Bentong Public Hot Spring

What to expect at the pools

There are two pools. The upper pool is smaller, fed straight from the source, and the hotter of the two; keep away from the vent where the water comes up. The lower pool is larger and cooler because spring water mixes with runoff and rain. It is deep enough for a full soak, but the floor is uneven and reaches about 6 feet in places.

Both pools have algae on the stone floor and walls, and visitors describe the water as cloudy with a muddy bottom. No temperatures or water analysis have been published, so the mineral content is unknown. A warning sign at the site says children should not bathe unsupervised, and Hot Springs Guides warns the water may carry bacteria or parasites: don't drink it, and shower after bathing.

What visitors say

Reviews are mostly lukewarm. Several 2017 and 2018 visitors on Tripadvisor found the water not very hot and dirty-looking; one compared it to a fish pond. A January 2026 reviewer said there is nothing to do except soak, that the road is dangerous, and that many people get in fully clothed without rinsing first.

Google reviews from March to October 2026 confirm it is still free, with no queue. A March 2026 visitor found the left-hand pool much hotter than the right-hand one, which was only slightly warm; another that month called the site neglected and dirty. A July 2026 visitor found the toilets without water.

Facilities and fees

Entry is free and there is no gate, ticket counter, staff or lifeguard. An October 2026 reviewer paid RM1 to use the toilet and bathroom; older reports give RM0.50 for toilets and RM1.50 for showers. There is a small parking area by the road and food stalls across it. The paid pools at ēRYA by Suria next door are cleaner and open 9am–7pm.

Best time to go

Hot Springs Guides recommends weekday mornings for quieter conditions. There are no fixed hours since the pools are unfenced, but go in daylight. The lower pool takes in runoff and rainwater, so expect it cooler and murkier after heavy rain.