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Joyful Guesthouse#IslandHosp

Homestay

Jalan Adams

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Why people book this hotel

Comfortable rooms
11 mentions

Cleanliness: The environment was clean and well-maintained, both in the rooms an…

Clean bedroom and bathroom

Great location
10 mentions

Here’s an overview of my experience: Location: The property is very close to …

The location is near island hospital

Clean rooms
7 mentions

Very clean and smell nice

Nice clean place and comfortable bed with wonderful staff who made you feel at h…

Friendly staff
7 mentions

Mohammad and Sakina are excellent hosts, warm, friendly and helpful, it’s a grea…

Nice host

Good value
2 mentions

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…

Free Wi‑Fi
1 mentions

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

T

Tamer

solo_traveller

May 17, 2026

8

Mr MUHAMMAD and vife perfect thank you so much

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Nick

solo_traveller

February 27, 2026

10

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.

Z

ZUL HISHAM

solo_traveller

September 28, 2025

10

The best place to stay. Nice host.

M

MAT RAMLEE

solo_traveller

August 1, 2025

10

Friendly hosts. Feel at home atmosphere. Very clean and smell nice.

H

Hui Min, Amelyn

solo_traveller

May 17, 2025

10

Pleasant experience

Nil

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Adam

couple

May 7, 2025

9

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

J

Jody

couple

February 17, 2025

9

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.

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Gabor

solo_traveller

January 30, 2025

10

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.

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Adi Jayaputra

family_with_children

December 3, 2024

8

The location is near island hospital. Only need to walk about 5 minutes. Clean bedroom and bathroom.

D

David

couple

November 30, 2024

7

My Stay

Location is near Island Hospital

F

Fam

family_with_children

October 6, 2024

8

Pleasant stay

Strategic location and comfortable stay

L

Lee

solo_traveller

July 2, 2024

9

Very strategic location that matches perfectly on my purpose

L

LEE

solo_traveller

May 28, 2024

7

It’s a great location and chill place to stay.

The location was great, near to the town.

J

Johanna

solo_traveller

May 3, 2024

8

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.

C

chan

solo_traveller

April 24, 2024

10

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

M

Marcin

solo_traveller

April 11, 2024

9

Quiet neiborhood area Roomy patio on ground floor My room had also big terrace (wow)

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Yohana

couple

April 5, 2024

10

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! :)

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Renee

family_with_children

March 25, 2024

7

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.

J

Jayalachimi

family_with_children

December 28, 2023

10

Very supportive host. The staff are very friendly and helpful.

F

Fiona

couple

October 16, 2023

10

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.

Max 2 guests 17 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 9 1 bedroom 5 bathrooms
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.

Max 3 guests 23 1 bedroom 5 bathrooms
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.

Max 2 guests 9 1 bedroom 5 bathrooms
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.

Max 4 guests 19 1 bedroom 5 bathrooms
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.

Max 1 guests 7 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 1 guests 9 1 bedroom 5 bathrooms
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.

Max 1 guests 14 1 bedroom 5 bathrooms

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 23:00
Check-outFrom 11:00 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 printThis property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. 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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Joyful Guesthouse#IslandHosp - 0 Star Hotel in George Town