Lone Pine, Penang

Airy, modern rooms and great sea views are among the draws at Lone Pine, a luxury boutique hotel in Batu Ferringhi, a popular beach town on the Malaysian island of Penang. Renewed and restored, this Eastern & Oriental property has retained the colonial feel that has made it one of Penang's most captivating hotels - with whitewashed buildings, seafront terraces and balconies, and well-kept lawns between the pool and the beach.

Location

Airy, modern rooms and great sea views are among the draws at Lone Pine, a luxury boutique hotel in Batu Ferringhi, a popular beach town on the Malaysian island of Penang. Renewed and restored, this Eastern & Oriental property has retained the colonial feel that has made it one of Penang's most captivating hotels - with whitewashed buildings, seafront terraces and balconies, and well-kept lawns between the pool and the beach.

Accommodation

With just 90 rooms, Lone Pine is the only deluxe beachfront hotel in Batu Ferringhi and offers a far more intimate experience than some of its larger, more boisterous neighbours. From the hotel's stylish Deluxe Rooms to spacious suites with magnificent sea views, guests can enjoy the very best in contemporary design, combined with traditional touches that hark back to the hotel's rich, colonial past.

Dining

The day begins with breakfast at Bungalow, a light an airy restaurant with a gorgeous outdoor terrace, which overlooks the beach and gardens. Head here for superb buffet lunches and dinners where you'll enjoy a seemingly endless selection of international favourites and local specialities. For authentic Jaoanese flavours, make your way to Matsu, which features a Japanese charcoal grill and offers picnic bento boxes, which are ideal for a day at the beach. In the evenings, Batubar is the place to enjoy a sundowner cocktail, sip on a selection of new and old world wines and relax to the sounds of the surf outside and the chilled out tunes played by the hotel's resident DJ.

Facilities

As well as a wonderful outdoor pool, Lone Pine also features a superb spa, a fully equipped gym, a small shop and a games room. Guests also have use of a free shuttle service from Lone Pine to the Eastern & Oriental in Georgetown, the colonial heart of Penang.