Carey Island Features

Carey Island Attractions

Where heritage meets hospitality, and history lives on.

Carey Island is home to 14 historical buildings officially listed as national heritage sites by Jabatan Warisan Negara, each offering a unique glimpse into the island’s colonial past and plantation legacy.

Hatter’s Castle

  • The first colonial-style building on Carey Island, built in 1923.
  • Approximately 495 sqm in size.
  • Now a charming guesthouse for events and visitors.
  • Gazetted as a National Heritage site in 2012.

Carey Island Golf Club

  • Formerly known as the Carey Island Sports Club.
  • Established on 1st July 1930, with a built-up area of 985 sqm.
  • Features an 18-hole heritage course designed by J.R. Gilbert, with layout ideas by YBhg. Tun Dato’ Seri Dr. Ahmad Sarji.
  • Gazetted in 2012.

Guest Bungalow

  • Originally the Mill Manager’s Bungalow, occupied since 10th January 1929.
  • Approximately 592 sqm.
  • Now a guesthouse for staycations, weddings, meetings, and filming.
  • Gazetted in 2012.

Carey Island Group Hospital

  • Central medical facility for the island’s plantation divisions
  • In use since 1st January 1928, with a built-up area of 6,145 sqm.
  • Still operational today for outpatient services.

Technical Training Centre Hostel

  • Built on 1st January 1930, covering  542 sqm.
  • Initially a provision shop, later a Technical Training Centre.
  • Now serves as the West Estate Administrative Office.

Tea Factory

  • Operational since 1st January 1952 for a 1,000-acre tea trial plot.
  • Later became a clubhouse for Asian staff, then a workshop for the West Oil Mill.

West Estate Office

  • Built on 1st January 1925, covering 413 sqm.
  • Originally the headquarters for Jugra Land and Carey Ltd.
  • Became the West Estate office after 1960 under Harrison and Crosfield’s Pataling Rubber Co.

Police Station & Post Office

  • In use since 1st January 1927, with a 367 sqm footprint.
  • Currently houses the post office and Environmental Research Centre.

Mill Manager’s Bungalow

  • Built on 10th January 1929, approximately 522 sqm.
  • Now a guesthouse for public staycations.

West Estate Senior Assistant Manager’s Bungalow

  • Occupied since 1st January 1926, with a 694 sqm area.
  • Initially for the Assistant Office Manager; later became the official residence of the West Estate Senior Assistant.

West Estate Manager’s Bungalow

  • Built on 1st December 1926, the largest bungalow at 1,200 sqm.
  • Originally for the Resident General Manager of Jugra Land and Carey Ltd.
  • Now known as the VIP Bungalow, open for guest stays and events.

Other Heritage Residences

  • North Estate Manager’s Bungalow (1930)
  • East Estate Manager’s Bungalow (1930)
  • South Estate Manager’s Bungalow (1927)
  • Assistant Engineer’s Bungalow (1927)

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