Located in George Town, 2.4 km from Northam Beach, Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free WiFi and a shared kitchen. The property is around 2 km from Penang Times Square, 8.2 km from Straits Quay and 8.2 km from Penang Botanic Gardens. Penang Hill is 9.4 km from the guest house and Queensbay Mall is 12 km away. All units are complete with a shared bathroom and air conditioning, and selected rooms include a balcony. A bicycle rental service is available at the guest house. Popular points of interest near Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay include Wonderfood Museum, 1st Avenue Penang and Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar. Penang International Airport is 15 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 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 9.7


Availability

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

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for George Town

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Daniel
    Australia Australia
    The best staff I have encountered. Incredible breakfasts and facilities. The cats were really friendly too
  • Jenny
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Howie and Art are just wonderful souls… such a short time there but I loved it and would have stayed longer if I could
  • Ritual
    Finland Finland
    It was super nice and cozy. Home away from home!! The people who worked there, other guests, breakfasts simply amazing. Room was nice and it had everything i needed. It was clean everywhere! From whatsapp group i got a lot of good information.
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were amazing! Very helpful with anything I needed. The place was clean and tidy and they left out some local foods to try every morning.
  • James
    Canada Canada
    The staff was sp friendly and engaging. Thanks for taking us to the temple! And the great breakfasts😁😁
  • Reyna
    Malaysia Malaysia
    This is the best place I've experienced by far. The location is in the center of most tourist attractions. Very affordable and I did not expect that foods juices cookies and water are free. The staffs are the best. They make you feel like home....
  • Lorenza
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything is perfect as an accommodation goes: very clean, great location, friendliness of staff, great value for money, drinkable cold and hot water available for coffee/tea, even cookies!! However and in addition, what really makes this place...
  • Linda
    New Zealand New Zealand
    The place is just the best! Right in the heart of the old town but not noisy ( I wore ear plugs in case) Everything you need is in the small but very comfortable room ( ask for the rooms on the street) if you enjoy looking out ) or in the kitchen...
  • Medjgan
    Germany Germany
    Incredible and warm-hearted host who is always open to give out suggestions for penang and the area! Bug thanks for the awesome and changing breakfast every morning and snacks! Also a big plus for the included cuddle buddies for fur friends!
  • Michael
    Germany Germany
    I don't know what to say. Words cannot describe how welcoming I felt at cocoa. I travel a lot but I never had an host like Arthur and also Howie. He is amazing. He is smiling all the time and puts a lot of effort that the guests have a perfect...

Managed by Howie

Company review score: 9.8Based on 550 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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 information

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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Shared bathroom

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours

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

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Shared lounge/TV area

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key card access

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Malay
  • Chinese

House rules
Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:30
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.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, 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 must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

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.

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

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

FAQs about Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay

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

  • Check-in at Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay is 0.6 miles from the centre of George Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Cooking class
  • Room options at Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Family