5 superbly rated accommodations in Penang, Malaysia, to book a stay in 2025

Can’t fly too far for the next holiday?

What about a short trip to Penang, Malaysia, then?

Here’s a quick list of superbly rated accommodations in the Malaysian island for your consideration!

88 Armenian

Agoda Rating: 9.5 (200+ reviews)

If you’re looking for a central hotel base to experience all the sights and street art George Town has to offer, 88 Armenian puts you right in the heart of the city, just a stroll from Khoo Kongsi temple and Penang’s famous street murals.

The 5-star hotel offers a range of deluxe/superior rooms and suites.

Kids under 4 stay free using existing bedding. 

And just 35 minutes from the airport, this boutique accommodation sits right at the top of our list with an exceptional 9.5 rating.

Penang Marriott Hotel

Agoda Rating: 9.2 (600+ reviews)

About 40 minutes from the airport, this brand-new 5-star hotel beckons with luxurious accommodations.

From the moment you arrive, the Penang Marriott Hotel checks you into your well-appointed guest room or presidential suite, whichever you’ve booked online.

The little ones stay for free using existing bedding if they are up to 11 years old.

And retail therapy awaits you less than 10 minutes away at Gurney Plaza.

Opened in 2024, you can expect rather new amenities.

Bertam Resort & Water Park

Agoda Rating: 9.1 (9.5K+ reviews)

Brimming with family-friendly thrills, Bertam Resort & Water Park is your ticket to a short getaway from SG.

Perfectly situated around 50 minutes from the airport and far enough from the touristy city life, this 2023 newly built resort has a water park right on the premises.

Cast aside your stress as you splash, slide, and soak up the sun.

When it’s time to rest, retreat to deluxe rooms or suites—some even boast private pools.

Kids and teens up to 17 stay free using existing bedding, making this top choice a crowd-pleaser.

The Prestige Hotel Penang

Agoda Rating: 9.1 (6.9K+ reviews)

The Prestige Hotel Penang treats guests to indulgence, from its chic rooms—choose a deluxe haven or lofty suite—to the infinity pool that seems to spill into the vast Malaysian waters beyond.

And you’re just steps from Penang’s top draws, like the Pinang Peranakan Mansion and Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower.

No wonder Agoda travelers have awarded this hotel gem top honors in 2024.

Amari SPICE Penang

Agoda Rating: 9.1 (6.7K+ reviews)

In the heart of Penang’s CBD sits Amari SPICE Penang, a 5-star hotel that strikes a balance between business and leisure, with a location just 3.9 km from the airport and a quick 10-minute jaunt from major shopping at Queensbay Mall.

Leave Penang’s touristy sights to the crowds—Amari SPICE Penang offers a respite with rooms ranging from executive twins/deluxe to expansive one-bedroom suites.

We also like how the hotel’s gym has floor-to-ceiling windows framing outdoor views while you clock in those cardio and lifts.

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