Areca Hotel Penang

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to KOMTAR

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Hallway
Ecotours
Heritage Room (Ground Floor) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Cafe
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is SAR 260
SAR 319 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

Room options

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Garden Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Heritage Loft

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Heritage Room (Ground Floor)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Heritage Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Heritage Twin Loft

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Garden Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
No. 5, Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe, George Town, 10050

What's nearby

  • KOMTAR - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Penang Times Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gurney Drive - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Padang Kota Lama - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 29 min drive
  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Roti Bakar Hutton Lane - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Penang Road Famous Laksa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Rim Tha Non Mookata - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dim Sum Valet - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Areca Hotel Penang

Hotel near KOMTAR
Take advantage of a shopping mall on site, a garden, and a library at Areca Hotel Penang. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center and a free kid's club.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Limo/town car service, cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), and concierge services
  • 1 meeting room, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • A computer station, tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 50 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and electric kettles

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM: MYR 30 for adults and MYR 30 for children
  • 1 restaurant

Things to do

  • Shopping mall

Family friendly

  • Free children's club
  • Refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Reception hall
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 55.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: MYR 200.0 per accommodation, per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately MYR 30 for adults and MYR 30 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 55.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Areca Hotel Penang George Town
Areca Penang George Town
Areca Penang
Areca Hotel Penang Hotel
Areca Hotel Penang George Town
Areca Hotel Penang Hotel George Town

Frequently asked questions

Is Areca Hotel Penang pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Areca Hotel Penang?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Areca Hotel Penang?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Areca Hotel Penang?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Areca Hotel Penang located?

Located in Downtown George Town, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Pasar Chowrasta and KOMTAR. Gurney Drive is 1.3 mi (2 km) away.

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Areca Hotel Penang Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 243 out of 346 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 346 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 346 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 346 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 346 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

IUFU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay here. Friendly and helpful staff. Great room and location.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Celia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nicely heritage decorated hotel, friendly staff and sizable room. Enjoyed my stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yimeng

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to everywhere!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Poh See

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Unique hotel. Love the peranakan style.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

NOZOMI

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
access to the city was wonderful. That's all.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique boutique hotel with old fashion architecture setup inside. It's only a few minutes away from all the shopping areas. Lottos of things to see was in 10-15 minutes walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gracious and dignified. This place has quiet self-respectfulness for its uniqueness and location in Georgetown. Great quality for the price...I would stay again and again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient locations.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jeenal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property had a colonial feel to it. Located a street away from the main road, which was an advantage as quiet. The room (Loft) we booked was comfortable and spacious. The staff at Breakfast were kind and polite. The location was central and walking distance to the main attractions. Also easy to get a taxi (grab).
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Soh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic service from the staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful and conveniently located, with staff that are very helpful and friendly. A delightful back to a more nostalgic time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chong Kwee, Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely worth 10/10 reviews for a 3-star boutique budget hotel, super friendly staffs, decent meals option, will recommend and definitely return to stay again 👍👍👍👍👍
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pieter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old worldly and charming.Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kheng Long

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room a bit small. Other than that everything else is excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff here are excellent people. Nice. There was a rock concert across the street and I asked if we could move rooms to back and they accommodate. We stayed 5 nights only one was noisy because of concert. The staff cannot help that. Good breakfasts, good laundry services. Friendly, friendly, friendly. Wonderful people
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Chee Leong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was unfortunate access to the hotel was blocked due to the Chingay Procession & we had to drive around for nearly 2hrs. Will be great if the hotel staff alerted us earlier for anticipation. Other than that, the stay is pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chow Ping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MAN LINDA CHAU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Excellent location off Penang Road, lots of places to eat, near shopping mall and walk to heritage history. Hotel clean, very relaxing, breakfast excellent, staff very helpful. The tour rep and colleague helped us book a 2 day trip to Kuala Lumper and recommendations, it was very good. A day trip to Penang Hill and Baru Farringu beach is also recommended. Love Malaysia.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dabera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a place with lots of greens inside the hotel, looks like you are living inside a green house, with all leisure customer spots, you can relax wherever you can, quiet place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

George Alexander

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked the heritage aspects and the large rooms Very noisy, preventing sleep when events are held next door (at the Majestic) and during clean-up/restoration afterwards due to unmotivated and untrained staff used at the venue.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiange

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nicely decorated old style hotel, convenient location to all popular restaurants/ Street food, room is clean and spacious. I am very impressed by their staff, They were all very friendly and were very helpful, Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant, polite and helpful staffs. Well maintained property. Enjoyed the entire stay enormously.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yong Thye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good stay in the hotel, like the location there. Plenty of good food around the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay here, the staff were friendly and helpful and the afternoon tea at the hotel was a great touch, we really enjoyed it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024