Travel Sustainable Level 2

Carnarvon House

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

Excellent location — rated 9.5/10! (score from 706 reviews)

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8.9
Fabulous
706 reviews

Lovely old property in very central Location Very good bedding The Wi fi is good and so is the air con and fans Coffee tea drinking water fruit and cake available 24/7 Quiet oasis

Sian United Kingdom
two beds in a room with windows at Carnarvon House in George Town
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Carnarvon House

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Featuring a garden and views of garden, Carnarvon House is a sustainable guest house located in George Town, 2.2 km from Northam Beach. Among the facilities at this property are luggage storage space and room service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Boasting family rooms, this property also provides guests with a terrace. There is a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with slippers, a hair dryer and free toiletries. A minimarket is available at the guest house. The area is popular for cycling, and bike hire and car hire are available at the guest house. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near Carnarvon House include 1st Avenue Penang, Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and Penang Times Square. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 15 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Property highlights

Situated in the best 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 single beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
3 single beds
Bedroom 1:
2 single beds
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 4:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 5:
2 single beds
Bedroom 6:
2 single beds
Bedroom 7:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 8:
1 extra-large double bed
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Travel Sustainable Level 2
This property has told us they’re making considerable investments and efforts towards sustainability by taking steps that can have environmental and social impact. We’ve worked with experts including Travalyst and Sustainalize to create the Travel Sustainable programme – making it easier for you to experience the world more sustainably.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
9.0
High score for George Town
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  • Sian
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Lovely old property in very central Location Very good bedding The Wi fi is good and so is the air con and fans Coffee tea drinking water fruit and cake available 24/7 Quiet oasis”
  • Malvinder
    MalaysiaMalaysia
    “Nice boutique hotel in a shoplot row with heritage vibes. Clean, cozy and comfortable room. Got a room with a private bathroom. Location is central, really close to Armenian Street, Little India, Chulia street etc. I was greeted by Nicole who went...”
  • Kenneth
    MalaysiaMalaysia
    “Great place full of character, very central. clean and helpful staff”

Managed by Jamie Tan

Company review score: 9.6Based on 702 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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 information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Carnarvon House
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Bathroom
  • Towels
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key card access
  • Key access
General
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Car hire
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Indonesian
  • Malay
  • Chinese

House rules

Carnarvon House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 20:00

Check-out

Until 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of MYR 50 is required on arrival. That's about 8.46GBP. 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 older than 12 years are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 12 and older 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 must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

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 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 50 is required on arrival. That's about 8.46GBP. 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.

FAQs about Carnarvon House

  • Check-in at Carnarvon House is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The prices at Carnarvon House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Carnarvon House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Bike tours
    • Bicycle rental

  • Guests staying at Carnarvon House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Asian

  • Room options at Carnarvon House include:

    • Triple
    • Double
    • Twin
    • Holiday Home

  • Carnarvon House is 700 yards from the centre of George Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.