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If you are looking for a cheap hotel in Penang look no further. The Rasa Motel is the best cheap hotel in Penang. The Rasa Motel is cheap, simple, clean and very affordable. The Rasa Motel is located in Batu Ferringhi, the premium location in Penang for hotels and holiday-makers.
In this article we will review the Rasa Motel so that you can picture exactly what you are getting at this property.
If the Rasa Motel is not the place for you and you are looking for another cheap hotel in Penang then read our full guide on budget hotels in Penang
ALSO learn about the BEST Things to See & Do in Batu Ferringhi
How much does it cost to stay at a budget in Penang?
Most NORMAL hotels in Penang range in price from RM300 per night to RM1,000 per night. This is roughly £60 – £200 or $80 – $260.
If you are looking for a CHEAP HOTEL in Penang expect to pay between RM50 and RM150 per night (£10 – £30 or $13 – $40). Rooms at the Rasa Motel are in this range.
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What can you expect at a budget hotel in Penang?
If you are looking for a cheap hotel in Penang it is worth knowing what to expect. Every budget in Penang will have its own unique things to compromise. The challenge of finding a good cheap hotel in Penang is finding a property where the negatives don’t bother you. A budget hotel in Penang may have…
- Small rooms
- No natural light / external windows
- No restaurants or cafes on site
- No breakfast with rooms
- Partially staffed receptionist desks
- Lack of wifi or slow wifi
- Uninspiring locations
Most cheap hotels in Penang do at least offer the following things:
- Private lockable rooms
- Small ensuite bathrooms with electric heated showers
- Air conditioning
If you are looking for a cheap hotel in Penang be aware that some properties at the lower end of the budget range are not nice. Lack of hygiene, bed bugs and mold can be an issue for budget hotels in Penang.
Hopefully we have not put you off looking for a cheap hotel in Penang. Now you know what to expect from a cheap hotel in Penang you will be able to see why we think the Rasa Motel is the best budget option available.
Why is the Rasa Motel the best cheap hotel in Penang?
The Rasa Motel is arguably the best cheap hotel in Penang due to the excellent location, excellent facilities and amenities and the range of rooms available. The Rasa Motel is also very clean and well-maintained.
What facilities and amenities are available at the Rasa Motel?
For a cheap hotel in Penang the Rasa Motel has excellent facilities and amenities.
- The Rasa Motel has free parking available on site.
- It also has free Wi-Fi available throughout the property.
- There is a social seating area outside.
- There is a drinking water dispenser so that you can top up your drinking bottle.
- The Rasa Motel also includes air conditioning with all rooms.
- Rooms have a private ensuite bathroom with a heated shower.
- The Rasa Motel also has a serviced check-in desk.
- Snacks & drinks available for sale in the reception.
- Rooms also include a bottle of drinking water and cups.
Where is the Rasa Motel located?
The Rasa Motel is located in Batu Ferringhi. This is a premium location in Penang for tourists and holiday makers. If you are hoping to stay in Batu Ferringhi the Rasa Motel really is the best cheap hotel in Penang. Many of the hotels in Batu Ferringhi are large expensive resorts located along the seafront. The average price for a hotel in Batu Ferringhi is around RM500 per night. So paying around RM50 – RM100 per night is genuinely cheap.
Batu Ferringhi is an excellent location to stay in Penang. Batu Ferringhi has a beautiful clean beach with water sports available such as jet skiing and parasailing. But Batu Ferringhi also has restaurants and bars both on the beach and in town. You can find a wide range of food available in Batu Ferringhi. There is everything from super tasty cheap local Malaysian street food to decadent international cuisine. Batu Ferringhi also has a charming night market along the seafront and lots of coffee shop convenience stores.
Batu Ferringhi is also a very convenient location for traveling to Teluk Bahang which has many epic attractions. In Teluk Bahang you can visit the Tropical Spice Gardens, the Penang National Park, the Escape Adventure Park, the Enopia insect and reptile Conservatory. And a short drive up the hill above Teluk Bahang takes you to the tropical fruit farm.
The Rasa Motel is actually located in a very good part of Batu Ferringhi opposite to the luxurious Rasa Sayang hotel. Near the Rasa Motel you can easily walk to convenience stores, restaurants, cheap street food and the Beautiful Batu Ferringhi Beach.
So Rasa Motel really does offer the best location for a cheap hotel in Penang.
What rooms are available at the Rasa Motel?
For a cheap hotel in Penang the Rasa Motel has a very good range of rooms available.
If you are looking for a cheap hotel in Penang be aware but your room will probably not be very spacious. This is very much the case at the Rasa Motel. Although the rooms are nice and well-furnished they are pretty small and do not offer any additional space.
The Rasa Motel offers budget single rooms for around £10 per night. A simple single bed and en suite bathroom. The perfect option for a budget solo traveller.
The Rasa Motel also has double rooms with a private bathroom. These rooms are not very big but they are simple, clean and well-maintained.
The Rasa Motel also has triple rooms available. It is unusual to find a cheap hotel in Penang but can offer a triple room like this. The triple room is also located in a newer part of the property and includes a large window which is great for natural light.
They even have a family room with two double beds. This can accommodate a family of four. There are not many cheap hotels in Penang with this capacity.
The best cheap hotel in Penang summary
In our humble opinion the Rasa Motel in Batu Ferringhi is the best cheap hotel in Penang. The rata motel office offers affordable, clean and simple accommodation in an excellent location. They have a range of rooms available and in theory they could accommodate a family of up to four. The staff are super lovely too. If you are looking to save money on accommodation in Penang so you can pack more awesome experiences into your trip, the Rasa Motel is a great choice for you.
