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The Cintra Heritage House offers accommodation in Georgetown. It features traditional décor and provides an in-house café, free Wi-Fi and a tour desk which helps guests organise excursions to popular sites. The rooms at Cintra Heritage House are fully air conditioned and have a writing desk, an en suite bathroom and an electric kettle. A hair dryer and ironing facilities are available on request. The guesthouse is located a 10-minute walk from Komtar and a 10-minute drive from Penang Jetty. The Snake Temple is a 20-minute drive away, while Batu Ferringhi is a 25-minute drive from the guesthouse. It takes a 30-minute drive from the guesthouse to Penang International Airport. Cintra Cafe serves a selection of Western dishes. The guesthouse provides bicycle and car rental facilities.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in George Town, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2

Breakfast info

Continental, Halal, Asian


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
1 double bed
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
7.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alfred
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Nice spacious room and bed Colonial building vibes Value for Money Nearby lot of Restaurant
  • Pushpalatha
    Singapore Singapore
    Location was great Staff pleasant and helpful Clean place
  • Timothy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Pleasant and comfortable. Staff very welcoming and helpful.
  • Magdalena
    Poland Poland
    I really enjoyed the old-world charm of Cintra House, which added a unique character to the stay. The location is perfect for exploring the city, and the staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating. The rooms are quite spacious and comfortable.
  • Jayaseelan
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Woolden house is very charming. Location is great. Staffs are very friendly and attentive. Complimentary breakfast and tea/coffee is a plus. It's my second time here. Definitely will come again.
  • Martina
    Italy Italy
    The staff is extremely kind and helpful, they did their best to make us feel comfortable and happy. Perfect location and amazing structure!
  • Lee
    Australia Australia
    Hotel has old federation style, we like the aesthetics of old dark wooden beams and staircase. We were after a budget hotel that was cosy and warm with friendly staff
  • L
    Lim
    Singapore Singapore
    Location is very to near to Komtar around 10 minutes walk and surrounding got cafe and good food.
  • Armel
    Malaysia Malaysia
    I like the staff and the owner of the hotel there are so lovely, kind and friendly I wish they could be a successful homestay in the future and keep your service like that you're doing great. K eep going
  • M
    Mally
    Malaysia Malaysia
    i did have a sumptuous breakfast. my stay was pleasant. shops were walking distance. rooms were comfortable. bathroom was clean and quite spacious.

Managed by CINTRA HOUSE PENANG

Company review score: 9.2Based on 819 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Experiance Heritage Living at its Best

Property information

The Guesthouse is centrally located of George Town Penang and in UNESCO Heritage Site Penang, Rebuild 10 years ago but still preserved the structural and design of the building. The concept is Old Penang with all rooms refurbished with furniture from the 50 era. Centrally a small garden in the open courtyard. Wooden staircase connecting the upper floor and corridors to the rooms. Once occupied by the Japanese soldiers during the second world war and the street were in the red light district. Authentic and Heritage design redefined and house 14 rooms with vintage design furniture. Experience heritage living at its best. Most places of interest are of walking distance. Airport is 30 min by taxi and the Batu Ferringi a popular beach spot is 40 min away.

Neighbourhood information

Central location of George Town and walking distance to most places of interest.

Languages spoken

English,Malay

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • cintra cafe
    • Cuisine
      Indonesian • Malaysian • Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal

Facilities of Cintra House

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Restaurant

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Business centre
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Soundproofing
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Malay

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
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 option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of MYR 50 is required on arrival. That's about £8. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 7 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
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBDiscoverUnionPay debit cardUnionPay credit cardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

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. The guesthouse requires a prepayment. Guests will be contacted directly by the property with more information on payment.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

A damage deposit of MYR 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Cintra House

  • Guests staying at Cintra House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Halal
    • Asian
    • À la carte
  • The nearest beach is just 0.8 miles from Cintra House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Cintra House has 1 restaurant:

    • cintra cafe
  • Cintra House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Cintra House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Room options at Cintra House include:

      • Suite
      • Single
      • Double
      • Triple
      • Family
    • Cintra House is 600 yards from the centre of George Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.