Ocean View Hotels in Penang, Malaysia

I just stayed for one night. Which was enough for me. Be aware this is not part of the official Rainbow Resort Hotel. Upon seeing my confirmation, the receptionist told me my room was an Airbnb. The building is a hotel as well private rooms that are rented out. The room itself was very spacious, 70 sqm with one bedroom and a living space. It had obviously been repainted recently (it smelt a fresh paint) so the walls were clean. Air conditioning and basic amenities were provided. The building itself, has seen a lot of wear and tear. If you’re on a budget and want a spacious room it will meet your needs. For the price I think it’s quite reasonable if you’re there for a short stay. The hotel is next to a beach, and a swimming pool downstairs. There a few restaurants across the road.

I booked a sea-view room right next to Gurney Drive. It was convenient to grab a meal downstairs, and the breakfast was excellent. The pool is on the second floor and open until 8 PM, but it gets no sun after 4 PM. A dip in the pool was perfect for unwinding after a long day of sightseeing. The service was superb and very attentive.

The rooms are new and well-equipped, with a pool and gym. The breakfast is more Western-style, with not a huge selection, but it's enough. The dining environment is excellent with beautiful sea views! On the downside, none of the front desk or service staff speak Chinese, and communication can be an issue if your English isn't great. For example, when we asked for more water, their 'Indian English' was completely incomprehensible! It's also about 8km from George Town, so transportation isn't very convenient. You'll also need a taxi to get to the best sunset beach.

Tanjung Tokong Point Residences is a lovely place to stay, offering great value for money with its affordable pricing. The entire unit is clean, spacious, and very comfortable, making it ideal for a relaxing stay. I especially appreciate the cozy atmosphere, which makes it feel like a home away from home. However, one minor drawback is that the lift can be quite slow, and the toilet amenities are somewhat limited. Despite these small issues, the overall experience is still very positive. It is a superb and pleasant place to stay, and I would definitely recommend it to others.

The hotel's location is excellent. There's a mall right downstairs, making shopping and dining super convenient. It's also close to other tourist attractions, and getting a taxi is quick and easy! We even ran into Chinese celebrity Huang Xiaoming and others promoting a movie at Gurney Plaza during our stay.

The room and bathroom were very spacious and comfortable. The air conditioning worked efficiently and cooled the room quickly, which was especially appreciated in Penang’s warm weather. The towels were also of good quality with strong absorption. Parking was slightly unusual in layout, but still manageable. Even during the festive season, there were plenty of parking lots available, which was a big plus. The location is convenient. Northam Beach Cafe is within a 10-minute walking distance, and there is a traffic light for pedestrians to safely cross the road. There is also a Starbucks just 5 minutes behind the hotel, making it easy to grab coffee. However, the major downside was the poor soundproofing. I could clearly hear the next door guests talking loudly, laughing, and even closing their doors. Unfortunately, this affected my sleep quality and was quite disappointing. Overall, it was a good stay with very friendly and helpful concierge service. If the soundproofing can be improved, the experience would be much better.

We had a good stay at Flamingo Hotel by The Beach Penang. The hotel is very beautiful, and the room was spacious and clean. The breakfast was also good. All the staff were nice except for one person named mr Li. He was not friendly during check-in, and I happened to meet the same person again during check-out. He looked very bossy, double standard and unfriendly. I would recommend sending him for hospitality training, especially for front office service. Other than that, everything was good and we had a pleasant stay there….

I booked a king-size bed for me and my daughter. The room was very big (huge huge size) and had two large air conditioners. There was also a big sofa, a table, and chairs in the room, which made it very comfortable. The bathroom was very clean, and I really liked the shower because it had different water settings you could change. Every day they give two welcome drinks, and you can choose alcohol, tea, coffee, or juice. The hotel also has a kids’ play area, a gym, and a yoga room. They provide filtered water, so you can refill your bottle anytime. We ordered the smoked duck pasta and nasi lemak. The nasi lemak was really delicious. This hotel is so closed to the airport. I really loved this hotel and will definitely stay there again.

We booked this hotel to celebrate my husband’s birthday. The hotel thoughtfully arranged a birthday decoration in the room and even prepared a birthday cake, which was very attentive! The view from the hotel is also great—you can see the bay as well. One small downside is that the toilet bow water pressure is quite low, so it needs to be flushed a few times to be completely clean. But overall, we are very satisfied with our stay.

The apartment is exactly as I expected. The rooms are neat and clean, and I am satisfied. My intention was to relax, enjoy the view, and take some good pictures, and all of these were fulfilled. Initially, I was skeptical about the access and deposit; however, the experience was smooth. Just a note: since I already live in Malaysia and have a bank account here, the deposit process was smooth. At the time I booked, they only accepted bank transfer for the deposit and refund to a bank account. The location of the building is also good, as you can walk or jog by the sea.