Macrovest Sdn. Bhd. (VST Group)
W Residence Gurney Bay
Gurney Drive (opposite Gurney Plaza)
From
RM 2.37M
Completion 2028
Entry price confirmed at RM2,370,000 by the owner against the developer price list; a 2024 news article quoting "RM2mil onwards" is superseded.
Tenure
freehold
Title
residential
Total Units
498
Completion
2028
- From
- RM 2.4M
- PSF
- —
- Tenure
- freehold
- Total units
- 498
- Status
- selling
- Completion
- 2028
Price at a glance
Prices as at November 2026 — Developer prices basis. Last checked 2026-10-09. The project has not completed — no resale market yet.
| Unit type | Size (sqft) | Price from | PSF from |
|---|---|---|---|
| All units | 1,033–3,670 | RM2.37M | ~RM2,294 |
Zac’s Take
Zac Ong
W Residence Gurney Bay is a 69-storey freehold tower of 498 branded residences opposite Gurney Plaza by Macrovest (VST Group), due in 2028. It's on residential title, which is unusual for a hotel-branded residence and makes running costs and loans behave like a normal condo.
Homes run from about 1,033 to 3,670 sq ft, priced from about RM2.37M, up to roughly RM1,700 per sq ft, and about 75% were taken up at launch. Each comes with two parking bays.
It suits buyers who want the brand, the height and the Gurney address, and can carry a premium price and service charges. It's not a short-stay play: residential strata on the island can't be licensed for homestay, and owners can't list on Airbnb themselves. Every unit clears the RM1M foreign-buyer minimum, so foreign buyers can choose any layout.
W Residence Gurney Bay price list 2026
0 of 4 unit types have a published price · completing 2028
| Type | Size (sqft) | Price from | PSF (derived) | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type C | 1,033 | On application | — | — |
| Type B | 1,324 | On application | — | — |
| Type A | 1,604 | On application | — | — |
| Type D (Penthouse) | 3,670 | On application | — | — |
PSF is derived, not quoted — each row divides that type's price by its own square footage. Developers do not always state whether a published size is built-up or nett, and the two can differ by 20%. Ask for both in writing before you sign.
Developer price — the project has not completed, so there is no resale market to compare against, last checked 2026-10-09. Developers reprice between phases — confirm the current list before committing.
No published unit type clears the RM1M foreign-buyer minimum, but 4 types are priced on application — those may qualify. Ask before ruling the project out.
4 unit types are priced on application
Usually the penthouses and duplexes — developers hold those back rather than publish them. I can get you the current figure and the floor plan directly.
📲 Ask for the current price list⚠Freehold land on a residential title — confirmed by Zac Ong (REN 64593) from the developer, 2026-08-23. This corrects an earlier record that carried commercial title. Residential title means residential utility and assessment tariffs and conventional residential financing, unlike Marriott Residences on Gurney Drive, which is on a commercial title.
W Residence Gurney Bay completion date
W Residence Gurney Bay is expected to complete in 2028.
Read that as the developer's target, not a guarantee. What matters contractually is the vacant possession date in your SPA — 36 months from the sale and purchase agreement for a strata title under the Housing Development Act, with liquidated damages payable if the developer misses it. A launch year quoted in marketing and the VP date you can enforce are different things, so check the SPA schedule before you plan a move-in or a tenancy.
Building specifications
- Blocks
- 1
- Floors
- 69
- Total units
- 498
Facilities
What's nearby
🏥 Healthcare
- Gleneagles Hospital Penang
🛍 Shopping
- Gurney Paragon Mall
- Gurney Plaza
💎 Premium tier — what actually matters
At this price tier, buyers care about a different set of numbers
Most W Residence Gurney Bay buyers pay cash or use private banking — so monthly instalments aren't the metric. The questions Zac gets asked are:
- · Resale liquidity — how long to find a buyer in 5 years
- · Capital appreciation — what the area has done over 3, 5, 10 years
- · Carrying cost — maintenance + tax + utilities, not loan
- · Estate planning — title structure, inheritance handling
- · Foreign buyer levy & consent — true total cost basis
- · Lawyer / private banker network — who handles transactions well
Other projects in gurney drive
All 8 others we track here, cheapest first — all trading sub-sale.
- Sunrise @ GurneyRM1.25M
- 1 Persiaran Gurney (PG1)RM1.4M
- Setia V ResidencesRM1.58M
- Marriott ResidencesRM1.6M
- Silverton CondominiumRM2.25M
- 11 Gurney DriveRM2.7M
- Gurney ParagonRM2.85M
- 8 Gurney (The Shore)RM3.48M
Gurney Drive — area snapshot
Full area guide →Gurney Drive is Penang's prestige address for high-end residential. Limited land and consistent demand from local professionals and overseas Malaysians keep prices elevated.
Price range
RM 1.3M – RM 3.5M
asking prices in area
Active projects
0
selling or under construction
Subsale condos
8
completed projects
Total tracked
9
properties in this area
Total Cost Breakdown
Every cost you'll pay — stamp duty, legal fees, loan documentation, foreign levy. Real Penang numbers, not generic Malaysia estimates.
| Downpayment | RM 237,000 |
| SPA stamp duty (tiered 1–4%) | RM 78,800 |
| SPA legal fee | RM 22,210 |
| MOT stamp duty (at VP) Tiered 1–4% on transfer value. Paid at Vacant Possession stage. Buyer's cost — rarely absorbed by developer. | RM 78,800 |
| Loan stamp duty (0.5%) | RM 10,665 |
| Loan agreement legal fee | RM 10,665 |
| Valuation fee | RM 3,500 |
| Search, admin, misc | RM 1,000 |
| Gross upfront total | RM 442,640 |
New launch — typical developer savings
Toggle what the developer is absorbing. Confirm the actual package before signing.
Net upfront (after savings)
Based on typical 2026 new launch package
Estimates only, based on 2026 Penang state rules — not an offer, quotation, or representation of the developer's actual package. Actual costs vary by bank, lawyer, and case complexity. Confirm exact figures with Zac →
Frequently asked questions
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RM 2.4M
W Residence Gurney Bay