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Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only

3.5 star property
Adults-only George Town lodge in Downtown George Town with a 24-hour front desk

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Front of property
Dining
Dining
Interior
King Double Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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100 Lebuh Melayu, Georgetown, George Town, Penang, 10100
  • Prangin Mall
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • 1st Avenue Mall
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Kapitan Keling Mosque
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room

Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Double Room

Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Hairdryer
In-room safe
Wardrobe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

George Town

Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only places you in the centre of George Town, within a short 5-minute stroll of Prangin Mall and Armenian Street. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free lodge offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and express check-in. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, express check-out and dry cleaning/laundry services. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Downtown George Town lodge include KOMTAR and Gurney Drive.
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What's nearby

  • KOMTAR - 9 min walk
  • Pinang Peranakan Mansion - 14 min walk
  • Penang Times Square - 15 min walk
  • Padang Kota Lama - 16 min walk
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 27 min drive
  • Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Seng Thor Coffee Shop & Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pitt Street Koay Teow Th'ng - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tua Pui Curry Mee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ichi Tong 一桐 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Vie En Rose Pâtisserie - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only

Adults-only George Town lodge in Downtown George Town with a 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only also features laundry facilities, dry cleaning/laundry services, and express check-in. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star George Town lodge is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1870
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations, with a safe. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) are also available. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (MYR 7 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: MYR 10 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 16 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 80 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: MYR 100.00 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately MYR 10 per person
  • Self-parking fee: MYR 7.00 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 80 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and JCB International.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 16 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Betel Nut Lodge Penang
Betel Nut Lodge Adult George Town
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Betel Nut Adult George Town
Betel Nut Lodge Adult Only
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Betel Nut Lodge Adult Only
Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only Lodge
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only?

Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only?

Yep, Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only has a self car park for MYR 7.00 per day.

Are there any beaches close to Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only?

The closest beach to Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only is Batu Ferringhi Beach (9.4 km).

Is Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only family-friendly?

No, Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only is an adults-only property.

Does Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only serve breakfast?

You bet, continental breakfast is on offer daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only?

No, Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Romantic Enclave
Enjoyed our 2 night stay and appreciated the excellent service which started with initial email contact and helpful directions/options right through to be available for all our needs and questions. The cozy, historical feel was unique. Location is excellent. Would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay at Betel Nut Lodge, friendly and helpful staff. Great location to stay for walkabout in Penang.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A real diamond
Clean, comfortable and a great location to explore George town. Lots of good information provided about local eateries and shops. Really friendly and helpful manager and staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Nice Hotel Staff
I am glad I picked this hotel to stay in in Penang. The location was idea as it was very close to the heritage sites and the staff could not have been nicer people.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

amanda, uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff go the extra mile
Staff offered to bring complementary hot drinks with a pastry to your room. On departure I was given a small bag with a bun and carton of water. Room was clean and comfortable with soft pillows. Nice and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

David, Vancouver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
outstanding staff
There is abt a 5 minute walk to Komrar, wet convenient with lots of delicious coffee shops nearby for meals. what sets this lodge apart for us is the outstanding attitude of the staff, York and Soomtag ( hope I spelled it correctly). Both go out of their way to make our stay comfortable. Their almond tea at the end of the night was a bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice heritage building, lovely staff
Betel Nut is well located just outside the main heart of old Penang, near some beautiful areas, alleyways, walkways and street art. The staff are exceptionally friendly and very helpful - the hotel is quite quiet, almost like a homestay more than a typical hotel. It would probably suit couples and travellers spending most of their time away from the hotel, rather than business travellers, just because the room is a bit small to work in (and there wasn't a desk). But one of the friendliest places I've stayed in a while.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

yy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely and quaint. Great hospitality and good location. Really good food just across the lodge. Only downside is that you have to climb stairs (perhaps not so good for seniors), and the washroom is slightly small.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Cara , Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location near to local life
Staff and owner are very friendly and helpful. They even tell us where to have good food and places to visit. They even provide almond milk and biscuit every night and ask for the time to be sent to our room. Owner even serve us home made pastry when arrival and during the stay. Surprise token given to us on the day we checkout. Excellent service and will recommends to friends. Definitely will stay again next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstandingly Helpful!
Our stay in this small boutique hotel was perfect for our 4 night stay in Georgetown.The location in the heritage section of the city was excellent with numerous examples of street art, restaurants and street food nearby. The owner of the hotel provided exceptional help when we were having difficulty purchasing a flight to Langkawi (as the ferries were all booked). The afternoon and evening teas and biscuits were lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Soo, Melbourne Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stylish affordable accomodation
We arrived for our 3 night stay after midnight and were greeted on the street by a staff member who was listening out for our taxi. This was the beginning of the warm personalised service that is the hallmark of Betel Nut Lodge. Rooms are comfortable and tastefully decorated. The spacious ground floor guest dining room and lounge give a beautiful sense of the building's history and are lovely and relaxing to return to after a day out in the hustle and bustle of Georgetown. I can't recommend Betel Nut Lodge more highly. I will always stay here on future visits to Penang. If you are coming to Penang to experience Georgetown then this is absolutely the best place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Sandy, Thailand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A nice chance to stay in a heritage building
This is a beautifully restored heritage building, which has been converted into a lodge for travellers. We were made very welcome. We thoroughly enjoyed the almond milk and biscuits at bedtime which I'm sure contributed to the good nights sleep. The lodge is in a good location and we were given plenty of information on the different landmarks and eateries

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An outstanding choice indeed!
This hotel definitely deserves its "outstanding" guest review rating. The location is very good in the historical old George Town UNESCO area. The owner is friendly and helpful with lots of good suggestions. The rooms are small but comfortable and well appointed.... everything works and super clean! Beds are also comfortable with great quality linens. You can easily walk to anywhere in the historical district from this hotel. I recommend this hotel without reservation.

10/10 Excellent

harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best boutique lodge in Penng -Georgetown
Best boutique lodge ever. Owner-host is always available to assist and advise on what to see, experience and where to savour the best food - street food or restaurants. If you visit penang -Georgetown, this is the place to stsy.

10/10 Excellent

maree, australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful lodge in a great location
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Betel Nut Lodge. It is a beautifully restored property with lovely finishes in the rooms. The owner is a foodie and has wonderful recommendations for where to eat . The food has been amazing. The staff are also friendly and helpful.

10/10 Excellent

clare, Midlands , UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Welcoming and helpful staff
Betel Nut Lodge is an excellent guesthouse. The beds were very comfortable and the rooms clean. The staff were extremely helpful and organised laundry and taxis etc. They were also very helpful with restaurant suggestions. On arrival back to our room each evening we were offered almond milk and this was delicious! Also brought us tea and home baked buns/pastries, plus a snack lunch to take when we left Betel Nut. An excellent find! Thanks to all staff.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
The hotel was clean and the location was great. The staff were amazing.

8/10 Good

Christina, Christchurch, NZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Restored heritage stay
Really enjoyed our stay. We were given a welcome plate of local snacks on arrival, and the owners and staff were very friendly and helpful throughout. Our room had a ceiling fan, AC, flatscreen TV and a wet room bathroom. Great location close to shopping malls and a night market/street food vendors. It was nice to be somewhere with more local charm than a hotel chain. Be aware that as it is a restored heritage building, some noise does get through the street-facing windows when the neighbourhood wakes up.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Had a delightful stay at the Betal Nut. However, it wasn't a good as we were expecting after all the glowing reviews. The breakfast was a little small (I made the mistake on the 1st day of just ordering a single piece of toast, as I thought something else hot was coming). We had the front room, which was noisy especially during the day, although we slept fine. We also kept the shutters closed constantly due to the noise, so didn't have any natural light. Plus, it was a bit further from the main streets in the old town than we expected (we took advantage a few times of the free local loop bus, especially as it was air-conditioned, to save our feet).

6/10 Okay

MARK, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Don't understand the other glowing review.
First of all I wanted to say the owner was a lovely man as many of the reviewers have mentioned ,very knowledgeable about the local area,history and food. However this does not detract from the fact our room was not fit for purpose.I had requested a quiet room ,this is very important to me,and the unfortunately the rooms on the back were all taken,the landlord however assured me that it would not be too noisy. It turned out to be a nightmare ,like having your bed on a highway. Also what was unaceptable for the price was the bathroom which was very basic,there was no shower curtain so basically everything was soaked and also the shower itself was a very basic plasticky device .We stayed in 2 hotels prior to this one in Penang and this was by far the worst.Way overpriced for the offering ,I am quite surprised by the other glowing reviews,the location itself is on a corner of a busy road,the street is not pretty like some of the others in old Georgetown and for me it would be ok if the price was half price but I actually ended paying more then the royal Penang.

10/10 Excellent

Greg, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
GREAT PLACE TO STAY
Betel Nut Lodge is a wonderful place to stay. The location is great within walking distance to most sights and eateries and also to transport. The host Mr CHEAH and his staff cannot do enough for you and nothing is too much trouble. Mr CHEAH is a proud and passionate man both about his lodge and his town and is only too willing to share his knowledge with you. The residence is clean and comfortable and I would highly recommend it for your stay in Georgetown

10/10 Excellent

Helga, Frankfurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
clean, cosy and central Lodge
Very clean Lovely little Lodge. Everything in walking distance. Feel very welcome and pampered. Owner gave us a lot of tips. In the evening he brings us a hot Lotos Milk and when we leave we get a little Lunch pack. I will defently book it again!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Personnel accueillant
Le personnel était très serviable. Très bon accueil. Salle de bain et chambre endommagée à cause de l’humidité qui se voit sur les murs. Salle de bain inondée à chaque passe. Dommage. Eau chaude mais aucune pression de l’eau. Silencieux et bien climatisé.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018