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
Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness centre
- Spa and wellness centre
- Restaurant
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Breakfast
Availability
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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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 |
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Siti
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
“Strategic location Value for money Large Room, Large Room Comfy Breakfast also included which is good” - Legendre
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
“Location walking distance to many attractions. Staff were lovely. Dealt very quickly with any little problem.” - Marinah
Malaysia
“The whole place was absolutely amazing. Within walking distance to eatery and Walk@Chowrasta.” - Danielle
Australia
“Felt very homely, was nice to have a balcony and lounge room. Location was really good.” - Pamela
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
“Lovely expansive property. The 3 bedroom house was enormous!” - Fahim
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
“The old style furnishings were delightful and unique.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Rossi Italian
- CuisineItalian
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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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. 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.