Beachfront hotels in George Town

Hey! I love staying in a nice beachfront hotel - being able to go straight from your room down to the ocean is a priceless feeling. To help save some time when booking your next vacation I've put together this list of beachfront hotels and resorts in George Town. I hope you will like it!

• 1 8 Boutique By The Sea George Town, Malaysia

  

  Hotel. 8 Boutique By The Sea is a 2-star property located in George Town, facing the beach. This 2-star hotel offers free WiFi. Straits Quay is 1. 4 km from the hotel and Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar is 7.5 km away. All units at the hotel come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a bidet, free toiletries and a hairdryer. 8 Boutique By The Sea provides certain units with sea views, and every room has a kettle. All guest rooms include a desk. Tanjung Tokong Beach is a few steps from the accommodation, while Tanjung Bungah Beach is 2.5 km away. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 21 km from 8 Boutique By The Sea. Show full description Guest review score 7.6, rooms from around 120 MYR.

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• 2 Hompton Hotel by the Beach George Town, Malaysia

  

  Hotel. Situated in George Town, 100 metres from Tanjung Tokong Beach, Hompton Hotel by the Beach features accommodation with a fitness centre, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is set 2. 1 km from Tanjung Bungah Beach. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Hompton Hotel by the Beach offers some rooms with sea views, and all rooms are equipped with a kettle. At the accommodation rooms have bed linen and towels. Guests at Hompton Hotel by the Beach can enjoy a halal breakfast. Straits Quay is 1.5 km from the hotel, while Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar is 7.6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 21 km from Hompton Hotel by the Beach. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 335 MYR.

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• 3 Mercure Penang Beach George Town, Malaysia

  

  Resort. A 15-minute drive to the popular Batu Feringghi, Mercure Penang Beach features elegantly furnished guestrooms. Its facilities include a spacious outdoor swimming pool and a fitness centre. Mercure Penang Beach is located a 10-minute drive from Straits Quay Mall and Convention Centre. The famous Georgetown is a 20-minute drive away and Penang International Airport is 45-minute drive away. Cosy air-conditioned rooms feature modern interiors and furnishings. Each is equipped with a personal safe and flat-screen satellite TV. Tea/coffee making facilities are provided. The hotel has a tour desk to assist with travel arrangements. Other facilities include a 24-hour front desk and meeting/banquet facilities. Luggage storage space is available. International dishes can be enjoyed at The Ombak. For alternative dining options, room service is available for 24 hours. Show full description Guest review score 7.7, rooms from around 268 MYR.

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• 4 BoraBora Beach Guesthouse Penang George Town, Malaysia

  

  Resort. Located in George Town, a few steps from Tanjung Tokong Beach, BoraBora Beach Guesthouse Penang provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 1.6 km from Straits Quay, 7. 7 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and 7.9 km from 1st Avenue Penang. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Tanjung Bungah Beach is 2.2 km away. At the resort, every room comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All units at BoraBora Beach Guesthouse Penang include air conditioning and a wardrobe. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around George Town, like windsurfing and fishing. Wonderfood Museum is 8.2 km from BoraBora Beach Guesthouse Penang, while Penang Times Square is 8.3 km away. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 21 km from the resort. Show full description Guest review score 7.6, rooms from around 180 MYR.

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• 5 Rainbow Paradise Beach Resort George Town, Malaysia

  

  Resort. Located along Tanjung Bungah Beach, Rainbow Paradise Beach Resort provides spacious suites with kitchenettes, sea views and free wired internet access. The resort features an outdoor pool and tennis courts. The resort is a 15-minute drive from Georgetown City and dining options at Gurney Drive. It is a 40-minute drive from the Penang International Airport. Suites are air-conditioned, and equipped with cable TV and a private balcony. The attached bathroom comes with shower facilities and a bathtub. Coffee/tea making facilities is also provided. The resort's Breeze Cafe serves a combination of Asian & Continental Cuisine. Dine indoor or alfresco, on the terrace Guests can play a game of squash or relax by the pool. Travel arrangements can be made at the Concierge desk. Parking is charged at a nominal fee for guests and visitors. Show full description Guest review score 6.8, rooms from around 230 MYR.

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• 6 Flamingo Hotel by the Beach, Penang George Town, Malaysia

  

  Hotel. Experience stylish beachfront living with flat-screen TVs and private balconies with ocean and island views at The Flamingo. Featuring direct beach access, it provides Wi-Fi and shuttle service for free. Fitted with modern dark wood furnishings, air-conditioned rooms have wall-to-wall sliding panels that open out to a private balcony. Well-equipped with a safe, fridge and electric kettle, rooms offer comfort and convenience. Take a dip in the resort’s large outdoor pool that comes with an attached spa pool. Alternatively, guests can indulge with a massage or beauty treatment at the salon. Travel arrangements can be made at the tour desk. Buffet breakfast with a spread of international and Asian dishes and an omelette station are available at the hotel’s restaurant. The lobby lounge offers live entertainment and light refreshments. Flamingo Hotel by the Beach, Penang is a 20-minute drive from George Town city centre and a 45-minute drive from Penang International Airport. 2-way transfers to Batu Ferringhi Night Market are available. Show full description Guest review score 6.7, rooms from around 365 MYR.

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• 7 Leisure Cove Hotel and Apartments George Town, Malaysia

  

  Hotel. Leisure Cove Hotel and Apartments located in Tanjung Bungah, and is a 20-minute drive from George Town's UNESCO World Heritage-certified city center and a 45-minute drive from Penang International Airport. The hotel has a spa centre and fitness centre, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and has a 40-inch flat-screen TV. Some units feature a sitting area for your convenience. Views of the sea, mountains or city are featured in certain rooms. All rooms include a private bathroom with a bathtub and bidet, with free toiletries. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. The hotel also offers car hire. Sungai Petani is 30 km from Leisure Cove Hotel and Apartments. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 6.6, rooms from around 135 MYR.

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• 8 Tanjung Point Residences George Town, Malaysia

  

  Aparthotel. Providing sea views, Tanjung Point Residences in George Town provides accommodation, an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness centre, a garden and a terrace. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and private parking is available on site. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with free toiletries, bidet and shower. Some units also have a kitchen equipped with a fridge, a microwave, and a minibar. Popular points of interest near the aparthotel include Tanjung Tokong Beach, Tanjung Bungah Beach and Straits Quay. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 21 km from Tanjung Point Residences. Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around 468 MYR.

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• 9 Beach Front Bungalow Tanjung Bungah George Town, Malaysia

  

  Villa. Situated along the coastline, Beach Front Bungalow Tanjung Bungah offers peaceful and homely accommodation with free WiFi access in the entire property. It has a private garden, terrace and complimentary parking space. Offering panoramic views of the sea, villa features air conditioning, a balcony, dining area and a separate living room with sofa and flat-screen satellite TV. It has a kitchen equipped with a stove, fridge and kitchenware. En suite bathroom comes with bathtub or shower facility. Other amenities include iron and washing machine. The property is approximately 19 km from Penang International Airport. Show full description Guest review score 9.0

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• 10 Sea Lion by the beach George Town, Malaysia

  

  Homestay. Providing city views, Sea Lion by the beach in George Town provides accommodation, a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. The homestay features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. Some units include a balcony and/or a patio with sea views. Fishing and cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Tanjung Bungah Beach is 70 metres from Sea Lion by the beach, while Tanjung Tokong Beach is 2.3 km away. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 23 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 220 MYR.

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• 11 Sunrise gurney George Town, Malaysia

  

  Apartment. Set in George Town, less than 1 km from Northam Beach and 3.2 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, Sunrise gurney offers accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, an outdoor swimming pool and a bar. All units are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, a microwave and kettle. 1st Avenue Penang is 3.5 km from the apartment, while Wonderfood Museum is 3.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Penang International, 17 km from Sunrise gurney, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 318 MYR.

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• 12 515-B Penang George Town, Malaysia

  

  Inn. Strategically located between Georgetown and Batu Ferringhi, Ardour Lodge "B" Wing is situated in Tanjung Tokong. It is close to a bus stop, food court and the beach. Free WiFi access is available throughout the property. The comfortable bedrooms come with both air conditioning and a fan. A common living room and shared kitchenette with microwave and fridge are also provided. All rooms attached with shower and bathtub but without toilet. Guests have access to shared toilet. At Ardour Lodge "B" Wing you will find a garden. The property also offers free parking. Gurney Drive is a 10-minute drive away. Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar is about 7 km from Ardour Lodge "B" Wing. Penang International Airport is 19 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around 120 MYR.

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• 13 M's Place Chalet Bed&Breakfast George Town, Malaysia

  

  Chalet. Boasting sea views, M's Place Chalet Bed&Breakfast offers accommodation with a terrace and a balcony, around 36 km from Kek Lok Si. Featuring free private parking, the chalet is in an area where guests can engage in activities such as hiking and fishing. The air-conditioned chalet consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchenette with a fridge and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels is featured. A à la carte, Asian or halal breakfast is available every morning at the property. Queensbay Mall is 37 km from the chalet, while Penang Times Square is 40 km away. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 36 km from M's Place Chalet Bed&Breakfast. This is a beachfront hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 180 MYR.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!