Guest House in Penang

Ke-lan-tan House

8.7/10 V. good | 58 Reviews
2-star guest house
Ke-lan-tan House

No.27Kelantan Road | Penang, 10050, MY View Map

8.7 V. good 58 Reviews View Map
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Rooms

No booking fees and the full price before you book

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In every room: Air conditioning · Desk

Leisure Suite

227 ft²

City viewBath or ShowerCoffee/tea machine

Love Site

108 ft²

City viewCoffee/tea machineSeating area

Family Room with Shared Bathroom

259 ft²

Bath or ShowerCoffee/tea machineFlat-screen TV

Executive King Suite

City viewBalconyBath or Shower

Deluxe Family Suite

City viewBath or ShowerCoffee/tea machine

King Suite with Balcony

City viewBalconyBath or Shower

Premium Twin Suite

City viewBalconyBath or Shower

Premium Triple Suite

BalconyBath or ShowerComplimentary coffee

Key facts

Property type
2-star guest house
Address
No.27Kelantan Road | Penang, 10050, MY
Nearest airport
Penang International Airport · 15 km (straight line)
Check-in / check-out
15:00 / 12:00
Top facilities
Kitchen, Free Wi-Fi, Family rooms, 24-hour front desk
Rooms
14
Guest score
8.7/10 from 58 reviews

Overview

Highlights, description and the facilities guests use most.

  • Front desk [24-hour]
  • Great for activities
  • Located in heart of Penang
  • Excellent room comfort & quality

About Ke-lan-tan House

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Experience the wonders of Penang with ease by utilizing the services provided at taxi.

Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with concierge service and safety deposit boxes provided by the front desk services. Securing top-notch tickets and reserving prime dining spots become effortless through assistance from the hotel's tours. During leisurely days and evenings, in-room amenities such as 24-hour room service, room service and daily housekeeping enable you to maximize your stay in the room.

The hotel is completely smoke-free. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort.

For a more enjoyable stay, select rooms at hotel are equipped with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning. At Ke-lan-tan House, a selection of rooms can be found that showcase unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as television offered in certain accommodations.

Rest assured that your hydration needs will be met, as some guestrooms are equipped with a refrigerator, bottled water, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee, instant tea and mini bar. Ke-lan-tan House offers a hair dryer, toiletries, bathrobes and towels in the restrooms of specific accommodations. Chosen accommodation prices might include entry to the executive lounge, offering premium services amid an ambiance of refined extravagance.

Do you possess exceptional culinary skills? Prepare your meals personally within the hotel at its shared kitchen.

Top Amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

Location

No.27Kelantan Road | Penang, 10050, MY

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Services & Facilities

32 amenities in 8 categories.

General

4 items
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Non-smoking property
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available

Languages spoken

4 items
  • English
  • Chinese [Mandarin]
  • Chinese [Cantonese]
  • Malay

Media & Technology

1 item
  • Free Wi-Fi

Outdoor Recreation

1 item
  • Garden

Room Amenities

12 items
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Complimentary drinking water
  • Air Conditioning
  • Slippers
  • Hair dryer
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  • Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Ironing amenities
  • Telephone
  • Toiletries provided
  • Family Rooms

Services and Conveniences

6 items
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Cashless payment available
  • Concierge services
  • Designated Smoking Area
  • Desk/workspace available
  • Tour services
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Transportation

2 items
  • Taxi service
  • Bicycle rental (charges may apply)

Health Services

2 items
  • First aid kit available
  • Temperature check for guests and staff

Policies

Check-in, check-out and house rules.

  • Check-in
    15:00
  • Check-out
    12:00
  • Front desk [24-hour]
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Children and extra bed policy
Children of any age are allowed. You haven't added any cots. You haven't added any extra beds.

FAQs about Ke-lan-tan House

What are the check-in and check-out times at Ke-lan-tan House?
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00.
Which facilities does Ke-lan-tan House have?
Facilities include kitchen, free Wi-Fi, family rooms and 24-hour front desk.
How far is Ke-lan-tan House from the airport?
Penang International Airport is about 15 km away in a straight line.

Guest Score and Reviews

Loved by Guests, Trusted for Excellence

8.7 /10
V. good
Based on 58 Reviews
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Palin
Solo Traveler · Feb 17, 2023
9.0

I had a lovely time staying here! Liked: Lovely and clean room and supportive staff during my stay. Disliked: -

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Don
Solo Traveler · Mar 25, 2023
10.0

Liked: A beautifully restored house that's comfortable and maintained like it was a huge 5 star hotel.

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Hindria
Solo Traveler · Apr 13, 2023
9.0

recommended Liked: clean, near food spot, classy antique property Disliked: bathroom outside the room

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Namrin
Solo Traveler · May 1, 2023
8.0

Liked: The house is amazingly beautiful but the surrounding is noisy. If you are a light sleeper you may have a problem. The restroom is separated and needs to use a key although it's a private restroom, it's not super convenient especially when you have an injury. Disliked: Noisy surroundings. The

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Lawrence
Solo Traveler · Sep 3, 2023
10.0

A real gem in Penang, I will come back :-) Liked: The house was really beautiful with a garden and the staff were all friendly and really helpful with recommendations

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Peter
Group Traveler · Sep 9, 2023
9.0

Super clean an charming guesthouse Liked: Very nice renovated, charming and beautiful chinese guesthouse. Good location in a quiet street. Spotless clean and friendly and helpful staff. The bathroom was separate from te room but is was private. It did not disturb us at all. It was also spotless clea

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olko
Group Traveler · Nov 19, 2023
9.0

Good place with heritage inside Liked: nice place, with good location and history inside. friendly staff. comfortable beds for rest. Disliked: The separate private bathroom was inconvenient, especially at night. The room was noisy due to its location facing the street. To fix all this case, better

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Annette S.
Couple · Dec 20, 2023
8.0

Good stay at KeLanTan Liked: Accommodations were very clean. Decor nice lovely courtyard inside with place to sit and coffee available. Bathroom clean but a little far from the room. Disliked: No outlets for electronics but was able to borrow an adaptor. Advertised tours unavailable and wrong inform

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Jessica
Group Traveler · Jan 5, 2024
10.0

Sooo pleased with our stay here. Will definitely try to stay here again in our next visit. Liked: Everything. This hotel was soooo cute and historic, but so lovely and comfortable. Disliked: Nothing

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1234
Couple · Jan 6, 2024
8.0

Awesome hotel but treatment of guests needs to change. Disappointed. Liked: We love this hotel and have stayed many times before. This time we got to stay in a newly renovated room which was beautiful and clean. We love the decor in this beautiful centrally located heritage house. This room opened u

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hong b.
Couple · Jan 27, 2024
9.0

Great experience & value for money Liked: Spacious room and beautiful courtyard, traditional taste, best property we stayed in Penang! Disliked: Separated bathroom, but that’s the way it is.

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Denise
Couple · Jan 31, 2024
9.0

Liked: Beautifully designed and maintained- like a small museum. Free tea and coffee. Staff were lovely. Walking distance to everything.

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Sallapan
Group Traveler · Feb 4, 2024
9.0

Liked: Super clean room and toilet. Very beautiful and well-maintained boutique homestay. Very friendly staffs. Disliked: Loud footsteps from upstairs neighbor at midnight to early morning. The distance of private bathroom can be detailed out.

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Agnes
Couple · Feb 13, 2024
9.0

Liked: Beautiful… had a wonderful stay. Will recommend it to all my relatives & friends

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Rie
Group Traveler · Feb 24, 2024
10.0

Comfortable stay in George town Liked: We liked the atmosphere of the old house with nice decorations. They offer free tea, coffee & water. The reception staff were very kind. The location is not far from the center. Wifi worked good. Disliked: Some minor things we didn’t like: Grab driver may have

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Kevin
Couple · Apr 2, 2024
9.0

Great place to stay. Liked: Staff was really friendly and helpful with a lot of advice for food and things to do. We stayed in the new room - king suite with balcony. Air cond, shower pressure, and hot temperature are stable. The room was clean. The hotel is located at a walkable distance of many to

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JENNIFER
Solo Traveler · Apr 10, 2024
8.0

it was nice and clean, definitely worth the price i paid for Liked: very charming place. staff was very accommodating and helpful. i asked them to help me find a cab who was willing to pick me up very early in the morning and they did Disliked: sometimes you can hear the footsteps from the 2nd floor

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宇辰
Couple · May 1, 2024
10.0

Bravo ? Liked: love it ❤️ The owner is super nice ? We talked a lot before we left Disliked: Nothing

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margery
Solo Traveler · Jun 28, 2024
4.0

Great for an experience but not for sleep too much light and no way to block it out Liked: Looked authentic Disliked: The bathroom was far away and the communal living room was right outside my bedroom so the noise and lighting was disturbing

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Amanda
Couple · Jul 25, 2024
8.0

Liked: Loveeee the interior of the accommodation! Many old school furniture and tableware that is reminiscent of my childhood - these are getting quite rare to see back in Singapore. The location was also fantastic - near enough to the main tourist area of Georgetown but far enough for peace and qui

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Teri
Solo Traveler · Jul 25, 2024
9.0

Liked: I started out in a room off reception. I mentioned I was a light sleeper and staff were very accommodating. All was quiet during the night. The next day I moved upstairs. It was a holiday weekend and staff thought it might be too noisy. Very considerate. Room was big and spacious. Bed was com

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Adorante
Group Traveler · Jul 28, 2024
7.0

Nice and clean Liked: Good position, clean room and bathroom, very typical house with nice furniture and well-kept. Disliked: I didn’t like the fact that the windows were kind of fake because you couldn’t open them and the staff who welcomed us was not particularly friendly.

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ting2015
Solo Traveler · Aug 30, 2024
9.0

Convenient location with peaceful vibes Liked: Such a pretty cozy accommodation with chilly quiet vibes. The interior was nice including pretty antique displays, fish tanks, and wall arts. Location is good too. It is easy to walk around the points of interest in George Town. Since the hotel is off

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Joji
Group Traveler · Oct 2, 2024
9.0

Ke-lan-tan house is a destination in itself. Liked: The ambiance of their place is very instagrammable. Disliked: None

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Zainol
Group Traveler · Dec 29, 2024
9.0

Nice and will stay again Liked: Classic and beautiful Disliked: My private bathroom is located outside my room.

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Haifa
Group Traveler · Dec 30, 2024
7.0

excellent location. clean rooms. Liked: excellent location. clean rooms. Disliked: not the most comfortable for light sleepers. external bathrooms, although private, was a nuisance.

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Erica
Solo Traveler · Feb 13, 2025
10.0

Very good choice of a hotel Liked: Absolutely lovely, helpful staff. Perfect location. Picture beautiful, comfy place.

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Karen
Solo Traveler · Jun 4, 2025
8.0

Liked: Deluxe room with balcony is clean and very nice. The bed were excellent ?.

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Piyawadee
Couple · Jul 13, 2025
9.0

Happy to stay Liked: Very clean and quiet Disliked: The light in room is less & the rest room separate from the bed room

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Lisa
Couple · Aug 10, 2025
10.0

Loved our stay here, very special, would definitely stay again! Liked: Friendly service, good accommodation with coffee, tea, and water available in the common area at all times. Absolutely LOVED the decor, so much character, very well done, authentic and upkept.❤ very comfortable bed and room, love

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