PENANG’S BEST KEPT SECRET
Malihom is a homegrown retreat tucked away in a 40-acre private estate in Balik Pulau, Penang. It started off as a family holiday estate before we opened to the public in 2009.
We offer two types of accommodations: Hilltop barns and Foothill homes – as well as event spaces for hire.
WHAT MAKES US SPECIAL?
HERITAGE BARNS
When you book a stay at our signature Hilltop accommodation, you will be staying in rice barns made of teak wood.
Originally built as granaries and sometimes as temporary shelter for farmers, rice barns dotted the fields in the countryside for centuries. They formed part of the history of farming in the region and exemplified the use of local building materials and techniques.
The design of the barns are simple with large columns, partially open to the elements and low-pitched roofs. Over time, as farming became mechanised, barns outlived their usefulness. Farmers struggled with putting the structures in good use.
Today, there is an increasing move to inject new life into them, along with laws to protect and preserve them. Many of the barns that are over one hundred years old are now classified as Thailand’s National Heritage.
AMONG TREES
We are situated in a 40-acre private estate with stunning views. You will be among nature, in total calmness and comfort.
The closest living thing you will see are trees. We have planted over 3,000 trees including hardwoods over the past 20 years!
NATURAL SPRING WATER
We’re blessed with our own natural spring.
The water you drink, bath and swim in comes from that source. It tastes absolutely fantastic and feels soft on your skin!
