Gurney Lodge

Hotels
8.6 (792 reviews)
No. 2, Solok Gurney 1, Penang , George Town , my

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Family rooms
Garden
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Cons:
WiFi issues
Need for room updates

Categories

Cleanliness
8.35
Cleanliness is generally good but noted issues with old towels in some reviews.
Service
9.05
Staff were frequently described as excellent and welcoming.
Location
9.05
Many reviews highlighted the excellent convenience of the location.
Room Quality
8.35
Rooms are described as clean and comfortable, but some complaints about WiFi and bathroom conditions.
Amenities
8.55
Facilities were deemed sufficient but there is a need for some updates.
Value for Money
8.55
Reviewers found the hotel a good value considering location and services.
Food and Beverage
8.05
Proximity to local eateries is mentioned, but breakfast options nearby may require effort.
Overall Experience
8.85
Overall satisfaction is high with repeated positive sentiments.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-23 19:17

Property Description

Prime Location
Situated along Gurney Drive in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, Gurney Lodge offers convenient access to nearby attractions and shopping destinations.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy comfortable stays in air-conditioned rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV and private bathroom. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, ensuring you stay connected during your visit.

24-Hour Front Desk
Our dedicated staff is available round the clock to assist you with laundry services and provide recommendations for shopping and dining experiences nearby.

Book your stay at Gurney Lodge for a memorable experience in Penang!

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.Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 792 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.35
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 8.55
Value for Money: 8.55
Food and Beverage: 8.05
Overall Experience: 8.85
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Amirul Abdul Rafiq family_with_children my
9
2026-09-05 via Nuitee
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Lailatul Badriah couple my
10
2026-09-03 via Nuitee
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hazlina hadi solo_traveller my
10
2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Songsak family_with_children th
10
2026-08-30 via Nuitee
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Shoko solo_traveller jp
8
とても快適だった
Pros:

清潔で夜は静かな部屋。丁寧なスタッフたち。

Cons:

特になし。

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Simon solo_traveller au
8
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Tan couple my
8
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Ridz solo_traveller my
8
Favorite Place to stay
Pros:

All good and happy to stay there again...

2026-08-21 via Nuitee
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Gian Ni couple my
7
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Wei Bun couple au
7
Nice short stay hotel close to the airport .
Pros:

Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was clean and bed was comfortable.

Cons:

Breakfast not very good. Not much variety. Coffee was not hot. Fried eggs were overcooked. Room was noisy at night from guests and/or staff talking loudly in the corridor.

2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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Teoh solo_traveller my
9
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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Muniandy solo_traveller my
10
Pros:

Good

Cons:

Clean

2026-08-15 via Nuitee
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GHL solo_traveller my
4
Are u sure 8.6
Pros:

Very little. I booked because of Booking.com. rating. It is basically a house converted for a lodge. I guess for Penang, the rates were ok. Parking was tight.

Cons:

It was very disappointing for me. I believed the rating, and I did a last-minute booking, so it may have been my oversight. The room has a king-size bed, and that gives us no room to be comfortable. The table was small . The electric point on my side was not working, and the staff gave me an extension wire on the already small table. The water heater has a secret 👀 no hot water until u put on the reset button LOL. The toilet is completely a wet bathroom because the shower is all together. The bidet was leaking, and so the floor became completely wet even for toilet use. The lighting was so dim and no counter to place anything . My other room which I booked siad the floor were sticky..no idea what that was.
Let's move on to the location... There are some hawker stalls that open at 5pm to 10pm. Never got to try them because the timing is so restricted. Only a 7 11 nearby. It's not exactly a great location.
Cutting it shorter this place is not for us ladies..maybe a bachelor who wants a King size bed😅. Not all that gltters is gold.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
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Balachandran solo_traveller my
8
Pros:

Very good

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Ida couple my
6
The description & picture on booking.com was misleading in that the place is actually a house!
Pros:

reasonable facilities with air-con. Location good for hawker stalls but quality & cleanliness of hawker area should be upgraded by MBPP for a tourist location

Cons:

Location good if walking but bad if driving as Gurney Drive traffic jam especially at the roundabout (not round any more but extended to U-turn at Andaman.
Premises is actually a former detached house converted to "lodge "with 12 rooms ground & stairs to upstairs. One has to carry luggage up the stairs where banister is shaky. Bathroom is basin-toilet bowl - shower without separation so the floor is WET after shower. Toilet seat cover is replaced with one that does NOT cover the toilet bowl completely so one sits with legs touching the ceramic toilet bowl.

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Tismomrawk solo_traveller sg
10
Pros:

Love the place. For the non halal is lively there. Better to have it in Gurney Plaza Mall for halal food .

Cons:

But not the local food.Place and food is getting worst. Especially the Pesambur Stall.The seller is very abrupt. Stall near the main road.

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Syadza Izzati couple my
10
2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Sek Meng solo_traveller my
8
2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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shiao wei solo_traveller my
9
Pros:

Strategic place

2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Izzuddin solo_traveller my
8
2026-08-03 via Nuitee