Penang is Malaysia’s third-largest city by population, and is home to a diverse population that includes Chinese, Malays, Indians, and Eurasians. As such, it offers a melting pot of delicious cuisines that is suitable for both kids and adults! Given that it takes less than two hours by flight and less than eight hours by car, it is no wonder that Penang is an ideal place for a short family getaway! Here are some of the best hotels in Penang that are super kid-friendly and may even make it difficult for them to leave their hotel rooms or venue!
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Enjoy exciting adventures within the hotel suites itself with the various themed-hotel rooms over at The Granite Luxury Hotel! Their Safari Suite, which can accommodate up to 4 guests, comes with an indoor ball pit, kids tunnel as well as bakery classes for the kids to get their hands dirty and messy. The entire suite is painted in vibrant colors, and is even stocked with safari animals if the kids need a soft and cuddly toy to hug! Keep a lookout for their Stay & Play Room Packages, which offers discounted room rates and Admission passes for 2 adults and 2 children to enter Jurassic Research Center, Rainbow Skywalk & Observatory Deck, and Penang Boutique Aquarium at The TOP Theme Park!
The Granite Luxury Hotel Penang, 191A, Jalan Magazine, George Town, 10300 George Town, www.thegranitehotel.com
Shangri-La Golden Sands definitely checks all the right boxes when it comes to ensuring a happy, relaxing tropical holiday for the whole family. They have baby-friendly services that include baby bottle sterilization service, baby cot and mattress, baby stroller for loan. Their indoor Cool Zone Kids Club, suitable for kids aged 5 to 12 years old, is packed with exciting games, activities, arts and crafts organized by the hotel! Need to cool off? The kids are bound to enjoy the outdoor Splash Zone, featuring two water slides, complete with a landing pool, and a splash pad with tipping water bucket, water cannons, a rainbow sprayer, a butterfly and turtle sprayer, and a floor water jet to guarantee endless fun for the young guests!
Shangri-La Golden Sands Penang, Jalan Batu Ferringhi, Kampung Tanjung Huma, 11100 Batu Ferringhi, www.shangri-la.com/penang/goldensandsresort
Indulge in a beachside hotel with Doubletree Resort by Hilton Penang! With its close proximity to Miami Beach with views of the Malacca Strait, it is a perfect place for families to chill while the kids place in the sand. At the same time, families can enjoy their game space, kids club, teddy bear museum, and outdoor splash pool! Check out their family suite, which offers separate living and sleeping area as well as an expansive balcony overlooking the sea.
DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang, 56, Jalan Low Yat, Puncak Ria, 11100 Batu Ferringhi, www.hilton.com/en/hotels/penmbdi-doubletree-resort-penang
Enjoy the best family holiday ever with Hard Rock Hotel Penang! Enjoy exclusive booking rates, specially-curated family vacation packages, and unique deals for the whole family! This includes their teepee tent package, where you can reserve a unique space for the little ones to play and snooze. Other family-friendly amenities within the hotel includes their Tabu Teens Club, an exclusive lounge and chill-out area for teens, and the Roxity Teens Club where kids can jam with the Roxtars, including lead singer Skiddley and punk princess Styler. Even the little ones are not left out with their Lil' Rockers Infant Club - specially curated for kids under 3 years old.
Hard Rock Hotel Penang, Batu Ferringhi Beach, 11100 Penang Malaysia, www.hotel.hardrock.com/penang
Discover a tropical adventure with PARKROYAL Penang Resort, a perfect holiday getaway for the entire family! Exciting deals that come together with the suites include unlimited access to Amazonia Kid's Club, Amazonia Splash, the outdoor freeform pools and usage of tandem bicycles! They even have an exclusive birthday party package if you are planning to celebrate your little ones' birthday milestone!
PARKROYAL Penang Resort, Batu Ferringhi Beach, 11100 Batu Ferringhi, www.panpacific.com/en/hotels-and-resorts/pr-penang.html
After a tiring day of sightseeing, the best place to relax and unwind is at Bayview Beach Resort! This hotel boasts expansive family suites that include a king-sized bed, two single beds, and large windows offering views across the northeastern corner of Penang Island to the Straits of Malacca! There is even a huge LCD tv for you to stream videos or games to keep the kids entertained!
Bayview Beach Resort, 25-A, Lebuh Farquhar, Georgetown, 10200 George Town, www.bhgp.bayviewhotels.com
If you are looking for a hotel that is family-friendly and within walking distance to places of interest, G Hotel Gurney is the best place to go. It is conveniently located close to Penang Botanical Gardens, and the famous Gurney Drive hawker centre! The kids can also take a dip in their 25-metre outdoor infinity pool while the kids relax and enjoy!
G Hotel Gurney, 168A, Gurney Dr, 10250 George Town, www.gurney.ghotel.com.my
There is no better way to immerse in the colonial past that Penang has to offer than a stay at Eastern & Oriental Hotel! Each suite offers the perfect invitation to step back into the refined colonial grandeur of a golden age, that is bound to have the kids marvel in wonder. The hotel is also located right at the edge of the beach, with suites that offer beautiful views of the Andaman Sea. Let the kids learn more about the hisotry of Penang with its E&O Gallery, that offers an 'experiential' narrative of Penang's rich history via the hotel's own experiences stretching back a century and a quarter.
Eastern & Oriental Hotel, 10 Lebuh Farquhar, George Town, 10200 George Town, www.eohotels.com
Unlike its name, there are no flamingos over at Flamingo Hotel. Instead, the hotel offers fun facilities that will keep the kids entertained throughout your entire stay here! From outdoor playgrounds, indoor crawl areas for the little ones, and spacious outdoor pool to deluxe suites that offers picturesque sea views, here is the best place for the entire family to unwind and have some holiday fun.
Flamingo Hotel By The Beach, Jalan Tanjung Bungah 11200 Penang Malaysia, www.penang.flamingo.com.my
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La offers exclusive hotel offers for the entire family and even the grandparents! There are special Senior Savings packages where eldery grandparents can ensure discounts based on their age, as well as discounted room rates for children. They even have a stay and indulge in eat-all-you-can durian package! The best part is the kids of guests below the age of 6 can enjoy buffet meals at the all-day dining venues with no additional charge!
JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La, Magazine Rd, George Town, 10300 George Town, www.shangri-la.com/en/hotels/jen/penang/georgetown
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