You might be eligible for a Genius discount at Carnarvon House. Sign in to check if a Genius discount is available for your selected dates.

Genius discounts at this property are subject to booking dates, stay dates, and other available deals.

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Carnarvon House in George Town offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden or city views. Each room includes free WiFi, a TV, and a seating area. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax in the garden or terrace, enjoy the outdoor seating area, and utilize the lounge and minimarket. Additional amenities include bicycle parking, bike hire, and a tour desk. Convenient Location: Located 9.3 mi from Penang International Airport, the guest house is an 8-minute walk from 1st Avenue Penang and less than 0.6 mi from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar. Nearby attractions include Penang Times Square and Wonderfood Museum. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its convenient location, attentive staff, and immaculate room cleanliness, Carnarvon House ensures a pleasant stay for all visitors.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Located in the top-rated area in George Town, this property has an excellent location score of 9.4!


Sign in, save money

Sign in to see if you can save 10% or more at this property.
Sign in, save money

Availability

Select dates to see this property's availability and prices

Room Type
Number of guests
 
3 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
2 twin beds
1 king bed
2 twin beds
3 twin beds
Bedroom 1
2 twin beds
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
1 queen bed
Bedroom 4
1 queen bed
Bedroom 5
2 twin beds
Bedroom 6
2 twin beds
Bedroom 7
1 queen bed
Bedroom 8
1 king bed
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.
Something went wrong – please try again later.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
Facilities
Cleanliness
Comfort
Value for money
Location
Free Wifi

Select topics to read reviews:

Guests who stayed here loved

  • Sarangtharum
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Really loved the environment here, very calm and relaxing.
  • Gretchen
    United States United States
    Ideal location in Georgetown! Only a short walk to many great restaurants, street food, street art, and other attractions. We also loved the decor and vibe of this cute hotel.
  • Amber
    Indonesia Indonesia
    The rooms were charming and it was a wonderful location. We were met by Eve, who was very helpful and made sure we were settled and comfortable.
  • Evelyn
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The location is great, conveniently located near some great food and touristy spots. The charm of the heritage house is amazing. Nicole was easy to communicate with and even offered a chance for me to shower and refresh after checkout as I had a...
  • Ariana
    Canada Canada
    A beautiful, quiet heritage home. It was so comfortable and clean. I loved my room (Acheh) with its view out into the courtyard. It felt like I was in a studio Ghibli movie! I will definitely stay there again if I ever come back to Georgetown.
  • Foo
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The hotel atmosphere and deco. Room is clean and well set up
  • Ran
    United States United States
    In the middle of the historical area. House is well maintained. Good snacks. The staff is very helpful, providing useful information.
  • Jill
    United States United States
    Beautiful old building, clean and comfortable with friendly staff.
  • Jim
    United States United States
    No breakfast, but a little self-serve coffee bar with proper coffee bags and cake. The staff were really excellent - friendly, polite and helpful. The old building is charming, and the location is excellent. Wonderful value.
  • Pace
    Canada Canada
    We loved our stay at Carnarvon house! The staff was friendly and helpful with a quick and accommodating responses. The place was clean and a pretty central location to walk to nearby night markets, the boardwalk, the mall, etc.

Managed by Nicole Ng

Company review score: 9.4Based on 964 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Hi, my name is Nicole, I was born and grew up in the beautiful city of Penang. In the year of 2004, I moved to Taiwan and graduated with a major in tourism management three years later. After then, I came back to my country and worked as a tour guide for the past few years. It has taken me all over the world and got me to explore and experience new cultures and since I've been dreaming to start my guesthouse to create a homely and lovely accommodation certainly I have achieved it. I'm truly grateful to run this private boutique guesthouse and aim to deliver a "home away from home" experience for my guest. This fascinating guesthouse is located in the historical Georgetown Penang and just a few minutes' walk away from all the heritage attractions of historical Georgetown and the various eclectic dining options that Penang is famous for. I hope my guests who stay in Carnarvon House will feel good and have a memorable travel experience. Thank you for looking at my profile, we looking forward for your booking and wish you having a nice journey of travelling.

Property info

Carnarvon House is tastefully restored from a 19th century Straits Chinese house. We retain the very authentic and classical elements of this pre-world war II heritage house, especially the giant wood carving screen, timber floor, and the little garden under the airwelll. The contemporary designed rooms on the other hand are nice and simple. Every room comes with well working air-conditioner, wall fan, wi-fi, soft lighting and high quality mattress. We hope to provide a comfy staying environment to our guests. Guests have access to the common lounge area at ground floor where they can hangout. Books lover can pick a book they love from the bookshelf to have a read. Book exchange is welcomed. While, TV lovers can always have their TV time at the front lobby. Most importantly, Wifi is available in the room as well. In the common shower rooms area, we provide hair shampoo & shower gel, drinking water machine and hair dryer. Carnarvon House's members are warmly easygoing person, we made Carnarvon House as your home away from home! We care about each and every of our guest, and hope that our guests have an enjoyable and memorable stay.

Neighborhood info

Carnarvon House is located in Carnarvon Lane. We love this lane very much as it is one of the most quiet but also safe residential neighbourhood. The peoples living here are very good example of minimalist, they live life simple but happy! Heritage houses on both side of the lane are beautiful in our eyes. We also located ideally in the heart of George Town. Most of the murals, streets arts, heritage museums, morning markets and nice hawker food stalls are accessible by walking. Again within walking distance, you may easily get to the bus terminal, ferry terminal, convenient shops, money changers, shopping malls, etc.

Languages Spoken

English,Indonesian,Malay,Chinese

Area info

House rules

Carnarvon House takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of MYR 50 is required on arrival. That's about $11. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

Please inform Carnarvon House of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

A damage deposit of MYR 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.