Sea Lion by the beach

Hotels
9.5 (118 reviews)
548K, Jalan Wee Hein Tze , George Town , MY

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Garden
Laundry
Fishing
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly hosts
Good location near the sea
Cons:
Poor kitchen equipment
Noise from main road

Categories

Cleanliness
8.7
Concerns about the kitchen and dishes needing replacement.
Service
10
Jo and Alex are exceptional hosts, very attentive and helpful.
Location
9.7
Good location near the sea, but a bit far from Georgetown.
Room Quality
9.2
Rooms are comfortable, but some amenities are lacking.
Amenities
9.7
Well-equipped kitchen and good facilities for guests.
Value for Money
10
Great value considering the accommodations and location.
Food and Beverage
8.7
No consistent mention, but limited kitchen standards noted.
Overall Experience
10
Overall a very pleasant stay and would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 04:49

Property Description

Stunning Views and Serene Garden
Sea Lion by the beach offers a tranquil escape with its picturesque garden and breathtaking sea views.

Family-Friendly Accommodation
Enjoy spacious family rooms and well-equipped units, complete with air conditioning and comfortable furnishings for a relaxing stay.

Convenient Beach Access and Shared Lounge
With Tanjung Bungah Beach only 70 metres away, guests can easily indulge in seaside activities. Unwind in the shared lounge area after a fun-filled day by the beach.

Ready to experience a rejuvenating getaway by the sea? Book your stay at Sea Lion by the beach now!

Important information:

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.Please inform 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.
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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.5
Based on 118 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.7
Service: 10
Location: 9.7
Room Quality: 9.2
Amenities: 9.7
Value for Money: 10
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 10
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Servet • solo_traveller • tr
6
Pros:

Its location is excellent, the staff are extremely polite and respond quickly to questions, and the interior of the house is truly very clean.

Cons:

As someone who is currently a hotel owner and has been in this business for many years, I would like to state the following very clearly.

There should absolutely be no noise in a house or hotel. The staff needs to manage this sitution bussines time! . At the very least, an authorized staff member should be present during the relevant hours to warn guests who are making noise!

Western tourists, with their terrible English that was completely unintelligible, in particular, are incredibly disrespectful; they speak loudly and are extremely annoying. (There is someone wandering around. A white-haired foreign tourist—or perhaps someone working there as a volunteer; I don't know, This person's behavior and manner of speaking were particularly disturbing; even though I was staying on the second floor, I was constantly forced to hear the noise they were making)

I had originally intended to extend my reservation by another week. However, upon encountering this situation, I decided not to stay any longer and checked out!

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Tania • solo_traveller • es
5
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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MatzevonBali • solo_traveller • de
10
Erstklassig, hervorragend
Pros:

Die Unterkunft ist fantastisch, sehr zentral gelegen und trotzdem sehr ruhig. Das Zimmer und Bad ist groß und bietet alles was man braucht. Küche kann man nutzen, voll ausgestattet, Wasser, Tee und Kaffee stehen zur Verfügung. Es gibt noch ein geräumiges Wohnzimmer welches man auch nutzen kann. Eine Terrasse mit Tisch und Stühlen in einen kleinen gepflegten Vorgarten. Alles ist Top sauber, jeden Tag wird das Haus gesäubert und alles ist im sehr guten Zustand. Die Eigentümer sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Wir fühlten uns wie zu Hause. Highlight ist der Kater der Eigentümer. Für Katzenlieber ein kleines Paradies. Nach gut 4 Wochen in Malaysia, können wir sagen, diese Unterkunft ist TOP!!
Wir sagen nochmals vielen Dank und wir werden uns wiedersehen.
Viele Grüße Matthias & Beatrice

Cons:

Nichts

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Dariane • solo_traveller • br
10
Pros:

This is by far one of the best accommodations Ive stayed at. The staff is friendly an responsive. The place is well maintained and always clean. The kitchen is fully equipped. The place is calm and peaceful. I stayed in a big room with a balcony and it has lots of natural light and the AC works really well. The WiFi is quite stable, it fluctuated a few times (I work remotely), but I didn't any issues with my meetings.

2026-08-13 • via Nuitee
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Amaury • family_with_children • fr
10
Parfait
Pros:

Un superbe hébergement dans une maison très bien entretenue.
Nous recommandons à 100%

Cons:

RAS

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Jing Qiao • solo_traveller • my
2
很多灰尘
Pros:

有热水和tissue,也很容易泊车

Cons:

地上很多灰尘,在房间一直打喷嚏,睡完这里的床后把尘螨带回家里了

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Abdulaziz • couple • my
9
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Wong PakHee • solo_traveller • cn
9
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Elena • family_with_children • ru
10
Pros:

Отличное расположение, рядом пляж, много кафе. Мы сходили в нац.парк, музей специй, фабрику батика, где провели экскурсию по фабрике, взяли мастер класс рисования по батику и все это 20-30 мин на такси! В номере очень чисто, то что туалет общий вообще не напрягает, потому что всего несколько номеров на этаже и на каждом этаже туалет в 2 шагах от номера! Приятные хозяева, все расскажут и покажут. Огромное спасибо!

2026-05-31 • via Nuitee
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Gemma • couple • it
9
Pros:

La stanza e tutta la casa era pulitissima e molto accogliente. I proprietari sono molto gentili e ospitali, reattivi per qualsiasi domanda o necessità. La posizione è perfetta, zona tranquilla vicino alla spiaggia, alla fermata del bus e vari ristoranti. Quando torneremo a Penang torneremo sicuramente al Sea Lion by the beach

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Selva Rajan • solo_traveller • my
9
2026-05-03 • via Nuitee
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darren • couple • gb
10
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
D
darren • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Home from Home
Alex and Don are beautiful people

2026-04-12 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • de
10
2026-04-06 • via Nuitee
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Joukje ankje • couple • nl
9
Felt like home
Pros:

The owners of the house were so nice!!! They give us tips and information for things to do .
The shared kitchen had everything you need and there was free tea and coffee. The bus stop to the national park is close by.

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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darren • solo_traveller • gb
10
relaxing, comfortable, homely
Pros:

everything

Cons:

nothing

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Kimberly • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Naumanns • couple • de
10
The best homestay in Penang
Pros:

We spent a lovely time at this family home. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful, offering a true escape from the hustle and bustle.

What made our stay special were the incredibly welcoming hosts who made us feel right at home.

The location is great: it's only 400m to the beach, and the walk there is an experience in itself.

We are very grateful for the hospitality and would highly recommend this place! Your guests from the room 4.

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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DavidBlow92 • couple • gb
1
Cons:

Rude host and the facilities are not accurate

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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Viacheslav • solo_traveller • ua
9
Хорошее место для знакомства с городом.
Pros:

Хорошее расположение, дом чистый, хорошо убирают. Хозяева прекрасные, у них же арендовали мотобайк(35MR), заселение дистанционное. Наш номер был с личной ванной, насекомых нет, (только комары). Есть кухня и все необходимое, холодильник, микроволновая печь. За домом есть стиральная машина (5MR). В доме живет хороший котик.

Cons:

Обязательно нужно средство от комаров, их довольно много.

2026-02-08 • via Nuitee