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Rainbow Guest House Penang
Standard Queen Room - Bedroom, Rainbow Guest House Penang in Penang
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5.7

Review score

368 reviews

368 reviews

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6.6

Good

Location rating score

Popular neighborhood
Exceptional for walking
Walkable places
Pasaraya Ramani (RS SUPERSTORE SDN BHD)

10 m

Chinatown

50 m

Tamilarasii Mini Market

80 m

Mohamed Meera Sahib

100 m

Wonderfood Museum Penang

120 m

Popular landmarks
Khoo Kongsi

450 m

Armenian Street

470 m

Chew's Jetty

590 m

Penang Fort Cornwallis

740 m

Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion

760 m

Closest landmarks
Green River

100 m

OCBC Bank

120 m

RHB Bank @ Georgetown

120 m

Consulate of the People's Republic of Bangladesh

160 m

M.O. Krishnan

160 m

Rainbow Guest House Penang

27-1 Lebuh Chulia, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia, 10200 - See map

Strategically situated in Georgetown, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Pinang Peranakan Mansion.

Highlights

Located in heart of Penang

Check-in/out [private]

Airport transfer

400 meters to public transportation

Inside city center

Facilities

Check-in/out [private]

Smoke-free property

Cashless payment service

Non-smoking rooms

English

Malay

Chinese [Mandarin]

Your dates are popular among travelersPopular destination! Properties in Penang are being booked every minute!
Value for money5.9
Distance to city center0.5km
Location rating6.6
Nearest airportPenang International Airport (PEN)
Distance to airport15.3 km

Rooms available at Rainbow Guest House Penang

Standard Queen Room
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  • Non-smoking
  • Shared bathroom
  • 1 queen bed
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  • Non-smoking
  • Shared bathroom
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Standard Queen Room - Non-Smoking
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  • Non-smoking
  • Shared bathroom
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Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in and check-out at Rainbow Guest House Penang?

Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:01 PM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee.

What is the smoking policy at Rainbow Guest House Penang?

Rainbow Guest House Penang does not permit smoking in any of its rooms or indoor areas.

What is the closest train, metro, or bus station to Rainbow Guest House Penang?

The closest train, metro, or bus station to Rainbow Guest House Penang is Pengkalan Raja Tun Uda Bus Terminal, 380 m away.

What restaurants are nearby Rainbow Guest House Penang?

Restaurants including Hameediyah Restaurant, Padang Brown Food Court and Nasi Kandar Line Clear are popular in Rainbow Guest House Penang’s neighborhood which is known as Georgetown.

What popular shopping places are close to Rainbow Guest House Penang?

Shopping options in Rainbow Guest House Penang’s Georgetown neighborhood include Prangin Mall, 1st Avenue Mall and Gerakbudaya Bookshop.

What are popular attractions near Rainbow Guest House Penang?

Rainbow Guest House Penang’s location in the Georgetown neighborhood makes it close to famous attractions including Pinang Peranakan Mansion, Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion and Khoo Kongsi.

What popular natural sightseeing spots are close to Rainbow Guest House Penang?

Rainbow Guest House Penang’s nearby natural sights include Depoh Kerajaan Pulau Pinang and Bukit Olivia located in the same Georgetown area.

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What people love about Rainbow Guest House Penang

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "The room is clean cold and hugerble."

    SITI

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    February 6, 2023

  • 8

    Very good
    Location

    "Good place, cheap & great location."

    Abdullah

    |

    July 30, 2022

  • 7.2

    Very good

    "Affordable for budget travellers"

    Fyda

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    March 13, 2023

Property ranking|Compared to 2,903 Penang properties
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Cheapest price score
Room size
4 sqm.
Couples review score
6.3/10
Location score
6.6/10
Better than
99
%
of Penang properties
Bigger than
84
%
of Penang properties
Better than
80
%
of Penang properties
Better than
78
%
of Penang properties
Overall rating:

5.7

Review score
368 reviews
Cleanliness
5.4
Facilities
5.0
Location
6.6
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More about Rainbow Guest House Penang

More about Rainbow Guest House Penang

Rainbow Guest House Penang

You'll love the exceptional convenience during your stay at Rainbow Guest House Penang, located right in the heart of the city center, with an easy access to everything in Penang. The true local flavors and culture of Penang are yours with a stay at Rainbow Guest House Penang, located just 320 m from the famous Pinang Peranakan Mansion.
The superior services and facilities offered at Rainbow Guest House Penang will make for a memorable stay. The hotel is entirely non-smoking.
Guests are guaranteed a comfortable stay while at Rainbow Guest House Penang. To enhance your stay, some rooms at the hotel come with air conditioning. You can stay fresh and clean with towels provided in some guest bathrooms.


Around the property

While in Penang, take some time to venture outside of Rainbow Guest House Penang. Your first day during your stay at Rainbow Guest House Penang should include a visit to Chew's Jetty located 440 m away. Photograph yourself in front of Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion located 770 m away, which people travel great distances to see.


Reasons to stay here

Spend less here on rooms than you would at 99% of other accommodations in the city.
Verified reviews for this hotel's food and dining options score it better than 91% of accommodations in the city.
This accommodation beats more than 90% of competition in the city on room comfort.

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Amenities and facilities

Review score
Facilities

5

Most talked about facilities

Internet

3 mentions

Housekeeping

3 mentions

Food & Dining

1 mention

Breakfast

1 mention

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Chinese [Mandarin]
  • Malay
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
Services and conveniences
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
Access
  • Check-in/out [private]
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Pets allowed
Cleanliness and safety
  • Cashless payment service
Available in all rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Free bottled water
  • Non-smoking
  • Shared bathroom
  • Towels

Location

27-1 Lebuh Chulia, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia, 10200
Good
Location

6.6

Airports
  • Penang International Airport (PEN)
    15.3 km 25 min drive
  • Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR)
    86.9 km
Public transportation
  • Pengkalan Raja Tun Uda Bus Terminal
    400 m
  • Komtar Bus Terminal
    1.1 km
Hospital or clinic
  • Green River
    100 m
Shopping
  • Gurney Plaza
    4.1 km
Convenience store
  • 7 Eleven
    420 m
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    260 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Pinang Peranakan Mansion
    120 m
  • Khoo Kongsi
    450 m
  • Armenian Street
    470 m
  • Chew's Jetty
    590 m
  • Penang Fort Cornwallis
    740 m
  • Cheong Fatt Tze - The Blue Mansion
    760 m
  • Kek Lok Si Temple
    7.7 km
  • Batu Ferringhi Beach
    11.8 km
  • Entopia
    14.1 km
  • Escape Theme Park
    14.3 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Pasaraya Ramani (RS SUPERSTORE SDN BHD)
    10 m
  • Chinatown
    50 m
  • Tamilarasii Mini Market
    80 m
  • Green River
    100 m
  • Mohamed Meera Sahib
    100 m
  • Wonderfood Museum Penang
    120 m
  • OCBC Bank
    120 m
  • RHB Bank @ Georgetown
    120 m
  • Pinang Peranakan Mansion
    120 m
  • Alpha Utara Gallery
    150 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Infant 0-1 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
Baby cot/crib may be requested directly from the property.
Children 2-12 year(s)
Stay for free if using existing bedding.
If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.
Guests 13 years and older are considered as adults
Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.
Others
  • The property does not accept cash payment, payments should only be made via Bank Transfer for Paid at Hotel bookings. Please contact the property for more information.
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from14:00
  • Check-in until23:20
  • Check-out from12:00
  • Check-out until12:01
  • Reception open until00:00
Getting around
  • Airport transfer fee60 MYR
  • Distance from city center0.5km
  • Travel time to airport (minutes)45
The property
  • Non-smoking rooms/floorsyes
  • Number of floors4
  • Number of rooms 18
Parking
  • Daily parking fee0 MYR

Reviews of Rainbow Guest House Penang from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
5.7
/
10
Review score
Cleanliness5.4
Facilities5.0
Location6.6
Service5.2
Value for money5.9
High score for Penang
Rating
9+ Exceptional (24)
8-9 Excellent (9)
7-8 Very Good (15)
6-7 Good (5)
<6 Below Expectation (88)
Time of the year
Mar - May (10)
Jun - Aug (38)
Sep - Nov (40)
Dec - Feb (53)

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8.0
Excellent
Ben from Singapore
Solo traveler
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 3 nights in August 2019

Location and price is perfect for backpackers”

Location is in Little India and food is everywhere. The hostel provides free towel, toiletries and has a pantry with oven and pot for free use coz they do not have free breakfast. The only downside is their squeaky beds but the rest is nice. Just prepare an ear plug to muffle the noise.

Reviewed August 13, 2019

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7.2
Very good
Dortiala from Indonesia
Solo traveler
Standard Queen Room
Stayed 3 nights in June 2022

Change the hostel name ”

I walked for 1 hour to find the building. Not Sunny side but now rainbow hostel. Please change it so not confuse the guest.

Reviewed June 22, 2022

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3.6
Rein from Malaysia
Couple
Standard Queen Room
Stayed 2 nights in June 2022

Don't go”

Since it was a Malaysian holiday, we had no choice but to book this hotel. We had to go in at the Rainbow guesthouse and an unmotivated employee gave us our key. We got a room with a window, which seemed nice since electricity stopped sometimes and we wouldn't have any light otherwise. However, there were 3 AC units right outside our window making lots of noise at night and keeping us awake. So did the traffic in the busy street. Furthermore, the sheets were stained, there was hair on the floor and there was only a bed in the room. Nothing to lay your stuff on.

Reviewed June 07, 2022

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4.0
Izwan from Malaysia
Couple
Standard Queen Room
Stayed 1 night in December 2018

Not to clean as picture. ”

The price too high than the room.

Reviewed January 01, 2019

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3.2
TAN from Malaysia
Business traveler
Standard Queen Room
Stayed 1 night in July 2022

Best to avoid”

Lack of hospitality. Booking not found after paying for it. No reason provided by the property owner as well.

Reviewed July 10, 2022

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3.2
mouaz from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Standard Queen Room
Stayed 2 nights in July 2022

Rooms smelly”

Rooms has bad smell sheets and pillow are old toilet smelly

Reviewed July 16, 2022

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2.0
mohamad from Malaysia
Couple
Standard Queen Room
Stayed 1 night in July 2022

Bad Attitude staff ”

I cannot tolerate when staff work as receptionist rude with customer !! talk with customer no eye contact and not really friendly .. regardless how small the hotel is but the basic customer service and how to deal with customer is a must to have !! please deal with that chinese lady staff morning shift and i am expecting a good damn explaination from the staff asap

Reviewed July 08, 2022

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2.4
Nageswary from Malaysia
Family with young children
Standard Queen Room
Stayed 1 night in June 2022

sunny hotel”

the most importent is need private toilet to every room.especiay famiy room

Reviewed June 16, 2022

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2.4
Yours from Thailand
Solo traveler
Standard Queen Room
Stayed 1 night in July 2022

Seek alternative ”

Stinks of cigarettes, no soap in bathroom, no windows. Gross walls. Seek alternative

Reviewed July 15, 2022

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2.0
Eugene from Malaysia
Family with teens
Standard Queen Room
Stayed 1 night in June 2022

Acceptable”

- Bad Receptionist Service (Female) - Room's Bed Damaged,Cant sleep At all - room dark - Check out immediately when seeing the room . Hope the owner would make the maintenance more better

Reviewed June 10, 2022

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9.2
Exceptional
Bea from Philippines
Couple
Stayed 4 nights in February 2018

Exceptional”

My first night at the hostel was spent alone and in a mixed dorm. I didn't have much of a good experience there because the other people there were inconsiderate and noisy well beyond 12am. Because of that, I wanted to switch to a private room with my boyfriend (who arrived the second night). The staff was so accommodating and understandable and made the switch to the private room easy for me and my boyfriend. The staff were very helpful and kind. Despite my rough first night, my whole experience in Sunny Side was amazing. I highly recommend...their private rooms ;)

Reviewed March 05, 2018

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10.0
Exceptional
Vy from Vietnam
Group
Stayed 1 night in April 2017

A really nice place to stay”

They've got 3 clean and hot water equipped shared bathrooms, so you don't need to worry about queue. It took us just 5 minutes from the hostel to Penang street art. There have been so many convience stores like & Eleven just right next door. The owner is very hospitable, friendly and helpful. My friend lost his phone on Uber, and she had tried her best to help us take back the phone even it was at midnight.

Reviewed April 30, 2017

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7.6
Very good
Noorhhisham from Singapore
Solo traveler
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in June 2018

Good for short stay”

Not the best hotel but cheapest I can find around Georgetown. The best are near ferry terminal, plenty of good food stall around and nearby attractions. Bad reasons to stay after 9pm there no sign of hotel staffs, stay at your own risk, is best to stay in private room. Seriously need to upgrade their furnishings, and their rooms are really compact.

Reviewed July 03, 2018

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8.4
Excellent
Mohamed from Spain
Solo traveler
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 2 nights in February 2018

good for 1 or 2 nights”

overall a good hostel for its price. pros: price, location,curtains for privacy. cons: beds make lots of noise, wifi didnt work in the room( very bad :( )

Reviewed February 08, 2018

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10.0
Exceptional
Lisa from United Kingdom
Solo traveler
Stayed 2 nights in February 2018

Exceptional”

Very difficult to find. The name of the place is Milky Coat and then underneath, which appears like an afterthought and in smaller signage it reads ‘and Sunnyside Enterprises’. Taxi drivers can’t find it either as the frontage of the place is set further aback. Female only dorms are non existent but the owners still advertise there is one which caused me a little bit of inconvenience. Other than this it’s a very clean and friendly place and fairly quiet. I’d recommend it but know this..all dorms are mixed.

Reviewed February 22, 2018

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8.4
Excellent
Freya from Germany
Couple
Standard Queen Room
Stayed 4 nights in June 2018

Good option to stay”

We had a double room for a few nights. Great location in the heart of Little India with abundance of places to eat and visit around. Walking distance to many interesting sites. Very helpful staff and clean shared bathrooms. Basic accommodation but good.

Reviewed July 26, 2018

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8.4
Excellent
Chin from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
Stayed 1 night in July 2018

Excellent”

The room is equipped with air conditioner and good wifi connection. Not all beds have the private curtain. The drawback is the bed makes very loud squeaky noise when you make any movement.

Reviewed July 13, 2018

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10.0
Exceptional
Palwinder from Malaysia
Couple
Stayed 2 nights in August 2018

Vry good service n good nature staff ”

I did enjoy next time I will also go there n book again this hotel 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Reviewed September 03, 2018

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9.6
Exceptional
Nor from Malaysia
Family with teens
Economy Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom
Stayed 2 nights in September 2018

good location as the public transport are easily accessable. ”

Clean and safe place for budget traveler. Easy to find eatery place at anytime. Good location as the public transport are easily accessable

Reviewed September 27, 2018

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9.2
Exceptional
Michael from Australia
Couple
Stayed 1 night in May 2017

Good staff, clean room. ”

Stayed one night before moving on. Great stay overall, good ac with clean shared bathroom. Helpful staff.

Reviewed June 06, 2017

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