Macalister Mansion

Property class: 4

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Located close to KOMTAR and Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi, Macalister Mansion provides free English breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace. In addition to a garden and car rentals on site, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a coffee machine, a mural on the wall, and a unique ceiling light fixture.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a seating area, a dining table, and a large window.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a small table, a decorative wall piece, and a view of the outside through the window.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with two beds, a marble accent wall, a painting, and a wooden desk.

Deluxe Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 430 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in George Town, Macalister Mansion is in the city center. KOMTAR and Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Gurney Plaza and Straits Quay Mall. Penang State Museum and Penang Hill are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our George Town travel guide
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228 Macalister Road, George Town, Penang, 10400

What's nearby

  • A cityscape with a prominent tall building, a variety of colorful rooftops, and a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.
    KOMTAR
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • A city skyline with tall buildings along a waterfront at dusk.
    Gurney Drive
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • New World Park
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Wawasan Open University Main Campus
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
    2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Penang Kitchen, Courtyard by Marriot
    5 min walk
  • Onya Modern Asian (Macalister)
    6 min walk
  • 咖比仔 Kopi Kia
    6 min walk
  • Uo Shin
    6 min walk
  • The Cellar
    2 min walk

About this property

Macalister Mansion

  • Upscale boutique hotel near KOMTAR
  • Located close to Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi and Penang State Museum, Macalister Mansion provides free English breakfast, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and car rentals on site.
  • Other perks include:
    • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
    • Free self parking
    • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and meeting rooms
    • A banquet hall and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Macalister Mansion offer comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
    • 55-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
    • Separate sitting areas, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Does Macalister Mansion have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Macalister Mansion?

As of Oct 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Macalister Mansion on Oct 31, 2026 start from CA $217, 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.

Is Macalister Mansion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Macalister Mansion?

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

What time is check-out at Macalister Mansion?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Macalister Mansion provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Macalister Mansion located?

Located in Downtown George Town, this boutique hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of KOMTAR, Gurney Plaza, and Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi. Penang State Museum and Penang Hill are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Macalister Mansion Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a feel of home with personalised, friendly staff who remember the way you like your tea served! The staff were most helpful and quick to fix the (blown) lights and with our luggage.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will return definitely

It was the best stay, service and rooms are top tier quality without compromising. Applause to the friendly and efficient staff. They know their customers very well and very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Très bien. Il faudrait juste penser à prévenir que les bus sont gratuits et font le tour de la ville.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

住宿還境服務佳，設施一般

酒店環境靚服務質素佳，但設施較少，泳池和健身室都屬小型
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Hotel

Beautiful hotel , good location for food
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice decoration and helpful staff

Everything is perfect! We love this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was so pleasant - the room was large and comfortable, great toilets and bed too. The location is conveniently near the georgetown area so you can take a short walk down whenever.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A place that I will definitely be back again. Great job to the operation team!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely friendly staff and very good service. Small hotel gives a homely feeling. Really enjoying our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amaze with the unique interior design of the room stayed, a combination between vintage and modern feels. However it located in the middle of the town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great alternative to a large high-end hotel!

Macalister Mansion is a really cool place to stay. Each of its only 8 rooms are unique. We stayed in room 3 which was amazing. The bar and lounge areas are quite funky. But dont expect to meet a lot of other guests given only 8 rooms in the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness

One of a kind

We booked is hotel because it is one if a kind which has only 8 rooms. A quite retreat/getaway for our anniversary. The facilities is great but we didn't use them much. One thing I want to touch on is the cleanliness of the room. The cushions on the chairs and carpet have stains all over. I even called the front desk about the stains and they told me they are aware of them. I was surprised that they still vacant for guest. I don't think this room should be posted for guest to stay until the room is cleaned. We stayed in Room 6.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Room nice but hotel grounds lacking

The plus for this hotel are the rooms: nicely designed, upscale, roomy and comfortable. The downside is the outdoor space : is underutilized so outdoor tables and chairs are dirty and wet long after a rain. The location is on a street with views of a political party headquarters and a group of shophouses- no Georgetown charm. With a little more effort, they could improve the landscaping. Although the hotel is rather new, signs of wear and tear visible- peeling paint outside and stained carpet inside.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel, very nicely appointed rooms.

Enjoyed our time at Macalister Mansion, great hotel staff, & room facilities.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent location for us!

Excellent room / amenities! Unfortunately they accommodate smokers in lounge & bar facilitating stale smoke in hallways & breakfast dining rooms.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic hotel though a bit far from the city

Fantastic hotel with a nice, spacious and comfortable room. The room is well-maintained and the amenities are luxurious. You get to choose from the different types of pillow provided. We booked Room #2 that has minimum photos on the internet. The room is well furnished and big. We loved the bathroom that is so pretty and spacious too, with the rain shower and tub! The room overlook the swimming pool and makes for a nice morning view!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

窓問題

対応はしてくれたが、客室の窓は固定されていて、客自ら窓を開けることができない。常に窓外の木戸が閉まった状態で昼間でも客室は暗く、防災上も不安があった。 木戸を開けるように、ホテル側に強く訴えて開けてもらったが、そんなに窓が必要なら、事前に開くか確認するように言われた。
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing rooms and decor, great service, great food

We spent 2 nights at the Macalister Mansion and loved it. The decor throughout the common areas is spectacular. They have a whiskey and cigar lounge with a great selection if that's your thing, but food in the restaurant is delicious and reasonably priced. We didn't get the chance to check out their fine dining option, but I'm guessing it was good too. The bar is a great place to have a drink, and the wine selection is good. Service was excellent, pool was nice, room was delightful, and mini bar was complimentary, what more can you ask for?
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Imposantes Großraum zum Ausruhen und Genießen

Es fehl dem Hotel nur wenig um es als 5 Sterne zu kategorisieren. Der Concierge Service zum Beispiel. Es befindet sich relativ zentral zu den historischen Plätzen. Das Frühstücksraum ist in einem Café-Restaurant, wo man sich einem Frühstück zusammenstellen kann. Das Personal sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Der Pool ist ungewöhnlich vor dem Hotel, aber sauber und von Gebäuden umgeben. Insgesamt ein positiver Eindruck.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Best hotel in Penang !!

This is a very Chic 8 suite boutique hotel which has the coolest and chic decorations of all the hotels in Penang. The bar area reminded me of Sketch's in London with all the quirky decor items. It is the most expensive hotel in Penang but well worth it for the experience!! The cafe is an excellent place to spend the lazy afternoon with some tea/coffee and the tasty pastries. And of course the fine dining restaurant is the place to go to impress your guests in Penang with its chic decor and expensive set menus and fine wines.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

lovely place

It was lovely to stay. liked everything. but there are only 8rooms. felt empty and scary sometimes.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Macalister Mansion lives up to its reputation of being a beautiful hotel. With only 8 rooms, you will have an exclusive personalised experience. The only points I think is worth being mindful are: (a) the location of the hotel is a bit further out of the UNESCO site (b) the hotel has a proper restaurant, and breakfast is served there. If you like hotel buffets, this might not be your cup of tea.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unexpected deposit

One of the best hotels we have stayed in so far . But we were caught by surprise when we had to pay a deposit of rm900/night!!! (Although we had made full payments ahead). The room was MAGNIFICENT! Spacious , comfy, and the complimentary snacks were high-end. They even have a turn down service which we didn't ask for. the staffs were so friendly and accommodating.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

perfect hotel

It was an amazing experience. Fantastic staff. Would go back again and again.