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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
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Free children's club
  • Business center
  • 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)
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is CNY688
CNY763 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 11 - Dec 12

Room options

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Heritage Room (Ground Floor) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Heritage Room (Ground Floor)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Family Suite | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Garden Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Garden Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Heritage Loft | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Heritage Loft

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Heritage Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Garden Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Heritage Twin Loft

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

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 Intl. Airport (PEN) - 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
  • ‪Jeruk Madu Pak Ali - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Roti Bakar Hutton Lane - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nomad - ‬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.

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 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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Reviews

Areca Hotel Penang Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was a highlight with a wide selection of quality food and generous portions. (10 reviews)
  • The air conditioning and ceiling fans were effective and well-maintained. (3 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 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

10/10 Exceptional

It was a perfect stay
Florian, 3-night trip

6/10 Good

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

8/10 Very good

Friendly, helpful staff & a well maintained boutique hotel that has old world charm. We had the attic room which was spacious & well furnished. The beds were comfortable, the air conditioning powerful especially with an additional ceiling fan. The shower was wonderfully strong. The amenities were basic but adequate. The best part of our stay was the iced, flavored water freely available in the lobby for guests. It was especially nice after walking in the warm outdoors. A nice touch of complimentary afternoon tea with a few tasty nibbles. We would definitely stay here again.
View from our floor.
Vijaya, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

2nd time staying and very very pleased with everything 👍👍👍
Chong Kwee, Sherry, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location, just out of the histle bustle

Good location for the old town. Very friendly staff, comfy bed and cost friendly. Would stay again.
Alan, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Really lovely hotel.
Teresa, 1-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed two nights with family. Walkable distance to food and shopping. The Indian breakfast stand at the corner of the street was very affordable and good. Hotel provided some snacks in the afternoon.
Siya, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Good location and friendly staff
IUFU, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

Overall excellent location. Except for hiccup with air con leakage which was fixed.
****, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent service, friendly, room very clean, location is convenient, walking distance, dining choice . High recommended
Manh Tuan, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I checked in late, but the staff kindly took the time to explain dinner recommendations in detail — they were incredibly helpful and friendly.
Joonhaeng, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good staff, good service, nice and quiet hotel A lot of food around hotel. Super market cross street behind hotel. Highly recommend stay this hotel
Thy, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

8/10 Very good

A nicely heritage decorated hotel, friendly staff and sizable room. Enjoyed my stay here!
Celia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We are 2 senior adults from Australia who recently stayed 4 nights at Areca Hotel, Penang. The location was very central and easy to find. The rooms were spacious and clean. The shower was hot and plenty of water. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend a stay here.
Diane, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel with great helpful staff. Room was clean and lovely. Got afternoon tea, Barnstaple coffee and some laundry for free because of long stay. Close to everything but not in most touristy areas so close to local and tourist areas, markets, restaurants, shopping malls, etc.
Bridget, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Lovely heritage hotel in Georgetown

Really great location in Georgetown,characterful heritage room, really spacious with wardrobe, iron, and two bottles of mineral water provided daily,and fridge.Excellent AC AND ceiling fan, a nice sitting area for guests and helpful,friendly staff-special mention to Nasrin for welcoming me and help throughout stay. Only downside is a little bit of street noise, but I'd definitely stay here again.
Roshni, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel. Amazing.
Haruka, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent area! Convenient to everything. Responsive staff.
Keong, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice colonial building that has been renovated with big rooms. Friendly and helpful staff.
Len, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly, helpful staff. Beautiful common area. Good choices and very generous breakfast. Afternoon tea was a nice bonus.
Mary, 3-night trip