Hotel Equatorial Penang

5.0 star property
Step into paradise where you can tee off under sunny skies or indulge in blissful relaxation by the poolside bar. Come together with your family over international cuisine at one of five restaurants.

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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
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Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM, free cabanas, pool umbrellas
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Located in the heart of Bayan Lepas, Hotel Equatorial Penang offers a luxurious retreat. Tee off on the 18-hole golf course or unwind with a swim-up bar and multiple dining options. With amenities like an outdoor pool, fitness classes, and rejuvenating spa treatments including facials and massages, this hotel is perfect for families looking to relax.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Airport transfer
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Childcare
  • Bar
  • Spa

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 5 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • Children's pool

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting services
  • Children's pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Separate bathtub and shower

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Pool View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds, Pool View

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Pillow menu
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Suite (Senator, Main Wing)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds, Pool View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Premium bedding
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds

Premier Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Suite, 1 King Bed, Pool View (Club Premier King)

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
LCD TV
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Club Room

Highlights

Balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Club Lounge
LCD TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
1 Jalan Bukit Jambul, Bayan Lepas, George Town, Penang, 11900

What's nearby

  • Penang International Sports Arena - 3 min drive
  • RECSAM and Institute Pendidikan Guru - 4 min drive
  • University of Science-Malaysia - 4 min drive
  • Queensbay Mall - 6 min drive
  • Penang Hill - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 16 min drive
  • Penang Sentral - 28 min drive
  • Tasek Gelugor Station - 35 min drive
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free shopping center shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Pecel Lele Ibu - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪New Cathay Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pokok Ceri - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Roost - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Double Good Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Hotel Equatorial Penang

When you stay at Hotel Equatorial Penang, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Queensbay Mall and Penang Hill. You can indulge in hot stone massages, facials, or aromatherapy, and nada lama, one of 5 restaurants, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include an outdoor pool, a free airport shuttle, and a poolside bar.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Indonesian, Malay

At a glance

DONE

Hotel size

    • 413 rooms
    • Arranged over 12 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Late check-out subject to availability
DONE

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [Equator Club Lounge]
    • Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
DONE

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE

Children

    • Children (11 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • Babysitting
DONE

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free secured, covered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
DONE

Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle from 5 AM to 6 PM*
DONE

Offsite

    • Free area shuttle
    • Free shopping center shuttle
DONE

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • 5 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Swim-up bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Private dining
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's pool
  • Free local shuttle
  • Babysitting services
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Fitness classes
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Pool table

Working away

  • 19 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free pool cabanas
  • Golf cart on site
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1989
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • Golf driving range on site
  • An outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Hot tub
  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room
  • Banquet hall
  • Reception hall
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Lever door handles
  • Phone accessibility kit

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 6 treatment rooms and outdoor treatment areas. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body scrubs, and detox wraps. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

Dining

Nada lama - Overlooking the pool and garden, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
The View - Overlooking the ocean and golf course, this fine-dining restaurant specializes in French cuisine and serves dinner only. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Kampachi - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in Japanese cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Golden Phoenix - This restaurant specializes in Chinese cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Open daily.
Nadaba - This poolside bar serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: MYR 200 per night

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 3.00 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately MYR 55 for adults and MYR 34 for children
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for MYR 150.0 per night

Parking

  • Parking height restrictions apply

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Equatorial Penang offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Equatorial Penang does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Hotel Equatorial Penang?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Equatorial Penang?

Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel Equatorial Penang?

Yes, there's free self parking. Electric vehicle charging is available.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Hotel Equatorial Penang?

Yes, a free airport shuttle is available from 5 AM to 6 PM at scheduled times.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Equatorial Penang?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hotel Equatorial Penang and nearby?

Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation onsite includes fitness classes and racquetball/squash. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. Hotel Equatorial Penang also has a sauna and a steam room, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Equatorial Penang?

Yes, there are 5 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining, international cuisine, and garden views.

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