In the heart of Downtown George Town, Areca Hotel Penang offers a haven with a shopping mall on site, lush garden views, and access to in-room WiFi. Explore the library or enjoy kid-friendly fun at no extra charge – previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Penang Times Square - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Gurney Drive - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 27 min drive
Penang Sentral - 29 min drive
Tasek Gelugor Station - 49 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
Areca Hotel Penang features a free kids' club and puts you within a 10-minute walk of KOMTAR. Also, Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza are just a 5-minute drive away. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travelers.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay
At a glance
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Hotel size
50 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Free children's club
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Onsite parking limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Water dispenser
Traveling with children
Free children's club
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Built in 2017
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Library
Shopping mall on site
Reception hall
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: MYR 200.0 per accommodation, per stay
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately MYR 30 for adults and MYR 30 for children
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for MYR 55.0 per day
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay
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
Does Areca Hotel Penang offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Areca Hotel Penang does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Areca Hotel Penang?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Areca Hotel Penang?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Areca Hotel Penang?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Areca Hotel Penang and nearby?
Areca Hotel Penang has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Areca Hotel Penang?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Areca Hotel Penang like?
Areca Hotel Penang is in Downtown George Town, a short 6-minute walk from KOMTAR and 8 minutes' walk from Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site. Travelers recommend the hotel for its walkable location.
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Areca Hotel Penang Reviews
Reviews
9.4
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Service staff
Room
Location
Breakfast
Food
Spacious room
Restaurant
Ambience
Shopping
Family friendly
What guests liked
Breakfast offered a wide selection of quality food and was warmly served. (8 reviews)
The property is surrounded by great eateries within walking distance, with a highly-recommended restaurant nearby serving modern Asian cuisine. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10
Good location and friendly staff
IUFU
2-night trip
10/10
Loved our stay here. Friendly and helpful staff. Great room and location.
Rose
5-night trip
8/10
A nicely heritage decorated hotel, friendly staff and sizable room. Enjoyed my stay here!
Celia
2-night trip
10/10
Close to everywhere!
Yimeng
3-night trip
8/10
Unique hotel. Love the peranakan style.
Poh See
1-night trip
10/10
The room is huge and our family love the extra spaces that you do not see in normal hotel.
William
3-night trip
6/10
access to the city was wonderful. That's all.
NOZOMI
2-night trip
10/10
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.
eric
2-night trip
10/10
Very convenient locations.
Elaine
4-night trip
8/10
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.
Jane
4-night trip
10/10
Fantastic service from the staff!
Soh
3-night trip
10/10
Great location!
Chow Ping
3-night trip
10/10
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 👍👍👍👍👍
Chong Kwee, Sherry
3-night trip
10/10
Old worldly and charming.Great location.
Pieter
4-night trip
8/10
Unique heritage accommodation with lift access for elderly, luggage etc
TV wasn't working for our room and they change our room immediately 👍
Ka Menu
2-night trip
10/10
Peaceful and conveniently located, with staff that are very helpful and friendly. A delightful back to a more nostalgic time.
Keith
2-night trip
8/10
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).
Jeenal
4-night trip
10/10
Good stay in the hotel, like the location there. Plenty of good food around the hotel.
Yong Thye
3-night trip
10/10
Very nice hotel, well located and friendly staff.
Conny
5-night trip
10/10
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.
Helen
4-night trip
10/10
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!
Dabera
3-night trip
10/10
Pleasant, polite and helpful staffs. Well maintained property. Enjoyed the entire stay enormously.
jim
6-night trip
10/10
Fantastic colonial style hotel, easy walking distance to the old town.
BJ
3-night trip
10/10
Neat little hotel. Very friendly staff.
Singkit
2-night trip
10/10
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