EXSIM has two freehold towers side by side on the Gelugor waterfront, both beside Penang Bridge: The Lighthauz and Keeperz Suites. On paper they look like twins. In practice they are aimed at different buyers, with different unit sizes, price points and ideas about how the home will be used. This guide puts the two next to each other so you can see which one fits your plan before you ask for a price list.
The two projects at a glance
| Keeperz Suites | The Lighthauz | |
|---|---|---|
| Scale | 493 units, two towers (236 and 257 units) | 671 units, single tower |
| Unit sizes | 484 and 581 sq ft | 732 and 1,001 sq ft |
| Layouts | Studio (dual key); 2 bedrooms (dual key) | 1 bed + study; 2 bed + study (two layouts) |
| Gross price | RM820,100 to RM1,005,900 | RM890,435 to RM1,208,911 |
| Tenure | Freehold, commercial-titled (HDA), 2.14 acres | Freehold, commercial-titled |
| Completion | 48 months from APDL | September 2030 |
| Rental angle | Dual key by design; optional Mana Mana Hospitality management | Sea-view facilities, larger units |
All prices are gross, per EXSIM's official price list, and should be confirmed before you decide. Details are on the Keeperz Suites project page and the The Lighthauz project page, and each page has a 360° virtual tour, the Keeperz Suites tour and the Lighthauz tour, so you can compare them online first.
What they share
Same developer (EXSIM Waterfront Sdn Bhd), same Gelugor waterfront precinct, same road access via the Tun Dr. Lim Chong Eu Expressway and Penang Bridge, freehold tenure on commercial-titled land, and GreenRE certification. So the location and title questions are largely common to both. What differs is the product.
Keeperz Suites: smaller, dual key, rental-minded
Keeperz Suites is the smaller-ticket option. Type A is a 484 sq ft dual-key studio with gross pricing of RM820,100 to RM872,600; Type B is a 581 sq ft dual-key two-bedroom at RM956,400 to RM1,005,900. Of the 493 units, 313 (63.5%) are Type A and 180 (36.5%) are Type B. Every unit is designed for either owner-occupation or Airbnb-style short-stay rental, and an optional management programme is available through Mana Mana Hospitality, EXSIM's hospitality operator.
The two towers (16 and 15 storeys) are linked by a sky bridge at Level 21, which carries the shared facilities: a co-working space, sky gym and game room in Tower A, and the sky lounge, sky pool and jacuzzi in Tower B. Level 5 adds a landscape deck. It suits buyers who want a lower entry price and are open to a rental angle. Because short-stay is central to the concept, ask for the programme terms, commitment period and what short-stay use is permitted, since the operator refreshes packages periodically.
The Lighthauz: bigger units, views and facilities
The Lighthauz is the larger-format option. The smallest layout is 732 sq ft (1 bedroom plus study) and the two larger layouts are 1,001 sq ft (2 bedrooms plus study). It is a single tower whose pitch is the sea and bridge view, with facilities across four levels including the Level 56 sky pool and the Level 57 sky lounge. It suits own-stay buyers and families who want more space, and buyers who want a freehold address facing the strait. Its completion is dated September 2030.
Who each one suits
- Choose Keeperz Suites if you want the lower entry ticket, like the flexibility of a dual-key layout, or want the option of a managed short-stay rental.
- Choose The Lighthauz if you want more space per unit, prioritise the view and the rooftop facilities, and are buying mainly to live in.
- Think again about either if you need to move in soon, or if you expect guaranteed returns. Neither is guaranteed, and both depend on the price you pay and the market at completion.
Questions to ask before you book
- What is the current availability and price for the exact unit and floor I want in each tower?
- For Keeperz, what is the calendar completion date behind the 48 months from APDL?
- What does commercial title mean for financing and for how the unit may be used?
- Service charge, sinking fund and booking fee: what are they for each project?
- For a rental plan, what are the Mana Mana Hospitality terms and what short-stay rules apply?
Background reading: freehold vs leasehold in Malaysia, how much you need to put down on a new launch, new launch vs subsale and what e-SPA and HIMS mean for buyers. Read our single-project guide to The Lighthauz for the full Lighthauz picture.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Keeperz Suites and The Lighthauz?
Both are freehold EXSIM serviced apartments beside Penang Bridge in Gelugor. The Lighthauz is a single 671-unit tower with three layouts of 732 to 1,001 sq ft, while Keeperz Suites is 493 units in two towers with two dual-key layouts of 484 and 581 sq ft. Keeperz also offers an optional Mana Mana Hospitality rental management programme.
How much does Keeperz Suites cost?
Gross pricing is RM820,100 to RM872,600 for Type A (484 sq ft studio, dual key) and RM956,400 to RM1,005,900 for Type B (581 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, dual key), per EXSIM's official price list. The Lighthauz ranges from RM890,435 to RM1,208,911. Confirm current availability before relying on any figure.
Which project completes first?
The Lighthauz lists a September 2030 completion. Keeperz Suites lists completion as 48 months from APDL, which does not give a calendar date on the project page, so ask the developer for the expected date.
Is Keeperz Suites good for short-stay rental?
Every unit is designed as dual key for owner-occupation or Airbnb-style short-stay rental, with an optional Mana Mana Hospitality management programme. Nothing is guaranteed: returns depend on the price you pay, occupancy and the programme terms, which are refreshed periodically, so ask for the current terms and check what short-stay use is permitted.
Can I visit or view both projects together?
Yes. They stand side by side in the same Gelugor waterfront precinct, and each project page has a 360-degree virtual tour, so you can compare them online before a site visit.