Imagine a haven where laughter fills the air, and every family member has something to cherish. George Town, Malaysia, a charming tapestry of cultures and experiences, beckons families to create memories that will last a lifetime. Choosing the right abode can elevate your family getaway from ordinary to extraordinary, especially when that choice is one of our welcoming family-friendly hotels.
These accommodations are more than just places to rest your heads; they are gateways to adventure and joy. With thoughtfully designed spaces that cater to both the young and the young at heart, imagine your children exploring fun-filled activities while you sip on a refreshing drink by the pool. The magic of family vacations lies in the little moments, and these hotels provide the perfect backdrop for those delightful memories.
As you step through the doors of these inviting retreats, you’ll find not just comfort but a plethora of amenities tailored to families. From spacious suites to kid-focused attractions, every element is curated to ensure that everyone, from toddlers to grandparents, feels right at home. The essence of leisure is woven seamlessly into the experience, allowing families to unwind and embrace quality time together.
So, pack your bags and set forth to George Town. Let the vibrant streets and rich heritage serve as your playground, while your chosen family-friendly hotel becomes the cherished base for your adventures. Create unforgettable memories and leave with hearts full of joy and laughter, knowing that your next family vacation has just become a cherished tale to tell.
Our Top 10
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Best Hotels in George Town for Family
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Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang
Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Bayview Hotel Georgetown Penang is set only 1.4 km from Penang Street Art. The venue is situated in the heart of George Town, near Cheong Fatt Tze.
For a comfortable stay in George Town, the venue offers 340 rooms fitted with tea and coffee-making facilities, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a private safe. It boasts a view of the city. A bathtub, a separate toilet, and a shower are provided in the bathroom.
This accommodation enjoys its prime location in vicinity of Penang 3D Trick Art Museum. Penang Tunnel Museum is just moments from the property, while Penang International airport is 20 km from it.
You can get to Chew Jetty in a few minutes by car.
Summer Tree Hotel Penang
The 3-star Summer Tree Hotel Penang George Town is set 1.6 km from Cheong Fatt Tze and 2.4 km from the unique heritage museum "Pinang Peranakan Mansion". Wi-Fi is featured in public areas.
Overlooking the city, rooms include a personal safe, coffee/tea making machines, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and also have features like a bidet, a walk-in shower, and a separate toilet. They have parquet floor and elegant furniture.
Located off New World Park, the venue is about 10 minutes’ walk from George Town city centre. The accommodation is nestled in the very heart of George Town.
Summer Tree Hotel Penang is situated not too far from New Lane Street Foodstalls.
Jen Penang Georgetown By Shangri-La
Jen Penang Georgetown By Shangri-La Hotel features a safe deposit box and a shop, and lies about a 5-minute ride from Penang 3D Trick Art Museum. This venue is set within easy reach of Dark Mansion and in the very heart of George Town.
The venue provides 443 guestrooms appointed with a laptop-compatible safe, coffee and tea makers, and a writing desk for a pleasant stay in George Town. It boasts a view of the city. A bidet, a walk-in shower, and a separate toilet are provided in the bathrooms.
Located off Watsons, the accommodation is about 5 minutes’ walk from George Town city centre. The hotel is just a short stroll from Little India in George Town.
You can get to Chew Jetty in a few minutes by car.
Luxury Family Hotels in George Town
Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang
Sunway Hotel Georgetown Penang, situated 11 minutes on foot from Dark Mansion, offers fitness classes, an outdoor swimming pool, and a club lounge. This 4-star venue is located in the very heart of George Town.
The property has 250 guestrooms appointed with a safe box, a sofa set, and tea/coffee making equipment, and provides ideal lodging in George Town. Guests can enjoy views of the city. Nice touches to enhance your stay include a bidet, a roll-in shower, and a separate toilet.
The centre of George Town can be reached within a 5-minute walk. New World Park is within close proximity of the accommodation, while Penang International airport is 20 km from it.
You can get to Fort Cornwallis in a few minutes by car.
Red Rock Hotel Penang
Set within 25 minutes' walk of Little India, the 3-star Red Rock Hotel Penang George Town features Wi-Fi throughout the venue as well as private car parking on site. The accommodation is located in Georgetown district, 1 km from the centre of George Town.
Rooms at this venue overlook the pool and include a writing table, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and an air conditioner as well as bathrooms with a tub, a separate toilet, and a shower.
Watsons is less than 1.3 km away. The hotel is set in an entertainment district of George Town.
Government offices are situated nearby. You can get to Reclining Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram in a few minutes by car.
Royale Chulan Penang Hotel
Royale Chulan Penang Hotel George Town is located 20 km from Penang International airport and offers an outdoor pool as well as a fitness centre. Set only 0.7 km from Little India, this accommodation is 0.8 km from Museum for Batik Paintings.
Rooms at this venue overlook the harbour and include a safe box, a writing table, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower. Also, the property features carpeted flooring.
The venue lies in a lively area of George Town, within 20 minutes' walk of the city centre. Attractions within walking distance include the traditional Clan Jetties Of Penang Waterfront Houses and Penang Jetty.
The perfect hotel is surrounded by banks. You can get to Ibox Museum of Glass Penang in a few minutes by car.
Cheap Family-Friendly Hotels in George Town
Chulia Heritage Hotel
Located in Georgetown district, Chulia Heritage Hotel George Town offers a safety deposit box and luggage storage. Chew Jetty is 1.4 km from the venue, while Han Jiang Ancestral Temple is 1.1 km away.
32 rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and climate control. Also, the property features tile flooring.
The accommodation is set in the downtown part of George Town, a few minutes away from Watsons Shopping Mall. The centre of George Town is 1 km away.
In the shopping district, guests will find many attractions, including Dark Mansion.
Q Collection Macalister Formerly Known As Apple Hotel Penang
Apple Hotel Penang George Town lies within a 5-minute drive of Goddess of Mercy Temple Penang, offering 34 rooms and featuring various recreational opportunities and billiards. The venue is located 10 minutes’ walk from George Town city centre.
The guest rooms have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and climate control as well as private bathrooms with a bidet, a roll-in shower, and a separate toilet.
Kapitan Keling Mosque is less than 1 km away. Attractions within walking distance include Upside Down Museum and Ibox Museum of Glass Penang.
Apple Hotel Penang is a short ride from Penang State Museum and Art Gallery.
Scott Service Suites
Located 20 km from Penang International airport, Scott Service Suites George Town offers a lift and luggage storage for guests' convenience. This guest house is less than 2.1 km from Church of the Immaculate Conception.
The rooms include a writing table, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and climate control for guests' comfort.
The Top Penang is less than 2.8 km away. The venue is 2 km from the centre of George Town.
Scott Service Suites is a short ride from Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple.
Kid-Friendly Resotrs in George Town
Earnest Hotel Georgetown
Situated near Cheong Fatt Tze, the premium Eastern Hotel Georgetown comprises 21 rooms within 10 minutes' walk to the centre of George Town. There is Wi-Fi provided throughout the venue.
A writing table, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and air conditioning are included in the guest rooms. Guests can make use of a separate toilet and a shower.
The revered Cheah Kongsi Temple and Reclining Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram Shrine are located at 1.6 km and 2.2 km respectively.
The famous The Top Penang is found nearby.
Sleep Box Penang Hotel
Sleep Box Penang Hotel George Town, located a mere 0.9 km from Watsons Shopping Mall, features Wi-Fi in public areas. The venue is set within 10 minutes' walk of the centre of George Town, not far from Ibox Museum of Glass Penang.
At this hotel the rooms have a safe box, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and climate control.
The Sri Mahamariamman Little India Temple is less than 1.3 km away.
In addition, the soaring Komtar Skyscraper is within a walking distance of the accommodation.
The Journey Hotel
Overlooking the city, Journey Hotel George Town offers 3-star accommodation 17 minutes' walk from PG Gold Museum. The venue provides 24 guestrooms appointed with a writing table, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and an air conditioner for a pleasant stay in George Town.
Located off Ibox Museum of Glass Penang, the hotel is about 10 minutes’ walk from George Town city centre. The property is 2.2 km from Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple in George Town.
The Journey Hotel is an ideal starting point for visiting New World Park.
Family Friendly Hotels Downtown George Town
Apple Heritage Hotel
Offering cars for rent, Apple Heritage Hotel George Town is approximately 800 metres from Cheong Fatt Tze. This perfect venue is placed about 20 km from Penang International airport and a few minutes' walk from Ibox Museum of Glass Penang.
The accommodation has 20 guestrooms appointed with an individual safe, coffee and tea making facilities, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and provides ideal lodging in George Town. Guests can enjoy views of the city. There are also a bidet, a separate toilet, and a shower in the bathrooms.
Situated in Georgetown district, the accommodation is set relatively near St. George's Anglican Church. It is 1 km to the centre of George Town.
The hotel has a prime location pretty close to New World Park.
Citivilla Hotel Penang
Citivilla Hotel Penang is located near Ibox Museum of Glass Penang and is just 10 minutes' walk from the centre of George Town. Featuring 54 rooms with views of the sea, this venue is set within a short ride from Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple.
The rooms are fitted with a safe box, a mini fridge bar, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Bathrooms come with a bidet, a separate toilet, and a shower.
Guests may find Wonderfood Museum within 1.5 km and The Top Penang within 0.8 km of the accommodation.
The hotel lies within reach of Dark Mansion.
Garden Inn, Penang
Situated within an 800-metre distance of New World Park, Garden Inn, Penang George Town features Wi-Fi in public areas and parking on site. Tropicana 218 Macalister is 450 metres from the inn, while Venue Red Rock bus station is 400 metres away.
The venue has 52 guestrooms appointed with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and an air conditioner, and provides ideal lodging in George Town. Guests can enjoy views of the city. Nice touches to enhance your stay include a bidet, a walk-in shower, and a separate toilet.
The accommodation is located in the shopping district of George Town. The hotel is 1 km from the centre of George Town.
You can get to the unique heritage museum "Pinang Peranakan Mansion" in a few minutes by car.
Frame Hotel
Overlooking the city, Frame Hotel is a 10-minute walk from Cheong Fatt Tze in George Town. Wi-Fi is available throughout the venue as well as luggage storage and a restaurant are available on site.
Located off Ibox Museum of Glass Penang, the accommodation is set near Upside Down Museum. PG Gold Museum is 1.4 km from the property, while Transfer Road bus station is 100 metres away.
Frame Hotel is a short ride from Fort Cornwallis.
Hotel Penaga
Located in the heart of George Town, Hotel Penaga offers spacious rooms, a 5-minute walk from The Top Penang. This venue has a swimming pool as well as a restaurant and a lobby area.
The venue offers spacious rooms with views of the city.
The accommodation offers a perfect location in proximity to Ibox Museum of Glass Penang. Cheong Fatt Tze is not far from the hotel and Upside Down Museum is about 150 metres away.
A shopping mall and a boutique are within easy reach of the property. You can get to Little India in a few minutes by car.
Travelodge Georgetown, Penang
Travelodge Georgetown, Penang is a 3-star accommodation approximately 10 minutes by car from the famous Khoo Kongsi. Guests have access to a swimming pool, a fitness suite and Wi-Fi in public areas.
The accommodation has 131 rooms with views of the inner courtyard, a personal safe, coffee/tea making equipment, and wireless internet. They also include bathrooms with a bidet, a rain shower, and a separate toilet.
The venue is situated 1 km from George Town city centre and 20 km from Penang International airport. Cheah Kongsi is 25 minutes' walk from the hotel.
Travelodge Georgetown, Penang is a short ride from Komtar.
Carnarvon Suites By Reunion
The 3-star Carnarvon Suites By Reunion George Town places guests around 1 km from Pinang Peranakan Mansion. This venue features a sauna, a terrace, and a garden as well as Wi-Fi in public areas.
Certain units have views of the garden. The bathrooms come with a bidet and a shower for more comfort.
The accommodation is situated 1 km from George Town city centre and 20 km from Penang International airport. The hotel is located about 1 km from Wonderfood Museum in George Town.
Carnarvon Suites By Reunion is a short ride from Little India.
So Hotel
So Hotel is located in the very heart of George Town, about 2.4 km distance from Wonderfood Museum. Wi-Fi is available here throughout the venue.
The hotel has 31 guestrooms appointed with a writing desk, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and air conditioning, and provides ideal lodging in George Town. Down pillows, plump-down pillows, and down-feather pillows welcome you to a good night's rest, other nice touches include a bidet, a walk-in shower, and a separate toilet.
George Town centre can be reached within 10 minutes' walk. Fort Cornwallis is 2.6 km from the accommodation, while Pasar Jalan Anson bus station is 450 metres away.
So Hotel is a short ride from Penang Street Art.
Tropics Eight Suites
Tropics Eight Suites George Town is located 1.9 km from Penang Botanical Gardens and boasts fitness classes and recreational facilities. The centre of George Town is within 4 km of the venue, and Reclining Buddha Wat Chaiyamangalaram Shrine is about 1.4 km away.
Featuring wooden furnishings, rooms have a microwave, a full-sized refrigerator, and tea and coffee making facilities as well.
Guests will appreciate a prime location in the vicinity of Penang Waterfall Hill Temple. The accommodation is also enhanced by a park and eateries.
You can get to Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple in a few minutes by car.