Penang - a fabulous place for children! There are a number of attractions and entertainment, an abundance of delicious food and fruits, beautiful beaches and jungle. In general, Penang is a very appropriate option for family holidays. In addition, the local population is very friendly with the children of foreigners (and with adults, too, of course) - especially love red and white. And this means that you will always feel comfortable - like at home! Residents of Penang got used to foreigners, and do not show unnecessary attention.
The first thing you need to decide is in which area to stay. The most popular (and it is there you will find the best hotels in Penang) are Georgetown and Batu Ferring (45 minutes drive from the main city of the island). Here are the most pleasant hotels for families of these and other Penangas.
- GOLDEN SANDS RESORT 4 * in Batu Ferring
There is a kids club, as well as the chic indoor playground "Adventure Zone" (access not only for hotel guests), plus daily events that are suitable for the whole family. In fact, Golden Sands Resort won numerous awards and proved that he is one of the best family hotels in all Malaysia. Family rooms offer a double bed and an extra bed for children (there are larger two-bedroom numbers). Many toiletries, fruit on arrival and other amenities. There are many shops, restaurants and bars on site. Plus, two lagoon pools, one big for children, as well as an additional children's pool with a water slide, which is usually a great success among children. The hotel's territory is so great that can be done here all the time. For older and adult children, there are table football, tennis courts and beach volleyball, plus a fabulously smart internet.
- Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang 5 * in Batu Ferring
This and the above hotel belongs to one hotel chain, so they, in principle, are similar to each other in terms of service and offered services and amenities. And they are located next door, dividing the golf course and a kids club, as well as an eco-center, a platform for beach football and herbs garden and spices. This hotel is truly paradise and perfectly suitable for families and married couples. Many people call it the best resort in Penang! Family rooms can accommodate a double bed and, for example, a large folding sofa, which is ideal for two children. The hotel rooms are very spacious, newly renovated and stylish, with a table and chairs, fruit on arrival, as well as a large balcony overlooking the resort and the coast. Many toiletries, bathrobes, slippers and other additional necessary items. The territory consists of two parts - Rasa and Garden. Rasa is more suitable for adults and includes additional services, such as a cocktail hour and afternoon tea. The pool is here only for adults. Garden is focused on family couples with children, there are two pools, including one for children. And how good there are huge landscape gardens with sun loungers and majestic trees: the kids just adore here to run, and at the same time, they are unlikely to bother with their cries.
- BayView Beach Resort 4 * In Batu Ferring - the resort right on the beach with numbers from $ 100 per day. Impressive their incredible large outdoor pool with a children's section, a kids club and a children's water area, where children can play for hours. For older children, there is a tennis court and opportunities for water sports and entertainment.
- Flamingo Hotel by The Beach 4 * The Tanjung Bungach is a large hotel on the embankment with a large swimming pool (with a children's section), a children's club with a playground and an excellent Indian restaurant "Sri Ananda Bahwan" across the road. Bright stylish rooms with sea or mountain views, a wonderful garden where you can spend time with children, and next to the bus stop, from where 2 Ringita is 101 bus you can get to the same way to Georgetown.
- Cititel Hotel 4 * Georgetown is one of the best hotels for families in this area of Penang. There is a small indoor pool, laundry service and dr. Entertainment special here is not there, but the hotel is located in the city center.
And Penang is known as Culinary capital of Asia And the food here is really absolutely excellent! In the cities of the island a lot of wonderful places for lunch or dinner, especially if you and your children love Malay, Chinese or Indian cuisine. There are many other options, including European restaurants - shorter, you will never be concerned about where to eat in Penang.
Food here is not only delicious, but not particularly expensive. The local cuisine can be found from the heart just for RM5-10. On food courts, food is even cheaper, although keeping in mind that the quality of food there may be lower. Shopping centers also offer large restaurants, where the price tag is RM15 +. Also when traveling with children it is worth remembering that the food here is mostly spicy. Since the children like that are not very recommended, just warning the waiter or cook in advance. And even interesting is that dishes are regularly changing. Not a menu, but the taste is rather. You can order something in one day, return and order it the very next, but will bring it super-sharp.
Well, of course, entertainment on a chic island is just above the roof. Among others you can allocate Beach rest (for example, in Batu Ferring); Farm butterflies Not far from Batu Ferring; Penang Hill (Where to rise on the funicular - it's right separate entertainment!); Youth Park with swimming pool, swings and slides; The most interesting colorful Temple Kek Lok Si with a pond; Cozy Botanical gardens Penang with monkeys and paths between trees; Snake church; Pools with slides at the hotel Hard Rock Hotel ; leather Park Teluk Bahang with a playground, rope town and forest museum; Museum of toys with amazing collections; Park birds Not far from Bootterworth; Fort Cornwallis in Georgetown; MEGA KIDDIE WORLD playground In the QueensBay Mall shopping center in the center of Bayana Lepas; zoo and many many others.
