Sea Lion by the beach

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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.9

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Sea Lion by the beach in Tanjung Bungah offers a homestay with a garden, terrace, and free WiFi. Guests enjoy air-conditioning, a washing machine, and a private entrance. Modern Amenities: The property features a lounge, shared kitchen, outdoor seating area, and full-day security. Additional amenities include a balcony with sea views, streaming services, and a work desk. Prime Location: Located a few steps from Tanjung Bungah Beach, Sea Lion by the beach is 14 mi from Penang International Airport. Nearby attractions include Straits Quay (2.5 mi) and Penang Botanic Gardens (5 mi). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its friendly host, convenient location, and quietness of the area. Guests appreciate the garden views and balcony access.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Teacher
United States United States
“I enjoyed my stay at Sea Lion. The hosts were very friendly and helpful, and the room was small but comfortable, with good wifi for my online classes. The kitchen has a large refrigerator, hot and cold water for drinking, and a microwave. The...”
George
Thailand Thailand
“A great place where you can chat with the friendly and helpful hosts and fellow travelers at the dinner table. Location near the beach, shops and restaurants at walking distance.”
Mark
United States United States
“I like the managers. They were patient with me. And helpful. I liked the room, the shared areas, and the fully functional amenities. I appreciated the quiet and private space of the guesthouse. The terrace was a nice icing on the cake.”
Szilard
United States United States
“It was spacious room with balcony and partial sea view with private bath. I was very comfortable and enjoyed my time there. The Hosts were very friendly and informative and really made the stay even better.”
Pietro
Italy Italy
“the owners are the most kind and helpful people you can find. they make you feel you are home ☺️☺️ they are the best. and last but not least “Buddy” their cat is so beautiful!!”
Fritch
United States United States
“Everything was Great, the owners are very nice and kind and great hospitality. Very comfortable feels like being at home. Great Location and def. A lot better than a regular hotel. I couldn’t be happier and if I ever travel to Penang again, this...”
Jarvis
United States United States
“I enjoyed a very satisfactory quiet stay of four weeks while revovering from cataract surgery. I only went out once or twice a day to get a favorite meal of nasi khandar white rice with a couple of cooked vegetables, perfect for my vegan diet....”
Gulsum
Malaysia Malaysia
“The house was clean and staff was extremely helpful. It is a bit far from georgetown but easy to reach there by bus. You can also reach national park by bus too so no need to pay big moneys for grab. Highly recommend”
Lai
Malaysia Malaysia
“The hosts are great. The place is so suitable for me. Nearby beach, a bit off from the town but it is totally fine because I drive. I like it because it is safe for parking too. You are not alone in the house but there is enough privacy.”
Marcela
United States United States
“Good location, everything is very clean and the owners are super nice and helpful. You can rent motorcycle from them and use the bicycle when it's available.”

Managed by Alex

Company review score: 9.9Based on 110 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Alex is the manager who is Chinese chef love to drink coffee and cycling. Jo is admin and will be doing all correspondence.

Property info

A homey type share-home 3-storey bungalow with non-fancy home furniture, where you can find yourself peaceful,quiet,fresh air and ocean waves sound. Close to nature,wake up smells the green from our garden or even walk to the beach with summer wear at anytime just 200meter away.Nearby public beach swim friendly,sunbathing,fishing,kayak,stand paddle board,wind-surfing and many more activities you can bring along while you stay. Walking distance within 500meter to anywhere like morning market,Bank,groceries,local food,wet market,clinic,dental and many more. At Sealion we provide food storage, refrigerator, oven, microwave, bread toaster and kitchen to cook for those planning to stay long or just few days to ensure they can enjoy their own light cooking. Washing machine is provided with small fee. Sealion is equipped with Wi-Fi to make sure you could keep in touch with your friends and families or work from home while you still travel. Sealion has hosted nice people from over 30 countries. Backpacker, bikepackers(motorcycles & bicycles). Room price is affordable for budget travellers(spend less to stay,spend more to travel) As long you love to talk we love to host

Neighborhood info

Walk down to the quiet beach and it’s make you relax.

Languages Spoken

English,Malay,Chinese

Area info

House rules

Sea Lion by the beach takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of MYR 100 is required on arrival. That's about $23. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

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.

Please inform Sea Lion by the beach 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.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

A damage deposit of MYR 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.