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Areca Hotel Penang

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 6-minute walk to KOMTAR

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Children's area
Hallway
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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No. 5, Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe, George Town, 10050
  • Place, KOMTAR
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Gurney Drive
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Heritage Room (Ground Floor) | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Heritage Room (Ground Floor)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Garden Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Garden Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Heritage Loft | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Heritage Loft

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Heritage Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Garden Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Heritage Twin Loft

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

George Town

Located in Downtown George Town, Areca Hotel Penang is adjacent to Pasar Chowrasta and within a 5-minute walk of Kidland Penang. This 50-room, 3-star hotel has a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a free children's club.

What's nearby

  • KOMTAR - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Gurney Drive - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Gurney Plaza - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 29 min drive
  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul (Tan) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Makan Pagi Georgetown - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Roti Bakar Hutton Lane - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Jeruk Madu Pak Ali - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bip Fish & Chips - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Areca Hotel Penang

Hotel with a restaurant, 6-minute walk to KOMTAR
Areca Hotel Penang features free WiFi in public areas, a business center, and a free kid's club. You can take advantage of limited parking, along with limo/town car service. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with concierge services, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include a meeting room, a computer station, and a library.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Other amenities include refrigerators, minibars, and coffee makers.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: MYR 30 for adults and MYR 30 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Free children's club
  • Library
  • Shopping mall

Family friendly

  • Free children's club
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 55.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: MYR 200.0 per accommodation, per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately MYR 30 for adults and MYR 30 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 55.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers limited parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is 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

Is a free cancellation option available at Areca Hotel Penang?

Areca Hotel Penang offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Areca Hotel Penang?

As of Nov 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Areca Hotel Penang on Nov 13, 2025 start from $89.45, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do around Areca Hotel Penang?

This hotel is situated in Downtown George Town, just steps from Pasar Chowrasta and Kidland Penang, and within a short walk of KOMTAR. You'll also find Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Areca Hotel Penang?

Yes, though parking is limited.

Does Areca Hotel Penang include a casino on the premises?

No, Areca Hotel Penang doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Areca Hotel Penang?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What do couples enjoy most about Areca Hotel Penang?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this hotel include a minibar, a rainfall showerhead, and slippers.

Are there hot tubs at Areca Hotel Penang?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Areca Hotel Penang have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Areca Hotel Penang serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Areca Hotel Penang allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Areca Hotel Penang.

Does Areca Hotel Penang have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Areca Hotel Penang?

The closest major airport to Areca Hotel Penang is Penang Intl. Airport (PEN), which is 11.3 mi away (27 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Areca Hotel Penang?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Areca Hotel Penang.

Reviews

Areca Hotel Penang Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 285 out of 400 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 400 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 400 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 400 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 400 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Siya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chong Kwee, Sherry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
2nd time staying and very very pleased with everything 👍👍👍
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Molrudee

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Chiow Min

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Centrally located. Can be noisy. Helpful staff.

Pros: Centrally located in the city. Walking distant ( literally across the street) to many famous food stalls. Polite and helpful staff. Fairly painless check in and quick checkout. Free wi fi. Free afternoon tea between 3 and 5pm daily. Steps away from the city free bus stop. You can take this bus to visit most of the attraction in downtown. Cons: Because of its location, it can be noisy 24/7 ( they are aware of this and they are ready to provide earplugs upon request). One side of the hotel faces a banquet hall. So it can be very noisy during weekends. No ventilation fan in the washroom. Toilet paper is a bit thin. Not comfortable to use. The bed mattress was sagging in many places. We live in two different rooms and they're both like that. The lighting in the room was dim. I was having difficult time looking clearly at myself when shaving.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Roshni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manh Tuan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, friendly, room very clean, location is convenient, walking distance, dining choice . High recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chiow Min

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A nice centrally located hotel with helpful staff.

All staff was helpful. Location was central. Room was decently clean and size is generous for their smallest room. Walking distance to many popular food stalls. We didnt request for room cleaning during our stay (ie. More than 1 week) , but when we asked for toilet paper, towel, bottled drinking water, coffee, etc, the staff was quick to provide. However, they dont have any shaver. Make sure you bring some yourselves. The hotel doesn't have a laundry facility, but you can walk to a 24-hour, self service laundry shop about 10 minutes away. Due to its central location in the city, near a main junction and a banquet hall, it can be very noisy, especially on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The hotel does acknowledges this and provide free ear plugs upon requested. Our room was on the 2nd floor and away from the banquet hall (but you can still hear the traffic if you have the window opened), so we didnt have any trouble sleeping. They provide free afternoon tea.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Latoya

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean hotel - lovely design and furniture throughout. Very large rooms, ok breakfast. Liked that bottled water was provided and water plentiful around the hotel. Afternoon tea was a nice treat in the afternoons. Great location - easy to walk everywhere. Only complaints would be the room always smelt musky - like it needed fresh air. And the hotel is next to an event space so it can be loud in the evenings from the event music and from event staff packing up after the event. During our stay there were 2 events on. Overall, I would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

****

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Overall excellent location. Except for hiccup with air con leakage which was fixed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chiow Min

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location of this hotel is very central to many, many local popular food stalls. They're walking distant away. This saved us a lot of stress. Even though there's no laundry facility in this hotel, there's a laundry shop nearby. It's within 10 minutes walking distance. So you can visit the city with a small luggage. Checkin was fast and the stuff was helpful. We were offered welcome drinks while waiting. It is located in the heart of the city, and the fact that they want to maintain the heritage theme of the hotel, sound proofing may not something they can control. To workaround this, they provide free earplugs upon requests. I dont think they have ventilation fan in the bathroom. We cracked the bathroom window open, turned on the ceiling and AC to create an airflow, which ventilated the bathroom. Free Wi-Fi is provided. Signal was strong and steady. The lighting in the rooms was a little bit dim. It feels romantic and cozy. This is to keep in line with the heritage theme of the hotel, i was told by the front desk. However, this can be a little bit challenging when you shave or put on your makeup. There's no gym in the hotel, so make sure you walk a lot to burn off the calories of your food intake. There's a restaurant in the hotel. If your room is close to it, it can be somewhat noisy from the clanking of dining wares and utensils (from 6am). All and all, I think it's a pretty good 4-star hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chiow Min

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yukiko

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yaling

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very beautiful, traditional, clean hotel. You can really enjoy the local culture here.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Taressa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very kind and knowledgeable. The room was tidy. There is ambient noise from the fans in the common area and the hall that was a bit disruptive. Also, Netflix was difficult to use on the TV. Overall, pretty central location and good value.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovey decor. Complimentary afternoon tea a nice touch. Steet food stall literally round corner. Very accessible for other locations to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent area! Convenient to everything. Responsive staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noranah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff. Beautiful common area. Good choices and very generous breakfast. Afternoon tea was a nice bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jaan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The location of the hotel and the room were very nice. Breakfast was not good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Len, Croydon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice colonial building that has been renovated with big rooms. Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025