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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

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

    • Breakfast info

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


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 single beds
1 large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
Bedroom 3
1 double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Siti
    Brunei Darussalam Brunei Darussalam
    Hotel was great, I have a pleasant stay. Very convenient. Walkable distance to all eateries. Only 1km walk to Armenian street. Overall, great choice to stay with family or friends
  • 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.
  • Danielle
    Australia Australia
    Felt very homely, was nice to have a balcony and lounge room. Location was really good.
  • Pamela
    Australia Australia
    Had a heritage feel and was nicely decorated in line with this. Good sized balcony. Large comfy bed. Good aircon. Good location. Water refill station on each floor. Decent breakfast.
  • Helen
    Australia Australia
    Lovely expansive property. The 3 bedroom house was enormous!
  • Fahim
    Bangladesh Bangladesh
    We loved the environment and classy furniture and fittings. Jacuzzi was at its best and the breakfast was very good with good number of varieties. The hotel was very clean and staff behaviour was very good and friendly.
  • Tiphany
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    The old style furnishings were delightful and unique.

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 enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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.
Accepted payment methods
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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.