Hotel in Penang

Maca Hotel by Sky Hive

7.7/10 Good | 51 Reviews
1-star hotel
Maca Hotel by Sky Hive

9a Jalan Macalister George Town | Penang, 10450, MY View Map

7.7 Good 51 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: Bath or Shower · Private entrance

Deluxe Queen Room

108 ft²

Air conditioningDeskFlat-screen TV

Family City View

130 ft²

City viewFree WifiBlackout curtains

Standard Single Room

65 ft²

Air conditioningDeskFlat-screen TV

Standard Queen Room

97 ft²

Air conditioningDeskFlat-screen TV

Deluxe Family Room

270 ft²

City viewLandmark viewAir conditioning

Maca Hotel by Sky Hive at a glance

Location, travel times, listing details and guest feedback

Maca Hotel by Sky Hive is on Jalan Macalister in Central George Town. Penang International Airport is around half an hour by car from the hotel without traffic. Penang Islamic Museum and Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion are an easy walk away. Family rooms have two queen beds or two double beds.

Quick facts

Airport
Penang International Airport (PEN): 18.9 km by road, about 30 min by car without traffic (route computed 31 Oct 2026)
Penang Islamic Museum
1.1 km, about 14 min walk (route computed 31 Oct 2026)
Sun Yat Sen Museum Penang
1.2 km, about 14 min walk (route computed 31 Oct 2026)
Camera Museum
1.4 km, about 17 min walk (route computed 31 Oct 2026)

Overview

Highlights, description and the facilities guests use most.

  • Great for activities
  • Located in heart of Penang
  • Excellent room comfort & quality

About Maca Hotel by Sky Hive

Experience an abundance of unparalleled facilities and features at Maca Hotel by Sky Hive. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel. At Maca Hotel by Sky Hive, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay.

Enhance your experience at hotel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning for your convenience. It is worth noting that certain guest bathrooms feature a hair dryer and toiletries for your convenience.

Top Amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi

Location

9a Jalan Macalister George Town | Penang, 10450, MY

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Services & Facilities

28 amenities in 7 categories.

General

7 items
  • Express Check-In/Check-Out
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking property
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Private Entrance
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  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available

Languages spoken

3 items
  • English
  • Chinese [Mandarin]
  • Malay

Media & Technology

2 items
  • Mobile app for room service
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room Amenities

12 items
  • Cleaning products available
  • Window
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
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  • Ironing amenities
  • Trash cans
  • Blackout curtains
  • Toiletries provided
  • Family Rooms
  • Linens

Security

1 item
  • CCTV security in common areas

Services and Conveniences

2 items
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Cashless payment available
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Health Services

1 item
  • First aid kit available

Policies

Check-in, check-out and house rules.

  • Check-in
    15:00
  • Check-out
    12:00

FAQs about Maca Hotel by Sky Hive

How can I travel from Penang International Airport to this hotel?
The drive from Penang International Airport to Jalan Macalister takes around half an hour without traffic. The address is 9a Jalan Macalister, George Town.
What can I walk to near the Penang Islamic Museum?
Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion is an easy walk from the hotel. The Camera Museum takes a longer walk, under half an hour.
Which family room bed setups does Maca Hotel by Sky Hive have?
One family room has two queen beds. Another has two double beds.
What do guests like most about Maca Hotel by Sky Hive?
Guests often praise the clean rooms and comfortable beds. They also like the friendly staff and the location near attractions and local food.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Maca Hotel by Sky Hive?
Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00.
Which facilities does Maca Hotel by Sky Hive have?
Facilities include free Wi-Fi and family rooms.

Guest Score and Reviews

Loved by Guests, Trusted for Excellence

7.7 /10
Good
Based on 51 Reviews
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Melissa
Solo Traveler · Feb 2, 2025
7.0

Liked: It's a new building, great bed/bedding. Clean, nice bathroom. Deluxe queen room 305 is spacious enough. Quiet. Disliked: Intermittent WiFi. Took a while to get connected and settled in the room after I was finally able to check in. Check-in not smooth. Had to request a receipt for RM50 deposi

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Linnea
Solo Traveler · Feb 7, 2025
8.0

Well needed break from hostels Liked: Comfortable bed, true to pictures, Disliked: Thin walls - you can hear everything in corridor and outside, check in process was annoying with no desk instead having to text everything

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Sabina
Solo Traveler · Feb 24, 2025
10.0

Liked: A new, clean hotel. New facilities and very friendly service via WhatsApp. Clean rooms, new furniture and towels and bedding Good location, walkable anywhere touristy interesting in Georgetown and easy to drive out of town

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Jun Y. S.
Solo Traveler · Mar 1, 2025
7.0

I have nothing to complain about the room but staff could improve communication. If you have a hard time sleeping at lou Liked: -Very clean comfortable room, the sheets and bed were comfortable -Bathroom very clean and well maintaned -Fast wifi and although the smart tv required restarting a couple

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Morgan
Couple · Mar 2, 2025
10.0

Liked: Very professional, friendly and available all throughout the trip. Off the beaten track but still close enough to walk to main sites in Georgetown. Very close to bus station if you are going to the national park/Penang hill. Good for travelers doing a mix of city and nature activities. Comfor

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kandi
Couple · Mar 7, 2025
6.0

Liked: Room to small Disliked: Parking own risk

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Rachel
Couple · Mar 22, 2025
6.0

Good location. Liked: Good location. Good lighting. Disliked: Need to pay cleaning fee even i alreaedy paid cleaning fee in booking.com; so dissapointed. Imagine no cleaning for 5 nights. BAD WIFI CONNECTION! Please upgrade your wifi connection.

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Coco
Couple · Mar 28, 2025
10.0

Good sleep Liked: Nice room

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Fahad
Group Traveler · Apr 22, 2025
10.0

Liked: Everything was great Disliked: The water in dispenser was not cool,

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Mohamad
Couple · Apr 25, 2025
1.0

Never give them a chance Liked: Don’t ever give them a chance they will spam you Disliked: When I reached the hotel the owner asked me to go find other hotel as they are fully booked. After 2 hrs of arguing I told him I will call the police. Then after he heard police he found immediately a solution

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Syakila I.
Family with young children · Aug 4, 2025
7.0

overall, all is well. Liked: i like the most on the self check-in style. very easy. second is the room. clean, tidy thus make us comfortable. my room view is facing komtar and can see the dinosaur, so this is for my kids. also there is lift available. Disliked: parking spot. no parking available. yo

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Foo W.
Couple · Aug 24, 2025
9.0

Overall a pleasant stay Liked: Room with TV box hence a lot contents to watch during the stay Disliked: Have to park at nearby street parking

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Yuan H.
Solo Traveler · Aug 26, 2025
9.0

Liked: Really convenient location to get attractions and local food. The staff are nice and friendly, they respond to requests very quickly.

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Amzani
Couple · Sep 3, 2025
10.0

Liked: Clean and chip Disliked: Parking is problem....

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Jared s.
Group Traveler · Oct 21, 2025
9.0

Nice room and good location Liked: All good Disliked: All good

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David
Solo Traveler · Nov 9, 2025
3.0

Very disappointed in what was supposed to be a deluxe room. Liked: Nothing Disliked: Nothing staff no maintenance. Shelf in bathroom hanging off wall, no bidet sprayer,air conditioning remote didn’t work. Also no safe or refrigerator in room. Not worth the tariffs paid.

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Renee
Solo Traveler · Dec 21, 2025
5.0

OK hotel, no more than that Liked: Pretty room. Bed was ok. Had elevators. Disliked: Staff was pretty well impossible to find. It was a real challenge crossing the streets to get to the mall.

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Adel
Solo Traveler · Dec 28, 2025
9.0

Great sta great location Liked: I loved the location and the clean room Disliked: Nothing about the property but there were some rooms that people smoked in which came into my room

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Paola
Solo Traveler · Jan 19, 2026
7.0

Liked: The location is pretty good, so as the bedroom. Everything was clean. Disliked: There's no reception, so you need to wait for a staff member to come to the hotel entrance to open the door and give you the keys. Everything is organised by WhatsApp, which could make the process harder, especial

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Michael
Couple · Jan 19, 2026
9.0

Surprisingly good!! Liked: This was a very quiet and clean place. The room was a nice size and the location was excellent. Staff responded to my WhatsApp messages very promptly. Overall I was really pleased!! Disliked: There is no shower curtain so when you shower the floor and the toilet gets wet.

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Tyson
Solo Traveler · Apr 25, 2026
9.0

Cute and cozy. AC worked great. Liked: Cool mix of a location. Near the mall and walking distance to the old town. Staff was nice and helped us out when we arrived early to store some bags. Very nice. Disliked: Nothing

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Zuhdee
Solo Traveler · Jul 1, 2026
6.0

Liked: No BF provided. Disliked: Noisy.

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seebon l.
Couple · Jul 21, 2026
8.0

value for money. clean. new. comfortable bed. Liked: location. Disliked: no parking

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Ivana
Group Traveler · Aug 18, 2026
7.0

Good for the price Liked: Good value for the price. We had some issues with the AC not working but they solved it fast. Simple hotel but does the job, walking to the main center is like 15-20 min , so we ended up taking a grab car most of the days which is very cheap but the traffic is not great and

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bong
Solo Traveler · Sep 30, 2026
7.0

Nice place to stay Liked: The owner/staff were very responsive, and I really liked their hospitality. :) Disliked: The room isn't very soundproof, and we could hear live music from the café next door every night.

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