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Providing garden views, Sea Lion by the beach in George Town offers accommodations, a garden, a terrace, and a shared lounge. This beachfront property offers access to a patio, free private parking, and free Wifi. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and full-day security for guests. At the homestay, the units have a desk. All units are air conditioned and include a seating and/or dining area. At the homestay, the units are equipped with bed linen and towels. Guests at the homestay will be able to enjoy activities in and around George Town, like fishing. Tanjung Bungah Beach is a few steps from Sea Lion by the beach, while Tanjung Tokong Beach is 1.4 miles away. Penang International Airport is 14 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.1
Free Wifi
9.5
High score for George Town

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Fritch
    United States United States
    Everything was Great, the owners are very nice and kind and great hospitality. Very comfortable feels like being at home. Great Location and def. A lot better than a regular hotel. I couldn’t be happier and if I ever travel to Penang again, this...
  • Jarvis
    United States United States
    I enjoyed a very satisfactory quiet stay of four weeks while revovering from cataract surgery. I only went out once or twice a day to get a favorite meal of nasi khandar white rice with a couple of cooked vegetables, perfect for my vegan diet....
  • Gulsum
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The house was clean and staff was extremely helpful. It is a bit far from georgetown but easy to reach there by bus. You can also reach national park by bus too so no need to pay big moneys for grab. Highly recommend
  • Lai
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The hosts are great. The place is so suitable for me. Nearby beach, a bit off from the town but it is totally fine because I drive. I like it because it is safe for parking too. You are not alone in the house but there is enough privacy.
  • Marcela
    United States United States
    Good location, everything is very clean and the owners are super nice and helpful. You can rent motorcycle from them and use the bicycle when it's available.
  • Aimie
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Like the pillows, balcony, the easy check in check out, kitchen amenities, toilet also provide shampoo and body wash, towels.. i dont there is anything i wanna complaint.
  • Mélodia
    France France
    Definitely the best place I’ve stayed in Penang. The owners are very kind and helpful, it’s a pleasure to chat with them. The house feels like a home. It’s very convenient, quiet and clean. I wish I spent more time there. Hope I will come back!
  • Silviu
    Romania Romania
    It was wonderful! Very friendly and familiar. Lots of great and helpful local tips! Highly recommended for people who want to have contact with others. There is also a lovely cat. The house is lovingly decorated and very neat and clean. Beach,...
  • Michal
    Germany Germany
    Big and spacious room, very clean, AC worked well, wifi worked well, own balcony and solid bathroom, great value for money, I could check in even earlier. Very nice and polite host
  • Antony
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    What really makes this property are the hosts Jo and Alex. They were incredibly helpful from start to finish. They helped us with various things during our stay. For the price you pay (it’s a budget accommodation) visitors receive a great...

Managed by Alex

Company review score: 9.9Based on 106 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Alex is the manager who is Chinese chef love to drink coffee and cycling. Jo is admin and will be doing all correspondence.

Property info

A homey type share-home 3-storey bungalow with non-fancy home furniture, where you can find yourself peaceful,quiet,fresh air and ocean waves sound. Close to nature,wake up smells the green from our garden or even walk to the beach with summer wear at anytime just 200meter away.Nearby public beach swim friendly,sunbathing,fishing,kayak,stand paddle board,wind-surfing and many more activities you can bring along while you stay. Walking distance within 500meter to anywhere like morning market,Bank,groceries,local food,wet market,clinic,dental and many more. At Sealion we provide food storage, refrigerator, oven, microwave, bread toaster and kitchen to cook for those planning to stay long or just few days to ensure they can enjoy their own light cooking. Washing machine is provided with small fee. Sealion is equipped with Wi-Fi to make sure you could keep in touch with your friends and families or work from home while you still travel. Sealion has hosted nice people from over 30 countries. Backpacker, bikepackers(motorcycles & bicycles). Room price is affordable for budget travellers(spend less to stay,spend more to travel) As long you love to talk we love to host

Neighborhood info

Walk down to the quiet beach and it’s make you relax.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Sea Lion by the beach
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Beachfront

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Oven
  • Washing machine

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Beach
  • Fishing
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Wake-up service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
Sea Lion by the beach takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of MYR 100 is required on arrival. That's about $22. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Sea Lion by the beach of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

A damage deposit of MYR 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Sea Lion by the beach