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Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only

3.5 star property
Adults-only lodge with restaurant, near KOMTAR
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Interior
In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Dining
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Bike rental
Feel at home
  • Rollaway/extra beds
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Room options

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In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Bidet
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, soundproofing, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

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

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About the area

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100 Lebuh Melayu, Georgetown, George Town, Penang, 10100

What's nearby

  • KOMTAR - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Pinang Peranakan Mansion - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Padang Kota Lama - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Penang City Hall - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 15 min drive
  • Penang Sentral - 27 min drive
  • Tasek Gelugor Station - 47 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

Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only puts you just a 5-minute drive from KOMTAR and Gurney Drive. Also, Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal and Gurney Plaza are within a short drive.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 6 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Minimum check-in age: 16
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • 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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum guest age is 16
  • Minimum check-in age is 16

Children

  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Onsite self parking (MYR 7.00 per day)

Other information

  • Smoke-free property
  • Caters to adults only

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • Restaurant

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1870
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Cash deposit: MYR 100.00 per stay

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Continental breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately MYR 10 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for MYR 80 per day

Parking

  • Self parking costs MYR 7.00 per day

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

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

Does Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only?
Yes. Self parking costs MYR 7.00 per day.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in and check-out are available.
Are there restaurants at or near Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only like?
Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only is in Downtown George Town, a short 9-minute walk from KOMTAR and 9 minutes' walk from Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site.

Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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.
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Great stay at Betel Nut Lodge, friendly and helpful staff. Great location to stay for walkabout in Penang.
Mike, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
amanda, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
David, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Liam, 2-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
yy, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Cara , 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great
The hotel was clean and the location was great. The staff were amazing.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

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).
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

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.
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review