Tanjung Bungah’s Best Kept Secret – Best Value Traditional Herbal Sauna for only RM8!

About 5 minutes away from the apartment, you can experience one of Tanjung Bungah's best kept secrets, traditional herbal steam sauna for only RM8. You can check the blog here for more information. It's near the Tanjung Bungah wet market.

Customers' Testimonials

These testimonials are from actual customers who have stayed in Penang Holiday Apartment.

27 Mar 2011 - Nazirah from KL (8 adults)
Our stay was fantastic. We went to Monkey Beach and had a great time. Thank you.

14 Feb 2011 - Willy from KL (4 adults)
Thanks, very nice to meet you. You are a nice host! Thanks for the flowers! Happy Valentine's Day! :-)

5 Feb 2011 - Ila from Ipoh, Perak (8 adults, 3 children)
Oh, seronok nya, permandangan sangat cantik. Saya memang enjoyed sunrise dari master bedroom setiap pagi bila saya bangun. Kalau makcik saya tak perlu kerja besok, saya akan extend stay lah!
(Translation - Oh very nice, the seaview is fantastic. I enjoyed the sunrise from the master bedroom every morning I woke up. If not because of my aunt having to work tomorrow, I'd have extended our stay!)

3 Feb 2011 - Khairul from Putrajaya, Selangor (8 adults, 4 children)
Sanyak seronok, permandangan best lah!
(Translation - Our stay was very enjoyable, the seaview was the best!)

22 Jan 2011 - FM Wong from Serdang, Selangor (9 adults, 1 child)

Do not expect 5* accommodation, you'll find this place simple and homely, just nice and perfect for family get away. Good value for money for big crowd like us (9 adult and 1 child). Host is friendly, helpful and informative, we enjoyed lots of good food in Penang. Beautiful sunrise and sea view from apartment but need to be very careful when driving out from entrance, sharp corners from both sides of the road and some cars are speeding.

29 Dec 2010 - JY from Shah Alam, Selangor (6 adults)
Thank you so much for everything. The assam laksa that you recommended was awesome!

26 Dec 2010 - Hasmy from Chemor, Perak (6 adults, 6 children)
We are very satisfied with our stay. The place is very quiet and relaxing and has a nice view. We swam at Batu Ferringhi beach nearby. Thank you.

19 Dec 2010 - Zul from Alor Setar, Kedah (8 adults)
Our stay was very good, very comfortable, the view is also nice. We tried the Malay rice near the apartment, a lot of people but very good food. I'll tell my family and friends to stay here next time. Thank you...

6 Oct 2010 - Sue from Kota Baru, Kelantan
Our stay was very nice. We had fun at Butterfly Farm. Thank you...

10 Sep 2010 - Puteri from Sepang, Selangor
Hi...thank you for the best service...next time i will book again..thank you..me and family are very happy...

For kids activities in Penang, here are some ideas from other travellers.

http://visitpenang.com.my/2010/09/18/kids-activities-in-penang-malaysia/

Best Value 3BR Seaview Duplex Home Stay Penang Holiday Apartment for Groups or Families Up to 8

Thinking of coming to Penang for a holiday but don't know where to stay in Penang? Traveling with a group or family, want to save on hotel cost yet want to enjoy the beaches of Penang?

Look no further.

This cozy 3-bedroom fully furnished duplex apartment is strategically situated at prime area between Tanjung Bungah and Batu Ferringhi which is Penang's most famous beach resorts location. Wake up to beautiful morning sunrise with awesome seaview and enjoy the breeze from the hills. Best location, best view and best value apartment in Penang.

- Within walking distance to the famous Malay rice (opposite to floating mosque), Sunshine Bay Seafood restaurant, famous pisang goreng (banana fritters), beaches, Maybank, local eateries and Floating Mosque (Note: the apartment windows are sound-proof)

- Right in front of the apartment across the street is Penang Water Sports Club where one can go for boating or kayaking.

- 5-7 min to the popular Sri Ananda Bawan Indian restaurant, Tanjung Bungah Selera Food Court, 7-11 convenient store, Ingolf Kneipe German restaurant, Vintage Bulgarian restaurant, Japanese, Korean restaurants, Kopitan Restaurant, Sunnyside Up Restaurant (good value food and tastes good), Daorae Korean BBQ restaurant, Viva Food Court, Goodall Food Court, etc

- 7 min to the most happening first retail marina, Straits Quay, Island Plaza - Cold Storage supermarket, Starbucks, Coffee Bean, Dome, Tutti Frutti

- 10 min to Gurney Drive, Gurney Plaza, Gurney Paragon

- 12 min to Spice Garden, Batu Ferringhi night bazaar/market

- 15 min to Penang National Park (you can take a boat to Monkey Beach with barbeque lunch), Butterfly Farm, Escape Theme Park, Penang Hard Rock Cafe, etc

- 15 min to Georgetown

Since the apartment is on Batu Feringghi, one can explore many attractions in the north along the coastal road besides Batu Ferringhi beaches and night market, namely Penang National Park, Penang Butterfly Farm, Teluk Bahang Dam, Tropical Spice Garden, Hard Rock Cafe, the exciting Escape Theme Park, Tropical Fruit Farm or even go for a round island tour down to Balik Pulau for some durian if it's in the season ;-)

Ideal for those traveling with families or a group of friends or even any holiday-makers who want a comfortable, quiet, safe and homey place to stay. It has 2 double beds, 2 single beds and 1 double sofa bed, can sleep up to 8 people comfortably. This apartment offers all the comfort and space you need to enjoy a dream holiday in Penang!

• Daily Rate: MYR 380/night (minimum booking 2 nights) offers the best value compared to hotels with all the amenities offered.
• Peak period: MYR 450/night
• Higher security deposit is required for longer stay.

Luxury: Unobstructed breathtaking panoramic seaview
General: Air conditioning, hot water, TV and DVD player, dining table and chairs, 1 sofa bed for 2
Utilities: Washing machine, Rice cooker, Electric Kettle, Electric Stove and basic cooking utensils, Coffee Maker.
Rooms: Bedrooms (3), Toilets (3)
Furniture: Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 5
Outdoors: Shared outdoor pool, the apartment is slightly on the foot of a hill and you can jog around the place.
Car park: 1 touch-and-go proximity card  will be provided upon check in, please register at the security post so you can park at visitor's carpark at Block D, which is right next to this apartment at Block E.

For hygienic reasons, towels and personal toiletries will not be provided, please bring your own.

House rules:-
- Pets not allowed.
- Turn off electricity when not in use to conserve energy and save the environment.
- Proper waste management to keep the house clean.
- No smoking inside the apartment for health, cleanliness and safety reasons.

Thanks for your kind cooperation.

Since the apartment is popular, it'd be on first come first serve basis. Feel free to email us at PenangHolidayApartment@gmail.com for any enquiries or booking.

Thanks for looking and hope to see you soon! :-)

Security/Booking deposit: MYR 300 required upon booking. Higher security deposit is required for longer stay. Refundable if no damage done to the apartment and touch-and-go card is returned in order.

Earliest Check in time - 2pm

Latest Check out time - 12pm

Below are some of the attractions near the apartment.

This floating mosque is just opposite to the apartment within walking distance, an architectural wonder featuring Moorish design, seven-storey-high towering minarets and 360-degree panoramic view of the sea. It’s the first mosque in the country to be built on the sea, with pillars and stilts supporting its majestic structure. Covering an area of 1,295sqm, it can accommodate up to 1500 people during prayer times.

Within walking distance from the apartment, the famous Pisang Goreng (banana fritters) stall which also sells deep fried cempedak, deep fried kuih kodok pinang, deep fried tee kuih with yam and sweet potato (my favourite). His stall offers the most tantalising mouth watering snacks around.  

Ingolf Kneipe is a very authentic German Restaurant open by a German. Prices vary according to the contents, but are usually very reasonable. The food is simply exquisite yet with a very big portion. This is one of my favourite restaurant which 5 min away from the apartment at one of the shop houses with 7-11, Guardian, Vintage Bulgaria restaurant, behind Tanjung Bungah Selera food court on the main road. Try the famous Tony Ice Kacang and the best burgers on a van (he's been selling for over 2 decades) also if you happen to be around that area.

Island Plaza is located in Tanjung Tokong, 7 minutes away from the apartment. The mall carries a good mix of local, regional and international retailers like Cold Storage, KFC, Coffee Bean, Dome, Edoichi Japanese Retaurant, Guardian Drug Store and other retail outlets.Outside the mall, across the busy main road, are rows of shophouses and restaurants.

   

 

Good for those traveling with children or even adults may enjoy them. Something that most people would miss lies a mere 5-minute drive from the apartment. Penang’s Toy Museum is the country’s first toy museum and reputedly the largest of its kind in the world, with over 100,000 toys, figurines and collectibles under its roof.The museum was the brainchild of its owner Loh Lean Cheng, who visited London’s Toy & Model Museum, at the age of 19, and was in turn inspired to start his own collection. Divided into sections such as ‘Chamber of Horror’ and ‘ Hall of Beauties’, the collection includes rare limited editions acquired by Loh on his travels. Sound and motion effects accompany some of the exhibits, so don’t be surprised if the toys start moving or talking!

Batu Ferringhi, known as Foreigner's Rock in local language, Batu Ferringhi is a beach township, occupying a stretch of beach at north of Penang. It may be a bit calm if you pass by during the day but as night approaches, Batu Ferringhi comes alive! Night Market or some refer as 'Sidewalk Bazaar' is one of the most popular activities at Batu Ferringhi and full stretch of international restaurants.

Every Tuesday night, Tanjung Bungah comes alive with the usual cacophony of the marketplace. 3 min drive from the apartment and within walking distance if you'd like to stroll around the place. The weekly Night Market is popular with the locals as well as curious visitors. Located near one of the town’s bus terminals, the lively night market is deemed the longest in Penang, surrounding the day market area.You can find all sorts of items here, from pets to gadgets, and as is normal with such bazaars, you can always haggle your way towards a wonderful bargain. Perfect for that after dinner stroll that might just net some treasures you’ve never imagined.

10 min drive from the apartment. Gurney Plaza is the most popular premier lifestyle mall with more than 400 brands including a 12-hall cineplax and fitness center that spread over 836,000 sq ft. Gurney Plaza offers an array of goods and services to please and pamper the needs of every shopper, from fashion, entertainment, arts & culture, home décor, books, electrical equipment, telecommunications and computer to local delicacies and international gourmet.



Tropical Spice Garden is between Batu Ferringhi and Teluk Bahang With more than 500 varieties of tropical herbs and spices. Approx 25 min from the apartment.



Penang National Park - Meromictic lake. The park's ecosystem is a diversity of habitats with hills, sandy and rocky beaches, streams and coastal forests - representing much of the natural habitats of Penang.

Monkey Beach (a.k.a. Teluk Duying) is situated in the Penang National Park in the North - Western Coast of the Island. It is one of the few pristine beaches left on the Island because it is not as exposed to the pollution found along the West Coast of the Island. The beach can be reached either by 1.5 hour hike along the coast or by a short boat ride from Penang National park entrance. The calm bay of Monkey Beach is considered safe for swimming, unlike many beaches on the island that are infested with jellyfish. Although it is relatively isolated, visitors to the beach are not uncommon and numbers increase especially during the summer tourist season. A further half an hour uphill hike from the beach will take visitors to the scenic lighthouse. Boatman can also provide BBQ lunch for a small fee.

  

Penang Butterfly Farm at Teluk Bahang, World's 1st Tropical Life Butterfly Sanctuary, approx 20-min drive from the apartment up north.



Teluk Bahang Dam - It is situated on the northwestern part of Penang Island. Approx 25-min drive from the apartment. One can go to Penang National Park, Teluk Bahang Dam, Butterfly Farm, Tropical fruit farm, Spice Garden, all at the north of Penang.



Penang Escape Theme Park, Teluk Bahang
Escape is a family theme park with exciting and challenging activities that promote wellness in the great outdoors. It's a place where noone is too old or too young to have fun!

Swing from tree to tree like a monkey, leap like Atan (the hero of the park), go ape on the rope walks, bounce down tubby racers, become a cave explorer, and even pan for treasure. It's a world class tourism destination where you rub shoulders with everyone. And yet your experience will be unique.



How do I go travel in Penang using Rapid Penang Bus?

Here is a great guide for you on Rapid Penang bus routes.

To go the Penang Holiday Apartment, simply take Rapid Penang Bus 101 and get off at Floating Mosque. The apartment is 5 mins away from the mosque. You can refer to the other post of the map to the apartment or write to me if you have any questions.

Have fun in Penang!

How do I make a booking on your apartment?

To make a booking, please email us at PenangHolidayApartment@gmail.com on the following information before booking and check with us on the date to confirm the apartment availabilty. This information is to be provided to the building adminstration.

Once availability is confirmed, simply bank in the security/booking deposit to our Maybank account. We will then send you a confirmation and provide you additional information to the apartment. We look forward to serving you. Thank you.

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Straits Quay at Seri Tanjung Pinang - Penang 1st Retail Marina! Must See!

Singapore has Clark Quay, Penang has Straits Quay! It is Penang's first retail Marina located in Seri Tanjung Pinang in Tanjung Tokong that was just opened last week! It is only about 5 min drive from the Penang Holiday Apartment.

I was pretty impressed with the design and architecture, do make it your must-visit place when you come to Penang next time!

Here is a blog on the place and another new mall in Georgetown, 1st Avenue which was opened on the same day as well! :-)

Penang Calendar of Events 2010/2011 & Penang Videos

Here are some introduction videos about Penang. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did. Hope to see you soon in Penang :-)

Penang Has It All!




Penang Food Paradise - Lonely Planet Travel Video



Coming to Penang but unsure what's happening?

Don't fret! Download the latest Penang Calendar of Events 2010/2011 and find out what's up in Penang for the next 12 months!

See you soon in Penang!