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Areca Hotel Penang

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5 Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
15 mentions

Amazing staff, attentive and professional

The staff were friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help

Great location
13 mentions

the antique building and location

Excellent location and fabulous friendly helpful staff

Comfortable rooms
9 mentions

The building is historic, but the rooms and facilities are modern and well maint…

Rooms were clean and just the right size

Clean rooms
7 mentions

Delicious snacks during tea; clean room

Good location, clean room but not suitable for people with disabilities

Breakfast available
4 mentions

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…

Pool
1 mentions

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

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SCLARINA

couple

June 19, 2026

9

excellent

the antique building and location

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Celine

solo_traveller

June 12, 2026

10

Delicious snacks during tea; clean room.

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Tim

solo_traveller

June 8, 2026

10

Five star value at a three star price

Lovingly restored old colonial terrace. Amazing staff, attentive and professional.

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Margaret

solo_traveller

June 2, 2026

10

Excellent place to stay

Excellent location and fabulous friendly helpful staff. Highly recommend a stay here.

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Sengkey

solo_traveller

May 31, 2026

6

Good enough hotel!

Good location, clean room but not suitable for people with disabilities.

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Nina

couple

May 29, 2026

10

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.

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Ramnath

couple

May 27, 2026

9

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

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Hannah

couple

May 26, 2026

9

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!

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Joseph

family_with_children

May 26, 2026

9

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%.

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Bronwyn

solo_traveller

May 25, 2026

9

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.

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Jonathan

solo_traveller

May 24, 2026

7

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.

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Sasibai

family_with_children

May 14, 2026

7

We only stayed for one night.

Rooms were very clean.

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Ahmad Asyraf

couple

May 11, 2026

10

Awesome place

Location, cleanliness, staff and hotel design

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Colin

couple

May 11, 2026

10

Great location, staff and afternoon tea.

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Sheelagh

couple

May 10, 2026

10

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!

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david

couple

April 28, 2026

9

Great location, friendly staff

Staff very friendly and helpful. Great afternoon tea and breakfast

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Egidijus

solo_traveller

April 27, 2026

10

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.

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Yichen

couple

April 24, 2026

10

Everything.

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Aaron

solo_traveller

April 22, 2026

8

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)

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WONG

extended_group

April 21, 2026

9

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.

Max 5 guests 48 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 3 guests 18 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 3 guests 40 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 3 guests 40 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 00:00
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 12:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printFrom 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 2:50 PM

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Areca Hotel Penang - 4 Star Hotel in George Town