Areca Hotel Penang
5 Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe
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Why people book this hotel
“Amazing staff, attentive and professional”
“The staff were friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help”
“the antique building and location”
“Excellent location and fabulous friendly helpful staff”
“The building is historic, but the rooms and facilities are modern and well maint…”
“Rooms were clean and just the right size”
“Delicious snacks during tea; clean room”
“Good location, clean room but not suitable for people with disabilities”
“Location to all George Town attractions; excellent & courteous service by staff;…”
“The breakfast was fantastic with a buffet on busy days and a menu choice on less…”
“The pool and beach were great, and the rooms were very clean”
Overview
Located in UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, Areca Hotel Penang offers accommodations in Penang. Guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. It is 450 metres to Upside Down Museum Penang and 550 metres to Penang Heritage Gallery. Clan Jetties of Penang is 2.1 km from Areca Hotel Penang, while Fort Cornwallis is 2.5 km away. Penang International Airport is 21.4 km from the property. Air-conditioned rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Areca Hotel Penang offers certain units that feature a patio, and the rooms have a kettle. All guest rooms at the accommodation have air conditioning and a wardrobe. Other facilities at the property include a kids' club and a library. Guests can approach the 24-hour front desk for luggage storage. Guests can enjoy Penang Road Teochew Chendul, limited for one person per stay. The in-house restaurant specialises in European cuisine and a continental breakfast is served daily at the property.
Traveller reviews
SCLARINA
couple
June 19, 2026
“excellent”
the antique building and location
Celine
solo_traveller
June 12, 2026
Delicious snacks during tea; clean room.
Tim
solo_traveller
June 8, 2026
“Five star value at a three star price”
Lovingly restored old colonial terrace. Amazing staff, attentive and professional.
Margaret
solo_traveller
June 2, 2026
“Excellent place to stay”
Excellent location and fabulous friendly helpful staff. Highly recommend a stay here.
Sengkey
solo_traveller
May 31, 2026
“Good enough hotel!”
Good location, clean room but not suitable for people with disabilities.
Nina
couple
May 29, 2026
Excellent location and a wonderful hotel. The building is historic, but the rooms and facilities are modern and well maintained. The hotel is quiet and comfortable. I especially enjoyed the afternoon tea, the strong shower, and the air conditioning, which was effective without being uncomfortable. The staff were friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help. The hotel felt like a home away from home. A great place for both a short visit and a longer stay. I would happily stay here again.
Ramnath
couple
May 27, 2026
“A fantastic stay in an old-fashioned hotel in line with the historical George Town surroundings.”
Location to all George Town attractions; excellent & courteous service by staff; nice breakfast and beautiful ambience of the hotel
Hannah
couple
May 26, 2026
“We loved it!”
Fantastic hotel that was easily walkable to everything you’d want to see in George Town. The staff were super friendly and really helpful - particularly the restaurant staff. The breakfast was fantastic with a buffet on busy days and a menu choice on less busy days. We loved our stay here and would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Joseph
family_with_children
May 26, 2026
“Staff and Hotel were excellent and made our trip to Panang very enjoyable.”
We enjoyed our stay at the hotel; the property was great, the location was close to the heart in Penang. The staff at the hotel were very helpful and eager to help whenever they could. Breakfast was very good and would recommend that all visitors sign up for that. Rooms were clean and just the right size. We were glad we choice this property & would recommend it 100%.
Bronwyn
solo_traveller
May 25, 2026
“Gorgeous character hotel in centre of George Town, providing a very enjoyable stay.”
Really beautiful restored hotel close to the old historic part of George Town. Easy walk to cafes, sights, shops. Staff were great, and rooms serviced daily.
Jonathan
solo_traveller
May 24, 2026
Good location close to Kimberley Street and walkable down to see all the street art. Staff were friendly. Plenty of nice eateries within walking distance.
Sasibai
family_with_children
May 14, 2026
“We only stayed for one night.”
Rooms were very clean.
Ahmad Asyraf
couple
May 11, 2026
“Awesome place”
Location, cleanliness, staff and hotel design
Colin
couple
May 11, 2026
Great location, staff and afternoon tea.
Sheelagh
couple
May 10, 2026
“Welcoming and beautiful hotel.”
Old colonial style propert well maintained. Beautiful place, welcome and helpful staff. Not too big or small, tea in afternoon was a real treat. Only 7 minutes from night food market - look for the Michelin star stall!
david
couple
April 28, 2026
“Great location, friendly staff”
Staff very friendly and helpful. Great afternoon tea and breakfast
Egidijus
solo_traveller
April 27, 2026
The hotel was excellent, very comfortable, and the staff were wonderful. The pool and beach were great, and the rooms were very clean. Thank you for your hospitality.
Yichen
couple
April 24, 2026
Everything.
Aaron
solo_traveller
April 22, 2026
“A comfortable stay in the heart of Penang”
A beautiful hotel conveniently located right in the middle of Georgetown. It had a nice historical feel to it, but was balanced out with some chic and modern touches. The room was a good size and the bed was very comfy. There was an AC, as well as a ceiling fan - perfect for a long day out in the extreme heat! The staff were very kind and hospitable (plus being welcomed everyday by the beautiful scent of the lobby was a bonus)
WONG
extended_group
April 21, 2026
“Very good n enjoyable stay .. quiet n convenient to explore”
Good location, helpful staff..cosy and clean room .. nice ambience of hotel courtyard
Facilities
Activities
Kids' club
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles, Indoor play area
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Restaurant, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms, Lift, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Garden
Parking
Parking, Street parking, Parking on site
Physical distancing
Physical distancing rules followed
Safety & security
Key card access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Face masks for guests available
Services
Meeting/banquet facilities, 24-hour front desk, Luggage storage
Family Suite
This spacious air-conditioned family suite also has a fan option and opens up to views of the city. The seating area is fitted with a flat-screen satellite TV, minibar and a desk. The en suite bathroom includes shower facilities, a hairdryer and free toiletries.
Garden Room
This air-conditioned double room also has a fan option. The seating area is fitted with a flat-screen satellite TV and a desk. The en suite bathroom includes shower facilities, a hairdryer and free toiletries.
Heritage Double Room
Heritage Double Room Located on the ground floor or top floor of the building, this larger air-conditioned double room also has a fan option and features a patio that opens up to views of the city. The seating area is fitted with a flat-screen satellite TV and a desk. The en suite bathroom includes shower facilities, a hairdryer and free toiletries.
Heritage Twin Loft
This larger air-conditioned twin loft also has a fan option. The seating area is fitted with a flat-screen satellite TV and a desk. The en suite bathroom includes shower facilities, a hairdryer and free toiletries.
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