The Gallivant Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (739 reviews)
55 Jalan Patani , George Town , my

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Clean and tidy facilities
Value for the price
Cons:
Small room size
Clogged shower
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.06
Cleanliness was positively noted but there were instances of issues with housekeeping.
Service
8.73
Many reviews highlighted friendly and helpful staff.
Location
8.67
Location was frequently praised for its convenience and accessibility.
Room Quality
7.82
Some reviews mentioned small room size and lack of some amenities, lowering the score.
Amenities
8.25
Positive mentions of provided amenities like drinking water and entertainment options.
Value for Money
8.31
Overall seen as a worthwhile stay considering the location and services.
Food and Beverage
7.56
Noted limited options since breakfast was not included.
Overall Experience
8.23
Generally positive experiences noted with room for minor improvements.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 18:02

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated just 2.3 km from Northam Beach, The Gallivant Hotel offers easy access to nearby attractions like Penang Times Square, Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, and 1st Avenue Penang.

Comfortable Accommodation
Guests can enjoy well-equipped rooms with amenities such as a flat-screen TV, private bathroom with free toiletries, and free WiFi. Some rooms even provide a city view for a more relaxing stay.

Excellent Facilities
The hotel features a garden, terrace, 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage space. With free private parking and air conditioning in all rooms, The Gallivant Hotel ensures a comfortable and hassle-free experience for all guests.

Book now to experience a delightful stay at The Gallivant Hotel in George Town!

Important information:

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.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Adults stay for MYR 100 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 739 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.06
Service: 8.73
Location: 8.67
Room Quality: 7.82
Amenities: 8.25
Value for Money: 8.31
Food and Beverage: 7.56
Overall Experience: 8.23
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TOMOMI solo_traveller jp
9
Pros:

Staffs are friendly and helpful! Room is clean and comfortable.

Cons:

I only see the wall from my room.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Andrialis couple my
9
2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Xinyi couple sg
1
Pros:

Location

Cons:

There were many cats around the property, and I understand that one of them is a house cat. I also noticed that staff allowed the cat into the hotel premises. While some guests may enjoy this, it would be appreciated if the hotel could be more considerate of customers with allergies or sensitivities to animals. Clearer policies and better management of pets/stray animals would help create a more comfortable environment for all guests.

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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Diego solo_traveller es
10
Pros:

El hotel es perfecto para pasar 2 o 3 días en Penang

Cons:

La ubicación un poco alejada del centro pero con Grab todo tiene solución

2026-04-25 via Nuitee
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Rachmajanti couple id
7
Pros:

Nice & friendly staff. Clean room.

Cons:

There is nothing attractive around the hotel vicinity. No restaurants whatsoever. Minimal amenities. No fridge in the room. Shower space is small.

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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Vivian couple my
7
2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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Victoria family_with_children my
8
Comfortable, peaceful.
Pros:

Staffs are super friendly and attentive. There were some glitches on my TV and the staff/reception attended it promptly and fixed it instantly. The pak guard outside were helpful with the parking arrangement and the hotel owns a cat called Mimi which the staff taking good care off. Decent, mid-range, very minimalist, clean hotel, meet my expectation and matches with the price. Also, loving the convenience of the wall sockets, including USB outlet.

2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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Pongthorn couple th
10
2026-04-21 via Nuitee
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Wai Mun couple my
8
Pros:

The hotel’s location is excellent. Although the room is small, it is clean and well maintained.

Cons:

The reception service needs improvement. I called for more than 10 minutes, but no one answered the phone. In the end, I went down to the lobby and saw that both staff members were outside, relaxing instead of attending to guests.

2026-04-19 via Nuitee
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Soofarng couple my
8
Great stay. Value for money.
Pros:

It’s relatively new.
Very comfortable bed.
Quiet location.
Walking distance to good food.
Water dispenser outside the lift.
The cat Mimi at the car park ❤️
All staff at the reception love Mimi.

Cons:

Very Basic and small room.
WiFi very slow or not working.

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
C
Chien solo_traveller my
5
Cons:

卫生角落房间角落抽屉里面。我看了不行。

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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CHUN SANG family_with_children my
8
Pros:

满意

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
J
Jin June couple my
7
Pros:

Location is good

Cons:

Wifi signal is on and off in the room

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
J
Joo Kooi couple my
8
Overall satisfactory
Pros:

Strategic location

Cons:

Nothing dislikes about

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
C
Chiew family_with_children my
8
2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Mei Qi couple my
1
2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Rachel Li Yi extended_group my
8
Overall good stay, worth the money.
Pros:

Staff were very helpful and accommodating, when we asked for some utensils to eat, the staff immediately went to find and passed to us.

Cons:

Air-cond can be improved as it did make some sounds especially when we changed some settings.

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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ADIL couple my
10
2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Awies family_with_children my
9
marvelous
Pros:

clean and easy free car park and closed to the city and to exit from the town

2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Suha family_with_children my
10
2026-03-31 via Nuitee