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Reviews of Areca Hotel Penang 4 stars

5 Jalan Khoo Sian Ewe, 10050 George Town, Malaysia

#33 of 217 hotels in George Town

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 865 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.1

  • Comfort

    9.1

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 5 September 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff in the restaurant were excellent

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2025

    9.0
    A wonderful step back in time with a modern touch
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    A colonial style hotel made for wonderful setting. It was quaint and well presented. The staff were cheerful and helpful. A nice touch is that serve afternoon tea Malay style

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    10
    Beautiful hotel and a great base to explore Penang.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    That I missed out on afternoon tea! Would have been great.

    Such a gorgeous property with so much character.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Garden Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The location is good but not perfect, and you need to take a grab to most places.

    Staff were genuinely lovely from start to finish and deserve a lot of credit for that. The location in a heritage building is awesome, and it has been very well kept and maintained.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Heritage Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ground floor room too noisy - it’s okay to accept noise from outside but not from guests making a lot of noise in the middle of the night when arriving late with children.

    Beautiful building, lovely catering staff.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2025

    8.0
    Nice place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Heritage Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The hotel is a nice place to stay. Staff is friendly and helpful. Breakfast is great and the rooms spacious. But you only get to know the true value of an hotel when you need something really special. In our case, we needed a taxi for 4 days to travel to different destinations. We only had 24 hours to find a solution and the receptionist Zul did a great job. He was super reactive, found a perfect driver and negotiated a better price for us. Really thank you again for your support!

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Heritage Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was some ants in the bathroom

    The location is great and the peranakan architecture was amazing

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    9.0
    Great staff and location, cleanliness can be improved as mould in bathroom
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Complimentary afternoon tea was often not adequate, ie not enough to go round fir all guests

    Did not have breakfast

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    8.0
    Ci ritornerei
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom window can not be closed at all. Noise from the kitchen under our room.

    Style and Ambient. Welcome with afternoon tea and some snacks.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 August 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Please note that there is a minimum charge for the laundry service, even if you only have a few items to wash...

    Very pleasant rooms with old-fashioned décor and atmosphere... The staff and hotel are very helpful, as we arrived very late to check in. The hotel is well located, fairly quiet, close to the main street where the attractions are.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    9.0
    Good, good, good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Heritage Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Orange aid instead of orange juice for breakfast - but that's was the norm we found in Malaysia.

    Our Ground floor room was the best room and hotel we stayed at during our 3 week stay across Malaysia - just divine - and located in the heart of Georgetown

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    This hotel is so famous on YouTube some travel vlog will see it. So many a recommend on internet also But it's worth it. Beside the hotel ,have a breakfast corner there,so yummy ,and have most restaurants you can take a visit, walk 10min u will find.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Such a great hotel - can't fault it.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast could have been better..limited food

    Location was execellent

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spacious comfortable room. We enjoyed the tea at 3pm. Staff very helpful

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 July 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Hall ways and bedroom lights were too dark - would be better if it was generally brighter

    Breakfast was very good, service and staff was great.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    10
    Timeless Penang Charm with Modern Hospitality
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Since the hotel is on the smaller side and has open walls between floors, noise can carry and occasionally be heard. While this is more of a construction-related inconvenience rather than an issue with the staff or service, it's something to keep in mind—especially if you're a light sleeper or traveling with young children or babies etc.

    This traditional, homey, and well-maintained hotel was exactly as described in the pictures—and the staff and service exceeded all expectations! It’s in a fantastic location, the room had everything we needed, and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. To top it all off, their daily complimentary afternoon tea was the perfect finishing touch. We’ll definitely be recommending this place and would love to return if we ever visit Penang again!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Garden Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great little hotel in a great location. Rooms were lovely, shower and bed was good. They have free afternoon tea everyday and the staff were lovely. Very good location to all the top spots.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We could unfortunatly hear noises from the other rooms and outside from the streets.

    Everything was perfect, we had a spacious room and well maintained. Breakfast was really good as well as the tea time (special mention to that banana chocolate cake).

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 June 2025

    8.0
    I would still return if I had the opportunity to visit Penang in the near future
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Heritage Twin Loft
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lighting could be better and the inclusion of power outlet near bed or writing table would be nice too. The iron board was a tad too short for comfort while using.

    The welcome drink was delightful. Staff was able to converse in English with confidence. Unfortunately I was not able to enjoy the afternoon tea as I had to be in a different location. It would be wonderful to be able to have breakfast instead of the afternoon tea as part of my stay.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2025

    9.0
    Excellent room and location was very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Room was nice

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 June 2025

    10
    Our 2nd time staying here, we love the vibe & old time feel of the property, with excellent location right in the mi
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Heritage Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ground floor rooms can be noisy due to close proximity to the main road & no sound proofing.

    Excellent location, very clean, generous room size & amazing staffs

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    9.0
    A beautiful heritage hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Garden Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast is uninspiring

    Great staff

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2025

    10
    Excellent stay in a convenient location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Garden Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Air conditioner could be stronger.

    Comfortable and affordable in an excellent location bear sights and Michelin food outlets. Service was top notch especially from front desk Fazreen. Will return.

    Stayed in June 2025

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