Title: Areca Hotel Penang - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Areca Hotel Penang This urban oasis in Downtown George Town offers tranquil gardens and easy access to local attractions, balancing peace with exploration. ## Photo gallery for Areca Hotel Penang ![Terrace/patio - Areca Hotel Penang (George Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18990000/18982500/18982451/29c398e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Areca Hotel Penang (George Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18990000/18982500/18982451/442ca0c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Areca Hotel Penang (George Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18990000/18982500/18982451/7e310625.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hallway - Areca Hotel Penang (George Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18990000/18982500/18982451/2f0854a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Areca Hotel Penang (George Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18990000/18982500/18982451/082797bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Areca Hotel Penang, in Downtown George Town, offers rooms with WiFi overlooking lush gardens, an on-site shopping mall, a library, and free children's activities. Guests consistently praise the exceptionally helpful staff. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Free WiFi - Business services - Housekeeping ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30&selected=18982451&PinnedHotelID=18982451&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30&selected=18982451&PinnedHotelID=18982451&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31&selected=18982451&PinnedHotelID=18982451&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-01-31&selected=18982451&PinnedHotelID=18982451&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=18982451&PinnedHotelID=18982451&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-30&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=18982451&PinnedHotelID=18982451&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=18982451&PinnedHotelID=18982451&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-08&selected=18982451&PinnedHotelID=18982451&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 8 of 8 rooms ### View all photos for Heritage Room (Ground Floor) ![Heritage Room (Ground Floor)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18990000/18982500/18982451/87c09663.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Heritage Room (Ground Floor) 9.8 Exceptional 11 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Blackout drapes/curtains Hair dryer Bidet - 431 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 King Bed ### View all photos for Family Suite ![Family Suite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18990000/18982500/18982451/6ad212b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Suite 9.6 Exceptional 7 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Blackout drapes/curtains Hair dryer Bidet - 517 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Double Beds ### View all photos for Garden Room ![Garden Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18990000/18982500/18982451/5f159844.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Garden Room 9.0 Wonderful 24 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Ceiling fan Hair dryer Bidet Rainfall showerhead - 194 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Heritage Loft ![Heritage Loft](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18990000/18982500/18982451/358a50b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Heritage Loft 9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Blackout drapes/curtains Hair dryer Bidet - 431 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Large Twin Beds ### View all photos for Family Suite ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18990000/18982500/18982451/1c385523.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Suite - Sleeps 4 ### View all photos for Heritage Room ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18990000/18982500/18982451/b9d93333.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Heritage Room - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Garden Room ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18990000/18982500/18982451/11011cd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Garden Room - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Heritage Twin Loft ![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18990000/18982500/18982451/5f73efb2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Heritage Twin Loft - Sleeps 2 ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FGeorge-Town-Hotels-Areca-Hotel-Penang.h18982451.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FGeorge-Town-Hotels-Areca-Hotel-Penang.h18982451.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in George Town, Areca Hotel Penang is in the city center. KOMTAR and Penang Hill are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Penang Youth and Sports Complex or Penang International Sports Arena. [Visit our George Town travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/George-Town.dx6023813) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C5.41760%2C100.33022&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=378NF1DLe2FgUOpn4-F6K3uee-s=) No. 5, Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe, George Town, 10050 ### What's nearby - ![KOMTAR which includes a city, central business district and a high-rise building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6113866/5f6c7aff-9b80-4899-9a47-a4bd383d2999.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) KOMTAR 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Prangin Mall 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - 1st Avenue Mall 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion 9 min walk \- 0.8 km ### 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 - Nomad 2 min walk ## About this property ### Areca Hotel Penang Hotel near KOMTAR Take advantage of a shopping mall on site, a garden, and a library at Areca Hotel Penang. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center and a free kid's club. You'll also find perks like: - Limo/town car service, cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), and multilingual staff - A reception hall, tour/ticket assistance, and 1 meeting room - Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and smoke-free premises - Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff Room features All 50 rooms boast comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property. 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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 ### Family friendly - Free children's club - In-room refrigerator ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Free newspapers in lobby - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk - Water dispenser ### Guest services - Concierge services - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Business center - Computer station - Meeting room ### Outdoors - Garden ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - 3 floors - Built in 2017 - Reception hall - Smoking not allowed - Traditional architecture ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Bidet - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Shower - Slippers - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels ### 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 Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets not 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 You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Deposit: MYR 200.0 per accommodation, per stay - A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately MYR 30 for adults and MYR 30 for children - Rollaway bed fee: MYR 55.0 per day The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### 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 ### Is Areca Hotel Penang pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Areca Hotel Penang? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Areca Hotel Penang? ### What time is check-out at Areca Hotel Penang? ### Where is Areca Hotel Penang located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Areca Hotel Penang Reviews 9.4 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ### 9.6 Staff & service ### 9.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 302 8 - Good 104 6 - Okay 14 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elaine Jan 11, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Room is spacious and clean. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Great location. ##### Elaine Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edna Jan 11, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities yes very friendly staff. clean room. very accessible to good food places. we had a very pleasant stay at the hotel ##### Edna Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### evelyn Jan 11, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It’s one of the most beautiful hotels we have ever stayed at. It reminds us the colonial era yet the facilities are modern. The staff are friendly and always available to help. There are lots of food choices within a 5-10 walk from the hotel. Will definitely stay here again. ##### evelyn Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roger Oct 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities great location, cute hotel. ##### Roger Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### john Dec 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The rooms were large with a separate office / luggage area. Classic building in great condition. Staff was excellent. And easy to get to a variety of locations in the city. Definitely would stay here again. ##### john Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victor Nov 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent Hotel!!!! Wonderfully friendly staff, cool historic building with awesome colonial vibe. Rooms are super spacious and the beds are beyond comfortable. I have not one single complaint about my stay at Areca Hotel. ##### Victor Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leonie Nov 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Staying at the Areca is like coming home. The staff remember me and are warm, friendly & helpful. The rooms are comfortable & charming. Love the design of this row of heritage houses, making it a cohesive and cosy hotel. Location cannot be beaten. ##### Leonie Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane Laura Nov 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities The room was lovely, the bed was comfortable but most importantly, the ceiling fan with the ac unit made it one of the best rooms we have had in the region. The shower is also fantastic. ##### Diane Laura Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Patrik Sep 11, 2025 Liked: Staff & service Staff were very helpful and kind. ##### Patrik Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Seun Sep 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Amazing hotel, would recommend. You get breakfast and a cute afternoon tea included. Rooms have an ac and a fan. Amazing breakfast choices and on the weekend a buffet breakfast. Laundry service available too. The guy who does breakfast (I can’t remember his name fully but it begins with a Y) is amazing. ##### Seun Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Yaling May 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very beautiful, traditional, clean hotel. You can really enjoy the local culture here. ##### Yaling Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Johanna Jul 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This hotel is great and well located. The room was superb with a lot of space, particularly for 4 persons. It was also very clean. I would pick this hotel once again if I come back. Highly recommended! ##### Johanna Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### IUFU Feb 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Good location and friendly staff ##### IUFU Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacqueline Mar 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautifully updated colonial style property with the friendliest staff. ##### Jacqueline Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rose Feb 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Loved our stay here. Friendly and helpful staff. Great room and location. ##### Rose Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joonhaeng May 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I checked in late, but the staff kindly took the time to explain dinner recommendations in detail — they were incredibly helpful and friendly. ##### Joonhaeng Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thy Apr 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Manh Tuan Jun 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent service, friendly, room very clean, location is convenient, walking distance, dining choice . High recommended ##### Manh Tuan Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane Jun 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bridget Jun 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities 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 Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Roshni Jun 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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 Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Len Mar 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Nice colonial building that has been renovated with big rooms. Friendly and helpful staff. ##### Len Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chow Ping Jul 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Great location! ##### Chow Ping Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keong Apr 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent area! Convenient to everything. Responsive staff. ##### Keong Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary Apr 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Friendly, helpful staff. Beautiful common area. Good choices and very generous breakfast. 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