Conveniently situated within the UNESCO World Heritage buffer zone and walking distance from the central business district, Areca Hotel offers families and travellers the opportunity to experience the rich history and vibrant culture that George Town and Penang has to offer. Areca Hotel is named after the Areca Palm (Areca Catechu), also known commonly as the Pinang palm and from which Penang island derives its name.
Room
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Garden Room
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Heritage Loft
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Heritage Room
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Family Suite
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APARTMENT STANDARD
STANDARD
STANDARD
DOUBLE EXECUTIVE KING BED
EXECUTIVE KING BED
EXECUTIVE KING BED
DOUBLE GARDEN VIEW
GARDEN VIEW
GARDEN VIEW
DOUBLE KING SIZE BED
KING SIZE BED
KING SIZE BED
DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED
QUEEN SIZE BED
QUEEN SIZE BED
DOUBLE STANDARD
STANDARD
STANDARD
DOUBLE STANDARD
STANDARD
STANDARD
FAMILY ROOM STANDARD
STANDARD
STANDARD
Room LOFT
LOFT
LOFT
Room RUN OF HOUSE
RUN OF HOUSE
RUN OF HOUSE
Room STANDARD
STANDARD
STANDARD
Room TWO BEDS
TWO BEDS
TWO BEDS
SINGLE LOFT
LOFT
LOFT
SUITE TWO DOUBLE BEDS
TWO DOUBLE BEDS
TWO DOUBLE BEDS
SUITE TWO QUEEN BEDS
TWO QUEEN BEDS
TWO QUEEN BEDS
SUITE QUEEN SIZE BED
QUEEN SIZE BED
QUEEN SIZE BED
SUITE STANDARD
STANDARD
STANDARD
SUITE STANDARD
STANDARD
STANDARD
TWIN STANDARD
STANDARD
STANDARD
dining
Enjoy a satisfying meal at a restaurant serving guests of Areca Hotel Penang.
Recreation
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage.
Pricing
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Location
With a stay at Areca Hotel Penang in Penang (Georgetown), you'll be minutes from Kidland Penang and Chew Thean Yeang. This hotel is within close proximity of The Top at Komatar and Prangin Mall.
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Reviews
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Rating
837 Reviews
Average ratings
TripAdvisor Traveller reviews
Wan A
Great place for a short vacay!
This would be my 2nd visit and we had a wonderful 2 night stay at this Hotel. The staff were warm; Malar, Fazreen and Nazrin and friendly as well. The room exceeded our expectations and near to our...
Ubaid I
Great hotel which made our experience even more amazing!
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Getaway18841521776
A very enjoyable stay
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