Betel Nut Lodge

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.6

Betel Nut Lodge is a refurbished 19th-century heritage building located in the UNESCO World heritage site of George Town and is 1312 feet from Prangin Mall. It offers complimentary WiFi access. The property is 656 feet from Komtar, 1st Avenue Complex and the local Bus Terminal. Penang International Airport is 9.3 mi away. Rooms offer air conditioning, a fan, flat-screen cable TV, laptop safe and telephone. The private bathroom offers shower facilities. Room service is provided. Guests can get assistance with laundry, ironing and luggage storage services. Shuttle and bicycle rental services are also provided. Housekeeping service is only offered for stays of more than 2nights and rooms will be cleaned every 2nd day.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

  • Located in the best-rated area in George Town, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

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Rachel
United States United States
“Incredible location! Multiple Michelin restaurants and hawker centers steps from the lodge. Staff is lovely and provides daily cleaning. We extended our stay from 1 to 4 nights because we enjoyed it so much.”
Kean
Malaysia Malaysia
“This 150 year old building has great charm and the owner has kept it as original as possible. The room is not big but it has the necessary travellers' facilities like fast wifi, en suite bathroom( not common in small Penang heritage hotels I've...”
Brian
United States United States
“extremely cute and clean little place in a historic building with a great vibe and atmosphere. The location was perfect. It was very safe and efficient.”
Azian
Malaysia Malaysia
“Betel Nut Lodge is a small hotel right in the middle of George Town, perfectly located with places of interests and food all within walking distances. The rooms are very clean, quiet and comfortable although not big. I liked that internet is fast...”
Laura
Canada Canada
“I really like the location of the accommodation, walkable to so many different areas and restaurants. It was nice to stay in a traditional space in this UNESCO area. The place was clean and staff always attentive and friendly. I particularly...”
Mei
Malaysia Malaysia
“Tastefully decorated, clean, comfortable bed, everything worked. It was perfect!”
Matt
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really helpful staff. Great location in a quieter street. Bonus afternoon tea and cake/biscuit really appreciated after sightseeing in the heat and humidity. Loved our stay here and wouldn't hesitate to rebook should we return to Georgetown. Our...”
Mei
Malaysia Malaysia
“Nice and clean room, friendly staff and easy to check in and check out”
Stephanie
Sweden Sweden
“Very friendly and helpful owner. Convenient location. Clean.”
Anonymous
Thailand Thailand
“This hotel is near attractions , you can walk around”

Hotel area info

Amenities of Betel Nut Lodge

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

Betel Nut Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
Available 24 hours
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
MYR 90 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 12:00 AM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted. Breakfast is available at a surcharge.

This is an adults and nonsmoking property which does not accommodate children.

The property does not accept American Express debit/credit cards.

Guest must wear mask at all times inside hotel.

Guest checking-in must be Fully vaccinated.

Booking done between 12 am to 5 am for same day arrival will be subjected to confirmation by property.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Betel Nut Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 00:00:00 and 07:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

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