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Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel convenient to KOMTAR

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Deluxe Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • Air conditioning
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Bike rental
Feel at home
  • Microwave
  • Television
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited housekeeping

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room Shared Bathroom (4 pax)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
101 Lebuh King, George Town, 10200

What's nearby

  • Pinang Peranakan Mansion - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Padang Kota Lama - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Penang City Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • KOMTAR - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 29 min drive
  • Penang Sentral - 29 min drive
  • Tasek Gelugor Station - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nasi Kandar Imigresen - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restoran Kapitan - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nasi Kandar Beratur - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Kettle - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restoran Kassim Mustaffa - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel

Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel puts you just a 5-minute drive from KOMTAR and Gurney Drive. Also, Gurney Plaza and Penang Hill are within a short drive.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 3 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - midnight
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • No onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee shop

Working away

  • Business center

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 14-inch TV

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Limited housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This café specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Cocoa Mews Cafe Homestay Hostel George Town
Cocoa Mews Cafe Homestay George Town
Cocoa Mews Cafe stay George T
Cocoa Mews Cafe Homestay
Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel George Town

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
What's the area around Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel like?
Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel is a short 18-minute walk from KOMTAR and 5 minutes' walk from Pinang Peranakan Mansion.

Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

DANIIL, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Owner was personable and friendly- great customer service - great location in little India
Nicholas, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Overall room was good worth its price. Share bathroom and toilet was a bit difficult to use because all the time have to dress up and go out from room to the hall and then toilet. there was a cat there and always roam around and wants t enter to the room all the time, for those who are scared of cat is not very convenient. Rooms' door was not safe enough and can nt lock it from inside safely.
Masuma, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

The staff were amazingly friendly and helpful. The food provided in the morning was lovely and stayed there all day, so good for a snack later on! Free tea and coffee all day too. The location was great, close to everything we needed with a bus stop just over the road. There are also tonnes of shops and places to eat around this area. Shared bathrooms were always clean. Only slightly negative point I have is that our room was dull and dingy because it had no window but not a problem if you’re constantly sightseeing anyway!
Charlotte, 3-night romance trip
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2/10 Poor

Bad n no recommendations
1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Staff was beyond nice. First night was in a room with window, wayyyyy too noisy and bed was really bad, super lumpy. Second room was better (it had two beds) one was ok the other was completely caved in. This room smelled bad like cat pee and cigarettes( probably from the ventilation system) soap for washing your hands after going to the bathroom would be nice. Loved the kitchen and breakfast area
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location
The stay was very comfortable. Upon checkin,i was greeted by host , Howie.. he was so helpful, accommodating, and with a big smile welcomed me. The other Host, Arthur was also very helpful and accommodating.. From this place one can walk to all major tourist attraction in old town.. the bus stop was one min walk. Overall enjoyed it.
suleman, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent place In Georgetown penang.
Excellent place, nearby all the manor tourist attractions. The hosts, Howiee & Arthur were so helpful and nice. They
Suleman, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Perfect stay !
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The environment reminds me of my hometown.. I like the cats too..
1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Skye, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay
This is a great place for any traveler looking for a simple place to stay that had a lot of character and makes you feel at home. The staff were great at helping recommend restaurants and things to do on the stay, as well as encouraging guests to try local favorites. Easy to walk almost anywhere in Georgetown from here. The cat that lives there definitely made the stay more enjoyable as well. We extended our stay we liked it so much!
Skye, 3-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

Difficult for me to give a review. First of all: The staff is absolutely wonderful and the location is great but like so many other places in Malaysia, the quality of the rooms and shared bathrooms is just not the same standard as in other Asian countries. The room itself was small but big enough for us, the ac worked great. The mattress was too old and soft. I kept rolling into the middle of the bed and onto my friend because it was worn though in the middle. Our room was on the 2nd floor and I ended up using the bathroom and toilet on the ground floor because the ones on the first floor where a bit too basic for me. Ended up getting rained on sitting on the toilet one night (I hope it was rain lol). But like I said, the staff was amazing, we got a lot of helpful tips for the area and they always had some small dishes/basic breakfast ready in the common area. We ended up extending by one more night but I personally just prefer a tiny bit more comfort
2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Arthur is a very good host and incredibly friendly and helpful!
Shane, 6-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Howie and Arthur were the best hosts we had throughout our three week trip in Malaysia. They were incredibly kind and had excellent recommendations/were great to talk to. It really felt like a home staying at cocoa mews.
7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Cheap and cheerful. The manager guy howie was the nicest dude and was always offering advice on places to see and things to do. Quite a few cats reside around the premises too which was a bonus for me. As for negatives the room did have a bit of a funny smell to it but it and everything in the room was probably like a 100 years old so to be expected. A unique place to stay.
3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The nicest place we've ever stayed.
This place has the best vibes I have ever been surrounded by. Room wise there was a major damp & mould issue and the bed was super uncomfortable with springs digging into our backs, but it really seemed irrelevant. The two chaps that ran it were super helpful giving us an abundance of things to do during our stay. Unfortunately I was ill so didn't get to go out and explore but my partner did. They have a free drinks and food section, bread, daily baked good, meals. I felt so welcome. We would definitely come back.
Lucy, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

Siti Qurnia, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very enjoyable stay
Originally booked for three nights, stayed an extra two. Fantastic location in little India, you can walk out to most things in Georgetown. The staff are all lovely and really helpful and one day put on a delicious local breakfast for everyone staying.
Michael, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good stay. Value for money
Hosts howie and arthur are friendly. I stayed over xmas eve and xmas. They hosted a xmas potluck party. Free food, free drinks, awesome conversations. Atmosphere was great. Room is rather small. Aircon is cold. Water heater works. But footsteps can be heard in this refitted colonial house if you stay on the 2nd floor. Location is good. Very central. Minutes walk to the bus stop and to some great eats.
Fabian, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Not a good deal
Less than expected for the money, poor bed
JIN, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very recommend, toilets very clean, and staff too friendly. Everything good for me 💕 thank you cocoa mews cafe & home 😘
Yana, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Love it & Extended My Stay!!
I had a great experience during my initial stay at Cocoa Mews that I decided to extend and stay two more nights. The guesthouse is centrally located in the heart of Little India, close to the ferry, local attractions and bus lines. The rooms are clean and common areas comfortable. The host, Howie, is passionate and always available to tell you about the area, give you ideas for local activities and share with you local delicacies. It’s overall a great place to stay while enjoying Penang Island.
Sylvie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A great place to stay!
Cocoa Mews is the perfect place to stay while on Penang Island. Located in Little India, it’s a short walk from the pier and close to the bus lines. The accommodations are simple but clean with a shared kitchen area and a nice patio from which you can watch the bustling street vendors. The host, Howie, is passionate, experienced and full of smiles. He will share with you the island’s history, culture, walk you through the neighborhood and even show you where to buy cheap beer! There are 13 rooms and even though the walls are thin, everyone is very considerate which ensured a quiet night. I would highly recommend Cocoa Mews to anyone traveling to Penang!!
Sylvie, 1-night trip
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