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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
  • 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 S$82
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, lamp, and a small table with a vase.

Heritage Room (Ground Floor)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Suite

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a bench, and a desk lamp.

Family Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Garden Room

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a small desk with a lamp.

Garden Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(32 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Heritage Loft

A room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, and a ladder.

Heritage Loft

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

View all photos for Family Suite

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Heritage Room

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Heritage Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Garden Room

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Garden Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Kidland Penang - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pasar Chowrasta - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Top at Komatar - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • KOMTAR - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 7 min walk - 0.6 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
  • ‪Jeruk Madu Pak Ali - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Roti Bakar Hutton Lane - ‬1 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, this hotel is a short five-minute drive from Gurney Drive. 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 delicious and varied with generous portions and a lovely presentation. (24 reviews)
  • The hotel's restaurant served good food and offered a nice breakfast and afternoon tea experience. (20 reviews)
  • The air conditioning was effective and powerful, often complemented by ceiling fans for a pleasant temperature. (10 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable. Good location to all good eats in George Town.
Lynette, 3-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Everyone was very kind and concerned about our experience. The hotel is beautiful and located on the edge of the historic area. The rooms are comfortable. They serve an amazing breakfast and tea. When on the first day, restaurant staff learned I was a vegetarian, they went and made special food for me! Then, afterwards they checked in with me to make sure I had a good selection. Quite amazing. A wonderful choice in Penang.
Amy, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful 100 years hotel! Great location, staff and great service.
Jose Luis, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great staff and good location.
Anders, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, clean rooms, lovely staff definitely reccomend staying at the Acera Hotel 🙂
Trevor, 2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

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

Room was clean and beds were comfortable.staff were friendly, courteous and helpful.
Edward, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Like coming home. Areca has one of the best locations in George Town. My hotel of choice.
Leonie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent staff. I appreciated the afternoon tea with snacks. Great location.
Brent, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

great location, cute hotel.
Roger, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, very spacious. Stayed with our two kid (6y and 10y). Both loved the stay. The staff were also so helpful with our questions. The location was also great for walking to the Kimberly Night Market and Armenian Street.
George, 3-night trip
Verified review

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 review

8/10 Very good

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

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel has a wonderful antique feeling to it from the entrance, the main areas, and the rooms. The single and the duplex rooms were equally spacious which was very appreciated. The staff is also 24/7 and so helpful when checking in and out. There was also complimentary tea time from 2-5 each day my family was there.
Jennifer, 2-night trip
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is beautifully decorated in Pinang Peranakan style architecture, clean and the room was spacious with a ceiling fan as well as air con. Staff were friendly throughout. It is situated about a 10min walk from Hin Bus Depot and just round the corner from Lebuh Kimberley a busy and bustling food street.
Colette Helen, 3-night trip
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Room is spacious and clean. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Great location.
Elaine, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was beautiful and spotless. Staff were polite and courteous.
William, 4-night trip
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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
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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
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10/10 Exceptional

Second time stay here, same as last time, good breadfast with many choice, clean room and SE Asia feel. Staff are helpful, polite and speedy reaction. complimentary water, laundry service and late checkout arrangement are plus service.
Hon Man, 6-night trip
Verified review

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
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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
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6/10 Good

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

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