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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.

N
Nataliia
From
Ukraine
Location is great. Amenities are full. And the stuff is very friendly and helpful
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,762 reviews
Price from
US$82.97
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.

D
Daria
From
Russia
- It's a unique expüerience to stay in the Blue Mansion. I especially enjoyed walking around the property at night - Very helpful hosts, they also offered me a towel after check-out, so I could hang around the swimming pool - The room is very clean and comfortable - Delicious breakfast & free parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,178 reviews
Price from
US$174.85
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.

D
Dr.Ann
From
Thailand
Great food with a fabulous view.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,373 reviews
Price from
US$195.37
1 night, 2 adults
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Citadines Connect Bertam Georgetown Penang

Hotel in George Town

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...

R
Richard Liam
From
Ireland
Absolutely everything was perfect! The staff were so professional and polite, they really looked after us. The breakfast is second to none. The bathroom was 5 stars, the bed was 5 stars and the breakfast was better than a 5 start experience, we were sad to leave
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 141 reviews
Price from
US$94.51
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...

S
Siti Zalikha
From
Malaysia
Comfortable room and staffs are friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 160 reviews
Price from
US$73.10
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.

N
Nicolas
From
Denmark
Great location and excellent service. Beautiful building and interior design. The infinity pool facing the sea is a fantastic feature of this hotel.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 932 reviews
Price from
US$122.84
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.

M
Melissa
From
Ireland
The staff and attention to detail and care we received was amazing. The breakfast was lovely.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 115 reviews
Price from
US$267.49
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.

E
Edith
From
India
Great location, beautiful property, fantastic service, calm relaxing dining area great for big groups. nice they let us use cutlery and simple kitchen facilities. Property had lots of character, everything we could want.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 509 reviews
Price from
US$106.55
1 night, 2 adults
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The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection

Hotel in George Town

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.

N
Nan Jana
From
Malaysia
The hotel was truly exceptional- staff, room, in-room amenities, pool, bar. Everything seems to have been done with care and thought for the guests which made the stay a very special experience. I literally had to look up the developer bc it seemed to be so high-end and rare in hotels in this range. It was also my mom's birthday and the staff kindly served us some cake and decorated the room with balloons which was a lovely surprise.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 107 reviews
Price from
US$167.36
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
Julie
From
Australia
We loved being in a beautiful collection of Peranakan objects. The room was spacious and delightful. A knockout place to stay for its uniqueness.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 390 reviews
Price from
US$182.38
1 night, 2 adults
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 71 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$120.09 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 64 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$222.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 4,227 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$96.43 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,338 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$192.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,860 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$95.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,263 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$89.25 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,509 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$99.68 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,561 reviews

Set in Batu Ferringhi, 2.4 km from Batu Ferringhi Beach, Angsana Teluk Bahang, Penang offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a terrace.

From US$170.86 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 62 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$76.55 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,305 reviews

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

From US$51.69 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,212 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$75.36 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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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$61.04 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,491 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$113.47 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,558 reviews

Located away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre, Lexis Suites Penang offers accommodations in the scenic Bayan Lepas.

From US$115.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,918 reviews

Located in Georgetown, Le Dream Boutique Hotel offers modern accommodation with free WiFi access. The air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, an electric kettle and a minibar.

From US$119.12 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,973 reviews

Offers modern and stylish accommodation, Neo+ Penang is located within the hustle and bustle of George Town.

From US$76.02 per night

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.5
Passable - What previous guests thought, 30 reviews

Set in Batu Ferringhi, within 1 km of Batu Ferringhi Beach and 7 km of ESCAPE Penang, Hotel O Batu Ferringhi Beach formerly ESQ Ferringhi offers accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi...

From US$40.60 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
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Housed in a Chinese courtyard-style mansion, The Blue Mansion offers boutique accommodation tastefully furnished with antique fittings.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 637 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, 386 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 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

Featuring 5-star accommodation, 22 Skyview is set in Bukit Mertajam, 16 km from Sunway Carnival Mall and 19 km from Penang Bridge.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews

LINN House Peranakan Residence George Town features rooms with free WiFi in George Town, well situated 1.7 km from Northam Beach and 800 metres from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar.

From US$133.62 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 38 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$98.09 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 402 reviews

Situated in George Town, 80 metres from Northam Beach, Lili Stay by the beach offers beachfront accommodation and various facilities, such as a shared lounge.

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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Hompton Hotel by the Beach

George Town
From US$218.80 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,497 reviews
Fabulous hotel in an amazing setting but any hotel is just as good as it’s staff and the staff here were brilliant, they were friendly, helpful, chatty and very professional and did a fantastic job so thank you all. The bedroom was beautiful with a magnificent sea view. The outdoor seating area was comfortable and very nicely decorated. The breakfast was the biggest and best selection I have ever seen in any hotel anywhere. I can honestly say it is the only hotel I was sad to leave. We loved everything about our stay here, I’d highly recommend it to others and I feel I will definitely be back. Well done
Guest review by
Marie
Ireland

Lexis Suites Penang

Bayan Lepas
From US$115.88 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,558 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

Hard Rock Hotel Penang

Batu Ferringhi
From US$195.32 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 3,272 reviews
The swimming pool was extremely good. My children loved them so much. I am truly happy with the service by the staff especially the front office team as I left my tablet in the room upon check out. But one of the staff called and reminded us about.
Guest review by
Shoba Kerishna Kumar
Indonesia

Royale Chulan Penang

George Town
From US$119.72 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 4,103 reviews
The hotel is located in a very central location, close to all emenities and restaurants. It's very spacious as well, and comfortable. The breakfast was amazing, with a great selection of food. The staff was very helpful.
Guest review by
Graziella
Malta

Lost Paradise Resort

Batu Ferringhi
From US$52.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,406 reviews
The Room is with garden and ocean jist outside door. The restaurant food is delicious with quality. The swimming pool is clean and good for family, the staff are very nice, good service
Guest review by
Pan
Canada

Hotel Sentral Seaview @ ​Beachfront

George Town
From US$64.91 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 2,966 reviews
Room with great view. Newly renovated room. Awesome Seaview. We really enjoyed during our stay. Good breakfast with decent opinions.
Guest review by
Dr Abdullah
Bangladesh

Ixora Hotel Penang

Perai
From US$48.38 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 3,275 reviews
Lovely room good and spacious cleaned daily Restaurant good Breakfast not to our liking but mmanaged to find something
Guest review by
Maria
United Kingdom

Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang

George Town
From US$55.63 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 5,256 reviews
Everything was well planned. Staff was cooperative. Its a huge property. At the prime location.
Guest review by
Rida
Pakistan

Flamingo Hotel by the Beach, Penang

George Town
From US$147.53 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,173 reviews
Everything 👌location on the beach, swimming pool, spacious room, graet service and good food 😎
Guest review by
Wynand
Mauritius

Lone Pine, Penang, a Tribute Portfolio Resort

Batu Ferringhi
From US$202.76 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 669 reviews
Room, breakfast, pool, service, quiet atmosphere, beachfront location, nearby Freedom Hill hike
Guest review by
Emily
Canada

Sunway Hotel Seberang Jaya

Perai
From US$145.89 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 777 reviews
Location was good had a lot of shops near the hotel. Shopping mall was walking distance away.
Guest review by
Raqqibh
Singapore

MaliHom Private Estate

Balik Pulau
From US$136.50 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
Amazing location .... one of my favourites on the whole planet ....
Guest review by
Jon
Cambodia

The Bayview Beach Resort

Batu Ferringhi
From US$78.41 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
Good - What previous guests thought, 8,172 reviews
Nice big hotel with a fantastic pool and location.
Guest review by
Geoff
Thailand

The Light Hotel Penang

Perai
From US$205.02 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,056 reviews
Perfect stay. Flawless hotel. Good breakfast.
Guest review by
Xavier
Thailand

Iconic Hotel

Bukit Mertajam
From US$151.45 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 398 reviews
Cleanliness, convenience and smiling staff
Guest review by
KOKKIM
Singapore

G Hotel Gurney

George Town
From US$225.14 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,343 reviews
outstanding location , excellent services
Guest review by
Peter
New Zealand

Eastern & Oriental Hotel

George Town
From US$453.06 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 3,373 reviews
Great food with a fabulous view.
Guest review by
Dr.Ann
Thailand

Hotel Malaysia

George Town
From US$44.30 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,429 reviews
Staff very helpful and friendly.
Guest review by
ALICIA
Malaysia

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4.0

Old Town was swarming with international tourists, many...

Old Town was swarming with international tourists, many pushy, aggressive on narrow busy streets. Old buildings not as impressive as I expected. Clan wharf-souvenir alley. Indian food street carts a highlight. Grabs(Ubers) easy to grab. It’s a phone world now, sometimes needing to order in a restaurant after scanning a QR. You will need a SIM card. Botanical Garden special houses all locked up. A bit run down but a lovely place to walk about and get some fresh air away from the crazy, manic, dangerous if you are walking city traffic. I would not return.
Guest review by
rob roy
United States
6.0

Loved the pool table at the lobby lounge!

Loved the pool table at the lobby lounge! (Needed to pay for it though). The mocktails were not really good, besides the parkroyal punch. Clean pool with cool slides. Very big and spacious beds which can probably fit 4-5 people! Nothing wrong with the hotel besides the mocktails, maybe. The beach was a little disappointing (polluted). We could see black oil bottles flowing in the water with their lids off, which wasn't very pleasant. But the water sports were fun.
Guest review by
Ice
Malaysia
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
10

A grounded city and quiet at night.

A grounded city and quiet at night. Suitable for those looking peaceful stay and easy to move around. To go to Penang Island, the bridge is 10 minutes away with RM5 plus toll fare. Far more better to take hotels in Butterworth and go to Penang Island
Guest review by
Ageelan
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
10

Nice place and convenient to travel around.

Nice place and convenient to travel around. Closer to town, jetty so easy to get to other areas. I think it's best to stay here. You can try Nasi Kandar, Cendol and char koay teow near Chowrasta Bazaar. Vist the Upside Down museum. Can drive to Genting food court in Island Glades. From there driving to Penang Hill, jetty, Padang Kota , Kek Lok Si temple, big Thaneer malai temple and Pulau Tikus is easy..
Guest review by
THILAGAWATY
10

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
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
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

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