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Avg. for November
Nightly prices at Areca Hotel Penang average US$53 in the cheapest month (March) and US$90 in the most expensive month (October), based on the last 12 months.
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| January | US$82 |
| February | US$80 |
| March | US$53 |
| April | US$59 |
| May | US$64 |
| June | US$70 |
| July | US$85 |
| August | US$84 |
| September | US$70 |
| October | US$90 |
| November | US$78 |
| December | US$82 |
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Most expensive: October (~US$90)
Cheapest: March (~US$53)
Amenities
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Limited parking is available onsite.
Dining
At Areca Hotel Penang, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 50 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Location
With a stay at Areca Hotel Penang, you'll be centrally located in George Town, within a 5-minute drive of KOMTAR and Gurney Drive. This hotel is 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Penang Hill and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from New World Park.
What's nearby
Pasar Chowrasta(0.1 Miles)
Kidland Penang(0.2 Miles)
Prangin Mall(0.2 Miles)
The Top at Komatar(0.3 Miles)
KOMTAR(0.3 Miles)
New World Park(0.3 Miles)
1st Avenue Mall(0.4 Miles)
Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site(0.4 Miles)
Hin Bus Depot Art Centre(0.4 Miles)
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion(0.5 Miles)
Armenian Street(0.6 Miles)
Cannon Street(0.6 Miles)
Malaya Bicycle Museum(0.6 Miles)
Kapitan Keling Mosque(0.6 Miles)
Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi(0.7 Miles)
The preferred airport for Areca Hotel Penang is Penang Intl. Airport (PEN)(11.3 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Banquet facilities
Garden
Kids club
Pasar Chowrasta (0.1 Miles)
Kidland Penang (0.2 Miles)
Prangin Mall (0.2 Miles)
The Top at Komatar (0.3 Miles)
KOMTAR (0.3 Miles)
New World Park (0.3 Miles)
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Room details
Sleeps 2
194 ft²
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Sleeps 2
431 ft²
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Sleeps 2
431 ft²
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Sleeps 4
517 ft²
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AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Areca Hotel Penang is a charming heritage boutique stay in central Georgetown, praised for exceptionally friendly staff, comfortable air-conditioned rooms with fans, and thoughtful touches like complimentary afternoon tea, making it a popular base for exploring nearby food and sights.
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What guests think
Areca Hotel Penang is a charming heritage boutique stay in central Georgetown, praised for exceptionally friendly staff, comfortable air-conditioned rooms with fans, and thoughtful touches like complimentary afternoon tea, making it a popular base for exploring nearby food and sights.
Rooms retain period character and are often spacious with powerful showers; recurring drawbacks include street, mosque, or event noise, some dim or windowless layouts, and Wi-Fi that can be unreliable. Breakfast is generally well liked, sometimes served buffet-style on weekends, though a few guests found options average or limited. Expect a characterful, centrally located stay with strong heritage appeal and some trade-offs in noise and modernity.
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Facilities
Guests highlight the heritage common areas, atrium/courtyard and greenery as relaxing spaces. There is lift access, though the single lift is described as slow, and water dispensers are available.
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Cleanliness
Rooms and public areas are generally very clean and well maintained. A few guests noted musty odours, stained linen or occasional plumbing smells.
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Rooms
Rooms have heritage character and are often spacious, with strong air conditioning/fans and powerful showers. Recurring negatives include street/mosque/event noise, some dim or windowless rooms, occasional A/C quirks, and Wi-Fi that can be unstable.
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20 Jan 2026
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Stayed 5 nights
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2 Nov 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Daniel
11 Mar 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
Roshni
23 Jun 2025
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Kah Mun
20 Feb 2023
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28 Jun 2025
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14 Jan 2025
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31 May 2023
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Service
Service is consistently warm, helpful and responsive, with smooth check-in and staff who accommodate requests or resolve issues quickly.
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7 Dec 2025
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Location
Central Georgetown location within easy walking distance of food stalls, Komtar and attractions, with easy Grab access. Some report noise from a nearby event venue and mosque, and crossing Penang Road can be tricky.
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Dining
Breakfast is generally tasty with good options (sometimes buffet on weekends), though a few found it average or limited. The complimentary afternoon tea is a well-liked daily perk.
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10 Apr 2025
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2 Nov 2022
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Check-in
Check-out
From 15:00 to 00:00
Before 12:00
Limited parking is available onsite. It is not specified whether a reservation is required.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee of approximately MYR 30 for adults and children.
Check-in is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details on room accessibility are not provided.
The hotel is centrally located in George Town, within a 5-minute drive of KOMTAR and Gurney Drive. It is approximately 2.4 miles from Gurney Plaza and 4.8 miles from Penang Hill. Nearby attractions include Pasar Chowrasta (0.2 km), Prangin Mall (0.4 km), and the Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site (0.6 km).
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of MYR 55.0 per day. Advance request or confirmation may be required for availability.
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