ke-lan-tan House

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.3

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: ke-lan-tan House in George Town offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi. Essential Facilities: Guests can relax in the garden or outdoor dining area. The property features a shared kitchen, 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, and bike hire. Convenient Location: Located 15 km from Penang International Airport, the guest house is near attractions such as Northam Beach (15-minute walk), Rainbow Skywalk (800 metres), and Penang Times Square (13-minute walk). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its attentive staff, convenient location, and room cleanliness.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the best rated area in George Town, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9

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  • Quiet street view

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King Suite with Balcony
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  • 1 extra-large double bed
US$211 for 3 nights
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King Room
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US$283 for 3 nights
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King Suite with Balcony
  • 1 extra-large double bed
Private suite
Balcony
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Minibar
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Bidet
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Private entrance
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Hairdryer
  • Fan
  • Additional toilet
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Electric kettle
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Wake-up service
  • Executive lounge access
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
Max persons: 2
US$70 per night
Price US$211
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Deluxe King Suite
  • 1 extra-large double bed
Private suite
Air conditioning
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$71 per night
Price US$213
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Deluxe Twin Room
  • 2 single beds
Room
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$76 per night
Price US$228
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King Room
  • 1 large double bed
Room
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$94 per night
Price US$283
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Deluxe Family Suite
  • 1 single bed and
  • 1 extra-large double bed
Room
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Soundproofing
Minibar
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$106 per night
Price US$317
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Guests who stayed here loved

Omar
Singapore Singapore
“The place is clean and well maintained, good internet and great location”
Hywel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We had a large, lovely room, beautifully kept and clean, having plumbed for one of the deluxe rooms. Friends with children chose the family rooms, which were not quite as glamorous but were perfectly OK. The hotel has a sweet little courtyard, is...”
Ieva
Lithuania Lithuania
“amazing place to stay while in George Town! hospitality was a top notch! helped be with all the situation, was super friendly, highly recommend! also an authentic house was beyond my expectations”
Christine
Germany Germany
“Beautiful house and easy access to all interesting places.”
Martin
Germany Germany
“What a hidden gem! Definitely worth visiting Georgetown just for this hotel!”
Alexandra
Australia Australia
“Amazing location! We were lucky enough to visit during Ramadan so there were lots of Bazaars nearby. The room was comfortable and clean and very easy to walk everywhere! It was also really quiet and felt very secure!”
Scott
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely homely old house . Wonderful staff. Beautiful room. Fab location”
Ma
Thailand Thailand
“I loved the quiet ambiance and traditional design. The day staff was wonderful, really helpful and kind. Because of the lack of natural light in my bedroom, I slept incredibly well!”
Margot
Netherlands Netherlands
“Beautiful shophouse, beautiful authentic room with wooden carved bed, very green with plants! Staff is superfriendly. Its an experience to stay here!”
Mcmullin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Although Ke-lan-tan House is situated in a very quiet area, it is also very central and within a short distance from shops, cafés, bars and restaurants. It is a beautifully decorated and welcoming place with an internal courtyard and lots of...”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.3Based on 423 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

We are fun, outgoing and always there to make you feel like at home.

Property information

ke-lan-tan House, a historical and peaceful place to stay in the middle of Penang town area. It is a 2 storey tall building with 10 rooms. Our rooms are not numbered but named after the famous Penang street. We have 5 Superior suite, 2 Leisure suite, 2 Family suite and 1 Love suite. It can host up to total 20 adults and 4 teenagers.Our place is decorate in such a way that resemble the style where like the old time, when Chinese first came to Malaya. The crescent shape door, garden in the middle, carving to display wellness, all like living in history. Our floors are wooden made, hence most of the toilet are like the old days, located at the end of corridor. It is private and name accordingly to the suite and only the resident in the suite will have access. Due to security purposes, we need to lock our premise at 12.00 midnight and only cater for late return with advance notices.

Neighbourhood information

It is in the middle of Georgetown area. You are in walking distance to First Avenue, Pragin Mall and New World park hawker centre.

Languages spoken

English,Malay,Chinese

Property surroundings

House rules

ke-lan-tan House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:30 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of MYR 100 is required on arrival. That's about US$23. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print

Need-to-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.

Please inform ke-lan-tan House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

A damage deposit of MYR 100 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.