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Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a coffee shop/cafe, near Gurney Drive

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Deluxe Double Room, Shared Bathroom
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

Map
101 Lebuh King, George Town, 10200
  • Padang Kota Lama
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • KOMTAR
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Room Shared Bathroom (4 pax)

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room Shared Bathroom (4 pax)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

George Town

Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel places you steps from Kapitan Keling Mosque and within a short 5-minute stroll of Goddess of Mercy Temple. Highlights at this hostel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a business centre and tour/ticket assistance. Added amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Downtown George Town hostel include KOMTAR and Gurney Drive.
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What's nearby

  • Pinang Peranakan Mansion - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Padang Kota Lama - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • KOMTAR - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gurney Drive - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 29 min drive
  • Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nasi Kandar Imigresen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restoran Kapitan - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nasi Kandar Beratur - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Kettle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restoran Kassim Mustaffa - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel

Hostel with a coffee shop/cafe, near Gurney Drive
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. There's an onsite business centre. Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel also features tour/ticket assistance and laundry facilities.

This George Town hostel is smoke free.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and complimentary slippers. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

Bathrooms include a shower. This George Town hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 14-inch TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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.

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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Cocoa Mews Cafe Homestay Hostel George Town
Cocoa Mews Cafe Homestay George Town
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Cocoa Mews Cafe Homestay
Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel George Town

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel?

The closest beach to Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel is Ferringgi Beach (12.2 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel?

No, Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel's onsite restaurant that serves local cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel?

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

Are pets allowed at Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DANIIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Owner was personable and friendly- great customer service - great location in little India
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Masuma

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Overall room was good worth its price. Share bathroom and toilet was a bit difficult to use because all the time have to dress up and go out from room to the hall and then toilet. there was a cat there and always roam around and wants t enter to the room all the time, for those who are scared of cat is not very convenient. Rooms' door was not safe enough and can nt lock it from inside safely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Charlotte, United Kingdom

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were amazingly friendly and helpful. The food provided in the morning was lovely and stayed there all day, so good for a snack later on! Free tea and coffee all day too. The location was great, close to everything we needed with a bus stop just over the road. There are also tonnes of shops and places to eat around this area. Shared bathrooms were always clean. Only slightly negative point I have is that our room was dull and dingy because it had no window but not a problem if you’re constantly sightseeing anyway!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bad n no recommendations
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was beyond nice. First night was in a room with window, wayyyyy too noisy and bed was really bad, super lumpy. Second room was better (it had two beds) one was ok the other was completely caved in. This room smelled bad like cat pee and cigarettes( probably from the ventilation system) soap for washing your hands after going to the bathroom would be nice. Loved the kitchen and breakfast area
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

suleman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location
The stay was very comfortable. Upon checkin,i was greeted by host , Howie.. he was so helpful, accommodating, and with a big smile welcomed me. The other Host, Arthur was also very helpful and accommodating.. From this place one can walk to all major tourist attraction in old town.. the bus stop was one min walk. Overall enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Suleman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent place In Georgetown penang.
Excellent place, nearby all the manor tourist attractions. The hosts, Howiee & Arthur were so helpful and nice. They
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay !
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The environment reminds me of my hometown.. I like the cats too..
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Skye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Skye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent stay
This is a great place for any traveler looking for a simple place to stay that had a lot of character and makes you feel at home. The staff were great at helping recommend restaurants and things to do on the stay, as well as encouraging guests to try local favorites. Easy to walk almost anywhere in Georgetown from here. The cat that lives there definitely made the stay more enjoyable as well. We extended our stay we liked it so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Difficult for me to give a review. First of all: The staff is absolutely wonderful and the location is great but like so many other places in Malaysia, the quality of the rooms and shared bathrooms is just not the same standard as in other Asian countries. The room itself was small but big enough for us, the ac worked great. The mattress was too old and soft. I kept rolling into the middle of the bed and onto my friend because it was worn though in the middle. Our room was on the 2nd floor and I ended up using the bathroom and toilet on the ground floor because the ones on the first floor where a bit too basic for me. Ended up getting rained on sitting on the toilet one night (I hope it was rain lol). But like I said, the staff was amazing, we got a lot of helpful tips for the area and they always had some small dishes/basic breakfast ready in the common area. We ended up extending by one more night but I personally just prefer a tiny bit more comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Arthur is a very good host and incredibly friendly and helpful!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Howie and Arthur were the best hosts we had throughout our three week trip in Malaysia. They were incredibly kind and had excellent recommendations/were great to talk to. It really felt like a home staying at cocoa mews.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cheap and cheerful. The manager guy howie was the nicest dude and was always offering advice on places to see and things to do. Quite a few cats reside around the premises too which was a bonus for me. As for negatives the room did have a bit of a funny smell to it but it and everything in the room was probably like a 100 years old so to be expected. A unique place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lucy, Leicester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The nicest place we've ever stayed.
This place has the best vibes I have ever been surrounded by. Room wise there was a major damp & mould issue and the bed was super uncomfortable with springs digging into our backs, but it really seemed irrelevant. The two chaps that ran it were super helpful giving us an abundance of things to do during our stay. Unfortunately I was ill so didn't get to go out and explore but my partner did. They have a free drinks and food section, bread, daily baked good, meals. I felt so welcome. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Siti Qurnia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very enjoyable stay
Originally booked for three nights, stayed an extra two. Fantastic location in little India, you can walk out to most things in Georgetown. The staff are all lovely and really helpful and one day put on a delicious local breakfast for everyone staying.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay. Value for money
Hosts howie and arthur are friendly. I stayed over xmas eve and xmas. They hosted a xmas potluck party. Free food, free drinks, awesome conversations. Atmosphere was great. Room is rather small. Aircon is cold. Water heater works. But footsteps can be heard in this refitted colonial house if you stay on the 2nd floor. Location is good. Very central. Minutes walk to the bus stop and to some great eats.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

JIN

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not a good deal
Less than expected for the money, poor bed
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Yana, Malaysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very recommend, toilets very clean, and staff too friendly. Everything good for me 💕 thank you cocoa mews cafe & home 😘
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love it & Extended My Stay!!
I had a great experience during my initial stay at Cocoa Mews that I decided to extend and stay two more nights. The guesthouse is centrally located in the heart of Little India, close to the ferry, local attractions and bus lines. The rooms are clean and common areas comfortable. The host, Howie, is passionate and always available to tell you about the area, give you ideas for local activities and share with you local delicacies. It’s overall a great place to stay while enjoying Penang Island.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sylvie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A great place to stay!
Cocoa Mews is the perfect place to stay while on Penang Island. Located in Little India, it’s a short walk from the pier and close to the bus lines. The accommodations are simple but clean with a shared kitchen area and a nice patio from which you can watch the bustling street vendors. The host, Howie, is passionate, experienced and full of smiles. He will share with you the island’s history, culture, walk you through the neighborhood and even show you where to buy cheap beer! There are 13 rooms and even though the walls are thin, everyone is very considerate which ensured a quiet night. I would highly recommend Cocoa Mews to anyone traveling to Penang!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018