A list by Ada Nyman & Alexandra Bocheliuk. Updated February 2024.
We have created a list with the best spa hotels in George Town, Malaysia. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
Superb sauna facilities. JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La is located in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Georgetown, next to the KOMTAR building, 1st Avenue Shopping Mall and Prangin Mall. It offers an outdoor swimming pool and guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant or have a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. It is 500 metres to 5D Interactive World, while Upside Down Museum and Dark Mansion - 3D Glow In The Dark Museum are within 600 metres of the property. Penang International Airport is 17.8 km away. Rooms and suites at JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La feature modern Malaysian décor. Large bay windows provide views of the city. Each room is equipped with a cable TV and safety deposit box. Guests can approach the 24-hour front desk for tour arrangements, ticketing and concierge services. For relaxation, guests can make use of the sauna and steam room. The 24-hour health club boasts of modern equipment. Other facilities include a salon and business centre. Buffet breakfast is available at the hotel. Cafe Jen's menu consists of international dishes with local influences. Light meals and refreshments are served at the Lobby Lounge. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Experience stylish beachfront living with flat-screen TVs and private balconies with ocean and island views at The Flamingo. Featuring direct beach access, it provides Wi-Fi and shuttle service for free. Take a dip in the resort’s large outdoor pool that comes with an attached spapool. Fitted with modern dark wood furnishings, air-conditioned rooms have wall-to-wall sliding panels that open out to a private balcony. Well-equipped with a safe, fridge and electric kettle, rooms offer comfort and convenience. Alternatively, guests can indulge with a massage or beauty treatment at the salon. Travel arrangements can be made at the tour desk. Buffet breakfast with a spread of international and Asian dishes and an omelette station are available at the hotel’s restaurant. The lobby lounge offers live entertainment and light refreshments. Flamingo Hotel by the Beach, Penang is a 20-minute drive from George Town city centre and a 45-minute drive from Penang International Airport. 2-way transfers to Batu Ferringhi Night Market are available.Show full description
Stunning rooftop pool facilities. G Hotel Kelawai offers modern and luxurious accommodation in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town. It features an outdoor swimming pool and guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant or have a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. The hotel is 200 metres from Gurney Plaza and 500 metres from Gurney Drive, while Gurney Paragon is 750 metres away. Upside Down Museum is 3.9 km from the property. Penang International Airport is 19.6 km from G Hotel Kelawai. Offering city views, air-conditioned rooms are elegantly-furnished with carpet flooring, a wardrobe, in-room safe, a flat-screen TV and seating area. A coffee machine, minibar and iPod dock are also included. En suite bathroom has bathtub or shower, bathrobes, bidet and free toiletries. Guest can approach the 24-hour front desk for assistance with luggage storage, laundry services and tour arrangements. A business centre is available, while airport transfers and shuttle services can be provided at a surchage. The in-house restaurant serves up a spread of local and Asian cuisine. After-meal drinks are offered at the bar. Facilities at this hotel do not include a proper SPA, but a fitness center and a swimming pool. Show full description
This luxury hotel has lovely pool facilities and a unique rooftop pool!
This boutique hotel is housed in 3 rows of 2-storey shophouses originally built in the 1940s. A lovely base for exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town. The private bathroom has a spabath and separate glass-enclosed shower. Hotel Penaga’s rooms feature antique furniture, restored wooden flooring, and Asian art pieces. Each spacious room has a sofa and a flat-screen cable TV. Penaga Hotel is a 7-minute drive away from Gurney Drive, a popular spot for local hawker food. Batu Ferringgi Beach is a 20-minute drive away. George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Show full description
Outstanding SPA facilities. Wonderful sauna. Evergreen Laurel Hotel Penang offers accommodations along Gurney Drive. It features an outdoor swimming pool and guests can enjoy meals at 2 of the in-house dining options or have a drink at the bar. Free WiFi is available in all rooms. It is within 1.2 km to Gurney Paragon and Gurney Plaza, while Colonial Penang Museum is 2.3 km away. Chinatown and Upside Down Museum Penang are 3.5 km from Evergreen Laurel Hotel Penang. Fort Cornwallis and Wonderfood Museum are 4.6 km from the property. Penang International Airport is 20 km away. The air-conditioned rooms at Evergreen Laurel Penang are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a minibar. En suite marble bathrooms come with bathtub and shower facilities. Other facilities at the property include a fitness centre, tennis court and a sauna room. Guests can approach the 24-hour front desk for currency exchange, tour arrangements and concierge services. Evergreen Chinese Restaurant specialises in authentic Chinese cuisine, while Café Laurel serves up a variety of international dishes. Drinks and live music entertainment are available at the Lobby Lounge and Poolside Terrace. Facilities at this hotel include spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Featuring 2-star accommodation, Garden Inn, Penang is situated in George Town, 1.2 km from Northam Beach and less than 1 km from Penang Times Square. The property is around 1.3 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, 1.4 km from 1st Avenue Penang and 3.1 km from Wonderfood Museum. The air-conditioned rooms provide a city view and come with a desk and free WiFi. All rooms at the hotel are fitted with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a bidet. At Garden Inn, Penang the rooms have bed linen and towels. Speaking Mandarin, English, Malay and Chinese at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always at hand to help. Straits Quay is 6.5 km from the accommodation, while Penang Botanic Gardens is 6.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 15 km from Garden Inn, Penang. Facilities at this hotel include a spa and wellness centre. Show full description
Amazing pool. Housed in a Chinese courtyard-style mansion, The Blue Mansion offers boutique accommodation tastefully furnished with antique fittings. Featuring a library and free parking, it is located within Georgetown’s UNESCO district. Individually designed rooms are fitted with classic wood furnishings and air conditioning. They have a safe, hairdryer and tea/coffee maker. Leisurely afternoons can be spent at the property’s bar or garden. Staff at The Blue Mansion can assist with concierge and laundry services. Situated beside a food centre selling local fare, The Blue Mansion is just 1 km from the Komtar Bus Terminal. It is a 45-minute drive from Penang International Airport. Facilities at this hotel do not include a proper SPA, but a swimming pool. Show full description
Based on my research this is the most beautiful and stylish spa hotel in George Town.
Located along Tanjung Bungah Beach, Rainbow Paradise Beach Resort provides spacious suites with kitchenettes, sea views and free wired internet access. The resort features an outdoor pool and tennis courts. The resort is a 15-minute drive from Georgetown City and dining options at Gurney Drive. It is a 40-minute drive from the Penang International Airport. Suites are air-conditioned, and equipped with cable TV and a private balcony. The attached bathroom comes with shower facilities and a bathtub. Coffee/tea making facilities is also provided. The resort's Breeze Cafe serves a combination of Asian & Continental Cuisine. Dine indoor or alfresco, on the terrace Guests can play a game of squash or relax by the pool. Travel arrangements can be made at the Concierge desk. Parking is charged at a nominal fee for guests and visitors. Facilities at this hotel do not include a proper SPA, but a fitness center and a swimming pool. Show full description
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