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SAVV HOTEL

Hotel in George Town

Situated in George Town, 2.8 km from Northam Beach, SAVV HOTEL features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

A
Atsushi
From
Japan
Very nice location to the downtown and bus stops/terminal, staffs are very nice and friendly, supportive
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,758 reviews
Price from
US$69.79
1 night, 2 adults
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Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion

Hotel in George Town

Housed in a Chinese courtyard-style mansion, The Blue Mansion offers boutique accommodation tastefully furnished with antique fittings.

V
Vinci
From
Hong Kong
Sheval, the hotel staff is very nice and proactive. He is passionate taking photos for us and we had a great time. Thank you! We feel welcomed and warm
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,197 reviews
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US$163.19
1 night, 2 adults
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Eastern & Oriental Hotel

Hotel in George Town

Situated in George Town, 1.4 km from Northam Beach, Eastern & Oriental Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

S
Sharyn
From
Indonesia
More than adequate. Staff very happy to help with everything
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,401 reviews
Price from
US$188.28
1 night, 2 adults
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Holiday Inn & Suites Penang Prai by IHG

Hotel in Bukit Mertajam

Situated in Bukit Mertajam, 9.2 km from Sunway Carnival Mall, Holiday Inn & Suites Penang Prai by IHG features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a...

D
Dharii_2205
From
Malaysia
Spectacular room. Perfect for solo travelers. The bed was spacious. The staff were extremely friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 115 reviews
Price from
US$70.45
1 night, 2 adults
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Penang Marriott Hotel

Hotel in George Town

Penang Marriott Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a restaurant and bar in George Town. This 5-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service.

L
Lokman
From
Germany
Very friendlly staff. Breakfast was great and the property is very nice
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 164 reviews
Price from
US$170.78
1 night, 2 adults
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The Prestige Hotel Penang, a Member of Design Hotels

Hotel in George Town

Set in George Town, 2.6 km from Northam Beach, The Prestige Hotel Penang, a Member of Design Hotels offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

S
Slobodan
From
Finland
Hotel is in good location and delivers what it promises. Good service
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 998 reviews
Price from
US$118.38
1 night, 2 adults
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88 Armenian

Hotel in George Town

Located in George Town and with Northam Beach reachable within 2.4 km, 88 Armenian provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi throughout the property and a bar.

A
Anton
From
Switzerland
This hotel is an absolute gem - located inside the UNESCO World Heritage George Town old city centre and a stone's throw from most of the street art, the family jetties and most of the street food markets, it's a fantastic location for fellow foodies or culture connoisseurs looking to explore George Town on their own two feet. The rooms are modern (beware the touchpad menus if you're not tech-savvy, though) and very well furnished, with some of the comfiest beds I've had the pleasure to sleep in in the last decade. The experience is topped off by truly brilliant staff - from before our visit until the very last minute of our stay, the team made sure that our stay at the hotel (which was part of our SE Asia honeymoon tour) was truly special. A shout out to Suet Chin (for the pre-planning and arranging of transfers and a food tour guide), and KC and AiTee for looking after us on-site, including an initial 15-minute briefing on the hotel and George Town with many, many recommendations. Appreciated the turndown service and the small goodies we found in our room each evening - from the coconut cookies to the iced tea and the bath butler service! Whenever we'll be back to Penang, we're sure to visit again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 101 reviews
Price from
US$336.65
1 night, 2 adults
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East Indies Mansion

Hotel in George Town

Set in a restored private mansion, East Indies Mansion is located in the heart of UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town.

B
Brenda
From
Ireland
Beautiful stay, Aitee and staff were fantastic! Would highly recommend.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 492 reviews
Price from
US$102.68
1 night, 2 adults
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Seven Terraces

Hotel in George Town

Located in the capital city of Penang, Seven Terraces is only within a 5-minute walk to the significant Goddess of Mercy Temple and the popular Penang Peranakan Mansion.

J
Jinhyeok
From
South Korea
The best heritage hotel in george town.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 372 reviews
Price from
US$184.54
1 night, 2 adults
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Campbell House

Hotel in George Town

Campbell House is conveniently located a 5-minute drive from Penang Museum and is surrounded by a variety of local shopping and eating options.

M
Maria
From
Portugal
The location is excellent, the room was very comfortable and with blinds so the room gets dark. The staff was super kind and helpful and the (continental) breakfast is also great :) loved it.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 610 reviews
Price from
US$116.11
1 night, 2 adults
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Penang's best hotels with breakfast

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 610 reviews

    Campbell House is conveniently located a 5-minute drive from Penang Museum and is surrounded by a variety of local shopping and eating options.

    From US$134.82 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 20 reviews

    Set in George Town and with Northam Beach reachable within 1.6 km, Citadines Connect Bertam Georgetown Penang offers concierge services, non-smoking rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi...

    From US$111.14 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 59 reviews

    Located in George Town, 500 metres from Northam Beach, Marriott Executive Apartments Penang provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant.

    From US$215.89 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 62 reviews

    The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection is in Georgetown, just 3 minutes' drive from the New Central Business District. It has spacious suites with free Wi-Fi.

    From US$218.45 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,841 reviews

    Situated in George Town, 2 km from Northam Beach, Citadines Connect Georgetown Penang features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant.

    From US$97.54 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,232 reviews

    Set in George Town, 1.4 km from Northam Beach, The George Penang by The Crest Collection offers accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    From US$166.71 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,867 reviews

    Set in Bayan Lepas, 5.2 km from Queensbay Mall, Amari SPICE Penang offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden.

    From US$92.16 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,214 reviews

    Set in Bukit Mertajam, 9.2 km from Sunway Carnival Mall, Citadines Prai Penang offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a fitness centre.

    From US$90.63 per night

Budget hotels in Penang

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 45 reviews

    Aayu Chowrasta - 3 mins walk to Penang Road Chendul is located in George Town, 1.2 km from Penang Times Square and 1.3 km from Wonderfood Museum.

    From US$35.74 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews

    Situated in Bayan Lepas, 1.5 km from Hammer Bay Beach, Iconic Marjorie Hotel, Penang, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness...

    From US$179.77 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 36 reviews

    Featuring 3-star accommodation, The Bibik at 8 Clarke -NEW Entire #Unesco #HeritageHome is situated in George Town, less than 1 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and a 14-minute walk from 1st Avenue...

    From US$84.28 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,206 reviews

    Situated in George Town, 1.5 km from Northam Beach, 乔治市世纪酒店 The Century Boutique Hotel George Town features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a shared lounge and a...

    From US$54.86 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,154 reviews

    Set in Bukit Mertajam, 13 km from Sunway Carnival Mall, FUHOTEL offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. This 3-star hotel offers luggage storage space.

    From US$61.56 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,477 reviews

    Located in Batu Ferringhi, 2.8 km from Batu Ferringhi Beach, Bahang Bay Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant.

    From US$98.93 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,921 reviews

    Set in George Town, less than 1 km from Northam Beach, OZO George Town Penang offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant.

    From US$65.36 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,297 reviews

    Located in George Town and with Tanjung Tokong Beach reachable within 700 metres, Jazz Hotel Penang provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi throughout the property...

    From US$106.98 per night

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  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 628 reviews

    Noordin Mews is a boutique hotel housed in a historical building in central Penang. It offers an outdoor pool and provides free Wi-Fi throughout the building.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 370 reviews

    Situated within the UNESCO World Heritage city of Georgetown, Coffee Atelier is a collection of 5 beautifully-restored shophouses dating back to 1927.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 557 reviews

    A restored 19th century building, Yeng Keng Hotel is located in George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Penang. It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant and free Wi-Fi.

    From US$196.74 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 277 reviews

    Located in George Town, 1.5 km from Northam Beach, Courtyard by Marriott Penang provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a restaurant.

    From US$131.36 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 146 reviews

    Located in George Town, 2.2 km from Northam Beach, Wifi Boutique Hotel provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 16 reviews

    Set in Jelutong, within 2.7 km of 1st Avenue Penang and 2.9 km of Penang Times Square, Maritime Suites by Stellar ALV offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi throughout the...

    From US$90.34 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 19 reviews

    Located in George Town, 2 km from Northam Beach, Macalister Mansion, a Member of Design Hotels provides accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

    From US$227.70 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 498 reviews

    Urban Suite - George Town is situated in Jelutong, 4.2 km from 1st Avenue Penang and 4.4 km from Penang Times Square.

    From US$153.70 per night

FAQs about hotels in Penang

A Palm-Lined Pearl

An island and part of the mainland make up the small Malaysian region of Penang, also known as the ‘pearl of the Orient’. It has long been coveted and the capital Georgetown has many elegant Colonial buildings. The observation deck of the KOMTAR tower – the tallest building – offers spectacular views of the town and surrounding mountains.

A funicular railway goes up to Penang Hill deep in the forest. Nearby Air Itam has one of Asia’s largest Buddhist temples - Kek Lok Si – lit by hundreds of lights at night. Another fantastic temple is Taoist Kong Hock Keong in Georgetown.

Penang Airport is near southern Bayan Lepas, and across the Malacca Strait is Pulau Jerejak, a peaceful island where trees merge into ocean.

In the much livelier north, Batu Feringghi is the largest resort, with lots of Penang hotels on the beach, plenty of bars and a night market. East, green mountains slope down to blue waters at Tanjung Bungah, where several high-rise hotels overlook the palm-lined beach towards the Floating Mosque just offshore.

On the mainland Butterworth is the departure point for ferries to Penang island, and has a bird park housing a large number of Malaysian species. Wherever you decide to stay, Booking.com has a fantastic range of Penang hotels and apartments to choose from.

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  • The Light Hotel Penang

    Perai
    From US$175.70 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,079 reviews
    Outstanding 5 Star Hotel. We can highly recommend this hotel. We extended 2 times because of the extraordinary service and overall experience. Very very friendly personal who made us feel at home right away. Everybody went the extra mile to fulfil every request we had. We have stayed in a lot of hotels the last couple of years but this one is very special and offered the overall best experience so far. The breakfast was a dream come true. The gym is very well equipped and maintained with great machines and a free weight area. The standards offered by this hotel can be compared with every 5 star hotel in Europe and the service offered is even better then most of the 5 star hotels in Europe. Lovely experience for us with lots of great memory's made. We will definitely come back! Keep the good service up and don't change anything!
    Guest review by
    Gianfranco
    Germany

  • Hard Rock Hotel Penang

    Batu Ferringhi
    From US$118.26 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,337 reviews
    - swimming pool was amazing. My children spent all the time in there! - Pizzeria and Starz Diner serve yummy dishes. - Staff of all departments were above and beyond: no matter how crowded the hotel got, they managed to smile and serve professionally and quickly. - Rooms were quiet and comfortable - Cable TV provided the latest movies free of charge - Teens club and Roxity club are free of charge with activities for youngsters (PS, pool, movies, drawing and colouring, etc) We’re definitely coming back to Hard Rock whenever we travel to Penang
    Guest review by
    Halah
    Saudi Arabia

  • Hotel Sentral Seaview @ ​Beachfront

    George Town
    From US$58.55 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 3,120 reviews
    The hotel was very nice we stayed a long time mostly because the reception staff were the best staff we have ever met at any hotel we have ever stayed in the world . Sal the receptionist was very kind and helpful 💛we will definitely be back to stay at this lovely hotel . Thank you Sal ! 🌸…And all the breakfast and housekeeping staff for all your kindness 10/10 🙏
    Guest review by
    nick
    United Kingdom

  • Lexis Suites Penang

    Bayan Lepas
    From US$124.88 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,539 reviews
    We enjoyed the place a lot, staff were very helpful. Although I lost my guarantee letter I was still given back my cash. Definitely coming back this place was one of the things that made me love Penang. The breakfast was amazing with lots of varieties. 😅I wish the way to the parking was a little bit bigger, but it was fine.
    Guest review by
    Mohamed
    Oman

  • Sunway Hotel Seberang Jaya

    Perai
    From US$111.34 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 804 reviews
    The hotel felt very luxurious. The room was very clean and spacious. The staff were really polite, kind and understanding. The hotel is far from the tourist attractions, but after all if you visit Penang solely for tourism, I would recommend staying on the island in order to avoid the traffic on the bridges.
    Guest review by
    Йоанна
    Bulgaria

  • MaliHom Private Estate

    Balik Pulau
    From US$131.55 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 125 reviews
    I liked everything about this resort. The staff provided excellent service, the meals were good, and the room was clean. I loved the cool weather—it was so refreshing. The view was great, and I felt so relaxed in this natural environment.
    Guest review by
    Alice
    Malaysia

  • Royale Chulan Penang

    George Town
    From US$122.87 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 4,164 reviews
    Breakfast was great, good variety, location. Staff is very helpful, especially Ms. Ling at the Front Desk who assist me with the breakfast box and taxi arrangement on the departure date.
    Guest review by
    Made
    Indonesia

  • Lost Paradise Resort

    Batu Ferringhi
    From US$50.47 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,359 reviews
    I liked the proximity to the sea, the relaxing atmosphere, the availability of café and restaurant on premises, the balinese pool was amazing and the big sized and comfortable room.
    Guest review by
    Meletios-Apollon
    Denmark

  • Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang

    George Town
    From US$51.09 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 5,374 reviews
    Location is really good.It is near by walking street food (Chulia street food and kimberly street food) so you can walk to there very easy.
    Guest review by
    Ampika
    Thailand

  • Hotel Malaysia

    George Town
    From US$37.95 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,582 reviews
    Very pleasant stay, helpful staff and excellent view of the sea from huge windows. Very close to all the attractions and food
    Guest review by
    Ramil
    Uzbekistan

  • Lone Pine, Penang, a Tribute Portfolio Resort

    Batu Ferringhi
    From US$103.18 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 665 reviews
    kindness of the staff, arrangement made for surprise birthday and everything
    Guest review by
    mehdi
    Singapore

  • Eastern & Oriental Hotel

    George Town
    From US$442.22 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,401 reviews
    More than adequate. Staff very happy to help with everything
    Guest review by
    Sharyn
    Indonesia

  • Flamingo Hotel by the Beach, Penang

    George Town
    From US$225.17 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,047 reviews
    Lovely helpful staff, Pool, spacious and clean rooms
    Guest review by
    Christine
    New Zealand

  • Ixora Hotel Penang

    Perai
    From US$49.44 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 3,385 reviews
    Very spacious room. I booked the deluxe king room
    Guest review by
    Michael KH Ling
    Malaysia

  • The Bayview Beach Resort

    Batu Ferringhi
    From US$64.37 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 8,422 reviews
    Location ,Ambience, Hotel facilities
    Guest review by
    Sanjoy
    India

  • G Hotel Gurney

    George Town
    From US$208.52 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,317 reviews
    Location Newly renovated Clean
    Guest review by
    Lorraine
    Singapore

  • Iconic Hotel

    Bukit Mertajam
    From US$123 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 395 reviews
    wonderful reaction from stuff.
    Guest review by
    RUI
    China

  • Hompton Hotel by the Beach

    George Town
    From US$185.48 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,609 reviews
    It's our home away from home.
    Guest review by
    Melkeun
    Singapore

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  • 10.0

    This is my second time visiting George Town and I still felt...

    This is my second time visiting George Town and I still felt that it's not enough time yet that I have not visit the National Park, as well as some local markets nearby in the central area or near the south. also still did not try all the good food there, as well as the local desserts. Will try visit again!
    Guest review by
    Jenny
    United States
  • 10.0

    Batu Ferringhi, is a great place for a relaxing holiday in...

    Batu Ferringhi, is a great place for a relaxing holiday in the warm. The food in Penang is the big drawcard. It is great for chilling out and leaving the stress behind. The Night Markets are also great. Best of all is Long Beach Cafe, which is a market place which opens in the evening and has the best food, cheap as chips. Great restaurants everywhere. Dont forget to go to Ferringhi Walk and Bora Bora for Dinner. Food, Glorious Food.
    Guest review by
    Stephen
    Australia
  • 8.0

    Better than renting hotel room, car is parked right in front...

    Better than renting hotel room, car is parked right in front of door, should provide television & refrigerator & microwave, also with simple sofa, as the metal chair is broken, water pressure should be better with usage of water pump
    Guest review by
    Taufik
    Malaysia
  • 8.0

    I stayed one night in Bukit Mertajam and overall, it was a...

    I stayed one night in Bukit Mertajam and overall, it was a decent short stop. The town has a quiet, local charm and isn’t too busy, which made it quite relaxing. There’s not a whole lot to do, but it’s a good place if you just want to unwind or try some local food—there are definitely some hidden gems when it comes to hawker stalls and small eateries. That said, it’s not really a tourist-heavy spot, so don’t expect major attractions or much nightlife. It’s more of a laid-back, pass-through kind of town. For one night, it was okay and served its purpose as a quick rest point.
    Guest review by
    KitsonL
    Malaysia
  • 6.0

    What I liked:

    What I liked: The hotel was clean, the staff were friendly, and the location was convenient for getting around. What wasn’t the best: We stayed in a triple room, and the bathroom only had a single sliding door, which offered very little privacy. This setup felt unsuitable for multiple guests and made the stay a bit uncomfortable.
    Guest review by
    Punithevathi
    Malaysia
  • 8.0

    Perai is an Underrated Land to Explore which is a another...

    Perai is an Underrated Land to Explore which is a another Option Place to Stay to avoid Massive Traffic in Penang Island. Hotels, Food, Fast Access to Exit the highway and the Shopping Malls are within 5-8mins drive. Obviously money worth it compared to spending so much in our accommodation on the Island.
    Guest review by
    Head Coach Nasir
    Malaysia
  • 2.0

    Lift service was poor and shared with Cleaner and laundry...

    Lift service was poor and shared with Cleaner and laundry team. Delayed the whole process of the lift service which takes 20 to 30 minutes each wait. Noisy and the wall too thin. Can hear every movement of the children jumping and their walks running screaming crying till late nights from neighbours. Toilets are dirty and too small. No closet and plates.
    Guest review by
    Azura
    Malaysia
  • 10.0

    Nice place. Comfortable.

    Nice place. Comfortable. No big city rush, but many new shops & eateries. Good food, quite cheap. Friendly people. Got lots to explore, including the parks. Also not too far from Penang & Kedah, just nicely in between.
    Guest review by
    Sherina
    Malaysia
  • 6.0

    I like it because it is away from the traffic of Georgetown...

    I like it because it is away from the traffic of Georgetown on the one side and from touristic Batu Ferringhi on the other. A handful of decent restaurants supplement the many informal local huts, giving all levels of cost and quality for variable dining. All the local folk are courteous and kindly, though English is universally poor to incomprehensible. Excellent modern buses connect with Georgetown etc. on a frequent, low-cost service. Car hire is not expensive and a liberating device for island discovery. Pop-up Fruit stalls abound for an exotic breakfast in your hotel room or on the beach. Meridien Hotel has the cleanest beach!
    Guest review by
    Victor
    United Kingdom
  • 2.0

    recently stayed at this Airbnb, and unfortunately, the...

    recently stayed at this Airbnb, and unfortunately, the experience was not great. The house is located very close to a mosque, and the loud prayers start at 6 AM daily, which is disruptive if you’re planning to sleep in. The house is also much smaller than expected for a double-storey unit. The living room is cramped and not ideal for hosting friends. All the rooms are small, and the kitchen is equally compact, so don’t expect much space here. A major inconvenience is the smart key system, which turns off the electricity when you leave the house. This means you can’t leave any devices charging or keep the air conditioning running while you’re out for lunch or dinner. Plus, there’s no air conditioning in the living room, which makes the space uncomfortable during hot days. Communication was another issue. The owner does not understand English and only speaks Malay, which made communication uncomfortable for me. On top of that, there is a CCTV camera outside the car porch, and the owner won’t allow you to turn off the modem, so it feels like you’re being constantly monitored. I found this quite unsettling. Lastly, the water pressure in the toilet is low, which was an additional disappointment. Overall, this stay was not as expected, and there are better options available for the price.
    Guest review by
    andythewang
    Malaysia

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