This is a lovely house ”

It’s contemporary, tasteful but colonial. Very fitting for Penang. The location is great for the free city bus and it’s right by the oldest Penang street market. There is also a close by mall across the main road bridge. Get a grab taxi and go to the art section of Penang really close within 10 mins drive ... try china House art cafe the longest cafe in Malaysia. Great food great cakes... I give this a 10 out of 10. It gives you a little Malay afternoon tea free there is a great breakfast. Very helpful staff and they gave us a packed breakfast as we had an early ferry trip to Langkawi our next destination. For only £15 we decided to island hop and move on to Kuah for 1 night and the. Pantai Canang ... this is a clean hotel, roomy rooms.. but a little noisy because you hear the mosque, It has fans too so great with air con.

Great hotel, terrific location ”

Terrific location, modernized, heritage hotel with a gorgeous inner courtyard. Extremely friendly, helpful staff. Started the day with a great breakfast chosen from a menu with variety of Chinese, Malay, western, etc. Afternoon tea was a treat available in the courtyard. Tried the “Starters for 2” , we called it the Malaysian version of tapas (highly recommend it). Both the Heritage rooms and Heritage lofts are spacious. We asked to move to the 3rd floor because we were a little concerned about the sounds from the street level. This was cheerfully organized. We spent 5 nights in the hotel and enjoyed the street food nearby including the roti stalls right around the corner; Kimberly night stalls 10 minutes away, the refreshing cendol at the Joo Hooi restaurant 3 minutes away as well as the food and great service in the hotel’s restaurant. A well organized hotel, Assistant Manager Joven and his staff - house cleaning, front-desk, restaurant - demonstrate great teamwork. Highly reco

Absolutely wonderful from start to finish, excellent service and staff ”

We stayed here from the 15th August 2019 to the 20th August, as I was travelling with my mum (I am 30) I requested twin beds but as I had booked a garden room and these weren’t equipped with twin beds we got a free upgrade to a heritage loft which was beautiful, full of character, clean and very spacious. Upon arrival the staff greeted us and were very welcoming, Miri (receptionist) was extremely kind and very helpful with regards to our stay and showed us on local tour maps of the things to do and how to access them along with this she also informed me of the Grab app (local taxi but cheaper) she was very kind and nothing was too much for her, each day we were able to access the complimentary afternoon tea which we did twice and was a nice touch. The rooms were cleaned daily and the complimentary toiletries were replenished if required. As a nice gesture my room was decorated for my birthday this was such a nice surprise and I was 100-% recommend this hotel to everyone excellention

A brilliant choice!”

A good combo of old and new. Truly Malaysian experience in terms of interior and exterior (Baba Nyonya with a dash of modern world). Exceptional cleanliness and services wise. For those with families or a group travelers, rooms are for 4 paxs are huge enough to cater up to 6 paxs of adults, instead. Parkings are available at MYR6 daily (via apps and free on Sunday, and this is an advantage, as most nearby hotels do not have these. Very secure and private. The complimentary tea? A brilliant idea! as not only a small gesture (that's very impactful) but definitely the choices finger food, shows how much the hotel values, you. A truly great experience with a very reasonable budget. A repeat visit is definite for my end, for any future Penang trip.

Great stay!”

Pros : 1) location was great bcoz at centre of georgetown, near to attraction place, just a walk to reach "kedai makan viral" (Ais Tingkap, Roti Canai Transfer Road, Nasi Kandar Hameediyah, Roti Bakar Hutton Lane and many more). 2. Nice and great interior - same like in the picture 3. Huge room - our room is Family Suite and its was damn huge room with 2 queen bed 4. I dont know what to say anymore but seriously, im really satisfied that i chose this hotel, will definitely stay here again! Cons : 1. They have no free parking. U have to park your car at public parking.

💯% would recommend”

The whole experience of staying at this hotel was great and I would definitely recommend this hotel to everyone. We stayed in family suite. It's very spacious and clean. As I travelled with my father who is wheelchair-bound, I am thankful that this hotel has an elevator which makes moving easier. The staff was very helpful and I like the menu selection offered at the café. Ample parking spaces are available at the hotel but do make sure to download Penang Smart Parking app to prevent yourself from getting fined 😌 Thank you Areca Hotel for the great experience.

Excellent place to stay”

Areca Hotel lives up to its reviews - the staff are very friendly and helpful, the rooms clean and the location is perfect. The hotel is right by the famous Roti Bakar Hutton Lane, Penang Road famous chendol, the Apom Bakar stall and Prangin Mall. The touristy area of Georgetown is a ten minute stroll, and there are so many new hip cafes/restaurants for those who want a bit of fine dining alongside their street food. I would highly recommend staying here, and I would gladly stay here time and time again.

Good Value for Money”

The check-in was quick and easy. A deposit of rm100 is needed. The staffs are very friendly and responsive. The hotel is just walking distance away to famous roadside eateries at Georgetown heritage area. It is also walking distance to the RapidPenang CAT free shuttle bus stop at Chowrasta and Komtar. The room is clean and comfortable. Guests who drives can park at the roadside parking which is mostly available. Recommended place to stay in Penang.

Great Stay ”

Our family room is huge, clean & cosy. Breakfast is excellent. There is also the mini 'high-tea' set (@RM28 for 2 pax) which consists of many types of Malaysian's tea time favourites, I think this is a brilliant idea. Lunch menu is equally as good, reasonably priced & very 'Malaysian', imagine having chicken-rendang burger! Staying in Areca Hotel has made our trip much more pleasant and enjoyable, thank you.

Good location and helpfull staff”

The location is only 5-10 minutes walk from Komtar Bus Station. But in Penang you can easily use Grab taxi to go anywhere. We book for garden room, a little small for our little family. But it was good and clean. The breakfast was great, there are plenty menu you can choose. They also have playing room for kids. And the staff were very helpfull. He borrowed me his laptop so I can transfer images from DSLR to external HD. Overall, a nice experience for me and my family.

Family with 1 baby and 1 8yo”

Upon arriving at hotel, the staffs are friendly to explain what nice foods to eat. The hotel location is near with nice food stores. I can easily park my car at nearby public car park. I booked a room with 2 queen size beds and I was given a baby court too. The room is clean, installed with 2 aircon, wooden floor and boutique design. Upon entering into the room, my baby wanted to get down the floor and keep walking. She likes the spacious room too.

A Brilliant Choice!”

Haven't been to Penang for a long while. Due to original plan of having mode of transport of ehailing ride, decided to book this hotel instead. Of course consideration of price, food spots and covenience of moving around within walking distance, were taken into account. What stands out from the very beginning? The theme of the hotel itself, a combination of an old building, Baba & Nyonya theme and a dash of modern facilities into one. Cleanliness is superb! Sevice was fantastic! Staffs was friendly! and attentive too! A definite recommendation and a repeat visit. On a separate note, If you are driving? Parkings are available, at MYR6 per day, a public parking space but within a few baby steps away from the hotel.

Great location and value for money”

Booked this hotel during an Agoda special sale and the hotel turned out to be a real gem. Room was spacious and clean. The famous Penang chendol is right behind the hotel and there are 3 malls just a 5 minutes walk away. The breakfast that was included was very good. Really enjoyed dinner at the restaurant recommended by the staff. Will definitely be back!

Lovely place-comfortable and spacious room. All staff were very friendly and helpful.”

Great location.Hope to stay here again next time we are in George Town. We stayed in a heritage room which very spacious, spotlessly clean and comfortable. Highly recommend! Food was good and well presented. All staff were friendly and helpful-they made our stay very enjoyable-thank you all.

Nice heritage boutique hotel”

The hotel has a 24-hr reception which is great as our flight was delayed and we arrived around midnight. Very kind staff and helpful when we have questions. The room and the hotel were nicely decorated and free maps are given for exploring Georgetown. Breakfast was great - there are a lot of choices for the set and you have a mini bar of bread / cheese / fruits / drinks to choose from. The location is good for catching the free CAT bus and also it is at walking distance to most locations at Georgetown.

The best hotel in Penang”

Found Areca through a blog. Give it a try for my girls trip and truly fell in love with literally everything about this hotel I even brought my family to stay here again couple of weeks after my first trip. Location wise : You won’t get any better loc than Areca. Almost everything is within 5 mins walk. Hameediyah, line clear, chowrasta, roti bakar transfer rd. Roti Bakar Hutton Lane basically just steps away. Grab was easy and abundance. Room : worth every single penny. Very spacious even for family of 6 like us. Beautifully and thoughtfully decorated Spotless clean. Crisp bedlinen and good towel. No designated parking for hotel guests, this is also applied for almost all boutique hotels in georgetown. However there’s always empty spots during our stay so parking really wasn’t that big of an issue for us. Can buy the parking coupon from the hotel reception which costs us RM6 for a day pass. Truly a gem this hotel. Will always be our go to everytime we’re in Penang.

Casual chic, eclectic vintage with modern comfort. ”

I love the location (great for eating & shopping), the cosy lounging areas with lovely plants, the big rooms and the efficient staff. Which overrides the fact that there is bit of inevitable noise from the main road heard in our rooms. The afternoon tea downstairs provided a nice moment for relaxing and reading, after a day's outing.

Heritage boutique hotel!”

Love so muchhhhh about this hotel! The staf name Mira, ( Receptionist) is very helpful and shes so sweet entertain the guest. Also housekeeping team and food and beverage team very kind towards me and my daughter and always smile during their job. Love their hospitality. love their hi tea. the kueh so lazatt. And i love their concept and interior too. Kids room also provided and my baby love it so muchhh. Overall, im very happy and satisfied with this hotel. Would recommend to my family and members 💕💕💕

Gorgeous Hotel with Great Staff&Cleaniness!”

I cannot stress more how much I in love with this hotel.. A lot! The lovely antiques and peaceful ambience, the location to yummy local delights, the friendly and helpful staff, the delicious afternoon tea is simply perfect! The price is worth everything and how grand it make you feel. I had been promoting this hotel to my friends throughout my stay and will continue doing so. Will definitely stay there again when I visit Penang. Kudos to Areca Penang and keep it up~

Beautiful little hotel in Georgetown”

Stayed here for 4 nights. Great location in the heart of Georgetown. Very nice breakfasts in the adjoining cafe. Loved the courtyard in the middle where they also serve tea in the afternoons. Of course, the whole experience of staying in a hotel furnished with period furniture and ambience is one that I would highly recommend for anyone planning a trip to Penang. The only complaint I would have as a business traveler is that breakfast only starts at 8:00am. Too late for me to enjoy on weekdays if I have an early meeting. Otherwise all good. Would definitely go back.