The Gallivant Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (755 reviews)
55 Jalan Patani , George Town , my

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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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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 755 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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Noor • couple • my
9
location makes up for it. Close to everything and only 2 km from Nasi Kandar Ali. Would stay again!
Pros:

Worth every penny ✨

Cons:

Musty smell in the room

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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HANA RAFIFAH • couple • my
9
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Satishkumar • couple • my
6
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
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Wei Sheng • extended_group • my
10
2026-06-01 • via Nuitee
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Nor Rasyiha • couple • my
7
It was ok
Pros:

Simplicity

Cons:

Bathroom too small

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Ter • family_with_children • my
9
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Saad • solo_traveller • ae
8
Pros:

Good location and great room

Cons:

Poor WiFi Coonectivity

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Kar Kien • solo_traveller • my
6
Small decent basic room. WiFi speed is very poor
Pros:

Location, cleanliness, parking

Cons:

Very poor WiFi speed

2026-05-23 • via Nuitee
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Nur Syahzanani • couple • my
9
Overall okay and convenient
Pros:

The location and clean room

Cons:

Room a bit small

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Ronald • couple • my
10
2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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Vânia • solo_traveller • my
7
Pros:

It’s a good place for the price comparing to other option

Cons:

There is no sunlight in the morning because the window is turned to a building and there is no information about that.

2026-05-20 • via Nuitee
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Syarifah Naqiya • couple • au
9
Pros:

The location was superb!

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
M
makio • family_with_children • my
8
Pros:

services

Cons:

environment a bit dark

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Nur Syahzanani • couple • my
9
Enjoy the stay and all is good
Pros:

Very good location and convenient.

Cons:

Room a bit small.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Sheera • couple • my
10
Located in the middle of Georgetown city
Pros:

a small nice boutique hotel, strategic location and suits for couple travellers. If you ever see Mimi the chonky cat, please pet her gently. She's so garang btw

Cons:

Limited parking space for motorcyclist

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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laiyan • solo_traveller • my
5
2026-05-10 • via Nuitee
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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