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Carnarvon House

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28 Lorong Carnarvon

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
13 mentions

The location is also great, close to the main streets and the jettys- we were ab…

The location is perfect because it is situated next to a busy food street, and a…

Friendly staff
10 mentions

Very attentive and helpful staff

The host was hospitable and excellently communicative

Clean rooms
8 mentions

It was neat, easy to access, close to everything I wanted to visit

The shared bathrooms were always clean and tidy, and they had a water dispenser …

Comfortable rooms
6 mentions

Our room, Campbell room, was small but perfect for what we needed

An absolutly plus point was that there was a privat bathroom, which is not that …

Good value
2 mentions

Stayed in the new block and excellent value for money

Great location and fantastic value

Overview

Offering a garden and garden view, Carnarvon House is located in George Town, 2.2 km from Northam Beach and 700 metres from 1st Avenue Penang. Among the facilities at this property are luggage storage space and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Featuring family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. There is a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. A minimarket is available at the guest house. Sightseeing tours are available in the area. Both a bicycle rental service and a car rental service are available at the guest house, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Popular points of interest near Carnarvon House include Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, Penang Times Square and Wonderfood Museum. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 15 km from the accommodation.

Traveller reviews

R

Romane

couple

May 28, 2026

9

The people who worked there are exceptional. Honestly they were so kind to us and patient. We really enjoyed this place full of charms

K

KAREN

solo_traveller

May 27, 2026

9

Highly recommended place to stay.

Very attentive and helpful staff. Privacy is ensured.

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Walid

solo_traveller

May 18, 2026

9

Truely enjoyed it !

It was neat, easy to access, close to everything I wanted to visit. The host was hospitable and excellently communicative. I most definitely recommend. And free coffee and biscuits anytime of the day! How about that!?

J

Jan

solo_traveller

May 7, 2026

8

Wonderful old house with lots of character. Good facilities.

H

Hayley D

solo_traveller

April 28, 2026

10

Incredible stay, would come again!

The house is about 160 years old and absolutely beautiful. We loved its charm and homely feeling. Our room, Campbell room, was small but perfect for what we needed. It had a fan and AC, a cupboard, table and multi towel rack. Overall, very comfortable. The staff were fantastic and friendly. They were extremely accommodating to our needs, we initially booked 3 nights but due to flights had to change our dates around, this was no problem to Carnarvon and they assisted us with ease. They also suggested we store our luggage there while we spent a few days in Langkawi, this was great and made our domestic travel so simple. When we returned they had already placed our luggage in our room. The shared bathrooms were always clean and tidy, and they had a water dispenser and some free snacks in the common area. The location is also great, close to the main streets and the jettys- we were able to walk everywhere. The surrounding streets are beautiful and quaint. Highly recommend a stay here.

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L

couple

April 13, 2026

10

We loved everything about the stay from the decorations inside and the services provided.

The location is perfect because it is situated next to a busy food street, and at the heart of a cultural town. We love walking so this hotel suited our interests, it was at a walkable distance to many interesting and cultural locations and very safe.

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Natalie

extended_group

March 27, 2026

8

Very good location to see Georgetown

Loved the location of this house and the offerings of complimentary water, fruit and biscuits during our stay. A bonus for us was the washing/drying facility. A short walking distance from the local bus station which we used to go to a beach, the National park, and the airport.

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LeMarin

family_with_children

March 27, 2026

10

Really beautiful restored house. In a really good location. An absolutly plus point was that there was a privat bathroom, which is not that common for this area. The restaurant recommendation given us from the Host were really helpful.

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Paul

solo_traveller

March 26, 2026

9

Character hotel with nice communal area.

Reception staff were a kind and helpful. Beautiful character building.

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Claire

couple

March 25, 2026

8

Excellent value for money

Stayed in the new block and excellent value for money. Hot & cold water available along with cake. Room was spacious, clean and comfortable

J

Jule

couple

March 6, 2026

7

Nice old place, in center of town

C

chan

couple

March 6, 2026

9

I really like the location, really convenience to us just by walking u can reach many tourism place already.

M

mcgillicuddy

couple

March 3, 2026

10

We had a wonderful stay and Nicole the host was extremely accommodating and very sweet. She made a huge difference to ou

Great location and fantastic value. The property was authentic, clean and very comfortable beds.

J

Jasenka

couple

March 1, 2026

10

Everything was perfect, it was very clean and nice. The host was very friendly and helpful. Free coffee and snacks were perfect. The location is very good. We liked the Chinese interior design.

J

Julia

extended_group

February 24, 2026

7

Very cool experience to stay in an old house

The house is quite pretty, and as a visitor it is cool to be able to see what an older Straits Chinese building looks like from the inside. It is also very clean, which is much appreciated as most of us as sharing a communal bathroom and I was concerned (but it turned out to not be an issue). Eva and Nicole were also both very helpful and responsive by message, which helped us a lot (esp as we ended up arriving very late at night, we appreciated the good communication and Eva's willingness to stay up late and meet us). The location is really convenient, the neighbourhood is quiet but you are only one or two streets over from the lively parts of George Town.

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Kai En

extended_group

January 20, 2026

9

location is good

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KEAH HWEE

family_with_children

January 19, 2026

8

Good stay, good food

Good location. Easy access by walking distance to tourist sight such as Penang Strret Art, Peranakan museum, Wonderfood museum, 3D Trick Art museum, Ghost museum, Teochew Puppet & Opera House, Sun Yat Sen museum and others. Additionally, few Michelin restaurants nearby such as Chao Xuan, My Own Cafe, etc.

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Andreas

couple

January 18, 2026

7

The location is very convenient, within walking distance of many of George Town’s main attractions. The hotel is set in a historic building, which gives it a certain charm, with wooden floors and some original interior features that reflect the character of the area.

S

See Yan

couple

January 12, 2026

9

Good value for money

Clean, friendly staff, provided all basic facilities, good location

K

Katoucha

couple

January 8, 2026

10

Great location and property

Small but pretty rooms, clean, great location and very helpful staff. Also the property itself is historical and so beautiful

Facilities

Activities

Cycling, Bike tours

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, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Entertainment and family services

Board games/puzzles

Food & Drink

Fruits, Breakfast options

Food & drink safety

All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas

General

Bicycle parking, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Minimarket on site, WiFi available in all areas, Soundproof rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Outdoor furniture, Garden, Terrace

Physical distancing

Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Reception services

Invoice provided

Safety & security

Key access, Key card access, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers

Safety features

Thermometers for guests provided by property, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available

Self check-in

Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Lockbox key collection at the property

Services

Lockers, Shared lounge/TV area, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Ironing service, Business centre, Laundry, Express check-in/check-out, Car hire, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Luggage storage

Acheh Room

This double room is air-conditioned and features a shared bathroom, a seating area and garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 10 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Buckingham Room

This double room has a shared bathroom and air conditioning and chocolate for guests. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 2 guests 11 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Campbell Room

This double room features a shared bathroom and air conditioning and chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 10 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Chulia Room

This double room features a shared bathroom and air conditioning and chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 10 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Deluxe Triple with En-suite

Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The double room features air conditioning, city views and chocolate. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 15 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Double Room with Private Bathroom

Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The double room provides air conditioning, garden views and chocolate. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 3 guests 15 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Kapitan Room

This double room features a shared bathroom and air conditioning and chocolate for guests. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 2 guests 11 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Kimberley Room

This double room is air-conditioned and features a shared bathroom, a seating area and garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 11 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Armenian Room

This triple room features a shared bathroom and air conditioning and chocolate for guests. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 4 guests 26 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Carnarvon Room

This triple room has a shared bathroom and air conditioning and chocolate for guests. The unit has 3 beds.

Max 3 guests 16 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Triple Room with Private Bathroom

Featuring free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The triple room features air conditioning, garden views and chocolate. The unit has 3 beds.

Max 3 guests 15 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
2 Single Beds En-suite

Featuring free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The twin room features air conditioning, garden views and chocolate. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 20 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Twin Room with Private Bathroom

Featuring free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The twin room features air conditioning, garden views and chocolate. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 3 guests 15 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 20:00
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.
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 2:50 PM

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Carnarvon House - 0 Star Hotel in George Town