About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay in Georgetown offers a guest house experience with free WiFi, air-conditioning, and shared bathrooms. Each room includes a balcony, TV, and a shared kitchen for added convenience. Convenient Facilities: Guests can enjoy a lounge, bike hire, and a shared kitchen. The property also provides a balcony for relaxation and a TV for entertainment. Prime Location: Located 9.3 mi from Penang International Airport, the guest house is a short walk from the Wonderfood Museum and 0.6 mi from 1st Avenue Penang. Nearby attractions include Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar and Penang Times Square. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated by guests for its breakfast, attentive host, and excellent service support.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Located in the top-rated area in George Town, this property has an excellent location score of 9.8!


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Mohamed
    Kenya Kenya
    The place was amazing!!! We had a great time. The hosts Howie and Amit were AWESOME! They were very kind and helpful suggesting places to go and foods to eat. Every little thing that we might need had been thought of and provided....And then...
  • Alexis
    Canada Canada
    Great hostel, with a very involved management. The family room was comfortable with a huge balcony including a sink. The common area has a fully stocked kitchen and the showers. Complimentary breakfast is excellent and different every day.
  • Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Howie, Art and the team are so friendly and helpful. Perfect location. You're invited to join a WhatsApp group with other people staying there so you can share info and recommendations. Bobbi and Garfield the cats are a hilarious treat to keep you...
  • Jian
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Room-5/5 Air-conditioning-5/5 Staff service-5/5 Information provided-5/5 Shared toilet Cleanliness -5/5 Location-5/5 Soundproof-4/5 (earplugs provided) Overall- 5/5 The staff who welcomed and directed me to my room was Azhar (a.k.a. Arthur),...
  • Liting
    China China
    unlike the other auto checkin hotels in town, you have nice staff here to chat and also kitty to play with, wish to stay much longer.
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hosts Howie and Arthur were lovely and SO accommodating. I have never felt so welcome at a hostel and felt included so quickly. We were put in a group chat instantly and updated with all the best places to visit and any events going on in the...
  • Erin
    United States United States
    This is my favorite place I've stayed at so far. The guesthouse is very homey and the staff make you feel like family but aren't too much in your face. The cats are the cherry on top of the cake, making me feel 100% at home.
  • Graham
    Canada Canada
    An exceptional stay in the perfect neighbourhood. Everyone is so helpful and welcoming and the breakfasts are awesome… always different.
  • Lorinda
    United States United States
    The staff were awesome. Very friendly and helpful. They work hard to foster a sense of community with the other guests, which made the stay extra special. Location is excellent.
  • Caitlin
    United States United States
    Extremely convenient location! Homemade brekkie & lots of snacks out throughout the day. Rooms are clean and comfy - the street isn’t very loud at night. Howie is an amazing host who gives more recommendations/advice than anywhere I’ve stayed!...

Managed by Howie

Company review score: 10Based on 552 reviews from 1 property
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Company info

Formally known as Cocoa Mews Hostel, Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay was come to name in order to comply with the requirement of local state laws. All in all Cocoa Mews has been running for over 5 years serving budget travelers with the most economical accommodation with the "feel like home" feelings with comfortable beds and clean environments. To get most out of your stay with us we encourage you to talk to us like friends and tell us what are you planning to do while you are here in our Heritage City of Georgetown. For there is nothing more satisfying than to see our guests enjoying their stays and getting to do what they have set out to do.

Property info

Cocoa Mews Homestay is located PERFECTLY in the middle of Georgetown. Georgetown is renowned for its culture, food and heritage. The city has an impressive collection of historic buildings representing the cultural heritage of Penang's various ethnicities: Chinese, Indians, Arabs, Malays, Achehnese, Siamese, Burmese and Europeans. The rooms in Cocoa Mews are designed with a heritage feels and modern amenities. Cocoa Mews is located in little India, UNESCO (Penang) It is just 5 minutes by bus from Komtar Bus Station. With its easy access to the public transport, you can save time and easily make day trips out of UNESCO to Langkawi, Batu Ferringhi and other surrounding areas. The location is ideally convenient but is quiet because the hostel is located one street off the main road. Everything you need such as convenience store, grocery store, bank, foreign exchange, post office, bar, restaurant and visa renewal service is nearby.

Languages Spoken

English,Malay,Chinese

Area info

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM 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.

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

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