Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay

101, Lebuh King, 10200 George Town, Malaysia – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.7/10! <small>(score from <b>452</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.2
Scored 9.2
Superb
Rated superb
452 reviews

I'll be definitely staying here when visiting George Town again. Lovely place! In the heart of Little India which is beautiful. You'll feel like home there:)

Paula42 Poland
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Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay

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Located in George Town, 2.4 km from Northam Beach, Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free WiFi and a shared kitchen. The property is around 2 km from Penang Times Square, 8.2 km from Straits Quay and 8.2 km from Penang Botanic Gardens. Penang Hill is 9.4 km from the guest house and Queensbay Mall is 12 km away. All units are complete with a shared bathroom and air conditioning, and selected rooms include a balcony. A bicycle rental service is available at the guest house. Popular points of interest near Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay include Wonderfood Museum, 1st Avenue Penang and Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 15 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in George Town, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 bunk 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
9.8
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.5
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for George Town
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Paula42
    Poland Poland
    “I'll be definitely staying here when visiting George Town again. Lovely place! In the heart of Little India which is beautiful. You'll feel like home there:)”
  • Angela
    United States United States
    “Especially because of the friendly, helpful staff and the mature, amicable guests, this was a great stay! The facilities are old but well cared for. It was clean, comfortable & everything worked including the vital a/c. Surprisingly, I never had...”
  • Tim
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Perfect location in the heart of Little India. Brilliant public transport all around the island. Howie and Arthur were perfect hosts, providing different breakfasts every day and excellent advice. Great value for money.”

Managed by Howie

Company review score: 9.8Based on 451 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Formally known as Cocoa Mews Hostel, Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay was come to name in order to comply with the requirement of local state laws. All in all Cocoa Mews has been running for over 5 years serving budget travelers with the most economical accommodation with the "feel like home" feelings with comfortable beds and clean environments. To get most out of your stay with us we encourage you to talk to us like friends and tell us what are you planning to do while you are here in our Heritage City of Georgetown. For there is nothing more satisfying than to see our guests enjoying their stays and getting to do what they have set out to do.

Property information

Cocoa Mews Homestay is located PERFECTLY in the middle of Georgetown. Georgetown is renowned for its culture, food and heritage. The city has an impressive collection of historic buildings representing the cultural heritage of Penang's various ethnicities: Chinese, Indians, Arabs, Malays, Achehnese, Siamese, Burmese and Europeans. The rooms in Cocoa Mews are designed with a heritage feels and modern amenities. Cocoa Mews is located in little India, UNESCO (Penang) It is just 5 minutes by bus from Komtar Bus Station. With its easy access to the public transport, you can save time and easily make day trips out of UNESCO to Langkawi, Batu Ferringhi and other surrounding areas. The location is ideally convenient but is quiet because the hostel is located one street off the main road. Everything you need such as convenience store, grocery store, bank, foreign exchange, post office, bar, restaurant and visa renewal service is nearby.

Languages spoken

English,Malay,Chinese

Property surroundings

Facilities of Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Shared bathroom
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key card access
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Malay
  • Chinese

House rules

Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 23:30

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.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

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.

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

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay

  • Room options at Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Family

  • Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay is 0.6 miles from the centre of George Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The prices at Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Cooking class