Located 708m (2326 ft) above sea level, the Hillside Retreat has stellar views of the island and mainland, and the surrounding 130-million-year-old virgin rainforest. Its Instagram-worthy rooms, which is an expert combination of contemporary and colonial-style furnishings, are located within the century-old colonial building, which also has a camping ground on its compound. Amenities include air-conditioning, water heaters, fans, outdoor kitchen, bbq pit, and other necessities. Touted as the highest family lodge in Penang opened to the public, one can expect to experience a sea of clouds in the morning and stargaze at night, both of which is a welcome retreat from the city's lively streets. Other nearby facilities are hiking trails, an eco-farm, restaurant, bar, and world-class ecotourism site, The Habitat. The Hillside Retreat also provides facilities for events and functions such as team building, back-to-nature and wellness retreats, weddings, and more.