"1. The room smells of heavy smoke even from the bedsheets! This is a smokers room paradise
2. The bathroom clogged up easily
3. The room was so small like a penitentiary cell. Can’t even fit a chair in room !
4. The short Indian guy at counter extremely rude. Said Wifi in all the rooms the same !
5. The Wifi was absolutely non existent. Hardly was able to connect
6. I demand one day refund! I only stayed one night & had to leave. That room was toxic !"
"1. The room smells of heavy smoke even from the bedsheets! This is a smokers room paradise
2. The bathroom clogged up easily
3. The room was so small like a penitentiary cell. Can’t even fit a chair in room !
4. The short Indian guy at counter extremely rude. Said Wifi in all the rooms the same !
5. The Wifi was absolutely non existent. Hardly was able to connect
6. I demand one day refund! I only stayed one night & had to leave. That room was toxic !"
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Li and Chan, the owner/managers are extremely helpful and cheerful hosts. Made me feel at home right from the word go. The room was neat and very clean. Everything worked. Location is a bit of a hike from jetty but in a good area nonetheless. Hire a scooter and explore the island with Batu Ferringi as your base. Excellent stay at Rasa motel. Will stay Herr again when I come back to Penang.
Li and Chan, the owner/managers are extremely helpful and cheerful hosts. Made me feel at home right from the word go. The room was neat and very clean. Everything worked. Location is a bit of a hike from jetty but in a good area nonetheless. Hire a scooter and explore the island with Batu Ferringi as your base. Excellent stay at Rasa motel. Will stay Herr again when I come back to Penang.
When I booked this property I did not realise it was a hostel, so my bad. I thought it was just a 2 star hotel. Despite this, I could have given it 5 stars just on the superb location and the reasonable cleanliness alone. I have given it a very generous 4 stars. Also I have never, been to any property where you are not allowed to eat in a private room (we are not 10 years old and I don’t buy the argument it attracts pests. Maybe get a qualified cleaner who can research how the other 10 billion...
When I booked this property I did not realise it was a hostel, so my bad. I thought it was just a 2 star hotel. Despite this, I could have given it 5 stars just on the superb location and the reasonable cleanliness alone. I have given it a very generous 4 stars. Also I have never, been to any property where you are not allowed to eat in a private room (we are not 10 years old and I don’t buy the argument it attracts pests. Maybe get a qualified cleaner who can research how the other 10 billion...
John Ashton
Reviewed November 10, 2026Reviewed November 10, 2026
Difficult for me to give a review. First of all: The staff is absolutely wonderful and the location is great but like so many other places in Malaysia, the quality of the rooms and shared bathrooms is just not the same standard as in other Asian countries. The room itself was small but big enough for us, the ac worked great. The mattress was too old and soft. I kept rolling into the middle of the bed and onto my friend because it was worn though in the middle. Our room was on the 2nd floor and I...
Difficult for me to give a review. First of all: The staff is absolutely wonderful and the location is great but like so many other places in Malaysia, the quality of the rooms and shared bathrooms is just not the same standard as in other Asian countries. The room itself was small but big enough for us, the ac worked great. The mattress was too old and soft. I kept rolling into the middle of the bed and onto my friend because it was worn though in the middle. Our room was on the 2nd floor and I...
Great location, checking in and out is simple and really good value for money.
Wasn’t really a fan of the bathroom and toilet situation. But the most annoying thing was the noise generated by the AC and the fan in the bathroom. So hard to sleep at night.
Great location, checking in and out is simple and really good value for money.
Wasn’t really a fan of the bathroom and toilet situation. But the most annoying thing was the noise generated by the AC and the fan in the bathroom. So hard to sleep at night.
Room was not small, not big, just right. I am a solo traveller, but the room is big enough for 2 people. Clean and comfortable. Blockout curtains and no noise from the street or from inside the hotel. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Free drinking water station provided so you can refill your bottle, or you can purchase bottled water from reception (as well as other drinks, snacks, travel adaptors etc.) Free iron provided in common area.
Hotel has a lift as well as stairs. Thai restaurant...
Room was not small, not big, just right. I am a solo traveller, but the room is big enough for 2 people. Clean and comfortable. Blockout curtains and no noise from the street or from inside the hotel. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Free drinking water station provided so you can refill your bottle, or you can purchase bottled water from reception (as well as other drinks, snacks, travel adaptors etc.) Free iron provided in common area.
Hotel has a lift as well as stairs. Thai restaurant...
Shailend
Reviewed February 22, 2026Reviewed February 22, 2026
The staff at The Grand Orient Hotel were so helpful and polite,would highly recommend this magnificent hotel ,the bonus to staying in this hotel is the water park at the back of the hotel which only costs 25 MYR($8AUD),,thankyou very much to all the wonderful staff at the Grand Orient
The staff at The Grand Orient Hotel were so helpful and polite,would highly recommend this magnificent hotel ,the bonus to staying in this hotel is the water park at the back of the hotel which only costs 25 MYR($8AUD),,thankyou very much to all the wonderful staff at the Grand Orient
All very nice, check in quick, room adequate, gym facilities good, breakfast pretty good. Staff through out the hotel exceptional. If I have one small gripe its that the room smelt damp. Once the air con was put on for a while or we got used to the smell all was fine. The infinity pool was exceptional.
All very nice, check in quick, room adequate, gym facilities good, breakfast pretty good. Staff through out the hotel exceptional. If I have one small gripe its that the room smelt damp. Once the air con was put on for a while or we got used to the smell all was fine. The infinity pool was exceptional.
Anonymous traveller
Reviewed September 14, 2015Reviewed September 14, 2015
What is Bayan Lepas like for travellers on a budget?
Bayan Lepas has cheap accommodation options and a variety of places to visit, making it a great getaway spot for budget travellers. You can find ways to save money while getting to know this destination, which is home to attractions such as Penang International Sports Arena, Queensbay Mall and Pantai Teluk Bayu.
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