Areca Hotel Penang

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.7
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.5

About this property

Located in UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, Areca Hotel Penang offers accommodations in Penang. Guests can enjoy meals at the in-house restaurant. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. It is 450 metres to Upside Down Museum Penang and 550 metres to Penang Heritage Gallery. Clan Jetties of Penang is 2.1 km from Areca Hotel Penang, while Fort Cornwallis is 2.5 km away. Penang International Airport is 21.4 km from the property. Air-conditioned rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Areca Hotel Penang offers certain units that feature a patio, and the rooms have a kettle. All guest rooms at the accommodation have air conditioning and a wardrobe. Other facilities at the property include a kids' club and a library. Guests can approach the 24-hour front desk for luggage storage. Guests can enjoy Penang Road Teochew Chendul, limited for one person per stay. The in-house restaurant specialises in European cuisine and a continental breakfast is served daily at the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking on site
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

  • Situated in the best rated area in George Town, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Asian, Buffet

  • Parking available at the hotel

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 large double beds
1 large double bed
2 single beds
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Guests who stayed here loved

Rosamund
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I loved the internal courtyard garden. The location was perfect., with access to Penang Road and not far from Chew Jetty and the ferry terminal, not to mention the huge variety of eateries nearby. The staff were excellent.”
Elaine
Singapore Singapore
“A beautiful, clean, and value for money hotel stay. Staff are attentive, friendly and knowledgeable.”
Suzanne
New Zealand New Zealand
“Lovely friendly staff and complimentary afternoon tea was a treat.”
Alan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Restored old colonial building. Very clean. Comfy. Relaxed feel. Great staff. Excellent location. Close to super street food and fabulous juice bar.”
Shiang
Australia Australia
“Hotel was in a fantastic location near all the famous food streets and hawkers. The market was a stone throw away. Staff was friendly and helpful.”
Yong
Singapore Singapore
“Good combination of traditional peranakan room and modern toilet. Room and amenities are clean and neat. Good location. Good supply of hot water and toiletries. indivualised air con control. Friendly staff. Overall a very good stay, highly...”
Ubaid
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, staff were really helpful and always smiling. Felt really relaxed and enjoyed the airy feel off the hotel.”
Peter
Austria Austria
“Loved my few days here. Located on the outskirts of the 'old' town but within walking distance of everything you will want to see. Friendly staff and well-equipped rooms, although the bathroom felt a bit tight. Good relationship price to quality.”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“A colonial style hotel made for wonderful setting. It was quaint and well presented. The staff were cheerful and helpful. A nice touch is that serve afternoon tea Malay style”
Thomas
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were genuinely lovely from start to finish and deserve a lot of credit for that. The location in a heritage building is awesome, and it has been very well kept and maintained.”

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Areca Cafe
  • Cuisine
    Malaysian • Local
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Modern

House rules

Areca Hotel Penang takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of MYR 200 is required on arrival. That's about US$47. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Areca Hotel Penang 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.

A damage deposit of MYR 200 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.