Homestays in Penang, Malaysia

This budget guesthouse has great location with affordable price. The accommodation itself was OK, basic but comfy. However, the plywood board walls made it almost impossible to ignore the noise from neighbours, can clearly heard their chat. Other then that, still a great stay!

Based on my experience over all my staycation,i could say this is the worst experience.The person incharge of the hotel wont allow u to make late check out.they will ask u to left from the hotel immediately or else they will deduct our deposit.but they will not look into the problem that a guest facing from their hotel.Their acircond was the worst (no cold,call to check just response its normal).parking they can tell u easily first come first serve..The area so busy where u CAR Easy can have defects.The environment so smelly of **** and our room was given near laundry😂😂😂Hotel Management,we are not staying for freeeeee to treat us til this stage.overall i can give 3star out of 10star for the bangla worker who very responsive.A kind of pity looking at him.anddd the best partttt the next door guest keep knocking the wall..and the sound was sooo transparent.if i have booked dome,atleast i could Enjoy my staycation rather Than your hotel.PLEASE IMPROVE!!!

Appreciate: 1) Customer support WhatsApp replies very quickly and politely :). 2) Many food establishments nearby. Search “claypot restaurant” we ate there 4 days in a row even after shifting away from this hotel. 3) Swimming pool was nice and clean. 4) Antique decorations in the hotel looks amazing. 5) had 2 private carpark lots in the compound, there are parking spots outside of the compound as well, just unsure if it is legal. We were lucky to have at least 1 lot in the hotel during our stay. Can be improved: 1) Hotel has no reception, make sure customers gets their check in details before they arrive the hotel or at least just before 3pm. 2) Wifi speed can be faster. It failed a few times during my 3d2n stay there. The Mrs and I couldn’t even load google maps. Quite frustrating. Had to use my data. 3) Sound proofing maybe? We had a room facing the Main Street and in our room there’s a door that used to be able to open and go to the balcony but it’s blocked by a large wardrobe. This allowed the sound to travel through the door gaps. 4) toilet can be cleaner, check the floor traps and the make sure it’s clean, cleaner left a ball of hair stuck at the floor traps. 5) toilet floor can have anti slip strips. Really slippery. Had to ban my toddler from going into the toilet. 6) too many mosquitoes at the hotel. Fortunately we didn’t have it in our room.

Our 3-day, 2-night family stay at Straits Garden Hotel was wonderful! The environment was welcoming, clean, and well-kept, creating a comfortable atmosphere for a family getaway. The owner’s responsiveness made our stay even smoother, as any questions or needs were quickly attended to. Overall, it was a relaxing and pleasant experience for all of us, and we would recommend it for families looking for a convenient and friendly place to stay

The hotel is close to the street foods market in that area. There are many tourists. people are friendly Super friendly, not scary, near nightlife Or going anywhere, it's very convenient to travel. Grab buses, electric trains, inexpensive prices, cheap cost of living. Try it once and you will love it.

The room is a bit cramped and scary since someone tried to open the door without knocking but the stay was pleasant since the room has all the basic needs covered and theres a projector with netflix and youtube in it for entertainment which is nice also i would prefer white bed sheets and pillow cases for hygiene purposes. Would come again to stay.

Firstly the staff, they are all really lovely and cannot do enough for you. When we checked in we realised that we had accidentally booked the wrong week! But this wasn’t an issue as we were given a better room for the same price! In fact, we actually enjoyed our stay that much we ended up staying for 14 nights! The location is great, there’s plenty to do, lots of great cheap restaurants and the beach is less than a few minutes walk. Initially it was hard to find as it’s placed in an old shopping centre on the 2nd floor. We took the escalators but there is also a lift. Once you get inside, the secure front door the reception is modern and clean, 24hr help is always available and the rooms lock with a physical key. You get way more than you’d expect for the price. Modern clean rooms with refurbished en suite with rainfall shower. Hot water at all times and reliable WiFi. Tea and coffee 24/7 too! And breakfast everyday until 11am!! Every 3 days we got clean towels, fresh sheets and the room was cleaned. Some guests have complained about the noise from the charaoke which is on the same floor but our room was the closest to this and we were never kept up, the latest would could just about hear it was 23:30 but this was on a Saturday night! The only downsides, albeit small, were the lack of variety at breakfast, lack of natural light in the rooms due to the windows facing into the shopping centre so the curtains should be closed, and the WiFi was a bit slow, but only noticeable if streaming HD videos, for general web surfing it was more than capable! Overall me and my partner were very happy with our 2 weeks we spent here, we felt very safe and relaxed and you can’t argue with the price! It saved us a lot of money on our 6 month trip and was one our favourite place we stayed in Penang! Thank you once again, if we are ever in Malaysia again we will be sure to visit :)

I stayed one night here for my medical check up at Island Hospital. It’s near only 3 mins walk (to Peel Wing-new building of Island Hospital) and it is only across the Macalister Wing of Island Hospital. So basically it is convenient for hospital’s patient. Check in was good, required MYR 100 deposit (they’ll give you back once you check out). They give towels and body soap only for amenities. Got water heater also. No bedside table, so I have to put a chair to charge my phone. There’s a fan and aircon, I can’t adjust the aircon temperature though, the remote is there but no battery and I tried to use tv remote battery, nothing happen. No restaurants or food stall near the hotel, can order from grab or just walk around to find food. Well, overall it’s value for money hotel. For medical trip to Island Hospital, this could be a good choice. Other than that, personally I would choose another hotel closer to other things in town.

New and upcoming place with a very pretty setup! The toilet is clean and the owner is always responsive

Location - very strategic. Near to eateries within 5 minutes walk whether north, south, east or west directions for Chinese, Japanese, Malay and mamak stalls or restaurants. Also, 5 mins walking distance to Komtar. Room - clean. Pillows a bit flat. A bit noisy Staff - Fuad was a gem. Friendly , helpful and informative on where to eat and what buses/transportation to take. Thanks, a lot as it make our life so much easier.

This budget guesthouse has great location with affordable price. The accommodation itself was OK, basic but comfy. However, the plywood board walls made it almost impossible to ignore the noise from neighbours, can clearly heard their chat. Other then that, still a great stay!

Based on my experience over all my staycation,i could say this is the worst experience.The person incharge of the hotel wont allow u to make late check out.they will ask u to left from the hotel immediately or else they will deduct our deposit.but they will not look into the problem that a guest facing from their hotel.Their acircond was the worst (no cold,call to check just response its normal).parking they can tell u easily first come first serve..The area so busy where u CAR Easy can have defects.The environment so smelly of **** and our room was given near laundry😂😂😂Hotel Management,we are not staying for freeeeee to treat us til this stage.overall i can give 3star out of 10star for the bangla worker who very responsive.A kind of pity looking at him.anddd the best partttt the next door guest keep knocking the wall..and the sound was sooo transparent.if i have booked dome,atleast i could Enjoy my staycation rather Than your hotel.PLEASE IMPROVE!!!

Appreciate: 1) Customer support WhatsApp replies very quickly and politely :). 2) Many food establishments nearby. Search “claypot restaurant” we ate there 4 days in a row even after shifting away from this hotel. 3) Swimming pool was nice and clean. 4) Antique decorations in the hotel looks amazing. 5) had 2 private carpark lots in the compound, there are parking spots outside of the compound as well, just unsure if it is legal. We were lucky to have at least 1 lot in the hotel during our stay. Can be improved: 1) Hotel has no reception, make sure customers gets their check in details before they arrive the hotel or at least just before 3pm. 2) Wifi speed can be faster. It failed a few times during my 3d2n stay there. The Mrs and I couldn’t even load google maps. Quite frustrating. Had to use my data. 3) Sound proofing maybe? We had a room facing the Main Street and in our room there’s a door that used to be able to open and go to the balcony but it’s blocked by a large wardrobe. This allowed the sound to travel through the door gaps. 4) toilet can be cleaner, check the floor traps and the make sure it’s clean, cleaner left a ball of hair stuck at the floor traps. 5) toilet floor can have anti slip strips. Really slippery. Had to ban my toddler from going into the toilet. 6) too many mosquitoes at the hotel. Fortunately we didn’t have it in our room.

Our 3-day, 2-night family stay at Straits Garden Hotel was wonderful! The environment was welcoming, clean, and well-kept, creating a comfortable atmosphere for a family getaway. The owner’s responsiveness made our stay even smoother, as any questions or needs were quickly attended to. Overall, it was a relaxing and pleasant experience for all of us, and we would recommend it for families looking for a convenient and friendly place to stay

The hotel is close to the street foods market in that area. There are many tourists. people are friendly Super friendly, not scary, near nightlife Or going anywhere, it's very convenient to travel. Grab buses, electric trains, inexpensive prices, cheap cost of living. Try it once and you will love it.

Firstly the staff, they are all really lovely and cannot do enough for you. When we checked in we realised that we had accidentally booked the wrong week! But this wasn’t an issue as we were given a better room for the same price! In fact, we actually enjoyed our stay that much we ended up staying for 14 nights! The location is great, there’s plenty to do, lots of great cheap restaurants and the beach is less than a few minutes walk. Initially it was hard to find as it’s placed in an old shopping centre on the 2nd floor. We took the escalators but there is also a lift. Once you get inside, the secure front door the reception is modern and clean, 24hr help is always available and the rooms lock with a physical key. You get way more than you’d expect for the price. Modern clean rooms with refurbished en suite with rainfall shower. Hot water at all times and reliable WiFi. Tea and coffee 24/7 too! And breakfast everyday until 11am!! Every 3 days we got clean towels, fresh sheets and the room was cleaned. Some guests have complained about the noise from the charaoke which is on the same floor but our room was the closest to this and we were never kept up, the latest would could just about hear it was 23:30 but this was on a Saturday night! The only downsides, albeit small, were the lack of variety at breakfast, lack of natural light in the rooms due to the windows facing into the shopping centre so the curtains should be closed, and the WiFi was a bit slow, but only noticeable if streaming HD videos, for general web surfing it was more than capable! Overall me and my partner were very happy with our 2 weeks we spent here, we felt very safe and relaxed and you can’t argue with the price! It saved us a lot of money on our 6 month trip and was one our favourite place we stayed in Penang! Thank you once again, if we are ever in Malaysia again we will be sure to visit :)

I stayed one night here for my medical check up at Island Hospital. It’s near only 3 mins walk (to Peel Wing-new building of Island Hospital) and it is only across the Macalister Wing of Island Hospital. So basically it is convenient for hospital’s patient. Check in was good, required MYR 100 deposit (they’ll give you back once you check out). They give towels and body soap only for amenities. Got water heater also. No bedside table, so I have to put a chair to charge my phone. There’s a fan and aircon, I can’t adjust the aircon temperature though, the remote is there but no battery and I tried to use tv remote battery, nothing happen. No restaurants or food stall near the hotel, can order from grab or just walk around to find food. Well, overall it’s value for money hotel. For medical trip to Island Hospital, this could be a good choice. Other than that, personally I would choose another hotel closer to other things in town.

New and upcoming place with a very pretty setup! The toilet is clean and the owner is always responsive

Location - very strategic. Near to eateries within 5 minutes walk whether north, south, east or west directions for Chinese, Japanese, Malay and mamak stalls or restaurants. Also, 5 mins walking distance to Komtar. Room - clean. Pillows a bit flat. A bit noisy Staff - Fuad was a gem. Friendly , helpful and informative on where to eat and what buses/transportation to take. Thanks, a lot as it make our life so much easier.

A new budget hotel, but it is located near an overpass with a busy road, it is impossible to sleep at night, rooms with a balcony overlook the highway, the windows are not soundproofed at all.

This budget guesthouse has great location with affordable price. The accommodation itself was OK, basic but comfy. However, the plywood board walls made it almost impossible to ignore the noise from neighbours, can clearly heard their chat. Other then that, still a great stay!

The hotel is close to the street foods market in that area. There are many tourists. people are friendly Super friendly, not scary, near nightlife Or going anywhere, it's very convenient to travel. Grab buses, electric trains, inexpensive prices, cheap cost of living. Try it once and you will love it.

I stayed one night here for my medical check up at Island Hospital. It’s near only 3 mins walk (to Peel Wing-new building of Island Hospital) and it is only across the Macalister Wing of Island Hospital. So basically it is convenient for hospital’s patient. Check in was good, required MYR 100 deposit (they’ll give you back once you check out). They give towels and body soap only for amenities. Got water heater also. No bedside table, so I have to put a chair to charge my phone. There’s a fan and aircon, I can’t adjust the aircon temperature though, the remote is there but no battery and I tried to use tv remote battery, nothing happen. No restaurants or food stall near the hotel, can order from grab or just walk around to find food. Well, overall it’s value for money hotel. For medical trip to Island Hospital, this could be a good choice. Other than that, personally I would choose another hotel closer to other things in town.

New and upcoming place with a very pretty setup! The toilet is clean and the owner is always responsive

Location - very strategic. Near to eateries within 5 minutes walk whether north, south, east or west directions for Chinese, Japanese, Malay and mamak stalls or restaurants. Also, 5 mins walking distance to Komtar. Room - clean. Pillows a bit flat. A bit noisy Staff - Fuad was a gem. Friendly , helpful and informative on where to eat and what buses/transportation to take. Thanks, a lot as it make our life so much easier.

A new budget hotel, but it is located near an overpass with a busy road, it is impossible to sleep at night, rooms with a balcony overlook the highway, the windows are not soundproofed at all.

The room is quite big and well-equipped, but I don't like the bedding. The check-in procedure is quite smooth. The swimming pool facilities of the apartment are good. There is a night market nearby, but you have to go out through the main gate.

First time to Penang, and first time staying in a bed and breakfast, did not think that checkin was very simple, called the waiter was very happy to help us, came in to stay at home, very good air conditioning, the first time The waiter will call to ask if the room is satisfactory, we stayed in a bed and breakfast to cook seafood for the first time, the accommodation home is very neat 😘😘

The hotel is located in a town centre near coffee shop, food court, Chinese restaurant and convenience store such as 7-11 or Watson. There is no hotel name sign beware to walk passed the hotel. The room is small but good enough for us. They are provided shower amenities, hair dryer, in-room television with youtube but No refrigerator inside the room only at the hall area which is not clean. Stairway are small too. Anyway We are highly recommended 😊

We had a pleasant experience and loved staying at the accommodation. It was well equipped with amenities (smart tv, air purifier) and well located with eateries and convenience store nearby .  The sea view from the apartment was amazing.  Additionally, the host (Yeoh) was extremely helpful in providing recommendations to go or eat within Penang and was prompt in answering queries related to the apartment.  In summary this is a hidden gem worth staying .

Appreciate: 1) Customer support WhatsApp replies very quickly and politely :). 2) Many food establishments nearby. Search “claypot restaurant” we ate there 4 days in a row even after shifting away from this hotel. 3) Swimming pool was nice and clean. 4) Antique decorations in the hotel looks amazing. 5) had 2 private carpark lots in the compound, there are parking spots outside of the compound as well, just unsure if it is legal. We were lucky to have at least 1 lot in the hotel during our stay. Can be improved: 1) Hotel has no reception, make sure customers gets their check in details before they arrive the hotel or at least just before 3pm. 2) Wifi speed can be faster. It failed a few times during my 3d2n stay there. The Mrs and I couldn’t even load google maps. Quite frustrating. Had to use my data. 3) Sound proofing maybe? We had a room facing the Main Street and in our room there’s a door that used to be able to open and go to the balcony but it’s blocked by a large wardrobe. This allowed the sound to travel through the door gaps. 4) toilet can be cleaner, check the floor traps and the make sure it’s clean, cleaner left a ball of hair stuck at the floor traps. 5) toilet floor can have anti slip strips. Really slippery. Had to ban my toddler from going into the toilet. 6) too many mosquitoes at the hotel. Fortunately we didn’t have it in our room.

Location is easy access. Room is spacious. Just 30 second walking to beach..check in is very convenience but need to contact owner before arrival for check in process. We had very pleasant stay ☺️

A hidden hotel in a deep alley ・Good A small beach is just 100m away. The rooms are on the second floor and are facing the sea and residential, but let's choose the sea side. It's great to see the ocean at this price point. The room made the bed every day, and the shower has hot water. It seems to be well maintained. And no adhan is heard. ・Concerns The size of the room is on par with Japanese business hotels, that is, it is small. In addition, since it is a hotel for overnight stays without meals, there are concerns about security, so it is better to avoid it for single women and families. It's a Chinese environment, so you can hear firecrackers going off and people making noise in the corridor or outside at night. It may be better to avoid celebrations such as the Chinese New Year. ・Remark This hotel is located in a mausoleum Therefore, you can appreciate the uniqueness of the Chinese atmosphere. The lobby is on the 1st floor, but sometimes it's closed because the janitor is out to make the bed. Also, I visited at 12 o'clock before check-in, but it seemed that it was ready and I was put in the room, so I can expect a flexible response.

Nice places to stay & chills Have to improve from part of guest services Pls handle room check in procedure properly

The service attitude is very good, I will come again next time. Friends who need it can stay there

This time the homestay experience in Penang was simply great! The room was very clean and tidy, the facilities were complete, the living was particularly comfortable and warm like home. Especially to mention the landlord sister, she is really very good, not only enthusiastic, but also very caring, took us to a lot of local fun places, like hidden niche attractions, very special and very good shooting! In addition, the restaurant she recommended is cost-effective and super delicious, and I really experienced the authentic Penang cuisine! If you come to Penang again, you will definitely choose to live here, I highly recommend it to everyone!