In the heart of Downtown George Town, Areca Hotel Penang offers a haven with a shopping mall on site, lush garden views, and access to in-room WiFi. Explore the library or enjoy kid-friendly fun at no extra charge – previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Gurney Drive - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
Gurney Plaza - 4 min drive - 3.8 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 (Tan) - 2 min walk
Makan Pagi Georgetown - 2 min walk
Roti Bakar Hutton Lane - 1 min walk
Jeruk Madu Pak Ali - 2 min walk
Bip Fish & Chips - 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 Gurney Plaza are just a 5-minute drive away. The helpful staff and overall property condition get good marks from fellow travelers.
At a glance
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Hotel size
50 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Free children's club
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Onsite parking limited
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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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay
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.
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Reviews
Areca Hotel Penang Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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9.4
Cleanliness
9.2
Location
9.6
Staff & service
9.0
Eco-friendliness
9.2
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast offered a wide selection of quality food and was warmly served. (9 reviews)
The property is surrounded by great eateries within walking distance, with a highly-recommended restaurant nearby serving modern Asian cuisine. (4 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2025
Great location, just out of the histle bustle
Good location for the old town. Very friendly staff, comfy bed and cost friendly. Would stay again.
Alan
Alan, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 26, 2025
Really lovely hotel.
Teresa
Teresa, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2025
Very beautiful, traditional, clean hotel. You can really enjoy the local culture here.
Excellent service, friendly, room very clean, location is convenient, walking distance, dining choice . High recommended
Manh Tuan
Manh Tuan, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 21, 2025
歷史建築改建成的酒店,有很好的融合住宿設施,入住特色房間體驗很特別
CHUN HO
CHUN HO, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 19, 2025
I checked in late, but the staff kindly took the time to explain dinner recommendations in detail — they were incredibly helpful and friendly.
Joonhaeng
Joonhaeng, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 29, 2025
Good staff, good service, nice and quiet hotel
A lot of food around hotel. Super market cross street behind hotel. Highly recommend stay this hotel
Thy
Thy, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2025
Beautiful hotel with great helpful staff. Room was clean and lovely. Got afternoon tea, Barnstaple coffee and some laundry for free because of long stay. Close to everything but not in most touristy areas so close to local and tourist areas, markets, restaurants, shopping malls, etc.
Bridget
Bridget, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 18, 2025
We are 2 senior adults from Australia who recently stayed 4 nights at Areca Hotel, Penang. The location was very central and easy to find. The rooms were spacious and clean. The shower was hot and plenty of water. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend a stay here.
Diane
Diane, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 27, 2025
Good location and friendly staff
IUFU
IUFU, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 23, 2025
Lovely heritage hotel in Georgetown
Really great location in Georgetown,characterful heritage room, really spacious with wardrobe, iron, and two bottles of mineral water provided daily,and fridge.Excellent AC AND ceiling fan, a nice sitting area for guests and helpful,friendly staff-special mention to Nasrin for welcoming me and help throughout stay.
Only downside is a little bit of street noise, but I'd definitely stay here again.
Roshni
Roshni, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 9, 2025
Overall excellent location. Except for hiccup with air con leakage which was fixed.
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****, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 24, 2025
Loved our stay here. Friendly and helpful staff. Great room and location.
Rose
Rose, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 13, 2025
Sehr gute Lage. Super süße Zimmer, alles sauber und tolles Personal. Teilweise etwas hellhörig und recht dunkles Zimmer.
Saskia
Saskia, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 2, 2025
A nicely heritage decorated hotel, friendly staff and sizable room. Enjoyed my stay here!
Celia
Celia, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 23, 2025
Beautifully updated colonial style property with the friendliest staff.