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Areca Hotel Penang

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near KOMTAR

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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.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travellers

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants
  • Breakfast available
  • Free children's club
  • Business centre
  • Limo/town car service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Front desk safe

Feel at home (6)

  • Children's club (free)
  • Fridge
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is AU$91
includes taxes & fees
31 May - 1 June

Room options

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Heritage Room (Ground Floor)

Heritage Room (Ground Floor)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite

Family Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Garden Room

Garden Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(28 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Heritage Loft

Heritage Loft

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Heritage Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Garden Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Heritage Twin Loft

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Pasar Chowrasta - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 1st Avenue Mall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • KOMTAR - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.) - 27 min drive
  • Penang Sentral - 29 min drive
  • Tasek Gelugor Station - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul (Tan) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Makan Pagi Georgetown - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Roti Bakar Hutton Lane - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jeruk Madu Pak Ali - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restoran Hai Onn (海安) - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Areca Hotel Penang

  • Areca Hotel Penang features a free children's club and puts you within a 10-minute walk of KOMTAR. Also, Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza are a short five-minute drive away. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travellers.

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 cots (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

    • On-site parking is 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

Travelling with children

  • Free children's club

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Built in 2017
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Shopping centre 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 curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • 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 checkout. 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 lifts.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and 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 that you 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 spaces 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 on-site 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. Travellers recommend the hotel for its walkable location.

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Reviews

Areca Hotel Penang Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was good with a wide selection of quality and interesting food, and some reviewers mentioned it as a highlight of their stay. (11 reviews)
  • The air conditioning was effective and powerful, keeping the rooms cool and comfortable. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice heritage building with Penang Nyonya touches. Excellent staff.
Teoh, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and good location.
Anders, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, kind staff, really nice boutique hotel in a great location (Air con could be colder in the room)
Thomas, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Friendly and helpful staff.
Siu Ki, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

great location, cute hotel.
Roger, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

An elegant hotel with comfortable and clean rooms. The staff were both friendly and helpful. The location near the heart of Georgetown was excellent. And it was excellent value
Monojit, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Room was beautiful and spotless. Staff were polite and courteous.
William, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Room is spacious and clean. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Great location.
Elaine, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

yes very friendly staff. clean room. very accessible to good food places. we had a very pleasant stay at the hotel
Edna, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

It’s one of the most beautiful hotels we have ever stayed at. It reminds us the colonial era yet the facilities are modern. The staff are friendly and always available to help. There are lots of food choices within a 5-10 walk from the hotel. Will definitely stay here again.
evelyn, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, within easy walking distance to Armenian Street and Komtar, and easy for getting Grabs to anywhere else. Check in was easy and welcoming, we did have to pay 6MYR for room tax and have a 200MYR deposit charge on our card. We also got complimentary afternoon tea vouchers for each day of our stay. It was a nice break from sightseeing to get free tea, coffee and snacks from 3-5pm. Hotel and rooms are a bit dated but that is part of the charm.
Jack, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The rooms were large with a separate office / luggage area. Classic building in great condition. Staff was excellent. And easy to get to a variety of locations in the city. Definitely would stay here again.
john, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Hotel!!!! Wonderfully friendly staff, cool historic building with awesome colonial vibe. Rooms are super spacious and the beds are beyond comfortable. I have not one single complaint about my stay at Areca Hotel.
Victor, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staying at the Areca is like coming home. The staff remember me and are warm, friendly & helpful. The rooms are comfortable & charming. Love the design of this row of heritage houses, making it a cohesive and cosy hotel. Location cannot be beaten.
Leonie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good breakfast and coffee, very friendly staff. A well kept clean spacious room, with a great sized bed, comfy pillows and excellent bedding. Quiet air conditioning and two ceiling fans. Powerful shower. Good location. I'm a light sleeper and would recommend earplugs as there is some road and mosque noise or from Majestic if an event is on. The atrium area is a lovely peaceful retreat, comfy seating.
Susan, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A gem of a hotel! The staff were super helpful, the building in a colonial style - no concrete in sight. The common areas were peaceful and the extras much appreciated. Wonderful place.
Marianne, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room was lovely, the bed was comfortable but most importantly, the ceiling fan with the ac unit made it one of the best rooms we have had in the region. The shower is also fantastic.
Diane Laura, 4-night trip
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6/10 Good

Staff were very helpful and kind.
Patrik, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We loved our stay at Areca, we had a room on the ground floor and it was sheer luxury, spacious, beautiful tiles on the floor, high ceiling, lovely period furniture, fans and air conditioner and a shower that was truly magnificent. We loved the afternoon teas and all the delights that were served. Your staff are extremely polite and courteous. We stayed for a week and would be happy to return. Thank you Areca.
Valerie, 9-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good location and friendly staff
IUFU, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very beautiful, traditional, clean hotel. You can really enjoy the local culture here.
Yaling, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautifully updated colonial style property with the friendliest staff.
Jacqueline, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

I felt like I walked onto a movie set back in the 20’s. The hotel kept the room setting from the early 1900’s. It is beautiful and relaxing! Everything was excellent. The only down side was the pillows.
Charis, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Loved our stay here. Friendly and helpful staff. Great room and location.
Rose, 5-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel is great and well located. The room was superb with a lot of space, particularly for 4 persons. It was also very clean. I would pick this hotel once again if I come back. Highly recommended!
Johanna, 2-night trip