Bayview Beach Resort Penang, sister property to Bayview Hotel in Georgetown, is a four-star property offering 360 rooms that overlook Batu Ferringhi beach. Accommodation units, done up in pastel colour and retro style, come with a private balcony that overlooks the bay: in-room amenities include a mini fridge, IDD telephone, colour TV with satellite channels and en-suite bathroom. We love the spacious feel of each bedroom at Bayview Beach Resort Penang, allowing guests to fit in an extra bed when needed - making them perfect for families. The hotels extensive list of facilities includes a gym, spa, Kids Club, six restaurants and bars, tennis, squash and volleyball courts, plus there are five swimming pools (including a meditation pool) available. Families with little ones will love the RM1.6million kids play pool which comes equipped with geysers, rainbow misters, slides, tipping buckets, water cannons and water mushrooms. Georgetown is a 20-minute drive away, with the islands main sightseeing attractions (such as the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, Fort Cornwallies and Khoo Kongsi) set here: however if you would like to stay close to Batu Ferringhi beach, the strip plays host to the famous Batu Ferringhi night market. Here when the sun sets, you can find CDs, DVDs, batik-print shirts, sarongs and beachwear, artwork by locals and knick knacks that make for perfect souvenirs.