Quick answer: Botanica Hills or Jimbaran?
Choose Botanica Hills if price comes first: a four-bedroom terrace from RM 802,000, about RM 480 per square foot, with no maintenance fee and direct access from the Rawang Bypass, expected in 2028. Choose Jimbaran if you want a bigger home in a small gated enclave: a link villa from about 2,230 sq ft or a semi-D of about 2,780 sq ft among 70 homes in Setia Eco Templer, from RM 1,509,000, expected in 2026.
Side by side (checked, updated October 2026)
| Item | Botanica Hills | Jimbaran @ Gaia Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Stellar Trinity Sdn Bhd (Chin Hin Property) | Setia Eco Templer Sdn Bhd |
| Location | Templer, off Jalan Pintas Rawang, next to the Rawang Bypass | Gaia Gardens precinct, Setia Eco Templer, Rawang |
| Status / completion | Expected 2028 (estimated 36 months from the SPA date) | Expected 2026 |
| Homes | 231 terrace houses in Phases 1 and 2 | 70 two-storey semi-Ds and link villas |
| Built-up | 1,658 to 2,596 sq ft | About 2,230 to 2,780 sq ft |
| Lot sizes | 20' x 60' intermediate; 25' x 60' end lots | 20' x 80' link villa; 32' x 80' semi-D |
| Layouts | 2-storey and 3-storey terraces, all 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms | Link villa: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms; semi-D: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms |
| Starting price | RM 802,000 (up to RM 1,633,000) | RM 1,509,000 (up to RM 2,125,000) |
| Price per sq ft | About RM 480 | From about RM 683 |
| Monthly fee | None | Estimated RM 0.20 psf, based on land size |
| Nearest train station | KTM Bukit Serendah, about 5 km; KTM Rawang, about 6 km | None listed in the review |
| Handover / fittings | Outdoor water filter, water booster pump, fibre wall socket, power point for an automatic gate, single-phase power | 3-phase wiring, aluminium-framed glass windows; semi-D has timber flooring upstairs and a centralised solar water heater |
| Tenure | Freehold; individual title | Leasehold; strata title |
| Standout feature | No maintenance fee; central park of about 2.5 acres | Gated and guarded enclave of 70 homes with a Balinese theme |
Location: how they differ
The two are about 7.3 km apart in a straight line. Botanica Hills is on raised land beside the Taman Eko Rimba Templer forest, with its main access from the Rawang Bypass; it suits people who work around Rawang, Serendah and Hulu Selangor, and UMW High Value Manufacturing Park is about 2 km away. Jimbaran is inside the Setia Eco Templer township, set against Bukit Takun, with Templer Park and Lotus's Rawang each about 3 km away and KL City Centre about 25 km. Both are car-first addresses.
| Nearby | Botanica Hills | Jimbaran @ Gaia Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Shopping | NSK Trade City Rawang Jaya, about 4 km; Giant Rawang, about 6 km; AEON Mall Rawang, about 12 km | Lotus's Rawang, about 3 km; Jusco Rawang, about 15 km |
| Schools | SMK Sungai Choh and Reed International School, about 3 km | Institut Kraf Negara, about 2 km; Templer Park International School, about 3 km |
| Healthcare | Clinic Rawang Healthcare, about 4 km; KPJ Rawang Specialist Hospital, about 6 km | None listed in the review |
| Parks | Central park of about 2.5 acres inside; Taman Rekreasi Perigi Tujuh, about 5 km | Templer Park, about 3 km; Taman Rimba Komanwel Waterfalls, about 5 km |
| Roads | Rawang Bypass (main access); Latar Highway, North-South Highway | LATAR Expressway, Guthrie Corridor Expressway, North-South Expressway, MRR2, DUKE Highway |
Layouts compared size for size
Neither review gives a price for each house type; the ranges are RM 802,000 to RM 1,633,000 at Botanica Hills and RM 1,509,000 to RM 2,125,000 at Jimbaran.
| Botanica Hills | Jimbaran @ Gaia Gardens | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Types A and B, 2-storey terrace, 20' x 60', 1,658 to 1,660 sq ft (1,863 to 1,865 sq ft end or corner), 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms | No equivalent | Jimbaran has nothing below about 2,230 sq ft |
| Type A1, 3-storey terrace, 20' x 60', 2,382 sq ft (2,596 sq ft end or corner), 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms; only 12 homes | Link villa, 2-storey, 20' x 80', about 2,230 sq ft (intermediate) to 2,540 sq ft (end and corner), 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms | Similar built-up; Botanica's is over three floors, Jimbaran's over two on a lot 20 ft deeper |
| No equivalent | Semi-D, 2-storey, 32' x 80', about 2,780 sq ft, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms | Botanica Hills has terraces only |
Most of Botanica Hills is the two-storey Types A and B, 219 of the 231 homes.
Price per square foot and monthly cost
Botanica Hills is about RM 480 per square foot and Jimbaran from about RM 683. For landed homes the land matters too: Jimbaran's lots are 80 ft deep against 60 ft at Botanica Hills.
| Monthly fee | Botanica Hills | Jimbaran @ Gaia Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| 20 ft-wide intermediate lot | None | Link villa, 20' x 80' (1,600 sq ft of land): about RM 320 a month |
| Semi-D lot | Not applicable | 32' x 80' (2,560 sq ft of land): about RM 512 a month |
At Botanica Hills the developer builds the guard house and hands it over to the residents' association later. At Jimbaran, end and corner lots are larger and pay more. Quit rent and assessment tax apply at both.
What nearby homes sell and rent for
Both are in Selangor, where the reviews have asking rents only, and here there is almost nothing.
- Around Botanica Hills: not enough current asking rents for comparable homes were found.
- Around Jimbaran: only one current listing was found in Setia Eco Templer, a 2,394 sq ft terrace asking RM 3,599 a month, close in size to the link villas. One listing is not a market, so treat it as indicative only. None were found for semi-Ds of Jimbaran's size.
Asking rents are what owners are listing for, not signed leases.
My view: who should pick which
These two are a step apart rather than rivals. Botanica Hills is the entry into a new landed home in this area: four bedrooms and three bathrooms in every type, a clear ceiling height of about 3.0 m, a central park of about 2.5 acres and nothing to pay each month, from RM 802,000. What I would weigh is the wait until 2028 and a third phase that may keep building work going nearby. Jimbaran is the upgrade: a gated and guarded enclave of only 70 homes, lots 80 ft deep, a semi-D with four bathrooms, and a township built around trails and Bukit Takun, with completion expected in 2026. What I would weigh there is the entry price of RM 1,509,000 and a monthly fee tied to land size. Neither works without a car.
Pick Botanica Hills if…
- you want a four-bedroom landed home from RM 802,000
- you do not want a monthly maintenance fee
- you work in the Rawang, Serendah or Hulu Selangor area
- you can wait until 2028
Pick Jimbaran if…
- you want a semi-D, or a link villa of about 2,230 sq ft or more
- you want a small gated and guarded enclave
- you value Templer Park, trails and fresh air near home
- you want completion expected in 2026
- your budget starts from RM 1,509,000
Read the full reviews
- Botanica Hills review
- Jimbaran @ Gaia Gardens review
- Botanica Hills project page
- Jimbaran @ Gaia Gardens project page
WhatsApp Shyan Yee (REN 46305, IQI Realty) at +60 17-279 8932 for price lists and viewings of both.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper per square foot, Botanica Hills or Jimbaran?
Botanica Hills, at about RM 480 per square foot against from about RM 683 at Jimbaran. Botanica Hills also has the lower entry price, from RM 802,000 against RM 1,509,000.
Which is closer to a train station?
Neither is near rail. From Botanica Hills, KTM Bukit Serendah and the upcoming ECRL Bandar Serendah station are each about 5 km away and KTM Rawang about 6 km. The Jimbaran review lists no train station nearby.
Which has bigger houses?
Jimbaran. Its link villas are about 2,230 to 2,540 sq ft and its semi-Ds about 2,780 sq ft, on lots 80 ft deep. Botanica Hills' terraces are 1,658 to 2,596 sq ft on lots 60 ft deep, and most are the two-storey types of about 1,660 sq ft.
Which completes first?
Jimbaran, expected in 2026. Botanica Hills is expected in 2028, with an estimated construction period of 36 months from the SPA date.
Is Botanica Hills or Jimbaran better for renting out?
Both are homes to live in, and there is almost nothing to compare. No comparable asking rents were found near Botanica Hills. In Setia Eco Templer only one listing was found, a 2,394 sq ft terrace asking RM 3,599 a month, and one listing is not a market.
How far apart are they, and are they freehold?
About 7.3 km apart in a straight line, both in the Templer area of Rawang. Botanica Hills is freehold with individual titles; Jimbaran is leasehold with strata titles.
Which has the lower monthly fee?
Botanica Hills, which has no maintenance fee. Jimbaran's fee is an estimated RM 0.20 per sq ft of land a month, about RM 320 for a 20' x 80' link villa lot and about RM 512 for a 32' x 80' semi-D lot.
Should I pick Botanica Hills or Jimbaran?
Pick Botanica Hills if you want a four-bedroom terrace from RM 802,000 with no monthly fee, and can wait until 2028. Pick Jimbaran if you want a larger semi-D or link villa in a small gated and guarded enclave near Templer Park, with completion expected in 2026, and your budget starts from RM 1,509,000.
Written by
REN 46305 · IQI Realty Sdn Bhd · Kuala Lumpur
Licensed real estate negotiator focused on new launches in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Johor Bahru. Articles draw on developer material and site visits; prices and rules change, so confirm the latest before you buy.
Projects in this article
- Botanica Hills — Templer, Rawang, Freehold, from RM 802,000
- Jimbaran @ Gaia Gardens, Setia Eco Templer — Rawang, Leasehold, from RM 1,509,000
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