Balik Pulau

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Penang National Park is incredibly beautiful and a great place to take a hike. The reward is finding yourself on a fairly secluded beach where you can unwind and take a dip. Malaysia does a pretty good job with their national parks - keeping them mostly undeveloped and so forth. We hiked from the park entrance to Turtle beach and ended up catching a boat back rather than hiking back. By taking the boat, we were able to enjoy seeing the remote coastal areas of the park where trails do not go. Tip: wear real shoes and not flip-flops. It is a hike after all. (not that we would have made that mistake, right?)
Penang National Park is incredibly beautiful and a great place to take a hike. The reward is finding yourself on a fairly secluded beach where you can unwind and take a dip. Malaysia does a pretty good job with their national parks - keeping them mostly undeveloped and so forth. We hiked from the park entrance to Turtle beach and ended up catching a boat back rather than hiking back. By taking the boat, we were able to enjoy seeing the remote coastal areas of the park where trails do not go. Tip: wear real shoes and not flip-flops. It is a hike after all. (not that we would have made that mistake, right?)
🇬🇧 The golden paddy fields during harvest season are incredibly beautiful! 💛

🇷🇴 Campuriile aurii de orez în timpul sezonului de recoltare sunt incredibil de frumoase! 💛
Swinging into Wednesday like...🌿
Homemade Traditional food called ketupat palas, a staple during Hari Raya in Penang #culture
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La

4 out of 5
Magazine Road George Town Penang
$95 nightly
The price is $105 total per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
$105 total
Feb 9 - Feb 10
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Friendly staff at reception and bar. We didn't have breakfast or dinner since we wanted to try local foods in local restaurants in the village.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La
Amari SPICE Penang

Amari SPICE Penang

4 out of 5
2 Persiaran Mahsuri, Bayan Lepas George Town Penang
$80 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$89 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (274 reviews)
Checked in was very smooth, "Yaya" from the checked in counter was very helpful and she even call the room to check is everything ok. Breakfast spread was superb. The only setback was the pillow for my 4 nights stay, to soft, maybe hotel can invest for a better pillow, a bit firm should be nice.

Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026

Amari SPICE Penang
The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection

The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection

5 out of 5
55, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah George Town Penang
$185 nightly
The price is $203 total per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
$203 total
Jan 29 - Jan 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Gurney Drive and KOMTAR are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (27 reviews)
Exceptional hotel and services . Just beautiful

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026

The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Granite Luxury Hotel

The Granite Luxury Hotel

3 out of 5
191. Jalan Magazine George Town
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a health club, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (227 reviews)
Everything spotless

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

The Granite Luxury Hotel
lyf Georgetown Penang

lyf Georgetown Penang

4 out of 5
No. 2A Jalan Penang, Seksyen 14 George Town Penang
Stay at this aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions KOMTAR and Gurney Drive are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (29 reviews)
Staff are always smiling and happy at all times 👍

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

lyf Georgetown Penang
Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang

Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang

5 out of 5
55 Persiaran Gurney George Town Penang
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
It is highly recommended property if you would like to be treated like a princess

Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025

Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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