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Areca Hotel Penang

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near KOMTAR

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Hallway
Children's area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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No. 5, Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe, George Town, 10050
  • Place, KOMTAR
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Penang Times Square
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Gurney Drive
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Garden Room | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Garden Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Family Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Heritage Loft | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Heritage Loft

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Heritage Room (Ground Floor) | 1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Heritage Room (Ground Floor)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Heritage Room

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Heritage Twin Loft

  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Family Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Garden Room

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

George Town

City center stay.A stay at this Downtown George Town hotel places you steps from Pasar Chowrasta and within a 5-minute walk of Kidland Penang. Prangin Mall and The Top at Komatar are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • KOMTAR - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Penang Times Square - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Gurney Drive - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 29 min drive
  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 27 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

3-star hotel near KOMTAR
There's a restaurant on site. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center, a meeting room, and limo/town car service. A library, a complimentary children's club, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Areca Hotel Penang.

This 3-star George Town hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 2017
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Areca Hotel Penang offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free children's club
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: MYR 30 for adults and MYR 30 for children
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Free children's club
  • Library
  • Shopping mall

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 55.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: MYR 200.0 per accommodation, per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately MYR 30 for adults and MYR 30 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 55.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Union Pay, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is 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

How close is Areca Hotel Penang to the airport?

Areca Hotel Penang is 11.3 mi (27-min drive) away from the Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Areca Hotel Penang?

As of Sep 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Areca Hotel Penang on Sep 28, 2025 start from $85.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Areca Hotel Penang have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Areca Hotel Penang.

How close is Areca Hotel Penang to the beach?

This hotel is 7.1 mi (24-min drive) from Batu Ferringhi Beach and 7.2 mi (25-min drive) from Tanjung Bungah Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Areca Hotel Penang offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Areca Hotel Penang, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of MYR 30 for adults and MYR 30 for children. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Areca Hotel Penang?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Areca Hotel Penang?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Areca Hotel Penang?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Areca Hotel Penang have a pool?

Areca Hotel Penang does not have a pool.

Does Areca Hotel Penang have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Areca Hotel Penang have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Areca Hotel Penang to downtown George Town?

Areca Hotel Penang is 0.4 mi away from George Town.