Just a 3-minute walk from Wonderfood Museum and 0.7 miles from 1st Avenue Penang, Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay features accommodations in George Town, with a shared lounge. This guest house provides a shared kitchen and free Wifi. Northam Beach is 1.5 miles away, and Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar is a 16-minute walk from the guest house. All rooms 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. Penang Times Square is 1.2 miles from Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay, while Straits Quay is 5.1 miles away. The nearest airport is Penang International Airport, 9.3 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in George Town, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7!


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 bunk bed
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Property practices

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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:

  • Liting
    China China
    unlike the other auto checkin hotels in town, you have nice staff here to chat and also kitty to play with, wish to stay much longer.
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hosts Howie and Arthur were lovely and SO accommodating. I have never felt so welcome at a hostel and felt included so quickly. We were put in a group chat instantly and updated with all the best places to visit and any events going on in the...
  • Erin
    United States of America United States of America
    This is my favorite place I've stayed at so far. The guesthouse is very homey and the staff make you feel like family but aren't too much in your face. The cats are the cherry on top of the cake, making me feel 100% at home.

Managed by Howie

Company review score: 9.8Based on 457 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

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 info

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

Area info

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

Most popular amenities
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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 2:00 PM to 11:30 PM

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, 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 need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-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 does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

FAQs about Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay

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

  • The prices at Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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

    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Cooking class

  • Check-in at Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Room options at Cocoa Mews Cafe and Homestay include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Family