The villa's ambiance and decor are quite nice, with a refrigerator and microwave. It's a 10-minute walk to the beach, but the soundproofing is poor. I didn't get a good night's rest after two days. We stayed in the master bedroom on the second floor, which has a bathroom. The other rooms had music playing outside on the first day, and the children were playing and making noise on the second day. It seemed like the door couldn't be locked, and I wasn't sure if it was locked, as it could be opened directly from the inside.
I had an incredible stay at this hotel and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway. The beach view from my room was absolutely stunning—waking up to the sound of waves and watching the sunset from the balcony was pure bliss.
The private beach access was a major highlight. It felt exclusive and peaceful, perfect for morning walks or just lounging without the crowds. The infinity pool overlooking the ocean was equally impressive—crystal clear, beautifully designed, and ideal for both swimming and soaking in the view.
My room was spacious, clean, and well-appointed, with plenty of room to unwind after a day in the sun. The bed was comfortable, and the amenities were thoughtful and modern.
Another plus: free car parking! It made everything so convenient, especially for those driving in.
Overall, this hotel delivered on every front—comfort, luxury, and location. I’ll definitely be back!
Flamingo Hotel by the Beach is a good choice for travelers who prioritize a beachfront location and a large, family-friendly pool. While some aspects of the hotel may feel a bit old, the beautiful views, good service, and convenient amenities make it a worthwhile option for a relaxing stay in Penang.
everything is ok.. the breakfast food is delicious while eating you can see the sea.. the view is beautiful.. the location is good.. the beach is close to the hotel.. only the cleanliness is a little lacking in the room.. the bed sheet is dirty but a little.. the worst thing is the smell of the pillow is a bit less pleasant.. hope the hotel can make improvements
It a old hotel, but well kept👍.
The TV is ancient.
The hotel needs to refurbish ASAP.🙏
The staffs is all very friendly and approachable.
Except 1 staff at the reception during my checkout.
It 11.30am on 29Nov, when I arrived at the reception.
A Chinese male staff( slightly plump) just said to me : checking out.
Without any smile in a uninterested and bored tone.
Every staffs has did a wonderful job , but it takes only one staff to make it a not so pleasant visit.
First of all, as a service provider especially in the front line.
The basic mannerisms and greetings must be present.
Like; Good morning sir.
But none of it was displayed by him.
To make it worse, he didn't smile at all, and doesn't seem to be interested in serving his guests.
Other than that, everything is awesome especially a male malay reception staff.
I forgot his name, he has displayed a friendly and helpful image to everyone.
I was very satisfied with the hotel. The room was spacious enough to open up two large suitcases without any problem. Since it's newly opened, all the facilities are brand new. The room has a balcony with a sea view. The small sofa is also very comfortable, and the mini-bar's cooling works great. The lobby is quite beautiful, and right across the street, there's a 7-Eleven and a Domino's. The lobby is on the 8th floor, the pool is on the 7th floor, and there's another elevator nearby that goes down to the beach on the G floor.
The hotel is great, staff are impeccable in their attentiveness to the guest. Room was spacious, clean and comfortable. Breakfast buffet was absolutely outstanding, with an abundance of choices catered to satisfy every taste. The pool and gym are also fantastic, with the added convenience of being open 24/7, to put in an early morning workout. Spacious and very well equipped and maintained.
However, our stay was not without faults and there are definitely some things management needs to address:
- the noise from the elevator automatic announcements is absurd! the ”doors opening/closing” alerts are constant and audible from neighboring floors as well as your own.If you stay in a room numbered xx15 or xx16, be advised you will not have a pleasant time - we asked to change rooms immediately as soon as we realized this.
- elevators can be SLOW, magma slow. it can take a long time to move around if you are staying in a higher floor. We stayed for 2 nights and during that period 2 separate elevators were down for maintenance. It took us a total of 15 minutes to move from one floor to the other, after getting our room changed (for reasons stated above) and new keycards.
- the level from street noise audible in the room is just inadmissible at a supposed 5-star hotel level, at least in the rooms facing the main road. These rooms have, inexplicably, a single pane of glass and very tall windows, which makes soundproofing pretty much nonexistent - mat rempit bikes racing in the dead of night, the call to prayer blasting from the loudspeakers of the mosque nearby before 6am, drilling from the construction site nearby, and other nuisances that definitely disturbed my sleep.
Found a cockcroach beneath the bed comforter.i have to kill it before it escapes. I couldn't sleep the whole night. My first and last stay in this hotel.i didn't ask for change of room as it was past midnight and my things are all unpacked.
Our family had a wonderful stay at Lexis Suites Penang! The room was very spacious and we absolutely loved the private pool — perfect for relaxing after a day out. There are fun family activities on the 8th floor like table tennis, which the kids really enjoyed.
Just outside the hotel, there’s a Chinese seafood restaurant that serves delicious food at affordable prices, plus you get to enjoy an amazing sunset view while dining — highly recommended!
The hotel also provides a free shuttle to Queensbay Mall, but do note you need to book it one day in advance (we missed it because this wasn’t communicated clearly).
Overall, a great family getaway, and it’s very convenient — just about 10 minutes from the airport!
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JJN768The PARKROYAL Penang Resort is highly rated, especially as a family-friendly, beachfront destination in Batu Ferringhi, praised for its excellent service and direct access to the beach. Guests consistently highlight the resort's great pool areas—including the Amazonia Splash water park—and the diverse, delicious breakfast offerings. While some older rooms might show minor wear or have noisy A/C units, the location is excellent, placing guests within walking distance of the famous Batu Feringghi Night Market.
Iizzat afifieverything is ok.. the breakfast food is delicious while eating you can see the sea.. the view is beautiful.. the location is good.. the beach is close to the hotel.. only the cleanliness is a little lacking in the room.. the bed sheet is dirty but a little.. the worst thing is the smell of the pillow is a bit less pleasant.. hope the hotel can make improvements
DDira SabudinThe most memorable stay for the year 2025 for me and my husband.
We originally stayed from 26 November - 28 November 2025 and planned to stay somewhere else on 29 November.
We were so impressed and touched by our experience staying here that we decided to come back on 29 November and finally checking out on 1 December 2025.
So that makes our stay with DoubleTree By Hilton Penang 4 nights in total.
First of all, many thanks to Reservation Agent Mr Dylan Chow for his support over email conversation to allow my husband to have my vehicle parked at the disabled parking lot right in front of the lobby in consideration that he’s physically disabled.
However, there seems to be lapse in communication when we arrived around 3:30 pm on 26 November when the guard / concierge initially refused to let us park at the disabled lot due to the policy only registered disabled driver is allowed, despite the fact that my husband has provided our vehicle details to Mr Dylan in his email 2 days prior. After clarifying with the guard and concierge then we were allowed to park our vehicle.
However, subsequent days followed were smooth, no one was stopping us from using the disabled parking lot right until our very last day on 1 December 2025.
Big gratitude to the hotel staff for providing complimentary decoration for our room after it have been made known that we were staying there to commemorate our wedding anniversary.
Throughout our stays, all the hotel team members were polite, kind and courteous to us.
We loved our rooms so much - Room 530 on our first stay and Room 340 on our second stay.
We also want to express our gratitude to support agent Syida for her excellent service rendered toward us. Not to forget all the cleaners, concierge, the guards and restaurant crews especially Mr Raj and Mr Kimi for the wonderful experience we had during our private romantic dinner on our last night.
To sum it up, next time we are in Penang, we will make sure that we are staying at DoubleTree by Hilton, Penang. Thank You!
- Numan and Dilla. Room 530 and Room 340
GGuest UserIt is a beachfront hotel. There is a beach that kids can swim and play there . It’s perfect for family. I like sit by the restaurant to watch the sunset and feel relaxed. The restaurant has breakfast but not variable enough. Beside has a friendly swimming pool for kids . There is a gym next to the pool. It is sea view gym but the equipment in there is not many choices. The hillside room is spacious and clean. But it is near to main road so you can hear the vehicle noise in the middle of night. The staff are very friendly and nice. If you like to eat the local food, there is a local food court in walking distance. There is variety of choices and delicious.
MM M ISHTIAQAscott Gurney Penang is a fantastic place to stay. The rooms are clean and very comfortable, the staff are friendly, and the facilities are well-maintained. The breakfast is good and the location is super convenient — near malls, restaurants, and the seafront. Really enjoyed my stay and would definitely come back!
MM500456****Traveling with a friend, the hotel was beautiful and clean. We stumbled upon a small wedding, which was quite romantic. The breakfast was quite rich, and I was pleasantly surprised by the variety of cheeses available. Adding an extra person cost ¥120. If I hadn't been in such a rush, I would have loved to stay a few more days to really chill out.
CChin Hock SinFound a cockcroach beneath the bed comforter.i have to kill it before it escapes. I couldn't sleep the whole night. My first and last stay in this hotel.i didn't ask for change of room as it was past midnight and my things are all unpacked.
PPotatoVoyageI had a delightful two-night stay at Shangri-La Penang! The lush greenery and big old trees provided lovely shade, creating a relaxing atmosphere while I sit near the pool or beach. The beach offered nice sunset view, but I am unsure if it’s swimmable
We stayed in the Rasa Wing room, which came with lounge access and complimentary cocktails in the evening. The staff were warm and friendly, making us feel right at home.
While the hotel shows some age, it’s clear they’re working hard to maintain everything. Overall, it was a wonderful getaway, and recommend 👍🏻
Our Rasa Garden room had some water flow / plumbing noises (from the ceiling), even when we are not using the bathroom. Not sure if it’s because of old age building / old building design.
DDonnacfleeNicely decorated resort. Very laid back. Extremely friendly and helpful staff that tried their very best to accommodate customer needs. I recommend that you ask for a room downstairs if you are staying in a family suite for four persons. This type of rooms are more spacious and have an outdoor seating area and direct access to the deck. Must also try the cafe, Biru Buru. Loved the atmosphere.
AAmir FadliFlamingo Hotel by the Beach is a good choice for travelers who prioritize a beachfront location and a large, family-friendly pool. While some aspects of the hotel may feel a bit old, the beautiful views, good service, and convenient amenities make it a worthwhile option for a relaxing stay in Penang.
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