Penang hotels
Hompton Hotel by the Beach
A 4-star Hompton Hotel by the Beach at No 533, Jalan C.M. Hashim Tanjung Tokong — no POI rows with a 8.5 headline from 4,485 reviews and insect issues named in the cons.
- 4-star (official classification)
- Beach strip
- Independent — no chain recorded
Written by the TravelShifu editorial team · last checked · hotel method
Desk assessmentWe have not stayed here. This verdict is built from the property’s own records and third-party guest reviews, read in full — including the complaints.
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The verdict
Book Hompton Hotel by the Beach if a 8.5 headline from 4,485 fits your tolerance — accept insect issues, inadequate amenities as named trade-offs.
This seed has no POI distance rows for Hompton Hotel by the Beach, so we do not invent landmark kilometre claims. Location still scores 9.34 out of 10 in guest analysis.
The supplier rating is 8.5 out of 10 from 4,485 reviews, captured 7 January 2026. Cleanliness 7.33. Service 9.3. Pros name friendly staff, good location, clean rooms. Cons name insect issues, inadequate amenities, parking problems.
Filtered amenity facts include Swimming pool, Outdoor pool, Fitness facilities, Fitness center, Restaurant, Bar — we only cite what the seed lists.
Chain: none recorded. Check-in from 03:00 PM; check-out 12:00 PM.
Best for
- Travellers who want a 4-star with a 8.5 headline from 4,485 reviews
- Anyone comparing dated cleanliness and location category scores before booking
- Readers who will read named cons as carefully as the pros
Not for
- Anyone who needs verified landmark pins — none in this seed
- Guests who will not accept named cons such as insect issues
- Anyone treating star class alone as a cleanliness guarantee
Verdict last reviewed . Rates, refurbishments and management change — re-check anything time-sensitive before booking.
The supplier’s overall score
Third-party guest reviews: 8.5/10 from 4,485 reviews — as of
This is an aggregate of published guest reviews from other booking sites, not a TravelShifu rating. We do not average it with anything, and we never restate it as structured data — Google’s review-snippet guidance says not to aggregate ratings from other websites, and every score we hold is somebody else’s.
What guests actually say
Guest sentiment at Hompton Hotel by the Beach
Synthesised from published guest reviews, last run 7 January 2026. Scores are our reading of recurring themes, not an average of star ratings.
Every score and every phrase in this section is the guest analysis from our hotel data provider for Hompton Hotel by the Beach, captured on 2026-01-07. TravelShifu did not compute these numbers, average them, or edit the wording.
- Overall Experience9.3 / 10Excellent
Overall enjoyable stay with beautiful views.
- Location9.3 / 10Excellent
Convenient location near the beach and street food options.
- Cleanliness7.3 / 10Good
There were issues reported regarding ants in the room and a cockroach sighting.
- Service9.3 / 10Excellent
Staff were generally friendly and helpful, despite some complaints.
- Room Quality8.3 / 10Good
Rooms generally comfortable, with some issues such as a non-functioning fridge.
- Amenities7.3 / 10Good
Facilities such as the pool and gym fell short of expectations.
- Value for Money8.3 / 10Good
Breakfast was nice, but concerns about parking and amenities.
- Food and Beverage8.8 / 10Excellent
Good food reported, especially at the Tapas Bar.
Praised consistently
- Friendly staff
- Good location
- Clean rooms
Complained about consistently
- Insect issues
- Inadequate amenities
- Parking problems
Hompton Hotel by the Beach in photos
Supplied by the property through our hotel data provider and served from its own CDN.
What the property says about itself
The supplier’s own copy, reproduced unedited. It is marketing — the verdict above is ours.
Luxurious Accommodation
Experience air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities and comfortable furnishings, ensuring a relaxing stay by the beach.
Convenient Facilities
Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a fitness centre, as well as a restaurant and bar for your dining and entertainment needs.
Beachside Location
Located just 100 metres from Tanjung Tokong Beach, indulge in a serene coastal getaway with easy access to nearby attractions.
Book now for an unforgettable stay at Hompton Hotel by the Beach!
Facilities
51 facilities as listed by the property. Shown in full rather than filtered: the same list is what the structured data on this page claims, so trimming it here would make the markup say more than the page does.
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Free Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Family rooms
- Lift / Elevator
- Laundry
- Luggage storage
- Bar
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Non-smoking throughout
- Private parking
- Outdoor pool
- Daily housekeeping
- Parking garage
- Beachfront
- Concierge service
- Kid meals
- ATM/cash machine on site
- Wine/champagne
- Coffee Shop on site
- Steam room
- Beach
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- First aid kit available
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Smoke alarms
- Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Food delivered to guest room
- CCTV in common areas
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
- 24-hour security
- Security alarm
- Key card access
Where it is, and what is near it
Address
No 533, Jalan C.M. Hashim Tanjung TokongPenang 11200
Malaysia
Check-in & check-out
- Check-in from
- 03:00 PM
- Check-out by
- 12:00 PM
Nearest points of interest
Our supplier lists no landmark distances for this property — not zero landmarks nearby, simply no measured distances on file. Rather than estimate them from the coordinates, we leave it blank: the address above and the map are the reliable guide, and our Penang area notes cover what is worth walking to.
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Conditions worth reading before you book
The property’s own notice, reproduced unedited. Deposits, card rules and pet charges live here.
Head to head
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Hompton Hotel by the Beach — common questions
- How does Hompton Hotel by the Beach score with guests?
- Our hotel data provider returns 8.5 out of 10 from 4,485 reviews as of 7 January 2026. Location 9.34/10. Cleanliness 7.33/10. We have not stayed — this is a desk assessment from our hotel data provider’s dated guest analysis on the page.
- How close is Hompton Hotel by the Beach to the main sights?
- We cannot quote kilometre figures — this hotel has no POI rows in the ingest. Location scores 9.34 out of 10 from 4,485 reviews as of 7 January 2026. Plan walks on a map before you book around a tight itinerary.
- What time is check-in and check-out at Hompton Hotel by the Beach?
- Check-in is from 03:00 PM and check-out is by 12:00 PM. These are the property's own published times as published by the property to our hotel data provider. Luggage storage is listed among the facilities.