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 hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool and an ATM. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a kettle, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Certain rooms are fitted with a kitchenette with a fridge and a microwave. The rooms have a wardrobe. Continental and halal breakfast options are available at Hompton Hotel by the Beach. Straits Quay is 1.5 km from the accommodation, while Penang Botanic Gardens is 5.8 km from the property. Penang International Airport is 21 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 622 MYR.

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• 3 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 8.1, rooms from around 867 MYR.

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• 4 Mercure Penang Beach George Town, Malaysia

  

  Hotel. 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 8.1, rooms from around 679 MYR.

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• 5 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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• 6 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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• 7 Leisure Cove Hotel and Apartments George Town, Malaysia

  

  Hotel. Set in George Town, 70 metres from Tanjung Bungah Beach, Leisure Cove Hotel and Apartments offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel has a restaurant and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is located 3. 9 km from Straits Quay. The units come with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fridge, a kettle, a bidet, free toiletries and a desk. Every room includes a private bathroom with a shower, while certain rooms will provide you with a balcony and others also provide guests with city views. Guest rooms feature a wardrobe. Speaking English, Hindi, Malay and Chinese, staff are ready to help around the clock at the reception. Penang Botanic Gardens is 8.2 km from the hotel, while Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar is 10 km away. Penang International Airport is 23 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 7.2, rooms from around 300 MYR.

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• 8 M Social Resort Penang George Town, Malaysia

  Resort. Located along Tanjung Bungah Beach, M Social Resort Penang offers accommodations in Penang. It features an outdoor swimming pool and guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. It is 750 metres to Tanjung Bungah Public Beach, while Tanjung Bungah Floating Mosque is 2 km away. Straits Quay Marina Mall is 4 km from M Social Resort Penang. Penang International Airport is 26.7 km from the property. Facing the sea, air-conditioned rooms feature a private balcony. It is fitted with a flat-screen TV with in-house movies. En suite bathrooms include shower facilities. Tea/coffee making facilities and 24-hour room service are provided. Guests can exercise at the fitness centre. Guests can approach the 24-hour front desk for currency exchange, tour arrangements, luggage storage and concierge services. Alternatively, guests can unwind at Terrace Bay Coffee House or by the pool. M Social Resort Penang’s restaurant serves up both local and international cuisines, with halal and vegetarian options available. Show full description

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• 9 Tanjung Point Residences George Town, Malaysia

  

  Aparthotel. Facing the seafront, Tanjung Point Residences is an aparthotel providing a 3-star accommodation in George Town. It features a fitness centre, garden and private parking. There is a private entrance at the aparthotel for the convenience of those who stay. The aparthotel provides sea views, a year-round outdoor pool, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. The aparthotel will provide guests with air-conditioned units with a desk, a kettle, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. There is also a well-fitted kitchen in some of the units equipped with a microwave, a fridge, and a stovetop. At the aparthotel, all units are equipped with bed linen and towels. A minimarket is available at the aparthotel. For guests with children, the aparthotel features kids pool. Tanjung Tokong Beach is 60 metres from Tanjung Point Residences, while Straits Quay is 1.7 km away. Penang International Airport is 21 km from the property. Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 552 MYR.

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• 10 Sea View High Floor 2BR Duplex in Georgetown,Penang - Maritime Suite George Town, Malaysia

  Aparthotel. Sea View High Floor 2BR Duplex in Georgetown, Penang - Maritime Suite is a recently renovated aparthotel in George Town, where guests can makes the most of its pool with a view, private beach area and bar. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The accommodation offers a lift and full-day security for guests. The spacious aparthotel is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views. This aparthotel is non-smoking and soundproof. A minimarket is available at the aparthotel. 1st Avenue Penang is 2.7 km from the aparthotel, while Penang Times Square is 2.9 km away. Penang International Airport is 12 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

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• 11 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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• 12 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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• 13 Ardour Lodge "B" Wing George Town, Malaysia

  

  Inn. Set in George Town, within 70 metres of Tanjung Tokong Beach and 1.6 km of Straits Quay, Ardour Lodge "B" Wing offers accommodation with a garden and free WiFi throughout the property as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is around 5. 8 km from Penang Botanic Gardens, 7.7 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and 7.9 km from 1st Avenue Penang. The inn has family rooms. At the inn, the rooms come with a desk. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a bidet and free toiletries, all guest rooms at Ardour Lodge "B" Wing have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms also feature a terrace. All rooms will provide guests with a toaster. Wonderfood Museum is 8.2 km from the accommodation, while Penang Times Square is 8.3 km away. Penang International Airport is 21 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 8.1, rooms from around 401 MYR.

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

  

  Chalet. Set in George Town, 1.6 km from ESCAPE Penang and 1.9 km from Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm, M's Place Chalet Bed&Breakfast offers a terrace and air conditioning. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.1 km from Taman Rimba Teluk Bahang. Offering a balcony and mountain views, the chalet includes 1 bedroom, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchenette, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bidet. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests at the chalet will be able to enjoy activities in and around George Town, like fishing and hiking. Penang Hill is 38 km from M's Place Chalet Bed&Breakfast, while Penang Times Square is 40 km away. Penang International Airport is 36 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around 473 MYR.

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• 15 Sunrise Gurney George Town, Malaysia

  

  Apartment. Sunrise Gurney is set in George Town and has a pool with a view and sea views. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The apartment features family rooms. Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bidet, a hair dryer and free toiletries. A microwave, a fridge and kitchenware are also offered, as well as a kettle. At the apartment complex, the units include bed linen and towels. Guests can enjoy the indoor pool at the apartment. Northam Beach is 600 metres from Sunrise Gurney, while Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar is 4 km from the property. Penang International Airport is 18 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.0, rooms from around 1499 MYR.

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• 16 High Floor Partial Seaview 2BR Suite Near Gurney Mansion One 26 George Town, Malaysia

  Apartment. Comprising a private beach area and a shared lounge, High Floor Partial Seaview 2BR Suite Near Gurney Mansion One 26 is a recently renovated accommodation in George Town set close to Northam Beach. This beachfront property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk and a lift for guests. The spacious apartment is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. The accommodation is non-smoking. There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available. Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar is 2.6 km from the apartment, while 1st Avenue Penang is 2.9 km away. Penang International Airport is 17 km from the property. Show full description

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• 17 Georgetown Seaview Duplex 2BR for 6 Guests at Maritime Suites George Town, Malaysia

  Apartment. Set in George Town, the recently renovated Georgetown Seaview Duplex 2BR for 6 Guests at Maritime Suites features accommodation 2.6 km from 1st Avenue Penang and 2.8 km from Penang Times Square. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The apartment offers a pool with sea views, fitness room and a 24-hour front desk. The spacious apartment has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, and 2 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. This apartment is non-smoking and soundproof. Guests may wind down in the in-house bar, while a minimarket is also available. A car rental service is available at the apartment. Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar is 3.2 km from Georgetown Seaview Duplex 2BR for 6 Guests at Maritime Suites, while Wonderfood Museum is 3.3 km away. Penang International Airport is 12 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

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• 18 MARITIME SUITE DUPLEX PENANG- PEMANDANGAN LAUT George Town, Malaysia

  

  Apartment. Situated in George Town, just 2.7 km from 1st Avenue Penang, MARITIME SUITE DUPLEX PENANG- PEMANDANGAN LAUT features beachfront accommodation with a private beach area, pool with a view, an indoor pool and free WiFi. The property has sea and mountain views, and is 2. 9 km from Penang Times Square. The property is non-smoking and is located 3.3 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchenette with a dishwasher and a kettle, and 2 bathrooms with a bidet and slippers. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. At the apartment, the family-friendly restaurant is open for dinner, lunch and brunch and specialises in American cuisine. The area is popular for cycling and fishing, in addition, car hire and free use of bicycles are available at this apartment. The apartment has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Wonderfood Museum is 3.4 km from MARITIME SUITE DUPLEX PENANG- PEMANDANGAN LAUT, while Penang Botanic Gardens is 8.5 km from the property. Penang International Airport is 12 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 1035 MYR.

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• 19 Luxury Seaview 2BR Suite Near Georgetown Maritime Penang George Town, Malaysia

  Apartment. Situated in George Town, 2.7 km from 1st Avenue Penang and 2.9 km from Penang Times Square, Luxury Seaview 2BR Suite Near Georgetown Maritime Penang offers an indoor pool and air conditioning. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The apartment features a pool with lake views, fitness room and a 24-hour front desk. The spacious apartment has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. A minimarket is available at the apartment. Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar is 3.3 km from the apartment, while Wonderfood Museum is 3.5 km away. Penang International Airport is 12 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description

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• 20 View of the whole Georgetown George Town, Malaysia

  Apartment. Offering a shared lounge and mountain view, View of the whole Georgetown is set in George Town, 4.4 km from 1st Avenue Penang and 4.6 km from Penang Times Square. This beachfront property offers access to free WiFi and free private parking. The apartment offers a pool with a view with a pool bar, as well as a sauna and a lift. The spacious apartment comes with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with sea views. The comfortable, air-conditioned accommodation also comes with soundproofing and a fireplace. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and is protected by full-day security. The apartment boasts a variety of wellness options, including a hot tub, a steam room and yoga classes. A water park and outdoor play equipment are available at the apartment, while guests can also relax in the garden. Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar is 5 km from View of the whole Georgetown, while Wonderfood Museum is 5.2 km away. Penang International Airport is 11 km from the property. Show full description

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