Batu Feringghi good for stay in Penang?

[BeefSlapper]

Hi, first at all not sure its right sub. forum, but guess its okay as its visa run to Penang.

Anyone stayed in Batu Feringghi? Would I be okay to operate from there ?

Some nice hotels and beach there I see on booking.com

Is there any shoping malls near by? (gf thing)

Thai consulate is in george town, how far it is in km, and how long taxi trip?

I stayed in George town once, dont want to go to the same place.

Heres some hotels, any feedback?

Thanks

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[johnatong]

Batu Feringghi is some 15km from George town.

Most people seeking visa would stay in George Town

[lopburi3]

Have not been there in 15 years and never stayed overnight but it was not my cup of tea. Dirty water on beach can be found anywhere and in Thailand they are much better. Just some hotels on beach with little to do and a long way from anything. Perhaps good for a honeymoon but not so good for shopping or seeing anything or eating out. Expect like most hotels in Malaysia very overpriced compared to Thailand. Believe GF will be happy in Georgetown for shopping and nice old city ambiance.

[fatdog 702 inches]

personal choice. i always stay in georgetown. options are limited in BF. catch the buses to cantonment street then walk to the embassay from there from wherever you stay.

Edited April 9, 2016 by fatdog 702 inches

[jacksam]

BF=Nothing there! Mind you Penang is a dive

Edited April 9, 2016 by jacksam

[BeefSlapper]

Thank you for all help.

I went with GT hotel https://www.booking.com/hotel/my/le-dream-boutique.en-gb.html?label=gen173nr-1FCAEoggJCAlhYSDNiBW5vcmVmaN0BiAEBmAEuuAEMyAEM2AEB6AEB-AELqAID;sid=d84628f03bf89b5bf76199a69baaa0f0;dcid=2;label=postbooking_confpage

Im sorted now.

[prancer]

Hi,

My wife and I just stayed in Batu Feringghi for a week and had a great time. We took the 102 from the airport and I think it was only 4 RM each. We stayed at Victor's guesthouse which is run by a friendly woman named Marie and fan rooms with toilet outside 50 Rm during the week and 60 RM on weekends. AC rooms are 90 RM. It's not fancy at all but it was fine for us and it's basically just across the street from the beach about 20 meters down a small road on the right across from Lazy Boys guesthouse. We went to the beach there and also at a place called Miami beach and rode the 101 bus often to Georgetown and around the city to different places and back. The bus is great and it has AC which is really awesome in the middle of the day in this heat. Some of the time we weren't sure how to get to a place and the bus drivers were really friendly and helped us out with directions, etc. About 5k from Batu Ferringhi is a fishing village that backs up to a national park where you can hike around or even camp over night. We met a few guides at a little cafe there who work with a Malaysian environmental conservation group and they were super nice and it 's definitely something we plan to go back and camp with them. I'm not sure if you have a guide or not though. We had no expectation of the beach being a gorgeous beach or anything so it was fine for us. It's a really friendly town and we had fun watching all the beach sports, met some cool vendors and families selling food at night on the street. Anyway, have a nice trip whatever you decide.

[Merylhighground]

Frankly there are better beaches around Asia but it's not a bad place. It used to be quite a blast 'back in the day'.If you walk West away from the hotels to the big rock and a little beyond, the little cove there makes a nice place to sit and feckle the missus away from prying eyes....

The bus from Ferringhi takes about 20/30 mins into Georgetown to KOMTAR, then down Jalan Penang around the docks and then up Chulia, taxi a little less time for around a steep 30/40RM.

I'd also say check out Georgetown which is one of Southeast Asia's gems, while you can. If reports are true that the local officials have given developers the green light to destroy the place, then time could be running out as much as UNESCO scream, they can't fight the money men.....

I'd also highly recommend the Malay/Indian food at Nasi Kandar (formerly Jasmeen on Jalan Penang, turn left at the top of Lebuh Chulia).

[jacksam]

Clearly the saying ....one mans trash is another's treasure .... Is very true.

[fatdog 702 inches]

Love Lane, Georgetown

Notice how they have fixed the World Heritage Drains

Edited April 9, 2016 by fatdog 702 inches

[tonray]

Batu Feringghi is a poor man's Goa...nothing to recommend it. In Malaysia the real secret is to stay in Chinese neighborhoods and if possible in Chinese owned hotels/guesthouses. You can tell by the Chinese lanterns hanging in the entryway.

Penang can be a gem if you look at it correctly. The Georgetown heritage area is great for walking and touristic activity but I would not stay there...aside from the architecture....just a soulless area.

If you want a great evening place to eat and drink and see some entertainment, go to Red Garden Paradise only open after 6 PM. A great outdoor food plaza with diverse selection (everything from Malaysian to Chinese to Middle Eastern) and free show (singers, dancers) every night. Beer is cold and cheap and gthe food is plentiful.

[fatdog 702 inches]

had to go search for it as was unfamiliar with the name.

probably walked through there at least twenty times, day and night. never felt the need to stop. never bought any thing. each to his own. did inquire about stuff on a couple of occasions.

[tonray]

had to go search for it as was unfamiliar with the name. probably walked through there at least twenty times, day and night. never felt the need to stop. never bought any thing. each to his own. did inquire about stuff on a couple of occasions.

Well thanks for the news ...perhaps it is not enough like Soi Cowboy for you ?

[fatdog 702 inches]

had to go search for it as was unfamiliar with the name. probably walked through there at least twenty times, day and night. never felt the need to stop. never bought any thing. each to his own. did inquire about stuff on a couple of occasions.

Well thanks for the news ...perhaps it is not enough like Soi Cowboy for you ?

remember walking halfway down soi cowboy once long ago was out of the place in under 15 minutes. didnt go back. lived in bkk on and off for decades.

that place in penang. no just not for me. didnt like the people didnt like the prices didnt like the atmosphere. prefer to buy take away from somewhere and eat it in the park at the cnr of penang road and chulia. roti canni, samoosa, burger, tropical fruit, non-alcohol drinks, etc.

Edited April 9, 2016 by fatdog 702 inches

[jacksam]

had to go search for it as was unfamiliar with the name. probably walked through there at least twenty times, day and night. never felt the need to stop. never bought any thing. each to his own. did inquire about stuff on a couple of occasions.

Well thanks for the news ...perhaps it is not enough like Soi Cowboy for you ?

remember walking halfway down soi cowboy once long ago was out of the place in under 15 minutes. didnt go back. lived in bkk on and off for decades.

that place in penang. no just not for me. didnt like the people didnt like the prices didnt like the atmosphere. prefer to buy take away from somewhere and eat it in the park at the cnr of penang road and chulia. roti canni, samoosa, burger, tropical fruit, non-alcohol drinks, etc.

You eat in parks because its cheap. What's with comment about non alcoholic drinks? Another reason Penang is such a boring place is that you can pull into a certain area or cafe and they not serve booze. Religion thing. Good for them. Boring place Edited April 9, 2016 by jacksam

[fatdog 702 inches]

had to go search for it as was unfamiliar with the name. probably walked through there at least twenty times, day and night. never felt the need to stop. never bought any thing. each to his own. did inquire about stuff on a couple of occasions.

Well thanks for the news ...perhaps it is not enough like Soi Cowboy for you ?

remember walking halfway down soi cowboy once long ago was out of the place in under 15 minutes. didnt go back. lived in bkk on and off for decades.

that place in penang. no just not for me. didnt like the people didnt like the prices didnt like the atmosphere. prefer to buy take away from somewhere and eat it in the park at the cnr of penang road and chulia. roti canni, samoosa, burger, tropical fruit, non-alcohol drinks, etc.

You eat in parks because its cheap. What's with comment about non alcoholic drinks? Another reason Penang is such a boring place is that you can pull into a certain area or cafe and they not serve booze. Religion thing. Good for them. Boring place

they have this issue with eating and ordering a drink in restaurants. if you dont order the crap drinks they have on offer, coke sprite coffee tea etc, the deliberately put crap in your food that will make you unwell to say the least. convenience stores have a much better array of drinks so that where i prefer to buy and hence i also dont eat in their restaurants. cheaper yes veg samoosa veg roti not expensive. yeah in thailand i eat in restaurants and eat meat. not so in penang. take a wander through chow kit market on penang road,early morning and you will be a vegetrian for the whole stay. halal in action. recent renovation may have changed the scene but am not going look see. will stick with the diet i use in penang only Edited April 9, 2016 by fatdog 702 inches

[garyk]

I just came back from there. I stayed in Batu Feringghi for about three weeks. Then went into Georgetown for 3 weeks. Easy to get around. Prices go up on the weekends and holidays. Batu Feringghi doesn't have much. Unless you like bird watching. The park is pretty nice.

Personally I liked Georgetown better. If I wanted to go to Batu I hopped a bus. GREAT Food.

Malaysia is not cheap IMO. I knocked around from Georgetown to Frasiers Hill, Cameron Highlands(great place to visit) all along the coast.

Have fun.