This hotel lies right on the historical beach of Batu Ferringhi, on the north coast of the island of Penang, with idyllic views over Batu Ferringhi Bay. Just north of the equator, Penang is a tropical paradise with breathtaking beauty, and offers a fascinating natural heritage and friendly, hospitable people. The centre of George Town and the shopping Mecca of Gurney Plaza are just 18 km away, 20 minutes by car or bus, while Bayan Lepas International Airport is only 33 km to the south, a quick 45-minute car ride away.\nFacilities\nThe hotel features 366 accommodation units. Guests can take the lift to reach the upper floors quickly and easily. Amenities include a safe and currency exchange facilities. Wireless internet access (for a fee) allows guests to surf on the internet and stay connected. Gastronomic options include a restaurant, a cafe and a bar. Shopping facilities are available. The grounds of the hotel feature a playground and an attractive garden. A library is also among the amenities at the hotel. Guests travelling in their own vehicles can make use of the available parking spaces. Additional services include a babysitting service, room service and a laundry. A bicycle hire service (for a fee) gives guests the opportunity to explore the surrounding area independently. In addition, a conference room and a business centre are also available.\nRooms\nAll rooms feature air conditioning and a bathroom. In most rooms, guests can enjoy a balcony with pleasant views. A safe and a minibar also feature. The accommodation units offer a range of amenities, including tea and coffee making equipment. An ironing set is also available to guests. Most rooms are equipped with a telephone, a TV and a radio. In each of the bathrooms, guests will find a shower, a bathtub and a hairdryer.\nSports/Entertainment\nThe hotel offers an outdoor pool and a children',s pool. Sun loungers provide a great place to sunbathe. The hot tub offers revitalisation. At the hotel, guests have a wide range of watersports to choose from, including jet skiing and a banana boat, or for a fee, water skiing and sailing. A gym and table tennis, or for a fee, squash are among the sport and leisure options available at the hotel. The hotel features a range of wellness options, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath and massage treatments. In addition, a beauty salon is available to guests for a fee. An entertainment programme for children and a kids', club offer guests additional recreational options. \nMeals\nThe hotel offers the following bookable meals and board options breakfast, lunch and dinner.\nPayment\nThe following credit cards are accepted at the hotel American Express, VISA and MasterCard.\n\n***Please be informed that the hotel will be commencing room refurbishment starting Jan 8 2018 until May 31 2019. These works are confined to the rooms only where the whole floor will be cordoned off and any works that may be noisy will be restricted between 10am - 6pm on weekdays and 11am - 5pm on weekends. \n\nADDITIONAL NOTE/UPDATE FROM THE HOTEL the renovation which started in January 2018 is progressing well. To-date, we have completed the 10th floor (39 rooms) and currently the works are progressing on the 9th &, 8th floors (86 rooms) which will be completed by this months end. By 30 June 2018, we would have completed the 7th floor and we would have a total of 168 refurbished rooms.\nWorks will STOP during the months of July &, August during the Middle East Season and we will recommence refurbishment from September right until 30 November, targeting another 3 floors (6th, 5th &, 4th floors 123 rooms).\nBy the end of November 2018 we would have completed a total of 291 rooms\nThe balance 74 rooms (levels 3 &, 2) will be done in January to March 2019.\n\n****The hotel will resume the refurbishment from 3rd September right until 30 November, targeting another 2 floors (6th &, 5th floors 86 rooms). \nBy the end of November 2018 we would have completed a total of 254 rooms \nThe balance 111 rooms (levels 4, 3 &, 2) will be done in January to March 2019.\n\n##OtherInformation\nThe BAYVIEW BEACH RESORT is a Tourist, Business, Leisure, Beach Resort hotel. Located in Batu Ferringhi area. Shopping is accessible by bus/taxi and the nightlife/restaurants are easily accessible by taxi or bus from the hotel.\n\n