Aayu Beach St vs Manhattan Residence
Both are in Penang, 110 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelGeorge Town
Aayu Beach St
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 7.9
- Score by category
- 2 of 4
Inn★★½George Town
Manhattan Residence
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 7.9
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick Aayu Beach St
It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 110 m apart.
Choose Aayu Beach St if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 8.5)
- a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 11)
Choose Manhattan Residence if you want
- a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 11 / 1)
Why is Aayu Beach St better than Manhattan Residence?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.5)+0.4
Why is Manhattan Residence better than Aayu Beach St?
- 1More guest reviews (2,343 vs 94), so the rating is more reliable×25
- 2Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Aayu Beach St vs Manhattan Residence: which hotel is better? | Aayu Beach St | Manhattan Residence |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.9 +0.4 | 8.5 |
| Location | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Facilities | – | 2.5 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 1.0 |
| Beach access | 4.4 +0.4 | 4.0 |
| Public transport | 5.6 | 5.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.8 +0.3 | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 8.9 +0.4 | 8.5 |
| Number of reviews | 94 | 2,343 +2,249 |
| Rank in Penang | top 29% +28% | bottom 43% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Distance to George Town centre | 760 m | 860 m |
| To the beach | 1.7 km −100 m | 1.8 km |
| To public transport | 970 m | 940 m |
| To the airport | 14 km | 14 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 360 m | 340 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 18 +8 | 10 |
| Sights within 1 km | 40 | 40 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | – | ★★½ |
| Rooms | 1 | 11 |
| Floors | 2 | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | – | 14 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Massage | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Wheelchair accessible | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Minibar | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Live prices around both hotels
Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.
Nightly price by month
Aayu Beach StManhattan Residence
- Aayu Beach St is cheaper in 12 of 12 months
- Aayu Beach St: €14 a night on average · Manhattan Residence: €32 a night on average
Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date.
Hotel prices in Penang by month
All months
| Month | Aayu Beach St | Manhattan Residence |
|---|---|---|
| December | €15 | €32 |
| January | €15 | €32 |
| February | €15 | €32 |
| March | €15 | €32 |
| April | €15 | €32 |
| May | €15 | €32 |
| June | €15 | €32 |
| July | €15 | €32 |
| August | €15 | €32 |
| September | €15 | €32 |
| October | €12 | €32 |
| November | €11 | €32 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 12 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Aayu Beach St prices by monthManhattan Residence prices by month
Location
110 m apart
Aayu Beach St: city centre: 1.7 km, nearest station Stesen Komuter Simpang Ampat: 970 m, Penang International Airport (PEN): 14 km, beach: 1.7 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Manhattan Residence: city centre: 1.8 km, nearest station Stesen Komuter Simpang Ampat: 940 m, Penang International Airport (PEN): 14 km, beach: 1.8 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 40+ sights within 1 km.
Aayu Beach St or Manhattan Residence: common questions
Which is better, Aayu Beach St or Manhattan Residence?
Aayu Beach St leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Aayu Beach St or Manhattan Residence?
Over the year Aayu Beach St costs about €14 a night on average against €32 at Manhattan Residence, and it is cheaper in 12 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Aayu Beach St is 1.7 km from the nearest beach; Manhattan Residence is 1.8 km.
How far apart are Aayu Beach St and Manhattan Residence?
The two hotels are 110 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score