118 Hotel Macalister

3.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to KOMTAR

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Exterior
Interior
Family Deluxe
Property entrance
Suite

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$81
includes taxes & fees
21 Oct - 22 Oct

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No. 49 Jalan Macalister, Georgetown, George Town, Penang, 10400
  • Place, KOMTAR
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Gurney Drive
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Gurney Plaza
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Deluxe

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 28 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 21 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

Family Deluxe

  • Sleeps 4

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

George Town

At 118 Hotel Macalister you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of KOMTAR and Hin Bus Depot Art Centre. Highlights at this hotel include in-room free WiFi and LED TVs. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Added amenities include a lift. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Downtown George Town hotel include Gurney Drive and Gurney Plaza.

What's nearby

  • KOMTAR - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Gurney Drive - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Gurney Plaza - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Penang Sentral - 28 min drive
  • Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪chong charcoal seafood char koay teow 碳烧海鲜炒粿條 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪No 5, Seafood Char Koay Teow (梁少爺5號炒粿條) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sunway Hotel - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restoran Zim Sum 点心之家 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ying Her Kopitiam 银河茶室 - ‬1 min walk

About this property

118 Hotel Macalister

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to KOMTAR
118 Hotel Macalister offers its guests a lift. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This 3-star George Town hotel is smoke free.

  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 2015
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
118 Hotel Macalister offers 46 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at 118 Hotel Macalister

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: MYR 50.00 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at 118 Hotel Macalister?

118 Hotel Macalister offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at 118 Hotel Macalister?

As of 11 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 118 Hotel Macalister on 21 Oct 2025 start from AU$79.79, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to 118 Hotel Macalister?

The closest beach to 118 Hotel Macalister is Batu Ferringhi Beach (8.7 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at 118 Hotel Macalister?

No, 118 Hotel Macalister does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at 118 Hotel Macalister?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at 118 Hotel Macalister?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.