Areca Hotel Penang

Hotels
8.8 (2003 reviews)
5 Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe , George Town , my

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Family rooms
Garden
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Great location near attractions
Comfortable and spacious rooms
Cons:
Housekeeping inconsistencies
Soundproofing issues in rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.26
Some reviews indicated cleanliness was an issue, particularly in the context of housekeeping not always replacing items.
Service
9.23
Staff were frequently described as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.27
Multiple reviews highlighted the hotel's great location near main attractions.
Room Quality
8.72
Many comments praised rooms for their comfort and spaciousness, though some noted soundproofing issues.
Amenities
8.75
Amenities like the afternoon tea were positively received; however, some issues with fixtures were noted.
Value for Money
8.21
General sentiment about value is positive, but not all amenities were perfectly executed, affecting perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.76
Breakfast was well-received, but absence of specific negative feedback reduces score lower than perfect.
Overall Experience
9.23
Overall stay experience was positive as noted in various reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 00:11

Property Description

Central Location in George Town
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town right outside your doorstep at Areca Hotel Penang. Discover nearby attractions such as the Upside Down Museum and Penang Heritage Gallery.

Comfortable and Well-Equipped Rooms
Relax in air-conditioned rooms featuring modern amenities like a flat-screen TV and private bathroom. Upgrade to rooms with a cozy patio for a touch of luxury during your stay.

Dining Experience
Indulge in European cuisine at the hotel's in-house restaurant or start your day with a delicious continental breakfast. Don't miss out on the famous Penang Road Teochew Chendul during your stay.

Ready to experience a blend of comfort and convenience at Areca Hotel Penang? Book now for an unforgettable Penang getaway.

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
Airport code: PEN

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs MYR 6 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 2003 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.26
Service: 9.23
Location: 9.27
Room Quality: 8.72
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 8.21
Food and Beverage: 8.76
Overall Experience: 9.23
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Neil • extended_group • nz
8
Stylish and comfortable hotel on the edge of the UNESCO world heritage area, easy walk to most attractions, and quiet en
Pros:

Classic older style building, which had been nicely restored.enjoyed the open central courtyard/ light well, the complimentary afternoon teat was a great touch, helped break up the day of sightseeing and give us a chance to sit down and relax.

Cons:

Pity that the air conditioning in the rooms was tied to your room key, so when returning on a hot afternoon or evening it took a while for the rooms to cool back down.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Meike • extended_group • nl
10
Mooi en centraal gelegen hotel met vriendelijk personeel en heerlijk ontbijt
Pros:

Mooi hotel, smaakvol ingericht, heel vriendelijk personeel en heerlijk ontbijt. Ook de locatie was perfect. Alle leuke wijken en veel bezienswaardigheden binnen loop afstand. Hotel is wel rustig gelegen.

Cons:

Niets

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • au
10
Georgetown Oasis
Pros:

Beautifully and faithfully restored boutique hotel. Staff were friendly and helpful. So comfortable. Close to the food action of Georgetown. Will definitely stay here again.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Zuberoa • solo_traveller • es
10
Pros:

Todo

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Nyarai • couple • au
9
Will definitely come back again
Pros:

The location is the best.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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stacey • couple • gb
9
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Jaime • extended_group • sg
8
Great location
Pros:

Convenient

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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DANIEL • couple • es
10
Genial ubicado y con todas las facilidades para visitar Georgetown
Pros:

Muy bonito, gran atención y excelente ubicación

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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MIchaelByrne2015 • couple • ie
9
Beautiful, friendly hotel right by the heritage centre of George Town
Pros:

We booked the ground floor heritage room, which was airy and expansive. Each of these rooms is an old shopfront and they are deep and high-ceilinged with acres of space for relaxing. A small outdoor section in the covered atrium was a cute extra and the whole feeling of the hotel was conducive to relaxtation. It's only a short distance from the heritage area of George Town so it's easy to walk to and from there. Breakfast had enough variety to keep everyone satisfied, and there is a complimentary afternoon tea that we used once. Cold water in the foyer to refresh you when you return from a hard day's touristing was a nice touch. Beds were comfy, and bathroom well maintained and spacious. Staff were super friendly and helpful. I'd come again.

Cons:

Some noise from the street at night, but only occasionally and not enough to make you lose sleep. Complimentary earplugs are available from the front desk if this, or the morning call-to-prayer, is an issue for you.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Wei • family_with_children • au
10
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Hans • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Like the charm of the room and afternoon tea is a good and unexpected pleasure

Cons:

It was all satisfactory

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Federico Tixi • solo_traveller • it
7
Pros:

Gli interni sono molto curati e in stile Malese

Cons:

La Città in generale è decadente

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Tim • solo_traveller • gb
9
Great location to explore Georgetown
Pros:

Great location to explore the heritage area of Georgetown. Room clean tidy and comfortable. Breakfast starts the day and you will be welcomed by the wonderful Yafiz, full of life and nothing is too much.

Cons:

Nothing really!

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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chun yung • couple • tw
8
Pros:

位置佳,離想去的地方近

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Dawn • solo_traveller • es
10
Fabulous hotel in Georgetown
Pros:

The staff were amazing. So friendly and helpful, especially at breakfast. We even got free afternoon tea.
The location is also good, within walking distance to all the best spots.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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charlotte • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Super friendly staff. Lovely - and good sized - clean rooms and comfy beds in a building that had lots of character. The breakfast was really good with lots of variety. No water filter, but a couple of bottles of water were provided every day in the room, and iced water was available in reception at all times.

Cons:

NA

2026-06-27 • via Nuitee
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Giulia • couple • it
10
2026-06-25 • via Nuitee
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SCLARINA • couple • my
9
excellent
Pros:

the antique building and location

2026-06-19 • via Nuitee
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Solvi • couple • de
10
Super freundliche Mitarbeiter - würde gern mehr Sterne vergeben
Pros:

Wir haben uns rundum wohlgefühlt. Unser Zimmer war absolut stilvoll eingerichtet, die Lage war super, aber vor allem haben die Mitarbeiter überzeugt. Sie waren wirklich immer extrem freundlich und kompetent.
Besser geht’s nicht.

Cons:

Alles war super

2026-06-16 • via Nuitee
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Anne • solo_traveller • fr
9
Très bien
Pros:

L'emplacement, le service, la taille de la chambre, le petit déjeuner, etc
Tout est très bien.

2026-06-14 • via Nuitee