Homestays in Tanjung Tokong: ranked picks
Tanjung Tokong sits right on Penang's northern coast, which makes it a natural base for families and groups who want a beach nearby without staying in George Town proper. The homestays here range from big multi-room apartments built for reunion-style trips to smaller beachfront guesthouses with shared facilities. This list ranks them using our methodology, weighing review volume, sentiment, and how consistently guests report clean, well-run stays.
Most of these properties cluster near the beach strip and Lotus Tanjung Tokong, so guests without a car can still reach supermarkets, food courts, and pharmacies on foot. Beach quality along this stretch varies by spot (sand and water clarity get mixed reviews), so treat "beachfront" as location convenience more than swimmable water.
45 businesses, scored on rating, review volume, recency, sentiment and listing completeness. How we score › · View on map ›
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Only Bnb | 84 | 4.8 (596) | — | Families wanting space and views |
| 2 | Jazz Suites Family Homestay @ Tanjung Tokong by Wcomfy | 79 | 5 (88) | — | Groups of 4-12, beachfront stays |
| 3 | Simple Sanctuary (Tanjung Tokong) | 75 | 4.8 (29) | — | Quiet stays, light packers |
| 4 | Simfonia Inn Homestay | 73 | 4.7 (42) | — | Large family reunions, 20+ people |
| 5 | Ardour Lodge | 72 | 4.3 (132) | — | Beachside budget stays, pet owners |
| 6 | Kampung Rhu Homestay | 72 | 4.4 (66) | — | Seaside family gatherings |
| 7 | Sea Lion By The Beach | 65 | 4.5 (55) | — | Couples or solo travellers, longer stays |
| 8 | Little Heaven by Sky Hive | 64 | 4.2 (49) | — | Budget-conscious beachfront seekers |
| 9 | Yellow Haus | 62 | 4.8 (9) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 10 | Juma Bee Homestay | 56 | 4.8 (8) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 11 | MediSehat Budget Stay | 56 | 3 (2) | — | budget homestay |
| 12 | Felice Homestay 02 @ Tanjung Tokong, Penang. | 55 | 4 (80) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 13 | Sri Tanjung Village Homestay | 53 | 4 (19) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 14 | Jazz Suite by Homey Planet | 53 | 4.3 (4) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 15 | Permai Lodge | 53 | 4.2 (6) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 16 | iBook Homestay | 52 | 4.1 (14) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 17 | Paradise Suite | 52 | 3.8 (17) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 18 | Atelier@Landmark | 52 | 4.4 (19) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 19 | My Santai Homestay Penang | 51 | 4.7 (7) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 20 | Penang Homestay Tg. Tokong | 50 | 4.1 (15) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 21 | White house homestay | 48 | 4.5 (2) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 22 | F.A House By the Beach | 48 | 5 (2) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 23 | Seaside Homestay | 47 | 3.5 (2) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 24 | Mamu Chalet | 44 | 4 (3) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 25 | Santorini Home | 43 | 3.3 (4) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 26 | BTQH Seaview@Island Plaza 118 | 43 | 5 (2) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 27 | The Royal Seaview Homestay @ The Landmark | 43 | 4 (3) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 28 | Beach-Front Mini-Chalet - Private Beach Access, KTV, Seaview Pool, BBQ and Beyond! | 42 | 2.6 (9) | — | pool villa homestay |
| 29 | Beach Holiday Homestay | 41 | 5 (1) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 30 | Felice Homestay 01 @ Tanjung Tokong | 40 | 3.2 (37) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 31 | Anggun’s Homestay | 38 | 4 (2) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 32 | Winter Bloom Homestay | 37 | 3 (2) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 33 | Felice Homestay 11 @ Tanjong Tokong Penang | 35 | 2.9 (19) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 34 | Casa Awal Penang | 35 | 2.9 (14) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 35 | TGWarisan Homestay | 21 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 36 | Nipah Stay by Danish Homestay Penang | 21 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 37 | Classic Sea View Bungalow | 21 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 38 | Homestay near Mount Miriam | 21 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 39 | Homestay quiet relaxing | 21 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 40 | Kiah guest house | 17 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 41 | PY Urban Home | 17 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 42 | Hollywood Beach Bungalow | 17 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 43 | HomeCare Shop @ Pulau Tikus | 17 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 44 | Smart Leisure & Event Homestay (Tanjung Bungah) | 17 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 45 | Mohy villa | 17 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
Ranked picks
The Only Bnb
score 84/100Large apartments with city and sea views plus a pool and playground, backed by 596 reviews at 4.8 stars, though maintenance follow-through is inconsistent.
Jazz Suites Family Homestay @ Tanjung Tokong by Wcomfy
score 79/100A perfect 5-star average across 88 reviews for spotless, spacious units with full kitchens and a host who answers fast.
Simple Sanctuary (Tanjung Tokong)
score 75/100Clean rooms, a rooftop sea view, and pin-code check-in make this a solid quiet-area pick, best avoided by light sleepers on the ground floor.
Simfonia Inn Homestay
score 73/100Seven rooms and bus parking suit big groups, with guests consistently praising space and a responsive host.
Ardour Lodge
score 72/100Direct beach access and strong wifi draw repeat guests, though undisclosed fees and thin walls are recurring gripes.
Kampung Rhu Homestay
score 72/100Direct beach frontage and a fully equipped kitchen work well for groups, despite some reports of cooling issues and patchy cleanliness.
Sea Lion By The Beach
score 65/100Attentive hosts and a stocked kitchen suit extended visits, but shared bathrooms and beach quality are trade-offs.
Little Heaven by Sky Hive
score 64/100The beachfront setting and family-sized layouts appeal on paper, but recent reviews flag cleanliness and unresolved maintenance.
Yellow Haus
score 62/100Yellow Haus earns consistent five-star praise for comfort and cleanliness.
Juma Bee Homestay
score 56/100Guests consistently praise the quiet setting, proximity to the beach and local shops, and family-focused comfort.
MediSehat Budget Stay
score 56/100One guest found the place spotless, well-positioned for hospital visits, and praised Mr.
Felice Homestay 02 @ Tanjung Tokong, Penang.
score 55/100Felice Homestay has a 4-star average across 80 reviews, but patterns split between praise for the owner's friendliness and nearby food options and serious concerns about billing practices.
Sri Tanjung Village Homestay
score 53/100Guests split sharply: older reviews praise the seaside setting, value pricing, and family appeal; recent ones flag serious upkeep gaps, hidden fees (RM50 for fridge access, RM80 grill rental), and dirty kitchens.
Jazz Suite by Homey Planet
score 53/100The space itself draws praise for size, pool access, and location near the bay.
Permai Lodge
score 53/100Reviewers find Permai Lodge comfortable and well-priced, with spacious, clean rooms that work for families and groups.
iBook Homestay
score 52/100iBook Homestay in George Town draws mixed feedback.
Paradise Suite
score 52/100Recent guests praise the location and views, but older reviews and some current ones flag wifi outages, elevator noise, worn furnishings, and staff unwilling to help with room changes.
Atelier@Landmark
score 52/100High-rise apartments praised for spaciousness, views, and amenities including pool and gym.
My Santai Homestay Penang
score 51/100All reviews rate this place five stars.
Penang Homestay Tg. Tokong
score 50/100Guests describe this beachfront homestay as a pleasant, affordable place to stay.
White house homestay
score 48/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
F.A House By the Beach
score 48/100Both reviewers praised the property for its size and cleanliness, noting it suits groups or multiple families well.
Seaside Homestay
score 47/100One guest praised the seaside setting and views, while another found the place unclean and overpriced.
Mamu Chalet
score 44/100One guest found the location calming; another arrived to empty supplies, a dirty kettle, and just two towels for a family room.
Santorini Home
score 43/100Split ratings reflect inconsistent experience.
BTQH Seaview@Island Plaza 118
score 43/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
The Royal Seaview Homestay @ The Landmark
score 43/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Beach-Front Mini-Chalet - Private Beach Access, KTV, Seaview Pool, BBQ and Beyond!
score 42/100A low-cost private pool villa on the Batu Ferringhi beachfront with bicycles, KTV, and sea views.
Beach Holiday Homestay
score 41/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Felice Homestay 01 @ Tanjung Tokong
score 40/100Guests consistently report hidden charges, questionable deposit practices, and a lack of basic maintenance.
Anggun’s Homestay
score 38/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Winter Bloom Homestay
score 37/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Felice Homestay 11 @ Tanjong Tokong Penang
score 35/100Half the reviews are one or two stars, citing foul odours, dirty toilets with abandoned items, and bedding that didn't match photos.
Casa Awal Penang
score 35/100Most recent reviewers report severe neglect: moldy rooms, non-functional utilities, broken furniture, and dirty bathrooms make this unsuitable for most guests.
TGWarisan Homestay
score 21/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Nipah Stay by Danish Homestay Penang
score 21/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Classic Sea View Bungalow
score 21/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Homestay near Mount Miriam
score 21/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Homestay quiet relaxing
score 21/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Kiah guest house
score 17/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
PY Urban Home
score 17/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Hollywood Beach Bungalow
score 17/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
HomeCare Shop @ Pulau Tikus
score 17/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Smart Leisure & Event Homestay (Tanjung Bungah)
score 17/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Mohy villa
score 17/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.