About this property
Betel Nut Lodge is a refurbished 19th-century heritage building located in the UNESCO World heritage site of George Town and is 400 metres from Prangin Mall. It offers complimentary WiFi access. The property is 200 metres from Komtar, 1st Avenue Complex and the local Bus Terminal. Penang International Airport is 15 km away. Rooms offer air conditioning, a fan, flat-screen cable TV, laptop safe and telephone. The en suite bathroom offers shower facilities. Room service is provided. Guests can get assistance with laundry, ironing and luggage storage services. Shuttle and bicycle rental services are also provided. Housekeeping service is only offered for stays of more than 2nights and rooms will be cleaned every 2nd day.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Melton
United Kingdom“Lovely, old style boutique hotel with four-poster bed & very helpful staff. Set in a quiet backstreet in George Town but still with many eating places & bars within walking distance.” - Annaliza
Malaysia“A charming boutique hotel in heritage district—beautifully restored with vintage decor and modern comfort. Loved the serene courtyard, warm hospitality, and its perfect location amid historic streets. Would return!” - Barbara United Kingdom“It was wonderful to be included in the celebrations for Chinese New Year. The host is very welcoming and inclusive. The large shared table for guests in the cafe area is great as it's easy to engage with other travellers, particularly good for...”
- Azian Malaysia“This is the best hotel I have stayed in Penang. This is an authentic heritage place over a hundred years old. The rooms are not big but comfortable, quiet, clean and has fast wi fi. The crew here are friendly and there is a cosy cafe on the ground...”
- Vaisakh
India“The rooms were very clean. Staff were cordial and gave a lot of inputs. Good Cafe and great coffee... The location of this property is very close to the food streets and street art places..” - Mohamed
Morocco“I left my passport and staff was very kind and helpful.” - Klara
Germany“Located in a beautiful historical building in the center of the city next to great restaurants” - Kevin
New Zealand“A delightful hotel, close to wonderful street food markets. Welcoming host and very attentive staff. As it was in the heart of Georgetown access to tourist attractions was very easy. An awesome stay.” 
Adya India“Kamlesh and another gentleman who usually worked nights, were pleasant and courteous. I spoke the language so it turned out a plus for me.”- Noor United Kingdom“The very authentic olde worlde touches, a lot of thought has gone into it.”
Hotel surroundings
House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted. Breakfast is available at a surcharge.
This is an adults and non-smoking property which does not accommodate children.
The property does not accept American Express debit/credit cards.
Guest must wear mask at all times inside hotel.
Guest checking-in must be Fully vaccinated.
Booking done between 12 am to 5 am for same day arrival will be subjected to confirmation by property.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Betel Nut Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 07:00:00.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
