Title: Visit Sungai Ara: Best of Sungai Ara Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Sungai Ara](https://expedia.ca/Sungai-Ara-Hotels.d3000751835.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Sungai Ara](https://expedia.ca/Sungai-Ara-Vacation-Rentals.d3000751835.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Things to do in Sungai Ara](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Sungai-Ara.d3000751835.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Sungai Ara Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Sungai-Ara.d3000751835.Car-Rental-Guide)[Sungai Ara Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Sungai-Ara.d3000751835.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Sungai Ara ## Travel Guide ![Special western food, such as bacon waffle and spicy spaghetti in a small local restaurant. Nice place for hang out with group of friends. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139012/d4af2d77-3319-45f7-bba6-c47410ef1320.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Special western food, such as bacon waffle and spicy spaghetti in a small local restaurant. Nice place for hang out with group of friends. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139012/d4af2d77-3319-45f7-bba6-c47410ef1320.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Sungai Ara Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.ca/deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_3000751835) - Sungai Ara Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Sungai Ara ![Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/7900/7808/475890c1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang Jalan Batu Feringgi George Town Penang CA $149 CA $180 total Mar 15 - Mar 16 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this beach resort in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews) Pool is g Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=7808&PinnedHotelID=7808&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000751835) ![The Granite Luxury Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18370000/18364400/18364333/d2b16904_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Granite Luxury Hotel 191\. Jalan Magazine George Town Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay CA $91 CA $113 total Mar 3 - Mar 4 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a health club, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (237 reviews) I was surprised how quiet it was inside the suite bearing in mind its location. Plenty of room, lovely bed and excellent rainforest showef.The views to the South are good and the pool on 14 is amazing. Thetes also a roof terrace on 25 open in the evenings. Alas it was storming the two nights so never ... 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Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=14457&PinnedHotelID=14457&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000751835) [See all 1,073 properties in Sungai Ara](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026®ionId=3000751835) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![The Granite Luxury Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18370000/18364400/18364333/d2b16904_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Granite Luxury Hotel 191\. Jalan Magazine George Town Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, a health club, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (237 reviews) I was surprised how quiet it was inside the suite bearing in mind its location. Plenty of room, lovely bed and excellent rainforest showef.The views to the South are good and the pool on 14 is amazing. Thetes also a roof terrace on 25 open in the evenings. Alas it was storming the two nights so never ... Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/George-Town-Hotels-M-Summit-191-Executive-Hotel-Suites.h18364333.Hotel-Information) ![lyf Georgetown Penang](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110550000/110540600/110540585/53e0a9ed_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### lyf Georgetown Penang No. 2A Jalan Penang, Seksyen 14 George Town Penang Stay at this aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions KOMTAR and Gurney Drive are ... 9/10 Wonderful! (34 reviews) The rooms are clean and the staff are very helpful Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Lyf-Georgetown-Penang.h110540585.Hotel-Information) ![Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102190000/102188200/102188111/w3996h2667x4y0-c0c35ca7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Marriott Executive Apartments, Penang 55 Persiaran Gurney George Town Penang Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in George Town. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza are ... [](https://expedia.ca/George-Town-Hotels-Marriott-Executive-Apartments.h102188111.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Sungai Ara](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=3000751835&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Sungai Ara hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000751835&startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24)[Feb 23 - Feb 24](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000751835&startDate=2026-02-23&endDate=2026-02-24) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000751835&startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25)[Feb 24 - Feb 25](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000751835&startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25) [This weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000751835&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026)[Feb 27 - Mar 1](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000751835&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000751835&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026)[Mar 6 - Mar 8](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=3000751835&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Metropolitan, skyscraper, skyline building by the shore of Gurney Drive, George Town, Penang; Shutterstock ID 429264034; PO: Hcom Destination Content neighborhoods; Client: Hotels.com; Other: Hcom bra](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204190/f9a07766-7c35-4e0d-b924-dc0f5953d0e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gurney Drive 4.5/5(16 reviews) During your trip to George Town, you can do some window-shopping at Gurney Drive. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Gurney-Drive-George-Town.d6204190.Vacation-Attraction) ![Penang Hill](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6220540/f722a5b1-7f19-4de0-8c8d-b5090e2d6837.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Penang Hill 4.5/5(24 reviews) Zoom up this hill in a modern funicular car to visit historic sites and enjoy panoramic views of George Town far below. [](https://expedia.ca/Penang-Hill-George-Town.d6220540.Vacation-Attraction) ![Nothing says fish chips like these. Actually I got these because I think they locals eat PoPo fish flavored chips if they want their babies to grow up to be Police Officers. LOL](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056055/e39f7213-f1bb-4c3f-9d06-fec9d4717e8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gurney Plaza 4/5(21 reviews) During your visit to George Town, you can do some window-shopping at Gurney Plaza. Amble around this family-friendly area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums. [](https://expedia.ca/Gurney-Plaza-Downtown-George-Town.d6113858.Vacation-Attraction) ![KOMTAR which includes a high-rise building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113866/e2b85d5a-b98d-480a-ae1f-6462fa74db10.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### KOMTAR 4/5(19 reviews) Penang’s tallest building offers spectacular views and plenty of entertainment. [](https://expedia.ca/KOMTAR-Downtown-George-Town.d6113866.Vacation-Attraction) ![Spectacular sunset at the Straits of Malacca makes the travelling worthwhile. If you stay in one of the luxury hotels lining the beach, do get a beach facing unit with a balcony.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/319626934390621899/4efc9dc3-20a6-4789-b96d-adf244d18dce.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ferringgi Beach 4.5/5(15 reviews) If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Ferringgi Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to George Town. Stroll along the seaside in this relaxing area, or check out its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Ferringgi-Beach-George-Town.d6056054.Vacation-Attraction) ![Sa sA, testing](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139012/45e29acf-83d3-493d-8b9b-03718e8b9e20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Queensbay Mall 4/5(7 reviews) During your visit to Kampung Sungai Nibung Besar, you can enjoy retail therapy at Queensbay Mall. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Queensbay-Mall-Bayan-Lepas.d6113884.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46752139/5e96e998-ea90-4a3c-9ae6-8baa3e87714e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### eSIM: Airalo Malaysia Package CA $3 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/esim-airalo-malaysia-package.a46752139.activity-details) ![The Top Penang Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48708015/083eb192-6d6a-4e75-86ad-20b9d8f022a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Malaysia Penang George Town: The Top Penang Entry Ticket CA $18 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/malaysia-penang-george-town-the-top-penang-entry-ticket.a48708015.activity-details) ![Cycling along the beautiful river](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/709711/730a0d1c-dd6e-4369-bf48-4213e6eab629.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half-Day Penang Countryside Cycling Tour CA $43 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-penang-countryside-cycling-tour.a709711.activity-details) ![Main Facade](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1316552/cbc6088a-5c7a-4007-8fab-39e5952cd41e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guided Tour of Cheong Fatt Tze's Blue Mansion in George Town CA $9 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/guided-tour-of-cheong-fatt-tzes-blue-mansion-in-george-town.a1316552.activity-details) ![The Habitat Penang Hill Admission Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44760669/d7e04715-3cbc-44a8-b261-29483ea203e6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Malaysia: Penang Habitat Entry Ticket CA $19 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/malaysia-penang-habitat-entry-ticket.a44760669.activity-details) ![Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/896439/655bda03-8f45-4e92-af39-0c345566fa90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Malaysia: Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm CA $20 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/malaysia-entopia-by-penang-butterfly-farm.a896439.activity-details) [See all activities in Sungai Ara](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Sungai-Ara.d3000751835.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Sungai Ara ![George Town featuring heritage elements and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6023813/294e0b00-0fbd-4e99-853e-475ed6dd7974.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### George Town ![Beautiful view of George Town from Penang Hill. Panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6056057/8a8c42d6-ede4-407e-aa6f-1f8f62a9e240.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bukit Jambul ![Nature at its best❤️](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6336183/0290ee9c-8b17-4a42-a1af-19efc1dbc6d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Mukim 12 Bayan Lepas - Cities near Sungai Ara - Places of interest [George Town](https://expedia.ca/George-Town.dx6023813)[Bukit Jambul](https://expedia.ca/Bukit-Jambul.dx6056057)[Mukim 12 Bayan Lepas](https://expedia.ca/Mukim-12-Bayan-Lepas.dx553248635976432197) - [Penang Hill ](https://expedia.ca/Penang-Hill-George-Town.d6220540.Vacation-Attraction) - [KOMTAR ](https://expedia.ca/KOMTAR-Downtown-George-Town.d6113866.Vacation-Attraction) - [Kek Lok Si Temple ](https://expedia.ca/Kek-Lok-Si-Temple-George-Town.d6113864.Vacation-Attraction) - [Pinang Peranakan Mansion ](https://expedia.ca/Pinang-Peranakan-Mansion-Downtown-George-Town.d6113880.Vacation-Attraction) - [Penang National Park ](https://expedia.ca/Penang-National-Park-George-Town.d6116166.Vacation-Attraction) - [Fort Cornwallis ](https://expedia.ca/Fort-Cornwallis-Downtown-George-Town.d6113856.Vacation-Attraction) - [Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm ](https://expedia.ca/Entopia-By-Penang-Butterfly-Farm-George-Town.d6325831.Vacation-Attraction) - [Pulau Tikus Market ](https://expedia.ca/Pulau-Tikus-Market-Downtown-George-Town.d6259007.Vacation-Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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