Downtown George Town stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown George Town hotel, you'll find Loh guan Lye Specialist Centre and New World Park. KOMTAR and Island Hospital are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
KOMTAR - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Wawasan Open University Main Campus - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
1st Avenue Mall - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
Gurney Drive - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
Getting around
Penang Sentral - 31 min drive
Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Wong Chau Jun Restaurant (王昭君小食館) - 5 min walk
Sin Kim San Cafe (新金山飲食中心) - 5 min walk
Penang Kitchen, Courtyard by Marriot - 1 min walk
Padang Brown Food Stalls - 8 min walk
Nasi Kandar Pelita (Pertama) - 6 min walk
About this property
Tropicana 218 Macalister
3-star hotel near Gurney Drive
Tropicana 218 Macalister offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. Tropicana 218 Macalister also features a vending machine, a convenience store, and express check-out.
This 3-star George Town hotel is smoke free.
299 guestrooms or units
34 levels
2 buildings
Built in 2018
Express check-out
Convenience store
Elevator
No smoking on site
Tropicana 218 Macalister offers 299 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-inch LED televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and bidets. This George Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Room amenities
Entertainment
40-inch LED TV with digital channels
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Living room
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Guests providing vaccine records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Lockbox, private entrance
Pets
Pets and service animals are not allowed at Tropicana 218 Macalister
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night
A damage deposit of MYR 200 will be collected before check-in.
Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A 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. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. Guests providing vaccine records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in.
We should mention
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Tropicana 218 Macalister to the airport?
Tropicana 218 Macalister is 11.5 mi (30-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 Tropicana 218 Macalister?
As of Aug 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tropicana 218 Macalister on Aug 27, 2026 start from $52, including 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 Tropicana 218 Macalister have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at Tropicana 218 Macalister.
How close is Tropicana 218 Macalister to the beach?
This hotel is 6.2 mi (24-min drive) from Tanjung Bungah Beach and 6.8 mi (26-min drive) from Batu Ferringhi Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Tropicana 218 Macalister offer free breakfast?
Tropicana 218 Macalister does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Tropicana 218 Macalister?
No, there is no casino at this hotel.
What time is check-in at Tropicana 218 Macalister?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.
Is there free parking at Tropicana 218 Macalister?
Free parking is not available at this hotel.
Does Tropicana 218 Macalister have a pool?
Tropicana 218 Macalister features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Does Tropicana 218 Macalister have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this hotel.
How close is Tropicana 218 Macalister to downtown George Town?
Tropicana 218 Macalister is 1 mi away from George Town.
Tropicana 218 Macalister Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 100 reviews
10 - Excellent
41
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 100 reviews
8 - Good
30
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 100 reviews
6 - Okay
19
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 100 reviews
4 - Poor
6
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 100 reviews
2 - Terrible
4
8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
John
Jan 8, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location short grab ride to everything
Great amenities
7eleven and bakery down stairs
Kids loved it
John
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Phong
Mar 12, 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Yes, unit is decent size, not a lot of amenities for a homestay studio.
Now this is better. Everything is new. Bathroom are very clean, beds are firm and comfortable. The downside just the tv bit old, where the cursor is slow. But overall it’s a very nice stay and way better compared to the previous room I stayed.
Ari Wijaya
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Kevin
Mar 1, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, comfortable and convenient. Even though everything communicates through WhatsApp but the staff reply promptly to the text. The ONLY negative thing is the greying bath towels and floor mats
Room could have more amenities or service.
Very simple room with bath towel and that’s it.
Michael
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Daniel
Apr 1, 2026
Overall the entire experience was OK, had some trouble contacting the establishment, since apparently I gave them my "wrong name" that was registered despite also providing them the apartment unit image + booking ref... that gave an overall bad start to the entire experience. Location of the apartment was pretty central, in the middle. Swimming pool + gym was also very decent. Apartment itself not too bad, but there were ants everywhere, so you literally cannot bring food back or have anything exposed.
The room is alright. The problem I had was the bathroom was super smelly. Seems the ventilation was bad. The bed is not firm anymore, and it’s very wigly which makes me cannot sleep properly. Overall is an alright, but just the bathroom and the bed that I stayed was not great at all.
We stayed on the 26th floor and the view is great. Checking in/out was a breeze.
Only nuisance was some bar/club playing ultra loud music, you can hear/feel the bass even on such a high floor
This is actually more of an air bnb style accommodation so you need to collect a key from a mailbox, the host is very attentive and sent through very clear instructions on how to access. Had an issue with the air conditioning but was rectified very quickly with no waiting issues at all. Would recommend to stay here again
Pros
Hosts were very efficient and welcoming!! Very attentive over WhatsApp
Overall adored my stay here, in a great location and Grab service available everywhere
Clean room and bathroom
Felt very safe as a young, female, solo traveller
Cons
WiFi a little slow but it was fine as I had an eSIM for data
The overall building doesn’t have aircon and sometimes with slow lifts, can get a little hot
No fridge
Cleanliness not the best as there were ants found almost every corner of the apartment. While trying to maintain but gave up at the end. The rest were okay.
Generally clean and well equipped, but can provide more supplies like tissue paper etc. also can mention initially we faced some issues with the appliances, which kept turning off, but it was resolved when we called for assistance and switch the cards