This boutique hotel is housed in 3 rows of 2-storey shophouses originally built in the 1940s. A lovely base for exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town. Hotel Penaga’s rooms feature antique furniture, restored wooden flooring, and Asian art pieces. Each spacious room has a sofa and a flat-screen cable TV. The private bathroom has a spa bath and separate glass-enclosed shower. Penaga Hotel is a 7-minute drive away from Gurney Drive, a popular spot for local hawker food. Batu Ferringgi Beach is a 20-minute drive away. George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in George Town, this hotel has an excellent location score of 8.9

Breakfast info

Continental, Italian, Vegan, Halal, Asian, Buffet


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1:
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
Bedroom 1:
1 double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.6
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.2
Value for money
8.3
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
6.9
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Syed
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Clean, vintage, spacious, nicely furnished, city center location, breakfast
  • Nur
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Very nicelydecorated hotel. English vibes. Lift functioning well though just small one. Jacuzzi so great! I requested a better room, but I think all room is nicely pretty.
  • Danny
    Australia Australia
    Location, heritage, size of room, atmosphere, comfortable bed.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Rossi Italian
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal

Facilities of Hotel Penaga

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Cycling
Living Area
  • Sofa
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Wellness
  • Spa facilities
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Malay

House rules

Hotel Penaga takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

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 room.

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

7+ years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 50 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Cash Hotel Penaga accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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. Payments using debit cards are not accepted at this property. Card payments must be made using most major credit cards only. (See policies for list of accepted cards)

Please note that full payment will be deducted from your credit card at least 7 days prior to arrival. For more information and invoice/receipt, please approach the front desk upon check-in.

The hotel requires guests to provide their booking confirmation and credit card imprint/cash upon check-in to cover incidental charges.

Extra Breakfast per person:

- Adult (including 12 years old and above) – MYR 28

- Children (4-11 years) – MYR 14

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.

FAQs about Hotel Penaga

  • The prices at Hotel Penaga may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Hotel Penaga has 1 restaurant:

    • Rossi Italian

  • Hotel Penaga offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Fitness centre
    • Cycling
    • Spa facilities

  • Hotel Penaga is 400 yards from the centre of George Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Hotel Penaga include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Twin
    • Holiday Home

  • Guests staying at Hotel Penaga can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Italian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Asian
    • Buffet

  • Check-in at Hotel Penaga is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Hotel Penaga on this page.