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The Cintra Heritage House offers accommodation in Georgetown. It features traditional décor and provides an in-house café, free Wi-Fi and a tour desk which helps guests organise excursions to popular sites. The rooms at Cintra Heritage House are fully air conditioned and have a writing desk, an en suite bathroom and an electric kettle. A hair dryer and ironing facilities are available on request. The guesthouse is located a 10-minute walk from Komtar and a 10-minute drive from Penang Jetty. The Snake Temple is a 20-minute drive away, while Batu Ferringhi is a 25-minute drive from the guesthouse. It takes a 30-minute drive from the guesthouse to Penang International Airport. Cintra Cafe serves a selection of Western dishes. The guesthouse provides bicycle and car rental facilities.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 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 9.1

Breakfast info

Continental, Halal, Asian


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
7.1
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See what guests loved the most:

  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I really liked it, it's my type of place, the staff were excellent. If you are looking for a modern hotel this is not for you. It oozes character, wooden flooring a little noisy but It all added to the ambiance. The shower and bathroom were good,...
  • K
    India India
    Was charmed by the historic looking house. It has a very old, world look and feel to it. People who love spending time and enjoying the wood work and know about history of George Town through pictures should stay here. It's right in the centre of...
  • Viswanathuni
    India India
    Location, hospitality, cleanliness, Wi-Fi speed, clean bed spreads and towels.

Managed by CINTRA HOUSE PENANG

Company review score: 9.2Based on 674 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Experiance Heritage Living at its Best

Property information

The Guesthouse is centrally located of George Town Penang and in UNESCO Heritage Site Penang, Rebuild 10 years ago but still preserved the structural and design of the building. The concept is Old Penang with all rooms refurbished with furniture from the 50 era. Centrally a small garden in the open courtyard. Wooden staircase connecting the upper floor and corridors to the rooms. Once occupied by the Japanese soldiers during the second world war and the street were in the red light district. Authentic and Heritage design redefined and house 14 rooms with vintage design furniture. Experience heritage living at its best. Most places of interest are of walking distance. Airport is 30 min by taxi and the Batu Ferringi a popular beach spot is 40 min away.

Neighbourhood information

Central location of George Town and walking distance to most places of interest.

Languages spoken

English,Malay

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • cintra cafe
    • Cuisine
      Indonesian • Malaysian • Asian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal

Facilities of Cintra House

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Soundproofing
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Malay

House rules

Cintra House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 23:00

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 room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of MYR 50 is required on arrival. That's about PHP 611. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 08:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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. The guesthouse requires a prepayment. Guests will be contacted directly by the property with more information on payment.

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

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 08:00:00.

A damage deposit of MYR 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via bank transfer, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Cintra House

  • Guests staying at Cintra House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 4.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Halal
    • Asian
    • À la carte

  • The prices at Cintra House 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 Cintra House is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Cintra House is 600 yards from the centre of George Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Cintra House include:

    • Suite
    • Single
    • Twin
    • Double
    • Triple
    • Family

  • Cintra House has 1 restaurant:

    • cintra cafe

  • Cintra House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):