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Areca Hotel Penang

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near KOMTAR

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Stunning corridor with framed artwork, comfortable seating area, and lush greenery.
Stylish corridors feature decorative tiles, potted plants, and secure doors with intricate designs.
Stroll through this beautifully appointed corridor, lined with lush greenery and elegant artwork.
Cozy indoor space with a large teddy bear seated at a small table surrounded by wicker chairs.
Experience the warm ambiance of our inviting corridor, lined with lush plants and a cozy bench, featuring a vibrant artwork and sleek architecture.
In the heart of Downtown George Town, Areca Hotel Penang offers a haven with a shopping mall on site, lush garden views, and access to in-room WiFi. Explore the library or enjoy kid-friendly fun at no extra charge – previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Free children's club
  • Business center
  • Limo/town car service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's club (free)
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
$81 nightly
The total price is $91
Aug 7 - Aug 8
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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Comfortable retreat with a large bed, desk, and nightstand, perfect for a restful stay.

Garden Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Enjoy a classic stay with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a desk with a chair.

Family Suite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Experience a spacious and airy atmosphere in this well-appointed room featuring a double bed, comfortable sofa, and elegant artwork.

Heritage Loft

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

View all photos for Heritage Room (Ground Floor)

Relax in this inviting bedroom with a large bed, nightstand, and comfortable sofa.

Heritage Room (Ground Floor)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Relax in a traditional room with a comfortable bed, desk, and nightstand, surrounded by a patterned floor and stylish curtains.

Heritage Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Heritage Twin Loft

  • Sleeps 2

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Classic hotel room with two single beds, a wooden bench, and a small table.

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Garden Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

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No. 5, Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe, George Town, 10050

What's nearby

  • KOMTAR - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Penang Times Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Gurney Drive - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 27 min drive
  • Penang Sentral - 29 min drive
  • Tasek Gelugor Station - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Roti Bakar Hutton Lane - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Penang Road Famous Laksa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rim Tha Non Mookata - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dim Sum Valet - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Areca Hotel Penang

Areca Hotel Penang features a free kids' club and puts you within a 10-minute walk of KOMTAR. Also, Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza are just a 5-minute drive away. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travelers.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 50 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
    • Free children's club
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Onsite parking limited
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Free children's club

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 2017
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Shopping mall on site
  • Reception hall
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: MYR 200.0 per accommodation, per stay

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately MYR 30 for adults and MYR 30 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for MYR 55.0 per day

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay

Also known as

Areca Hotel Penang George Town
Areca Penang George Town
Areca Penang
Areca Hotel Penang Hotel
Areca Hotel Penang George Town
Areca Hotel Penang Hotel George Town

Frequently asked questions

Does Areca Hotel Penang offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Areca Hotel Penang does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Areca Hotel Penang?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Areca Hotel Penang?

Yes. Parking spots may be limited.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Areca Hotel Penang?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.

What is there to do at Areca Hotel Penang and nearby?

Areca Hotel Penang has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Areca Hotel Penang?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Areca Hotel Penang like?

Areca Hotel Penang is in Downtown George Town, a short 6-minute walk from KOMTAR and 8 minutes' walk from Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site. Travelers recommend the hotel for its walkable location.

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Areca Hotel Penang Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Service staff
Room
Location
Breakfast
Food
Spacious room
Restaurant
Ambience
Shopping
Bed

What guests liked

  • Breakfast offered a wide selection of quality food and was warmly served. (8 reviews)
  • The property is surrounded by great eateries within walking distance, with a highly-recommended restaurant nearby serving modern Asian cuisine. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, just out of the histle bustle

Good location for the old town. Very friendly staff, comfy bed and cost friendly. Would stay again.
Alan, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really lovely hotel.
Teresa, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely heritage hotel in Georgetown

Really great location in Georgetown,characterful heritage room, really spacious with wardrobe, iron, and two bottles of mineral water provided daily,and fridge.Excellent AC AND ceiling fan, a nice sitting area for guests and helpful,friendly staff-special mention to Nasrin for welcoming me and help throughout stay. Only downside is a little bit of street noise, but I'd definitely stay here again.
Roshni, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good staff, good service, nice and quiet hotel A lot of food around hotel. Super market cross street behind hotel. Highly recommend stay this hotel
Thy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautifully updated colonial style property with the friendliest staff.
Jacqueline, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good location and friendly staff
IUFU, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel. Amazing.
Haruka, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent area! Convenient to everything. Responsive staff.
Keong, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly, helpful staff. Beautiful common area. Good choices and very generous breakfast. Afternoon tea was a nice bonus.
Mary, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice colonial building that has been renovated with big rooms. Friendly and helpful staff.
Len, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

The location of the hotel and the room were very nice. Breakfast was not good.
Jaan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Close to everywhere!
Yimeng, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good maintenance heritage hotel. The room has ceiling fan and aircon installed, both running well in the hot hours. Offered the free afternoon tea was a bonus although we couldn’t get back to hotel to enjoy it everyday. Will definitely suggest it for travellers wanting a relaxing day stay.
Shuk, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Huge spaces for family stay

The room is huge and our family love the extra spaces that you do not see in normal hotel.
William, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Unique boutique hotel with old fashion architecture setup inside. It's only a few minutes away from all the shopping areas. Lottos of things to see was in 10-15 minutes walk.
eric, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient locations.
Elaine, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location!
Chow Ping, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Definitely worth 10/10 reviews for a 3-star boutique budget hotel, super friendly staffs, decent meals option, will recommend and definitely return to stay again 👍👍👍👍👍
Chong Kwee, Sherry, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Gracious and dignified. This place has quiet self-respectfulness for its uniqueness and location in Georgetown. Great quality for the price...I would stay again and again.
Jane, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Centrally located. Can be noisy. Helpful staff.

Pros: Centrally located in the city. Walking distant ( literally across the street) to many famous food stalls. Polite and helpful staff. Fairly painless check in and quick checkout. Free wi fi. Free afternoon tea between 3 and 5pm daily. Steps away from the city free bus stop. You can take this bus to visit most of the attraction in downtown. Cons: Because of its location, it can be noisy 24/7 ( they are aware of this and they are ready to provide earplugs upon request). One side of the hotel faces a banquet hall. So it can be very noisy during weekends. No ventilation fan in the washroom. Toilet paper is a bit thin. Not comfortable to use. The bed mattress was sagging in many places. We live in two different rooms and they're both like that. The lighting in the room was dim. I was having difficult time looking clearly at myself when shaving.
Chiow Min, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good stay in the hotel, like the location there. Plenty of good food around the hotel.
Yong Thye, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel, well located and friendly staff.
Conny, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Peaceful and conveniently located, with staff that are very helpful and friendly. A delightful back to a more nostalgic time.
Keith, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property had a colonial feel to it. Located a street away from the main road, which was an advantage as quiet. The room (Loft) we booked was comfortable and spacious. The staff at Breakfast were kind and polite. The location was central and walking distance to the main attractions. Also easy to get a taxi (grab).
Jeenal, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Unique heritage accommodation with lift access for elderly, luggage etc TV wasn't working for our room and they change our room immediately 👍
Ka Menu, 2-night trip