The Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Penang

Penang, Malaysia Penang, Malaysia

Penang, Malaysia makes for a perfect weekend getaway, and finding the right hotel can make all the difference. So, if you're looking for where to stay for a weekend in Penang, you'll find our researched suggestions below. Whether you're a family looking to explore the city or a couple in need of a romantic escape, we've analyzed all of the hotels based on key criteria to help you find the perfect place to stay for a long weekend in Penang. From affordable rates to luxurious accommodations, Penang offers a variety of places to stay for a 2-day or 3-day trip. The hotels we recommend are equipped with amenities that will make your stay relaxing and comfortable. Plus, their convenient locations will allow you to explore all the exciting things to do and see in the area over your ultimate weekend escape. After a long day of sightseeing, you can unwind at a restaurant, enjoy the vibrant nightlife, or simply enjoy the comfort of your room. If you're traveling with family, we recommend hotels that are family-friendly and offer amenities that cater to children. For couples looking for a romantic weekend, we suggest hotels with nice surroundings, good views, and luxurious amenities. With our detailed analysis of the best hotels for a weekend in Penang, you'll be sure to find the perfect place to stay for your weekend escape.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang

5-star Resort with prices starting at $174 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

Located at Jalan Batu Feringgi, Shangri-La Rasa Sayang, Penang has great rooms from $174 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 11.1 km from the city center, visitors will especially love hiking, laundry services, golf, a spa, and a child pool at this convenient hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room


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Eastern & Oriental Hotel

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $194 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Penang
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

A great place to stay is Eastern & Oriental Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $194. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 10 Lebuh Farquhar. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers hiking, laundry services, golf, city views, and a spa which weekend visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.8 km from the city center. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool


PARKROYAL Penang Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $124 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Escape
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

We found PARKROYAL Penang Resort to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $124. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Batu Ferringhi Beach. You'll also find a fitness center, a bar, hiking, child care, and laundry services which weekend travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 11.4 km from the center of town. The water slides are especially fun!

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Amari Spice Penang

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $80 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Option for a Weekend Retreat
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

With terrific rooms from $80, Amari Spice Penang, at 2, Persiaran Mahsuri provides an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. Its terrific guest rating is 9.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Travelers will really like this relaxing hotel which also offers a bar, laundry services, golf, a spa, and a child pool. It's located just 11.2 km from the city center, too. We always love having a pool, and the one here is really nice.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Infinity pool


Angsana Teluk Bahang

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $103 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel for a 3-day trip in Penang
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

Angsana Teluk Bahang has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a water park, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $103 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 11, Jalan Teluk Bahang. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, hiking, rooms with kitchenettes, laundry services, and a game room, which is nice for visitors. Just 13.5 km from the city center, this terrific hotel is a terrific choice. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Private pool
  • Microwave
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Infinity pool
  • Kids' club


Lone Pine, Penang, a Tribute Portfolio Resort

4-star Resort with prices starting at $121 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Stay for a Weekend Trip to Penang
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

The great guest rating of Lone Pine, Penang, a Tribute Portfolio Resort is 8.80 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $121, and it's located at 97, Batu Ferringhi. We also love the laundry services, a game room, a spa, a child pool, and free parking which are great for weekend visitors. And since it's just 11.3 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool


Gurney Bay Hotel, A Parkroyal Partner Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $51 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Hotel for the Ultimate 3 Days in Penang
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

A cool place is Gurney Bay Hotel, A Parkroyal Partner Hotel because it has great rooms that start at $51. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 53 Persiaran Gurney. Only 2.4 km from the city center, weekend travelers will especially love child care, laundry services, city views, a hot tub, and a spa at this fun hotel. Everyone loves a good hot tub, and this one is really nice. It's also less than the average price for weekend trip hotels, so it's a great value.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club


Eastin Hotel Penang

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $86 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for 2 Days in Penang
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

Eastin Hotel Penang offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $86 (before taxes). It's located at 1 Solok Bayan Indah and has earned a guest rating of 8.60/10. This comfortable hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, city views, a hot tub, a spa, and a child pool which travelers will enjoy. Also, it's just 9.4 km from the city center.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Bicycle rental
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Breakfast in the room


The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $168 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Weekend Getaway Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa

Located at 55, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, The Millen Penang, Autograph Collection has great rooms from $168 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find parking, laundry services, city views, a spa, and a child pool which visitors will love. And this relaxing hotel is just 1.8 km from the center of town.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $172 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Hotel for a Long Weekend in Penang
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

A great place to stay is Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion which has nice rooms starting at $172. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and laundry services, it also has a great guest rating of 9.40 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 14, Leith Street, George Town. Weekend visitors will really like this terrific hotel which also offers a hot tub, free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, and family rooms. It's located just 0.5 km from the city center, too.

Weekend Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family-Friendly
  • Golf
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the weekend trip hotels in nearby destinations: George Town, Ipoh, Pantai Cenang, Batu Ferringhi, and Alor Setar.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Penang, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Penang, Best Luxury Hotels in Penang, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Penang, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Penang, Best Hotels for One Week in Penang, Best Hotels for One Night in Penang, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Penang, Best Party Hotels in Penang, or Best Business Hotels in Penang.


How much do hotels for a weekend visit cost in Penang?

Penang Average Weekend Trip Hotel Price
$78

After analyzing 113 weekend trip hotels in Penang, Malaysia, we found the average weekend trip hotel price to be a remarkably economical $78. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic weekend trip accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Penang.

The average prices of our suggested weekend trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $117
  • 4-star hotels: $113
  • 3-star hotels: $47


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