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 Hotel with a restaurant, 6-minute walk to KOMTAR ## 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) ![Hallway - Areca Hotel Penang (George Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18990000/18982500/18982451/2f0854a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children's area - Areca Hotel Penang (George Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18990000/18982500/18982451/98a476ea.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) ![Exterior - Areca Hotel Penang (George Town)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18990000/18982500/18982451/c1fd1089.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 - 24/7 front desk - Housekeeping - Free WiFi ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 15 - Dec. 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=18982451&PinnedHotelID=18982451&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=18982451&PinnedHotelID=18982451&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 16 - Dec. 17](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=18982451&PinnedHotelID=18982451&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=18982451&PinnedHotelID=18982451&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 19 - Dec. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=18982451&PinnedHotelID=18982451&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=18982451&PinnedHotelID=18982451&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 26 - Dec. 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=18982451&PinnedHotelID=18982451&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=18982451&PinnedHotelID=18982451&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) 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 Blackout drapes/curtains Ceiling fan 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 Blackout drapes/curtains Ceiling fan 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 23 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Ceiling fan Blackout drapes/curtains Hair dryer Bidet Private bathroom - 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 4 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Free cribs/infant beds Refrigerator Flat-screen TV Blackout drapes/curtains Ceiling fan 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 ## You may also like Ad ![Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/55000000/54630000/54625400/54625396/551b76a3_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Courtyard by Marriott Penang Downtown George Town - 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[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 ![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 - Pasar Chowrasta \- 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - 1st Avenue Mall \- 5 min walk \- 0.5 km - KOMTAR \- 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 - ‪Jeruk Madu Pak Ali - ‬2 min walk - ‪Roti Bakar Hutton Lane - ‬1 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 a computer station - Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and 1 meeting room - A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance - 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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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 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 ## Areca Hotel Penang Reviews ## 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) 10 - Excellent 293 8 - Good 103 6 - Okay 14 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 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 ### 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 #### 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 #### 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 #### Caroline Sep 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Great place to stay in Penang ##### Caroline Stayed 6 nights in Sep 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Florian Aug 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities It was a perfect stay ##### Florian Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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 #### Chong Kwee, Sherry Aug 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities 2nd time staying and very very pleased with everything 👍👍👍 ##### Chong Kwee, Sherry Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan Aug 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 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 Stayed 4 nights in Jul 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 #### Teresa Apr 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Really lovely hotel. ##### Teresa Stayed 1 night 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 #### Siya Aug 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Stayed two nights with family. Walkable distance to food and shopping. The Indian breakfast stand at the corner of the street was very affordable and good. Hotel provided some snacks in the afternoon. ##### Siya Stayed 2 nights in May 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 #### 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 #### 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 ### 8/10 Good #### \*\*\*\* Jun 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Overall excellent location. Except for hiccup with air con leakage which was fixed. ##### \*\*\*\* Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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 #### 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 ### 8/10 Good #### Celia Feb 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities A nicely heritage decorated hotel, friendly staff and sizable room. Enjoyed my stay here! ##### Celia Stayed 2 nights in Jan 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 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hotels near George R. 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