Carnarvon House

28 Lorong Carnarvon, 10100 George Town, Malaysia – Excellent location – show map

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Just a 8-minute walk from 1st Avenue Penang and 0.6 miles from Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, Carnarvon House features accommodations in George Town, with a garden, a terrace, and a shared lounge. Among the facilities at this property are luggage storage space and room service, along with free Wifi throughout the property. The accommodation provides a mini-market and organizing tours for guests. There's a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer, and free toiletries. The area is popular for cycling, and bike rental and car rental are available at the guest house. Northam Beach is 1.3 miles from Carnarvon House, while Penang Times Square is a 17-minute walk away. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 9.3 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in George Town, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5!

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Availability

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Room Type

Number of guests

3 twin beds

1 queen bed

1 queen bed

1 queen bed

2 twin beds

2 twin beds

1 queen bed

1 twin bed

and

1 king bed

Deluxe Double Room with Bath

1 twin bed

and

1 king bed

Twin Room with Bath

2 twin beds

Double Room with Private Bathroom

1 king bed

Twin Room with Private Bathroom

2 twin beds

Triple Room with Private Bathroom

3 twin beds

Eight-Bedroom House

Bedroom 1:

2 twin beds

Bedroom 2:

1 queen bed

Bedroom 3:

1 queen bed

Bedroom 4:

1 queen bed

Bedroom 5:

2 twin beds

Bedroom 6:

2 twin beds

Bedroom 7:

1 queen bed

Bedroom 8:

1 king bed

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff

9.6

Facilities

8.8

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.1

Value for money

9.1

Location

9.5

Free WiFi

9.0

High score for George Town

See what guests loved the most:

Wong
Taiwan
“Staff is friendly, strategic location, worth the price.”
Emily
United States of America
“The water cooler was an amazing feature! The rooms were just as pictured. I appreciated all of the staff that I met as they were very friendly and helpful. Even with the common areas all the other guests were also respectful and quiet.”
Greta
Lithuania
“Authentic interior, superb location, friendly staff”
Jacqueline
Canada
“Close to everything and the host Nicole was amazing. She helped with all aspects of our trip.”
Xavier
Australia
“Outstanding Characteristics : Nicole - Friendly Welcoming and Informative; Decor; Location; Presentation of Place; Take Off Shoes Policy; Help Yourself Coffee n Cake Bar; Security; Cleanliness; Linen; Bed; Pillows; Doona; Location of Light...”
Alexander
Germany
“Perfect accomodation in the center of George Town. The tourist sites can be reached by foot. Free water refilling station in the common area. WiFi was stable.”
Julien
Cambodia
“If you really like convenience, then this is the place as it is located in the central of Old Town. Everything is within walking distance. The house is very quiet and the location is pretty safe even at night.”
Darren
Taiwan
“Beautiful building, and good location. We rented a scooter to explore island, easy parking outside.”
Nanthanat
Thailand
“Check in is clear ,the best owner and amazing service mind, they even provide fresh fruit and snacks tea and at all time, we get the twin room which is great and the ac is cold, bed is comfy”
Charles
United States of America
“The house feels lived-in, homey, and clean. The location is very central, in the heritage area but not far from the big shopping centers.”

Managed by Jamie Tan

Company review score: 9.6Based on 811 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company info

Hi, my name is Jamie, I am so grateful to run a guesthouse in George Town UNESCO area. It's always my dream dream to operate a guesthouse in my retirement life. By a good opportunity, I set up Carnarvon House by July 2014. As a backpacking enthusiast, I travel a lot and love to stay in different type of guesthouses. All these accommodations experiences had deeply inspired me to create my own guesthouse. I hope my guests who stay in Carnarvon House will feel good and have a memorable travel experience. After a year been working in Carnarvon House, I decided return to work in Singapore. I handover the task to Terry, who just like me, friendly, love to travel and the most important part is we have the same philosophy, I am sure he is a good host to serve you all. Thank you for looking at my profile, we looking forward for your booking and wish you having a nice journey of travelling.

Property info

Carnarvon House is tastefully restored from a 19th century Straits Chinese house. We retain the very authentic and classical elements of this pre-world war II heritage house, especially the giant wood carving screen, timber floor, and the little garden under the airwelll. The contemporary designed rooms on the other hand are nice and simple. Every room comes with well working air-conditioner, wall fan, wi-fi, soft lighting and high quality mattress. We hope to provide a comfy staying environment to our guests. Guests have access to the common lounge area at ground floor where they can hangout. Books lover can pick a book they love from the bookshelf to have a read. Book exchange is welcomed. While, TV lovers can always have their TV time at the front lobby. Most importantly, Wifi is available in the room as well. In the common shower rooms area, we provide hair shampoo & shower gel, drinking water machine and hair dryer. Carnarvon House's members are warmly easygoing person, we made Carnarvon House as your home away from home! We care about each and every of our guest, and hope that our guests have an enjoyable and memorable stay.

Neighborhood info

Carnarvon House is located in Carnarvon Lane. We love this lane very much as it is one of the most quiet but also safe residential neighbourhood. The peoples living here are very good example of minimalist, they live life simple but happy! Heritage houses on both side of the lane are beautiful in our eyes. We also located ideally in the heart of George Town. Most of the murals, streets arts, heritage museums, morning markets and nice hawker food stalls are accessible by walking. Again within walking distance, you may easily get to the bus terminal, ferry terminal, convenient shops, money changers, shopping malls, etc.

Languages Spoken

English,Indonesian,Malay,Chinese

Area info

Amenities of Carnarvon House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

House rules

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Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of MYR 50 is required on arrival. That's about USD 10. 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 & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 12 and up are allowed)

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Cash Carnarvon House accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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.

Please inform Carnarvon House 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.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

A damage deposit of MYR 50 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.

Check-in at Carnarvon House is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
The prices at Carnarvon House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
Carnarvon House offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Cycling
- Bike tours
- Bicycle rental
Carnarvon House is 2,150 feet from the center of George Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
Room options at Carnarvon House include:
- Triple
- Double
- Twin
- Vacation Home