Best Penang Homestay – 11 Exceptional Airbnb In Penang (To Book In 2022)

Most times, staying at a Penang homestay means you need your own car. But it’ll also mean more space as well as the freedom to prepare your own meals!

And for larger groups, value for your money if you can book a whole house (sometimes with a private pool) for the entirety of your stay.

There are many Airbnb Penang homestays scattered close to the heritage area and along the northeast coast. You can choose the best homestay in Penang from this list of 11 options!

1. Stay SongSong Mount Erskine
2. Tropicana 218 Macalister
3. Straits Garden Suites
4. Sunrise Gurney
5. The Landmark Seaview Gurney
6. Tanjung Point Residences
7. Smell Rose Beach Garden
8. Susie VIP [email protected] Sayang Batu Ferringhi
9. By The Sea Beach Front Apartment
10. By The Sea Suites
11. De Nest Holiday Home

11 Best Airbnb In Penang

1. Stay SongSong Mount Erskine

A medium-sized family (2-6pax) can stay at this homestay comfortably since there are 3 bedrooms and 2 generous-sized bathrooms to share.

The pet-friendly home is ideal too if you would like the experience of a staycation with your dog (s)!

And since Stay SongSong Mount Erskine is close to Gurney Drive, you won’t have any trouble finding food. Or with parking!

What you’ll like:

• Gracious host
• Pet friendly
• Spacious and clean home with a small yard in a quiet neighborhood
• Walking distance to local eateries (Gurney Drive)
• House is equipped with a washing machine and fridge
• Smooth check-in and check-out process

Good to know:

• No microwave, towels and toiletries, or water filter
• Attached to a bakery at the back (can be noisy)
• No Netflix
• Smoking is not allowed indoors
• No air-conditioning in the living room

2. Tropicana 218 X Airlevate Suites

Those with their own car may find parking a struggle with the spiraling ramp up to the car park on the 10^th floor:

But the location of this Penang homestay really cannot be beat – it’s close to many famous Penang attractions.

The air-conditioned suites are beautiful, clean, very comfortable, and well-taken care of with basic amenities provided. Some have sea views too.

However, another thing to note about staying here is the lack of lifts:

Beware if you have elders in your group – some of the suites are on the 21^st floor and the lift isn’t always available.

What you’ll like:

• Netflix access
• Lovely interiors
• Swimming pool and gym
• One parking slot is provided
• Fast WiFi

Good to know:

• An extra parking spot or parking in the basement will cost you a fee
• Firm and low beds
• Small kitchen not suitable for heavy cooking

3. Straits Garden Suites, Georgetown

There are a few studio units that are available for homestay at Straits Garden Suites, Georgetown.

All of which feature elegant minimal interiors with all the basic necessities. Like a washing machine! Guests have access to the common pool, gym and children’s playground (May be restricted due to MCO) too.

What you’ll like:

• Efficient service
• Fast WiFi
• Private parking
• Clean apartments
• Close to food haunts
• PS3

Good to know:

• Parking driveway is narrow and goes up to the parking lot on the 6^th floor
• Only one bathroom
• May need more plates and cups

4. Sunrise Gurney Homestay

Those floor-to-ceiling windows are perfect for taking in incredible views of the city skyline and sea! Better than what many of the best hotels in Penang offer.

The family-friendly double storey units themselves are comfortably furnished with tasteful furniture choices! There are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in total per unit.

What you’ll like:

• Outdoor swimming pool and fitness centre
• Well-equipped kitchen with water dispenser
• Close to Gurney Drive
• Quick drive to the heritage area (10 minutes)
• Spacious enough for a family of 6-8
• Private parking (for just 1 car)

Good to know:

• Rooms with sea views cost more
• 20 minutes’ walk from the night market
• No mirrors in the room
• No washing machine or dryer
• It costs extra RM20 to park another car

5. The Landmark Seaview Gurney Homestay

At The Landmark Seaview Gurney, guests can relax on the sun terrace while the kids check out the children’s playground!

Units have balconies from which to enjoy the sea views! The hosts do expect their guests to go out and eat Penang food as the kitchens are very basic.

What you’ll like:

• Reliable service
• Strategic location
• Clean and roomy

Good to know:

• There is an airport shuttle service (additional charges)
• Mini market on the ground floor
• The beach (Tanjung Bungah Beach) is 2.8km away
• No washing machine

6. Tanjung Point Residences

Pretty much next to Penang’s Avatar Secret Garden:

Tanjung Point Residences has lovely apartments facing the sea and just walking distance from Tanjung Bungah beach (1.5km)!

What you’ll like:

• Full sized kitchens
• Stylish interior
• Looks like a new hotel in Penang
• There is a pool and an indoor gym
• Private parking

Good to know:

• There is a deposit to be paid at check in
• WiFi is not strong
• No halal restaurants nearby

7. Smell Rose Beach Garden Homestay

Who needs a 5 star hotel in penang when you can stay here at this gorgeous landed property with a garden and its own little Japanese-style tea room!

It’It’s not far from the beach either! So you can sleep peacefully to the sound of the waves at night!

What you’ll like:

• Swings for the kids
• Parking is not difficult to find
• Beach access
• Hospitable and attentive host

Good to know:

• You will be sharing the house with the owner and their cat (and the other guests)
• Breakfast is not provided
• May be noisy at night since it’s close to the public beach
• No barbeques allowed

8. Susie VIP [email protected] Sayang Batu Ferringhi

Apartment suites at the Susie VIP [email protected] Sayang Batu Ferringhi have a touch of luxury to them with wooden furnishings! And a grand balcony complete with table and chairs.

This is also another Penang homestay that has the advantage of being close to the beach!

What you’ll like:

• Fully functional kitchen
• Friendly host
• Sea views
• Very clean and comfortable
• Fast WiFi
• Bathtub!
• Washing machine and dryer
• Satellite TV
• Outdoor pool and common garden

Good to know:

• Onsite mini mart
• Parking is not free

9. By The Sea Beach Front Apartment

In the same area as the previous Penang homestay in Batu Ferringhi,

By The Sea Beach Front Apartment units are easy on the eyes! With wood elements and a pop of color here and there!

What you’ll like:

• Large units
• Welcoming host
• Additional sofa bed
• Common outdoor pool and garden
• Children’s playground nearby
• Well equipped kitchen (including an oven)
• Kid-friendly indoor activities (books, a tent, etc)
• Many restaurants around

Good to know:

• 2.6km from Miami Beach
• Airport shuttle service (additional charge)
• No bathtub

10. By The Sea Suites – Managed by SDB Host

By The Sea Suites really are by the sea and right on the beach! They are suitable for families with 3 or 5 kids!

The super clean and fully furnished units look like something out of IKEA’s monthly catalog. And each room has its own terrace too.

What you’ll like:

• There is a fitness center, pool and common garden
• Washer and dryer
• Friendly host
• Family-friendly
• Easy parking (covered and ground level)
• Quiet
• Eateries close by

Good to know:

• Night market is within walking distance
• Netflix not available

11. De Nest Holiday Home

A top pick for Penang homestays in Bayan Lepas:

De Nest Holiday home incorporates 4 bedrooms and common spaces (including a shared kitchen and garden) for their guests!

As a plus, there are hiking trails to explore from this fully furnished holiday home!

What you’ll like:

• Amiable host
• Close to Queensbay Mall
• They have washing and ironing facilities
• Quiet location
• Spacious and clean

Good to know:

• Limited private parking for guests

Read more: 21 Fun Things To Do In Penang With Kids

Getting Around Penang

Have your heart set on an attractive but remote Penang homestay?

With a private tour service like RayTheTour, you can stay there even if you don’t have your own car! Best of all, the itineraries are fully customize-able too.

For example, you can have a pick up from the airport in the morning. Then go sightseeing around town until the evening. And they will drop you off at your chosen homestay afterwards! Or vice versa!

Other benefits:

• Trustworthy and knowledgeable guides that speak English, Chinese or Malay
• Drop off and pick up service anywhere in Penang is complimentary during your tour duration
• Online customer service (book through WhatsApp or Facebook)
• Comfortable transport
• Tour can cover Ipoh, Taiping, Cameron Highlands and more too!
• Flexible hours between 8.30am to 8pm

Conclusion

There’s something about hotels that does not feel very personal! Penang homestays however, will feel like home away from home!

Most of these options are cozy apartments with sea views, parking and other necessary conveniences. Making it very hard to choose! So if you’re not sure which to choose, take a vote in your group!