Joyful Guesthouse#IslandHosp
Jalan Adams
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Why people book this hotel
“Cleanliness: The environment was clean and well-maintained, both in the rooms an…”
“Clean bedroom and bathroom”
“Here’s an overview of my experience: Location: The property is very close to …”
“The location is near island hospital”
“Very clean and smell nice”
“Nice clean place and comfortable bed with wonderful staff who made you feel at h…”
“Mohammad and Sakina are excellent hosts, warm, friendly and helpful, it’s a grea…”
“Nice host”
“Price: The cost of the stay was reasonable, especially considering the location …”
“Excellent value for the money, very clean, nice staff, stable WiFi, lovely terra…”
Overview
Joyful Guesthouse#IslandHosp, a property with a garden, is located in George Town, 1.6 km from Northam Beach, 2.9 km from Penang Times Square, as well as 3.4 km from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the homestay free of charge. Wonderfood Museum is 4.6 km from the homestay and Straits Quay is 5.5 km away. There is a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. 1st Avenue Penang is 3.6 km from Joyful Guesthouse#IslandHosp, while Penang Botanic Gardens is 4.2 km away. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 16 km from the accommodation.
Traveller reviews
Tamer
solo_traveller
May 17, 2026
Mr MUHAMMAD and vife perfect thank you so much
Nick
solo_traveller
February 27, 2026
“Beautiful clean modern property with plenty of facilities and friendly staff”
Mohammad and Sakina are excellent hosts, warm, friendly and helpful, it’s a great property with nice staff and friendly guests, there a kitchen, two bathrooms, laundry facilities and only 6 minutes to the heart of Georgetown on a moped.
ZUL HISHAM
solo_traveller
September 28, 2025
The best place to stay. Nice host.
MAT RAMLEE
solo_traveller
August 1, 2025
Friendly hosts. Feel at home atmosphere. Very clean and smell nice.
Hui Min, Amelyn
solo_traveller
May 17, 2025
“Pleasant experience”
Nil
Adam
couple
May 7, 2025
“Great place with wonderful staff!”
Nice clean place and comfortable bed with wonderful staff who made you feel at home. Lovely communal kitchen to use & close to Island hospital
Jody
couple
February 17, 2025
I stayed at Joyful Gusesthouse for 3 nights during a recent medical visit to Island Hospital and found it to be a good option for my needs. Here’s an overview of my experience: Location: The property is very close to Island Hospital, making it very convenient if this is the purpose of your stay. The short walking distance was a practical advantage (less than 5 minutes). Cleanliness: The environment was clean and well-maintained, both in the rooms and shared spaces. This made for a comfortable stay. But of course, it's a guesthouse, not a hotel, so don't expect hotel facilities. Shared Kitchen: The shared kitchen is well-equipped, allowing guests to prepare their own meals if they prefer not to eat out. Facilities: The property has practical amenities, including an elevator and wheelchair-friendly access, which are helpful for those visiting the hospital. Room: I stayed in the twin room (Room #3). While the space was small, it served its purpose well and had the essentials we needed for a comfortable stay. Price: The cost of the stay was reasonable, especially considering the location and the facilities provided. It offers good value for the price. Host: The host was friendly and efficient, always ready to help with questions or any issues that arose during my stay. I really appreciated her responsiveness at replying my messages. Overall, this property is a practical choice for anyone visiting Island Hospital Penang or the surrounding area. It’s clean, conveniently located, and provides good value for the facilities offered. I would consider staying here again I ever need a place to stay while visiting Island Hospital Penang.
Gabor
solo_traveller
January 30, 2025
Excellent value for the money, very clean, nice staff, stable WiFi, lovely terrace, common area to sit by a table, AC with preferred temperature, great choice for 1-2 solo traveller sharing 1 room with twin beds.
Adi Jayaputra
family_with_children
December 3, 2024
The location is near island hospital. Only need to walk about 5 minutes. Clean bedroom and bathroom.
David
couple
November 30, 2024
“My Stay”
Location is near Island Hospital
Fam
family_with_children
October 6, 2024
“Pleasant stay”
Strategic location and comfortable stay
Lee
solo_traveller
July 2, 2024
Very strategic location that matches perfectly on my purpose
LEE
solo_traveller
May 28, 2024
“It’s a great location and chill place to stay.”
The location was great, near to the town.
Johanna
solo_traveller
May 3, 2024
Quiet location an easy walk away from Georgetown city centre. Contemporary and modern interior, kitchen with fridge available for use, has a lift. Lovely people, who fed me when I arrived hungry at night.
chan
solo_traveller
April 24, 2024
the location is good, walking distance to island hospital have street parking the house is quite and you can enjoy your own space without and disturb
Marcin
solo_traveller
April 11, 2024
Quiet neiborhood area Roomy patio on ground floor My room had also big terrace (wow)
Yohana
couple
April 5, 2024
“Very recommended guesthouse.”
The room and shared bathroom are always clean. The room is a bit small but fit for our 1 week stay. Around 3-4 mins walks to Island Hospital They provide shampoo and soap and bath towel. The owner was very kind, supportive and help me a lot during my recovery time after an op. Thanks a lot! :)
Renee
family_with_children
March 25, 2024
“The 5-day and 4-night trip to Penang was enjoyable as we stayed in a homestay close to the tourist attractions”
In fact, I like the environment of this homestay, the environment is comfortable and clean.
Jayalachimi
family_with_children
December 28, 2023
Very supportive host. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Fiona
couple
October 16, 2023
“Great place to stay!”
The guesthouse was perfect for us. Great location for visiting the Thai embassy. Fully equipped kitchen. We stayed in a room with a private bathroom and it was great. The owner was lovely and helped with some last-minute panic printing!!
Facilities
General
Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Garden
Parking
Free parking, Parking on site, Parking
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety features
Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The double room's kitchen, which has kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. This double room features air conditioning, a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV and a balcony. The unit offers 1 bed.
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a shared bathroom with a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The double room's kitchen, which has kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. This double room features air conditioning, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
Triple Room with Terrace
Providing free toiletries, this triple room includes a shared bathroom with a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The triple room's kitchen, which has kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. This triple room features air conditioning, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.
Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
Providing free toiletries, this twin room includes a shared bathroom with a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The twin room's kitchen, which has kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. This twin room features air conditioning, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 2 beds.
Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
Featuring free toiletries, this quadruple room includes a shared bathroom with a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The quadruple room's kitchen, which features kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. This quadruple room has air conditioning, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The unit has 2 beds.
Budget Single Room
Featuring free toiletries, this single room includes a shared bathroom with a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The single room's kitchen, which has kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. The single room features a wardrobe. The unit has 1 bed.
Single Room with Shared Bathroom
Providing free toiletries, this single room includes a shared bathroom with a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The single room's kitchen, which has kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. This single room features air conditioning, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
Single Room with Terrace
Offering free toiletries, this single room includes a shared bathroom with a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The single room's kitchen, which features kitchenware, is available for cooking and storing food. Featuring a balcony, this single room also offers air conditioning, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.
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