Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Getting around
Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 27 min drive
Penang Sentral - 29 min drive
Tasek Gelugor Station - 49 min drive
Restaurants
Penang Road Famous Teochew Chendul - 1 min walk
Roti Bakar Hutton Lane - 2 min walk
Penang Road Famous Laksa - 2 min walk
Rim Tha Non Mookata - 1 min walk
Dim Sum Valet - 2 min walk
About this property
Areca Hotel Penang
Areca Hotel Penang features a free kids' club and puts you within a 10-minute walk of KOMTAR. Also, Gurney Drive and Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal are just a 5-minute drive away. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travelers.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay
At a glance
Hotel size
50 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Free children's club
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite parking limited
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Water dispenser
Traveling with children
Free children's club
Working away
Business center
Meeting room
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Built in 2017
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Library
Shopping mall on site
Reception hall
Traditional architecture
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: MYR 200.0 per accommodation, per stay
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately MYR 30 for adults and MYR 30 for children
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for MYR 55.0 per day
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
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
Does Areca Hotel Penang offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Areca Hotel Penang does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Areca Hotel Penang?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Areca Hotel Penang?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Areca Hotel Penang?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at Areca Hotel Penang and nearby?
Areca Hotel Penang has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Areca Hotel Penang?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Areca Hotel Penang like?
Areca Hotel Penang is in Downtown George Town, a short 6-minute walk from KOMTAR and 8 minutes' walk from Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site. Travelers recommend the hotel for its walkable location.
Areca Hotel Penang Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
24 Dec 2024
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Nov 2024
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Nov 2024
Harumi
Harumi, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Oct 2024
Verified traveller
5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
26 Sep 2024
Good location but crossing Penang Road can be challenging. Use the bridge or walk to the traffic lights at Campbell.
Clean and comfortable room.
Ear plugs provided so mosque and street noise are muted.
Good selection of food for breakfast. Special mention - excellent service from Yahfiz.
Complimentary afternoon tea.
Ian
Ian, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 Sep 2024
Scot
Scot, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 Sep 2024
The hotel is amazed with Peranakan decor in modern settings. Bright and airy. Our rooms are big and spacious. The only problem I faced are steps to the bathroom. Good that the hotel has an “antique” glass lift that moves slowly. It serves clients like me who can’t climb up and down the stairs. Maybe should consider to have another lift just in case the one and only lift breaks down. Thank you to the management for the extra high tea treats. Very generous portion.
Jenny
Jenny, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
10 Sep 2024
Comdy beds and pillows, loved the shower head also. Strong and good temperature that is adjustable. Aircon and fan strong. 1 narrow stairway and 1 lift which has a limit of 4 ppl max and moves really slowly. Other than that, great rooms and lovely staff and service.
pamelia
pamelia, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Sep 2024
A nicely decorated old style hotel, convenient location to all popular restaurants/ Street food, room is clean and spacious. I am very impressed by their staff, They were all very friendly and were very helpful,
Highly recommend
Tiange
Tiange, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Sep 2024
ANDREW
ANDREW, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Aug 2024
Pleasant, polite and helpful staffs. Well maintained property. Enjoyed the entire stay enormously.
jim
jim, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Aug 2024
Second time staying at Areca hotel and still loving this property. Room is super clean and well maintained. All the staffs are friendly and attentive too. Location is excellent and walkable to Chinatown. Highly recommended.
Paul Toong Meng
Paul Toong Meng, 5-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 Jul 2024
Great location!
Chow Ping
Chow Ping, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jul 2024
Ghazala
Ghazala, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Jun 2024
Daniel
Daniel, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
15 Jun 2024
Kahho
Kahho, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 May 2024
Older hotel in beautiful condition. Spacious and well maintained. Within walking distance of the best areas of the old town. Served a nice breakfast. Shopping and restaurants close by. Great place to stay.
HANS
HANS, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 May 2024
Neat little hotel. Very friendly staff.
Singkit
Singkit, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 May 2024
Leonie
Leonie, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Apr 2024
Areca Hotel was delightful, full of character, so much nicer than the high rise hotels we have been staying in so far on this trip. The staff were so friendly and welcoming, not only with a welcome drink, but an invitation to afternoon tea each afternoon of our stay. The room was small, but adequate and freshened every day inclcluding clean towels etc.
Michelle
Michelle, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
28 Apr 2024
Disappointed
I really wanted to love this hotel. I thought not having windows would be quaint but it mostly felt like a dungeon. One reviewer on another site mentioned "termites" and had pictures. He said he was basically blown off by staff. It could have been a one time occurance but it happened to me as well. I noticed a bug creeping on my bed. I didn't take a picture because I immediately killed it. It was the same as the other person's picture. If this happened to one person and to me weeks later, this is a normal occurance that has not been addressed. I couldn't sleep that night afraid of what might be crawling around me. I didn't bother reporting it because we just had one more night and I didn't want the hassle of being moved.
The hotel is in a decent location with a good spot for breakfast just next door and walking distance to many places, however, I would stay somewhere else if I'm in Penang again.
Verified traveller
3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Apr 2024
Seng Jea
Seng Jea, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Apr 2024
We had a lovely stay here, the staff were friendly and helpful and the afternoon tea at the hotel was a great touch, we really enjoyed it.
Helen
Helen, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
19 Apr 2024
The room isn’t soundproof. You can hear the call to prayer in the mornings and the cafe below. Not a terrible issue, it adds to the charm of the place but worth knowing ahead of time to set expectations right. Would stay again but in a quieter end of the hotel