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Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only

3.5 star property
Travelers find a peaceful adult-only retreat in Downtown George Town, with convenient bike rentals for exploring KOMTAR, Swettenham Pier, and beyond

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Betel Nut Lodge offers adults a tranquil base in Downtown George Town. Visit nearby KOMTAR and Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal, then enjoy amenities like dry cleaning and in-room WiFi. The on-site restaurant provides satisfying meals after a day of exploration.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Room options

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A hotel room with two single beds, a nightstand with a lamp, a small potted plant, and a wooden chair.

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A neatly made bed with a white pillow and a towel with a logo, a wooden headboard, a wall-mounted picture frame, and a bedside lamp.

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Located in George Town, Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only is in the city center. Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Penang Hill and Ferringgi Beach. Kidland Penang and Chew Thean Yang Aquarium are also worth visiting. Visit our George Town travel guide
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100 Lebuh Melayu, Georgetown, George Town, Penang, 10100

What's nearby

  • A cityscape with a prominent tall building, a variety of colorful rooftops, and a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.
    KOMTAR
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A traditional Chinese interior with ornate furniture, patterned flooring, and red drapery.
    Pinang Peranakan Mansion
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A large grassy park with a historic white building, surrounded by trees and modern buildings.
    Padang Kota Lama
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • 1st Avenue Mall
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
    7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Seng Thor Coffee Shop & Hotel (成都旅社)
    2 min walk
  • Pitt Street Koay Teow Th'ng (椰腳粿條湯)
    1 min walk
  • Tuai Pui Curry Mee 大肥咖喱麵
    2 min walk
  • Ping Hooi Cafe 檳園茶室
    1 min walk
  • 113 Duck Koay Teow Soup
    1 min walk

About this property

Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only

  • Lodge near KOMTAR
  • Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Continental breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
    • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
    • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Wardrobes/closets and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (MYR 7 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 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)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1870
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

Guests under 16 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for MYR 7.00 per day.

What time is check-in at Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only located?

Located in Downtown George Town, this lodge is within a 10-minute walk of Prangin Mall and KOMTAR. Armenian Street and 1st Avenue Mall are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Betel Nut Lodge - Adult Only Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

10

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

YINGYING

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
我们是凌晨到，凌晨出发赶下个城市的路线，24小时前台会有小哥在的，虽然没有早餐，但是酒店对面就是最好的早餐店，肚子根本就不够大，酒店每天还会有饼干和饮料喝，整体非常舒适。
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kwan Kong

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

值得推薦的特式小店

房間整潔舒適，服務友善熱誠，位置很方便。性價高的小店。
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amanda

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
Verified

8/10 Good

David

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yuting

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

CP值超高～～

民宿服務超好員工老闆都超熱情住得很舒適～
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cara

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KEIKO

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

Would love to stay there again!

I highly recommend this hotel! The location is well-centered but quiet enough. A room is still new, well-maintained, and clean. There is no desk but they offer a lovely common room. Wifi works well, too. If there is a flip top for a W.C., I'd be happier(W.C. and a shower room is same there )Staffs and the owner are super-friendly and kind! The map they gave us is full of local food information, that was quite helpful. They offer a few piece of cakes and a pot of tea every afternoon and a cup of almond milk for night time, it made me happy and feel at home. Overroll experience was amazing!! I would love to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Soo

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

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
Verified

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.
Verified

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

maree

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

clare

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.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Great

The hotel was clean and the location was great. The staff were amazing.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JIA HWA

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

Most Satisfied stay ever!

離有夜市的汕頭街只5分鐘走路距離，正對面有好吃的鴨肉粿條湯早餐。光大與愛情巷都在合理走路範圍內。 飯店的床很舒服，重點是飯店人員太棒了!!!! 非常熱心的介紹景點，有提供用手工標註的地圖，主動願意幫忙查資料，晚上怕我們兩個女生出門危險，陪我們走到按摩店門口。 睡前泡了有蓮子的杏仁奶，隔天下午回來還有點心！雖然我們check out了，還讓我們使用公共區域的淋浴間，可以幫忙訂去機場的計程車。 我都要哭了，溫情滿分！ 如果再來檳城絕對會再次入住！
Verified

8/10 Good

Christina

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kana

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

Great owners with nice access to places

I loved the place!! Nice access to Georgetown street arts, bus terminal, and shopping centre. The owner of the lodge was extremely kind and nice person! Also, he had a good taste in food so you can ask him where you should eat and he comes up with great restaurants around the city:)