Hard Rock Hotel Penang is set on Batu Ferringhi beach on the island of Penang, Malaysia.
The warm tropical climate allows for year-round outdoor activity. With that kind of weather, just sitting by the pool or on the beach of our extraordinary Penang hotel can be vacation enough. But there’s plenty more to do, inside and out, beyond the boundaries of this Batu Ferringhi resort. Why not get your bearings with a ride on the newly upgraded rail car up Penang Hill or a ferry ride to the mainland?

Close by the hotel is Penang National Park, and though it is the smallest national park in the world, it will feel pretty big -- and just plain pretty -- when you’re there in person. It combines a rainforest environment with lakes, wetlands, mangroves, coral reefs and turtle nesting beaches. Hard Rock Hotel Penang is certainly the premier Penang beach resort, but just so you know, there are eight more beautiful beaches in Penang park.

The Penang Butterfly Farm, next to the National Park, is a walk-in free-ranging butterfly habitat, breeding and conservation centre with over 120 different species. Nearby you can also discover many exotic flavors at the Tropical Spice Garden and the Tropical Fruit Farm. The Penang Bird Park and Penang Botanic Gardens round out the outdoor wonders here.

George Town, the island’s capital, has repeatedly been voted one of the best cities in Asia and named a UNESCO world heritage site, thanks to its unique blend of East-West colonial architecture. Walking among its grand historic forts, temples and smaller side streets, it’s hard to tell where in the world you are.

Maybe you like shopping. There are several modern, air-conditioned shopping malls on Penang Island but more interesting are the traditional bazaars such as the Chowrasta Market and Campbell Street, as well as the casual night markets.

Among the most popular sports for visitors are golf at any of the four local 18-hole and 36-hole courses, as well as jet skiing, parasailing, and sport fishing.

No matter what your interests in Penang, your Hard Rock concierge will be able to help you create your own custom itinerary.

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