Areca Hotel Penang
5 Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe, 10050 George Town, Malaysia – Excellent location - show map
Areca Hotel Penang
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 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Free WiFi
- Parking on site
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
Mariyana
United Kingdom“Nice hotel with few little bits that were a bit frustrating really the rooms are also a bit small!!!”
Sharon United Kingdom“Beautiful colonial style property. Much nicer to stay in than a high rise corporate hotel. Great area - can walk most of the highlights of Georgetown from the hotel. The exception is Penang Hill which is a great day out. Get a Grab Taxi and it’s...”- Simon United Kingdom“Beautiful character hotel in old shop units. Public rooms are stunning. Bedrooms huge, we were in roofspace with sloping ceilings and no windows but it was full of character. Great ac, super comfy bed. Because of an early start they made us a...”
Elizabeth United Kingdom“There was nothing to dislike. Staff were attentive and sorted things out quickly. Excellent breakfast choices, comfortable traditional rooms and afternoon tea provided by the hotel. Good location by police head quarters made it easy to find. Nice...”
Lucinda United Kingdom“Comfortable, well equipped room, lovely heritage building, friendly helpful staff. The cafe was very handy for a delicious breakfast. The complimentary afternoon tea was a nice extra.”
Alfonso
Spain“Friendly staff, good location, nice environment, comfortable beds and shower”- Siew
Singapore“The ambiance, location and especially the staff members. I would like to compliment Thafiz, from Areca Cafe who always welcome you with his sincere smile. The afternoon tea was a simple spread but his good service add point for a relax break.” - Albert United Kingdom“Complimentary afternoon tea and 2 bottled water in room everyday. Great location. Friendly and kind staff. Lovely courtyard. Good WiFi connection.”
- Emily
Australia“Centrally located, heritage hotel but with all modern amenities. Great for a short stay in Georgetown area. Room was spacious (loft room) and clean. There is also a complimentary tea time service included daily - consisting of local...” 
Christina
Norway“Very friendly and helpful staff. Free afternoon tea.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Areca Cafe
- CuisineMalaysian • Local
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Modern
Facilities of Areca Hotel PenangGreat facilities! Review score, 8.6
- Free WiFi
- Parking on site
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- 24-hour front desk
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Clothes rack
- Kids' club
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
- Kid meals
- Minibar
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Street parking
- Luggage storage
- Wake-up service
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Indoor play area
- Board games/puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Lift
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- English
- Malay
- Chinese
House rulesAreca Hotel Penang takes special requests - add in the next step!
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.
The fine printNeed-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.
FAQs about Areca Hotel Penang
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The prices at Areca Hotel Penang may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Areca Hotel Penang has 1 restaurant:
- Areca Cafe
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Guests staying at Areca Hotel Penang can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Asian
- Buffet
- À la carte
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Check-in at Areca Hotel Penang is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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The nearest beach is just 0.7 miles from Areca Hotel Penang. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Yes, Areca Hotel Penang is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Areca Hotel Penang is 100 yards from the centre of George Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at Areca Hotel Penang include:
- Double
- Family
- Twin
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Areca Hotel Penang offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Kids' club
