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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: ke-lan-tan House in George Town offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and free WiFi. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and wardrobe. Essential Facilities: Guests can enjoy a garden and outdoor dining area. The property features a shared kitchen, 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping service, and bike hire. Convenient Location: Located 15 km from Penang International Airport, the guest house is near Northam Beach (15-minute walk), Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar (800 metres), and Penang Times Square (13-minute walk).
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24-hour front desk
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Jacques
Spain
“Te sort of <traditional Chinatown> styling and decoration” - Craig
Malaysia
“Great location and friendly staff. I love the heritage as well. I had some issues with arrival and owners were very understanding - a big thankyou for your flexibility” - Hywel
United Kingdom
“We had a large, lovely room, beautifully kept and clean, having plumbed for one of the deluxe rooms. Friends with children chose the family rooms, which were not quite as glamorous but were perfectly OK. The hotel has a sweet little courtyard, is...” - Ieva
Lithuania
“amazing place to stay while in George Town! hospitality was a top notch! helped be with all the situation, was super friendly, highly recommend! also an authentic house was beyond my expectations” - Christine
Germany
“Beautiful house and easy access to all interesting places.” - Martin
Germany
“What a hidden gem! Definitely worth visiting Georgetown just for this hotel!” - Alexandra
Australia
“Amazing location! We were lucky enough to visit during Ramadan so there were lots of Bazaars nearby. The room was comfortable and clean and very easy to walk everywhere! It was also really quiet and felt very secure!” - Scott
United Kingdom
“Lovely homely old house . Wonderful staff. Beautiful room. Fab location” - Ma
Thailand
“I loved the quiet ambiance and traditional design. The day staff was wonderful, really helpful and kind. Because of the lack of natural light in my bedroom, I slept incredibly well!” - Margot
Netherlands
“Beautiful shophouse, beautiful authentic room with wooden carved bed, very green with plants! Staff is superfriendly. Its an experience to stay here!”

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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.


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.
Please inform ke-lan-tan House 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.
A damage deposit of MYR 100 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.