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Melayu Villa by Aayu features free Wifi and rooms with air conditioning in George Town. 1.5 miles from Northam Beach and a 7-minute walk from 1st Avenue Penang, the property provides a garden and a terrace. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and luggage storage for guests. At the guest house, every unit comes with bed linen and towels. Dining options are available close to the guest house. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near Melayu Villa by Aayu include Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, Penang Times Square, and Wonderfood Museum. Penang International Airport is 8.7 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 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 9.6!


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Room Type
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1 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for George Town

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Low
    Australia Australia
    Excellent communication. The location was unbeatable and the place had a lovely ambience.
  • Tran
    United States United States
    Beautiful Heritage building, location close to everything, the staff is super friendly, and responsive to my requests. Overall just a wonderful stay.
  • Herau
    France France
    Spacious room, clean and comfy bed. Great location, everything is walking distance. Super helpful and responsive staff.
  • Hiba
    United States United States
    I had an amazing stay at Melayu Villa. The room was super clean and spacious, the bed very comfortable, and the location was perfect, so close to all of the main places in Georgetown, including so many amazing restaurants and cafes. The host was...
  • Laura
    Indonesia Indonesia
    its v authentic room.. its nearby to komtar building
  • Siti
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Such a comfortable stay in Aayu. Love the brand so much
  • Hadrian
    France France
    Clean room and toilets. Spacious living area and complete amenities in pantry. WiFi was strong. Strategic location which minutes away from nearby cafes and local restaurants. Busy street but quiet at night. Value for money, highly recommended
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    New and clean heritage houses located in a busy but quiet street. The room is spacious and has all the basic amenities we need. Huge living area and pantry equipped with water filters, toaster, oven, kettles and even a fridge. The WiFi coverage is...
  • Flavia
    Romania Romania
    It was great to stay here! The place is in the middle of everything, Armenian street is just 5 min walking and it had street art all around! The owner will recommend places around and the recommendations were great! In general we really...
  • Hadrian
    Japan Japan
    We are in luck because the property is new! We chose to stay here because we wanted to experience how is it feels like staying in a local heritage houses in Penang. We love how the owner transformed the prewar shophouses into modern living...

Managed by Aayu Homes

Company review score: 9.7Based on 3,036 reviews from 10 properties
10 managed properties

Company info

Aayu, which means 'life', reflects our focus on enhancing the quality and experience of living. The Aayu brand has been inspired by a singular, authentic, and original intent to create spaces that are minimal and calming to the souls yet bring resonance to the rich cultural past. Aayu properties are created holistically through a blend of natural-inspired elements and contemporary design into rich colourful heritage homes, prodding a clear definition between the old and new, and how both elements could come together to enliven one another. The Aayu brand aims to provide guests with a warm sense of heritage homes.

Property info

Melayu Villa by Aayu is a place where travellers can experience the urban dynamism of Georgetown while being tempered by the serene philosophy of the Aayu brand. This unique heritage house boasts soaring ceilings, giving the space an open, airy, and expansive feel.

Neighborhood info

Melayu Villa by Aayu is located in the heart of Georgetown, Penang, a Unesco world heritage site. It is within walking distance to notable local landmarks and roads such as Penang Street Arts, Chew Jetty, Khoo Kongsi, and Armenian Street.

Languages Spoken

English,Malay,Chinese

Area info

Amenities of Melayu Villa by Aayu
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack

Living Area

  • Sitting area

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

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Malay
  • Chinese

House rules
Melayu Villa by Aayu takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Melayu Villa by Aayu

  • The prices at Melayu Villa by Aayu may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Melayu Villa by Aayu offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Melayu Villa by Aayu is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Room options at Melayu Villa by Aayu include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Suite
    • Melayu Villa by Aayu is 2,150 feet from the center of George Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.