About this property

This boutique hotel is housed in 3 rows of 2-storey shophouses originally built in the 1940s. A lovely base for exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town. Hotel Penaga’s rooms feature antique furniture, restored wooden flooring, and Asian art pieces. Each spacious room has a sofa and a flat-screen cable TV. The private bathroom has a spa bath and separate glass-enclosed shower. Penaga Hotel is a 7-minute drive away from Gurney Drive, a popular spot for local hawker food. Batu Ferringgi Beach is a 20-minute drive away. George Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Situated in the best rated area in George Town, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.0

    • Top pick by families with children

    • Breakfast info

    • Continental, Italian, Vegan, Halal, Asian, Buffet


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Muhammad
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Strategic location Value for money Large Room, Large Room Comfy Breakfast also included which is good
  • Legendre
    France France
    The hotel location and its decorations are amazing. I think it's a great place to stay to visit Georgetown and Penang at large for a reasonable price.
  • Stephen
    Australia Australia
    Location walking distance to many attractions. Staff were lovely. Dealt very quickly with any little problem.
  • Marinah
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The whole place was absolutely amazing. Within walking distance to eatery and Walk@Chowrasta.
  • Helen
    Australia Australia
    Lovely expansive property. The 3 bedroom house was enormous!
  • Tiphany
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    The old style furnishings were delightful and unique.
  • Jennifer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful room, friendly helpful staff, good location - within walking distance of everything. Breakfast was good with plenty of choice, staff work quickly to keep it turned over. Water in room and water stations in the hallway too. Beds super...
  • Hanah
    Singapore Singapore
    The hotel is near to many eateries. We walked around the area and it is very safe. However one need to cross road to go the reception as it was at another building across the street. Rooms are clean and enough for our family of 6. Hotel serves...
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Nice room, good location, nice shower and comfy bed.
  • Natvadee
    Thailand Thailand
    Nice interior, comfy bed, good breakfast, location is perfect

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Rossi Italian
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal

House rules

Hotel Penaga takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

7+ years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 50 per person, per night

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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-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. Payments using debit cards are not accepted at this property. Card payments must be made using most major credit cards only. (See policies for list of accepted cards)

Please note that full payment will be deducted from your credit card at least 7 days prior to arrival. For more information and invoice/receipt, please approach the front desk upon check-in.

The hotel requires guests to provide their booking confirmation and credit card imprint/cash upon check-in to cover incidental charges.

Extra Breakfast per person:

- Adult (including 12 years old and above) – MYR 28

- Children (4-11 years) – MYR 14

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.