Beach Hotels in Penang, Malaysia

Stayed for three nights, and it was the most unforgettable apartment of our trip – a truly delightful surprise! I'll always remember my room number, 18-1, with its incredible oceanfront view. There's a private beach right downstairs, and delicious nasi lemak across the street. I definitely have to go back and stay again!

Fantastic! Exceeded my expectations. The swimming pool is great for families (two adults, one child), and the water is quite clean. Plus, there's a slide! Inside the hotel, there's a huge swing set that's perfect for photos. Breakfast offers a wide variety, including both Southeast Asian and Western options. The fruits are incredibly fresh, and the jackfruit was especially delicious. All the hotel staff are very nice and have excellent attitudes. They also provide complimentary bicycles for guests, including both single and tandem bikes. Our room had a partial sea view, and all the amenities were very clean. The outlets are international, so I didn't need a travel adapter at all. I highly recommend watching a fire show. You can find many options just a 10-minute walk down the beach. When walking along the beach, you can really notice that the sand at the hotel's section is much finer than elsewhere.

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.

Overall it is clean and tidy. Location is quite good. 5mins away from night hawker/food street. Appx. less than 15 mins car ride away from shopping mall. The only minus point is face towel only provided on last day of trip and no comb provided.

“I recently stayed at this hotel and overall had a very pleasant experience. From the moment I arrived, the staff were welcoming, professional, and always ready to assist with any requests. Check-in was smooth and efficient, which made a great first impression after a long journey. The room itself was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The bed was especially cozy, allowing for a good night’s sleep, and the amenities provided were more than adequate for a relaxing stay. I also appreciated the little details, such as complimentary toiletries and the overall quiet atmosphere, which made it easy to unwind. The hotel’s location is definitely one of its strong points. It was conveniently situated near key attractions, restaurants, and public transport, making it easy to get around without much hassle. This added a lot of value to my stay. That said, there are a few areas where improvement could be made. Some parts of the room felt slightly dated, and occasional delays in service were noticeable during peak hours. However, these were relatively minor issues and did not significantly affect the overall experience. Overall, I would recommend this hotel to travelers looking for comfort, convenience, and friendly service. With a few small improvements, it has the potential to be an even better place to stay. I would certainly consider returning in the future.”

The resort has a modern design and I was pleased with the level of service provided by the staff, who were consistently polite and helpful. In particular, I would like to commend the Indian bellboy for his excellent attitude and professionalism. However, there were several areas that could be improved. The room carpet had visible stains, the in-room AI device was not functioning, and the TV channel selection was very limited, especially the absence of sports channels. During breakfast, the food variety was limited and did not reflect local cuisine, with no roti canai or teh tarik offered. Additionally, bihun goreng ran out early and was replaced with maggie goreng. There was also a lack of staff presence and signage at the breakfast area, which caused some confusion for guests.

Unfortunately I didn't rate this place, It is basically an airbandb shared toilet and shower and lounge. I had a very noisy family staying in the house which was a bit irritating I booked for 6 nights but moved out after 2 nights. I would however recommend this to either a large group of friends or a large family rather than couples or solo travellers.

The room is big and the light in the room is bright. However, better check the cleanliness of the bed after check in because one of the room bed sheet is having blood stain. The breakfast for the first day is limited choice and the taste just so-so compare to the second day breakfast. However, can’t denied that the scene of the surrounding hotel is beautiful and nice.

The room and bed were generally comfortable, and overall cleanliness was acceptable. However, the shower design allowed water to flow out easily and flood the bathroom floor. The balcony was also unpleasant to use due to frequent crows and pigeons. Privacy was a concern, as the neighboring balcony was directly beside ours, making it possible for others to look into the room. One issue that concerned me was seeing a housekeeping staff member squeezing a dirty wiping cloth on the balcony and letting the water drain outside. I did not take photos or videos because I did not want to cause trouble for the staff, but I believe hotel management should maintain stricter supervision and hygiene standards. The walkway to the beach through the Miami Cafe was dirty and had many mosquitoes, and the beach itself was quiet with very few visitors. In my opinion, it is not an attractive beach destination. On the positive side, breakfast was very good with a wide variety of options, consistent with the standard expected from Hilton hotels. Free parking was also provided, which was convenient.

Bayview Hotel Penang is excellently located near to good food and sights. The hotel staff are helpful and kind, and the hotel premises itself is grand though it has seen more gloried days in the past. The rooms are spacious and beds comfy, the pillows a little thin but one can request for extra foam pillows if required. i like that they have a QR code guest cam scan and ask for services online, which supercedes calling on the phone. Me and my friend enjoyed our stay though the view was a tat disappointing cuz we didn't get the full bay view. 🙂