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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Batu Ferringhi

Where to Stay if You've Never Been to Batu Ferringhi

Visiting Batu Ferringhi for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Batu Ferringhi, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Batu Ferringhi based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Batu Ferringhi for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Batu Ferringhi before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Batu Ferringhi for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Batu Ferringhi for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

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

PARKROYAL Penang Resort

5-star Resort with prices starting at $93 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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Located at Batu Feringgi, PARKROYAL Penang Resort has great rooms from $93 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a water park, and a restaurant. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.1 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love a fitness center, a bar, a kid-friendly buffet, hiking, and child care at this relaxing hotel. Getting room service delivered is always a nice luxury.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Water park
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Hard Rock Hotel Penang

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $88 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 5-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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A great place to stay is Hard Rock Hotel Penang which has nice rooms starting at $88. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Batu Ferringhi Beach. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, a spa and wellness center, and a game room which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.7 km from the city center. The pool here was very nice, relaxing, and fun.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Shangri-La Golden Sands Penang

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $88 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Batu Ferringhi
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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We found Shangri-La Golden Sands Penang to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $88. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Batu Feringgi Beach. You'll also find child care, laundry services, city views, a game room, and a child pool which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.8 km from the center of town. The service at the restaurant is terrific, and so is the food.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Tennis
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Kids' club
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Lone Pine Hotel Penang

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $107 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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With terrific rooms from $107, Lone Pine Hotel Penang, at 97 provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, a game room, and a spa. It's located just 0.7 km from the city center, too. Being able to prepare food in the room is also very convenient.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Infinity pool
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Bayview Beach Resort Batu Ferringhi

4-star Resort with prices starting at $42 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Batu Ferringhi
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • Beach
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Bayview Beach Resort Batu Ferringhi has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $42 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Jalan Batu Ferringhi Beach. Furthermore, it also offers outdoor tennis, mountain views, child care, laundry services, and a hot tub, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.8 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Playground
  • Kids' club
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Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Penang

5-star Resort with prices starting at $144 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
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The great guest rating of Shangri-La Rasa Sayang Penang is 8.60 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 $144, and it's located at Batu Feringgi Beach. We also love the hiking, child care, laundry services, a spa and wellness center, and a spa which are great for visitors. And since it's just 1.3 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Table tennis
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Kids' club
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Rasa Motel

Motel with prices starting at $11 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Batu Ferringhi
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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A cool place is Rasa Motel because it has great rooms that start at $11. It has room service, a restaurant, hiking, laundry services, and a spa, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 186-G26. Only 1.1 km from the city center, travelers will especially love free parking, horse riding, laundry facilities, family rooms, and a multi-lingual staff at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Horse riding
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Hiking
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
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Roomies Suites

Hostel with prices starting at $19 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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Roomies Suites offers parking, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $19 (before taxes). It's located at 1-9B Eden Parade, 1, Jalan Sungai Emas and has earned a guest rating of 8.90/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers amenities which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 0.9 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Beach
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Roomies Boutique Bed & Breakfast - Hostel

Hostel with prices starting at $9 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
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Located at 76 C-4, Jalan Batu Feringghi, Roomies Boutique Bed & Breakfast - Hostel has great rooms from $9 (before taxes). It offers parking, breakfast, a free breakfast, laundry facilities, and air-conditioning. It has a terrific 8.65 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find wedding services which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0 km from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
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Also, you might be interested in the nearby first time trip hotels in George Town.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Batu Ferringhi, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Batu Ferringhi, Best Beach Hotels in Batu Ferringhi, Best Luxury Hotels in Batu Ferringhi, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Batu Ferringhi, Best Hotels for One Week in Batu Ferringhi, or Best Hotels for One Night in Batu Ferringhi.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Batu Ferringhi?

Batu Ferringhi Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$67

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Batu Ferringhi. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Batu Ferringhi based on data from 9 hotels is an affordable $67. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Batu Ferringhi.

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

  • 5-star hotels: $108
  • 4-star hotels: $79
  • 2-star hotels: $13


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