Hotel Sentral Seaview Penang
Mid-range hotel · Tanjung Bungah
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Hotel Sentral Seaview Penang is a mid-range beachfront hotel at 555 Jalan C.M. Hashim, Tanjung Tokong, on Penang's north coast between Gurney Drive and Tanjung Bungah. It is run by the Hotel Sentral Group and is now listed as Hotel Sentral Seaview @ Beachfront. It has an outdoor pool and children's pool facing the sea, the Horizon Cafe and Seaview Lounge, free parking and free WiFi. The Viva Local Food Haven hawker centre is across the road and Straits Quay is about a 17-minute walk.
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Tanjung Bungah
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Mid-range hotel
Hotel Sentral Seaview Penang sits at 555 Jalan C.M. Hashim in Tanjung Tokong, on the north coast of Penang island between Gurney Drive and Tanjung Bungah. It is part of the Hotel Sentral Group, which also runs Hotel Sentral Georgetown, and now trades on booking sites as Hotel Sentral Seaview @ Beachfront. The hotel stands on Tanjung Tokong beach facing the sea, with views towards the small offshore islet of Pulau Tikus, and it occupies the building that was previously the Naza Talyya Hotel and, before that, the Naza Hotel. Rooms are air-conditioned, with floor-to-ceiling windows, a TV and an en-suite bathroom with hot shower, and range from superior and deluxe rooms through to triple and family suites. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool and a children's pool overlooking the sea, the Horizon Cafe and Seaview Lounge serving Malaysian, local and international food, a bar, room service, free WiFi, free on-site parking, laundry and meeting and function space. The Viva Local Food Haven hawker centre is at the junction of Jalan C.M. Hashim and Jalan Tanjong Tokong, roughly a hundred metres from the hotel, and Straits Quay marina is about a 17-minute walk. George Town is a drive of roughly 10 to 15 minutes depending on traffic, and Penang International Airport is about 19 km away.
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- foodViva Local Food Haven hawker centre2 min
- attractionTanjung Tokong beachon the doorstep
- transportRapid Penang bus stops, Jalan Tanjong Tokong3 min
- shoppingIsland 88 (formerly Island Plaza)10 min
- shoppingStraits Quay marina and mall17 min
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hotel Sentral Seaview Penang?
It is at No. 555, Jalan C.M. Hashim, 11200 Tanjung Tokong, Penang, on the north coast of the island between Gurney Drive and Tanjung Bungah, close to the Chinese Swimming Club. George Town is a drive of roughly 10 to 15 minutes depending on traffic, and Penang International Airport is about 19 km away.
Is this the same hotel as Hotel Sentral Georgetown?
No. They are two separate properties run by the same operator, Hotel Sentral Management Sdn Bhd. Hotel Sentral Georgetown is at 12 Lorong Kinta, 10400 George Town, inland in the city. Hotel Sentral Seaview is on the coast at Tanjung Tokong, about 6 km further north. If you book the wrong one you will not be by the sea.
Is Hotel Sentral Seaview actually on the beach?
Yes. The hotel is on Tanjung Tokong beach and faces the sea, with views towards Pulau Tikus, the small offshore islet the Pulau Tikus suburb is named after. It now trades on booking sites as Hotel Sentral Seaview @ Beachfront. Note that this is the town-side northern coast, not the longer resort beach at Batu Ferringhi, which is about 10 km further west.
What facilities does the hotel have?
There is an outdoor swimming pool and a children's pool overlooking the sea, the Horizon Cafe and Seaview Lounge serving Malaysian, local and international dishes, a bar, buffet breakfast, room service, a 24-hour front desk, free WiFi, free on-site parking, laundry service, and meeting and function space. Barbecues are served by the pool.
What was the hotel called before?
The building was previously the Naza Talyya Hotel, and before that simply the Naza Hotel. It has traded as Hotel Sentral Seaview since around 2015.
Where can I eat nearby?
Viva Local Food Haven, an indoor hawker centre at the junction of Jalan C.M. Hashim and Jalan Tanjong Tokong, is around a hundred metres from the hotel; its char koay teow is the stall most people go for. Straits Quay marina, about a 17-minute walk away, has a further cluster of restaurants and cafes.
How many rooms does it have?
Published figures differ. Penang Travel Tips and the Cuti-Cuti Malaysia listing both give 126 rooms, while some other listings quote 129. Room categories run from superior and deluxe rooms with partial or full sea views to triple suites and two-bedroom family suites.
Can I get there by public transport?
Yes. Rapid Penang buses running between George Town and the north coast stop on Jalan Tanjong Tokong, a few minutes' walk from the hotel. A car or e-hailing ride into George Town takes roughly 10 to 15 minutes.