jungle stay!”
Beautiful house in a stunning location. Lush gardens. Very friendly staff and delicious and good choice of food.
Thomas
couple
November 20, 2025
The couple who run it are so friendly and helpful, offering to pick us up from the Kuala Tahan jetty and give us a lift back to the bus station. You can book onward travel with them as well which is super helpful. Breakfast and dinner provided are both delicious. We did the private day trip which was great fun, would definitely recommend.
Facilities
Activities
Hiking, Private beach area, Beach
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Kid-friendly buffet, Special diet menus (on request), Breakfast options, Restaurant
Food & drink safety
Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas
General
Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Bicycle parking, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Sun terrace, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Services
Shuttle service, Daily housekeeping, Laundry, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (free), Luggage storage
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
The double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Deluxe Double Room with Extra Bed
This double room features a seating area, tea/coffee maker and private entrance. Room includes breakfast and dinner for guests throughout the stay period.
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