Resorts World Awana Genting Highlands, Genting Highlands - Reviews, Rooms Options & Prices 2025

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About the Resort

8Th Mile Genting Highlands, Genting Highlands, Malaysia, 69000

Resorts World Awana is set in the picturesque Genting Highlands, known for its stunning hillsides and lush greenery. The resort serves as a premier destination with amenities aimed at relaxation and recreation, making it a popular spot for holidays and meetings. Additionally, the resort features a comprehensive range of onsite facilities, including an outdoor pool and a fitness center, enhancing the guest experience.

Location

Located in Gohtong Jaya, the resort is conveniently accessible and situated close to various attractions such as the Genting Highlands Premium Outlets and the Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park. Scheduled shuttle services connect the resort with Lower Skyway Station and First World Hotel, enhancing transportation convenience.

Rooms

The resort offers a variety of accommodations, including spacious air-conditioned rooms, suites, and villas designed for comfort. Each room features essential amenities such as cable TV, electric kettles, and personal safes, with some units showcasing scenic mountain views. Guests can enjoy access to hospitality lounges offering complimentary breakfast and hi-tea for a more exquisite stay.

Eat & Drink

Dining options at the resort include an array of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, with signature dishes such as Korean barbecue at Rajawali Restaurant. Guests are treated to buffet breakfasts and the unique Ayu Awana Brunch Club on weekends, ensuring a delightful culinary experience throughout their stay.

Leisure & Business

The resort features a selection of recreation options including jungle trekking under expert guidance and access to a golf course offering a range of green fees. Other amenities include a hot tub, fitness center, and children's playground, catering to a variety of guest ages and preferences.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Superior Deluxe Room

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2 persons

33 m²

Bed options:

2 Double beds

Shower

Air conditioning

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Superior Deluxe Room

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2 persons

33 m²

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2 Double beds

Shower

Air conditioning

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Superior Deluxe Room

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33 m²

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Air conditioning

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City Center

Genting Highlands 1.8 mi

Airports

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) 40.1 mi

Kuala Lumpur International (KUL) 63.9 mi

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Spacious and Scenic

“The room was impressively spacious and offered a amazing view from the balcony, making it a perfect retreat.” view full review

Delicious Dining!

“Awana Garden Restaurant served a amazing dining experience; the Gulai Kawah Tulang was a standout dish that I highly recommend.” view full review

Great Amenities

“The amenities were excellent, with a clean environment and a convenient water dispenser right outside our room for hot and cold water.” view full review

Cozy Comfort

“The living area was well-decorated and comfortable, providing a relaxing space to unwind during my stay.” view full review

General

Non-smoking rooms
Wi-Fi
Paid parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
No pets allowed

Sports & Fitness

Fitness center
Golf course

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Shuttle service
Laundry

Dining

Restaurant

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Spa & Leisure

Outdoor swimming pool
Garden area

Room features

Sitting area

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Location

8Th Mile Genting Highlands, Genting Highlands, Malaysia, 69000

Map view

8Th Mile Genting Highlands, Genting Highlands, Malaysia, 69000

City landmarks

Gohtong Memorial Park

2500 ft

Farm

Genting Strawberry Leisure Farms

1.3 mi

Level4 Sky Avenue

Alive Museum Genting

4300 ft

Jalan Major Philip Lim

Genting Highlands

1.9 mi

Theme Park

1.8 mi

Train stations

Genting Skyway

1.3 mi

69000 Genting Highlands

Journey To Enlightenment

1.1 mi

Gunung Mengkuang

1.3 mi

Stadiums

Arena Of Stars

1.8 mi

Genting Highland

Chin Swee Temple

2.4 mi

Casinos

Casino De Genting

1.9 mi

Genting Highlands Resort

Genting Highlands Theme Park

1.9 mi

Amusement & Theme Parks

Ripley's Believe It or Not Odditorium

2.0 mi

Level 1

The VOID

2.0 mi

Awana Genting Highlands Golf Course

1.9 mi

Garden

Talking Garden

1.7 mi

Level T2A

Snow World

2.0 mi

First World Plaza

Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park

2.0 mi

69000 Bentong

Tanglir Falls

1.9 mi

Genting Highlands Resort

20th Century Fox World

1.9 mi

Genting Highlands

Music Express @ Skytropolis Funland

1.9 mi

Level 4

Alive Museum Genting Highland

1.9 mi

Genting Highlands

Taman Tema Genting

1.9 mi

Amusement & Theme Parks

Disco @ Skytropolis Funland

2.0 mi

Museums

SeniKome Peng Heng

2.0 mi

Casinos

SkyCasino

2.1 mi

Gunung Ulu Kali

2.4 mi

Nearby

Cable Car

Awana SkyWay

800 ft

Shopping Area

Genting Highlands Premium Outlets

800 ft

Mosque

Mohamed Noah Foundation Mosque

800 ft

Restaurants

Rajawali Coffee House

700 ft

Rajawali Coffee House

Nam Heong Ipoh

2000 ft

Lot 2-10

Jr Curry

2100 ft

Genting highland Premium Outlet Food Court Genting

Baba Nyonya By Sambal Chilli

2000 ft

Km 13 Genting Highlands Resort

Santai Yamch'a Dim Sum

2000 ft

Lot 1508

Baba Nyonya

2400 ft

156 Jalan Ampang Level UC Lot UC-1

Dome Cafe

2300 ft

Genting Highlands Premium Outlets

Baskin-Robbins

2800 ft

Suite 1516

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience

64%

liked the resort and would come back again

6.4/10

Nice

Rooms

6.6

Location

8.0

Service

6.1

Dining

5.2

3.5/5 based on 1021 reviews

#9 of 24 hotels in Genting Highlands based on Tripadvisor

Leo

United Kingdom, March 2025

6.8/10

I had a pleasant stay at Resorts World Awana. The rooms were comfortably spacious, perfect for my family. However, the dining options could definitely be improved.

Rooms

8.0

The room is spacious with 2 queen beds, convenient for us and our kids.

Service

8.0

The service assisted us well and was really attentive to requests.

Location

6.0

The location is not very ideal for guests traveling up to the top of Genting Highlands. but it's strategic as it is very close to GPO and the skybus is spacious and efficient.

Dining

5.0

Dining could be better with a limited menu. it was also average at most.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities included laundry and shuttle service, which were helpful during our stay.

William

United States of America, January 2025

6.8/10

The hotel has a great location, right near the GPO and Awana Sky Central, which made getting around super easy. The rooms are spacious enough for two, but I found them a bit outdated, which was not what I expected. The staff could have been friendlier, which made the service feel lacking at times. Overall, it’s a decent stay for the price, but there’s definitely room for improvement in a few areas.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are comfortably spacious, though they felt a little old and not as modern as I would have hoped.

Service

5.0

The service was not very friendly, and I think the staff should have been more welcoming with smiles. They were working hard, even though the café was closed, which was appreciated.

Location

9.0

The location is awesome and beautiful, right opposite Premium Outlet Genting and very near to shopping at Genting Premier Outlets.

Dining

6.0

The dining experience was served in set meals rather than buffet style, which I felt should have been different considering the price I paid. The variety could definitely be improved.

Facilities

7.0

There were good facilities available, but I didn't get to enjoy them to the fullest during my stay.

United States of America, December 2024

6.2/10

The hotel has a wonderful view of the golf course, and my room was spacious, which was a real plus. However, the property itself felt quite old and not very clean, which detracted from my overall experience. The service I received was mixed; there were some friendly staff members, but I also encountered rudeness. Also, Wi-Fi was not included and was only available in the lobby for an extra fee, which I found a bit disappointing.

Rooms

7.0

I really liked that my room was spacious and offered a great view of the golf course, but I wished the windows and balcony door had mosquito netting for added comfort.

Service

6.0

The service was a bit of a mixed bag; while some staff were super friendly, I did experience some rudeness that put a damper on things.

Location

8.0

The location is pretty good, being close to Genting Premium Outlet and the cable car station, which was convenient for getting around.

Dining

5.0

Dining options were okay but didn't quite meet my expectations. The quality seemed a bit average for a 5-star hotel.

Facilities

5.0

I didn't use many facilities, but I noticed that the property was quite old and in need of refurbishment.

Jacob

United States of America, December 2024

7.0/10

I had an interesting stay at this hotel. The location was pretty good, being close to the Genting Premium outlet, which made shopping convenient. The service from the staff was polite and helpful, despite them being a bit understaffed. However, the cleanliness of the facilities left a lot to be desired, with both the carpet and the room having some issues. Overall, there's a good value for money here, but some areas definitely need improvement.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were super large and had two queen beds, which was great for stretching out after a long day.

Service

8.0

The staff was polite and willing to help, even when I needed to request items like a kettle and ironing board late at night.

Location

9.0

The hotel is in a convenient location near the Genting outlet park, making it easy to do some shopping.

Dining

5.0

Dining was a bit underwhelming, as the breakfast and dinner options felt overly normal and didn't really stand out.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities overall were okay, but they clearly need some refurbishment, especially in the dining area.

Riley

United Kingdom, November 2024

6.8/10

My stay at Resorts World Awana was quite enjoyable, thanks to its spacious rooms and friendly staff. However, the noise from the chiller on the ground floor was bothersome and detracted from the overall serenity. Overall, it was a good experience with minor issues.

Rooms

6.0

The room was decently spacious with 2 double beds, but the noise from the chiller was very noisy and spoiled the serenity of a beautiful green environment.

Service

8.0

The staff were friendly and offered us an extra mattress for the night since we had three people, which was greatly appreciated.

Location

7.0

The location is absolutely nice, being near the premium outlet and the cable car towards Genting Skyworlds, although it's not very convenient for returning to Genting Highlands due to the required U-turn upon exiting.

Dining

6.0

Dining was okay considering the price, with a variety of local and seasonal products available, though some food was prepared in packaging.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities included laundry and a shuttle service, which made my short trip easier.

Jean

United States of America, November 2024

6.4/10

I had a pleasant stay at this hotel thanks to its clean, spacious rooms that overlooked the golf area. While the service was polite, it could have been friendlier, and the location was convenient with easy access to attractions. However, the dining experience needed improvement, especially when it came to taste and variety. Overall, I feel like I got good value for my money, but there are definitely some areas that need attention.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms were clean and spacious, but they did require some touch-ups regarding the electricity and wall painting.

Service

6.0

The service was polite and efficient, but the staff wasn't very welcoming or friendly, which was a bit disappointing.

Location

8.0

The hotel is in a great location, conveniently near GPO and offers a free shuttle service to attractions, although it's currently under major renovation.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was just average; it needed more improvement in terms of taste and selection.

Facilities

6.0

Facilities like the pool were alright, but overall, they felt slightly underwhelming.

Lily

United Kingdom, November 2024

6.2/10

My stay at Resorts World Awana was a mix of highs and lows. while the location was strategic and the room was spacious, the service felt lacking. Dining was a notable disappointment, but the facilities offered convenience.

Rooms

6.0

The room was spacious and clean, but the old furnishing really needs to be upgraded to a new concept.

Service

5.0

While most of the service wasn’t friendly, the receptionist named Izzati was polite and efficient, which was a nice touch.

Location

7.0

The location was strategic, near the cable car station with a free shuttle service, offering good views, though it felt quite away from the happening area for exploring Genting.

Dining

5.0

Dining was a low point. the quality was mostly mediocre or average at best, with a disappointing focus on Indian dishes.

Facilities

7.0

Facilities included laundry and shuttle service which were quite helpful during my stay.

Jackson

United Kingdom, November 2024

6.2/10

I had a mixed experience at Resorts World Awana. The location was perfect, super close to the Genting Premium Outlet and the Skycab, but the room condition really brought my stay down. The service was lacking, and I expected better dining options.

Rooms

5.0

My room was unclean with a damaged parquet floor, and the mattress smelled really bad. I also noticed the balcony was filled with bird poop and cigarettes, plus I found cockroaches and clogged sinks.

Service

5.0

The service staff was not very friendly, and when I brought up issues with the room, they were kinda dismissive, just acknowledging that the doors were old.

Location

9.0

The location is the only highlight, being so close to the Genting Premium Outlet and the cable car towards Genting Skyworlds, making it really convenient for exploring.

Dining

5.0

I found the dining choices to be quite limited. The breakfast area staff were unhelpful, and I wish they had more local food options available.

Facilities

6.0

The resort had basic facilities like laundry and shuttle service, but nothing stood out as exceptional.

Sam

United States of America, October 2024

6.0/10

I had a mixed experience at this hotel. The location is fantastic, being near Genting Premium Outlet and offering free shuttle services to attractions, which I really appreciated. However, the rooms weren't very clean, and the service from the staff could have been much friendlier. Despite the nice location, I believe the hotel needs to significantly improve its cleanliness and service quality to be worth the price.

Rooms

6.0

The rooms were in good condition but not very clean in the corridor, which was disappointing.

Service

5.0

The receptionist had a rather unfriendly demeanor, and I felt like my check-in process was rushed without proper assistance.

Location

9.0

The hotel is strategically located just opposite Genting Premium Outlet, making it very convenient for shopping and access to attractions.

Dining

5.0

The dining options were below expectations, especially for the price; I felt it should have included a buffet for what I paid.