What the pools are like
The Infinity Pool is the big one, holding up to 300 people beside a waterfall feature. The Crystal Pool has lit crystal tiles and can be booked privately as a VIP pool. Top of the World is a jacuzzi with massage jets. The Geyser of Tambun shoots hot spring water about 40 feet into the air every hour.
There is also a foot spa with reflexology pebbles on the pool floor, and a steam cave that works as a sauna. Keep steam cave sessions short and leave if you feel dizzy or short of breath.
The park does not publish water temperatures. One travel writer found most pools above 40°C and too hot on a sunny day, which is why evenings are the better time. For reference, the Tambun spring at the neighbouring Banjaran site was recorded at 65°C at the surface in the 1997 national survey by Samsudin and colleagues. We found no published water chemistry for the Lost World pools, so the mineral type is unknown.
Recent Google reviews are mixed on heat. A July 2026 reviewer who came only for the soak found most pools lukewarm, with one slightly warmer, and said families with young children hop in and out constantly. In September 2026 others found the pools crowded and quite hot.
Night park extras
The hot spring ticket also covers the night attractions:
- Luminous Forest, a lit-up trail, 8pm–10pm
- Legend of the Malayana show at 10pm, Wednesday to Monday (daily in school and public holidays)
- the night zoo
- Saphira's Lair, a glowing play area for children
- a fire show and an Ipoh street food area
The Crystal Spa offers aromatherapy and massage 12pm–11pm, charged separately.
Tickets and lockers
The Hot Springs & Night Park is a separate ticket from the daytime theme park. Malaysians with MyKad pay RM105 per adult (13 and over) and RM85 per child (12 and under) or senior (60 and over); a July 2026 Google reviewer paid these same rates. Children under 90 cm enter free. Lockers cost RM28, RM38 or RM55 depending on size and can be used more than once; a July 2026 reviewer paid RM25 for a small one, so the counter price may differ. Booking on the official site saves about RM5, and a 2025 guide found Klook about RM30 below the walk-in price.
Rules worth knowing
Children aged 12 and under must stay with someone aged 18 or over. Swimwear must be Lycra or nylon, with a modest dry-fit option allowed for Muslim women. No footwear in the pool areas. No outside food or drink is allowed, except for infants or medical needs. Once you leave the hot springs zone, your wristband is removed and you cannot go back in.
When to go
The pools open at 6pm. Arrive around 5.30pm to collect your wristband. Avoid public holidays if you can, as the park gets busy.
Staying nearby
The Lost World Hotel is next to the park, and its stays include hot springs and night park tickets. For an adults-oriented soak in the same Tambun water, see The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat.
Getting there
Address: No. 1, Persiaran Lagun Sunway 1, Sunway City Ipoh, 31150 Ipoh, Perak.
By car: from KL it is about 200 km, roughly 2 hours. Take the North-South Expressway (PLUS) north, exit at junction 138 and follow the Sunway City signs. Parking was RM1 per entry in 2024.
By train: the ETS from KL Sentral to Ipoh takes about 2 hours. There is no direct bus to the park, so take a taxi or Grab from Ipoh station, about 15 minutes.
Before you go
- Arrive about 5.30pm so you are through the gate when the pools open at 6pm.
- Pack Lycra or nylon swimwear; cotton T-shirts and shorts are not allowed in the pools. A modest dry-fit set is fine for Muslim women.
- Rent a locker on arrival: the RM28 small locker can be used more than once in the evening.
- Do not leave the hot springs zone until you are done; the wristband comes off and there is no re-entry.
- Keep steam cave visits short, drink water, and step out if you feel faint.
- Buy on the official site (about RM5 less than the counter) or compare with Klook, which a 2025 guide found about RM30 cheaper.
- Budget for drinks inside: outside drinking water is not allowed either, and a July 2026 reviewer had to buy bottled water in the park.
Questions people ask
What time does Lost World of Tambun Hot Springs & Night Park open?
Lost World of Tambun Hot Springs & Night Park opens daily, 6pm–11pm. The hot pools are not part of the daytime theme park session.
How much is a Lost World of Tambun Hot Springs & Night Park ticket?
With MyKad it is RM105 per adult and RM85 per child or senior. Without MyKad, walk-in prices are RM130 and RM105.
Is the water at Lost World of Tambun Hot Springs & Night Park natural?
Yes. The pools use geothermal water from the natural Tambun springs, the same hot water area that supplies The Banjaran resort next door.
Can I bring food into Lost World of Tambun Hot Springs & Night Park?
No. Outside food and drink are not allowed, except for infants or documented medical needs. There is an Ipoh street food area inside.
Do Lost World Hotel guests get hot spring access?
Yes. Lost World Hotel stays include tickets to the Hot Springs & Night Park. Check what your rate includes when booking.
Other springs within 150 km
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources. Prices and hours change; confirm with the operator before a long drive.
- Sunway Lost World of Tambun: official site
- Sunway Lost World of Tambun: tickets and rentals
- Sunway Lost World of Tambun: Lost World Hot Springs & Night Park
- Hot Springs Guides: Lost World Hot Springs & Night Park
- Malaysia Traveller: Lost World of Tambun
- Travels with Sun: Ipoh hot springs (updated Sept 2025)
- Wikipedia: Lost World of Tambun
- Mohd Hariri Arifin (2017) Hot springs characterisation and geothermal potential study in Peninsula Malaysia, USM PhD thesis
- Google Maps: Sunway Lost World Theme Park : Hot Springs & Night Park
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