Tropicana 218 Macalister places you in the centre of George Town, within just a 5-minute stroll of Loh guan Lye Specialist Centre and within 15 minutes of New World Park. Highlights at this hotel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas and a fitness centre, and has express check-out. Additionally, you'll find a corner/local shop, a lift and a vending machine. .Near this 3-property class Downtown George Town hotel, you'll find Gurney Drive.
What's nearby
KOMTAR - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
1st Avenue Mall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Gurney Drive - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Pasar Chowrasta - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Getting around
Penang Sentral - 31 min drive
Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Penang Kitchen, Courtyard by Marriot - 1 min walk
Old Winston Coffee Garden (点心之家) - 4 min walk
Hanami Ya 花見の屋
Stairs The World - 5 min walk
Xiang Peng Peng (Salted Chicken) - 3 min walk
About this property
Tropicana 218 Macalister
Tropicana 218 Macalister offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. Tropicana 218 Macalister also features a vending machine, a corner/local shop, and express check-out.
This 3-star George Town hotel is smoke free.
299 guestrooms or units
34 levels
2 buildings
Built in 2018
Express check-out
Corner/local shop
Lift
No smoking on site
Tropicana 218 Macalister offers 299 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-inch LED televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and bidets. This George Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
2 buildings
34 floors
Built in 2018
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
40-inch LED TV with digital channels
Food and drink
Refrigerator
More
Air conditioning
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Living room
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Guests providing vaccine records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Lockbox, private entrance
Pets
Pets and service animals are not allowed at Tropicana 218 Macalister
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night
A damage deposit of MYR 200 will be collected before check-in.
Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.
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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. Guests providing vaccine records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in.
We should mention
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cancellation policy at Tropicana 218 Macalister?
Tropicana 218 Macalister offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
How much does it cost to stay at Tropicana 218 Macalister?
As of 14 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tropicana 218 Macalister on 16 Aug 2026 start from AU$76, 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 Tropicana 218 Macalister?
The closest beach to Tropicana 218 Macalister is Batu Ferringhi Beach (8.1 km).
Does Tropicana 218 Macalister have a pool?
Tropicana 218 Macalister has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tropicana 218 Macalister?
No, Tropicana 218 Macalister does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Tropicana 218 Macalister?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Tropicana 218 Macalister?
No, pets and service animals are not allowed.
Tropicana 218 Macalister Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 100 reviews
10 - Excellent
41
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 100 reviews
8 - Good
30
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 100 reviews
6 - Okay
19
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 100 reviews
4 - Poor
6
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 100 reviews
2 - Terrible
4
8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
John
8 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location short grab ride to everything
Great amenities
7eleven and bakery down stairs
Kids loved it
John
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Phong
12 Mar 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Yes, unit is decent size, not a lot of amenities for a homestay studio.
Now this is better. Everything is new. Bathroom are very clean, beds are firm and comfortable. The downside just the tv bit old, where the cursor is slow. But overall it’s a very nice stay and way better compared to the previous room I stayed.
Ari Wijaya
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Kevin
1 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, comfortable and convenient. Even though everything communicates through WhatsApp but the staff reply promptly to the text. The ONLY negative thing is the greying bath towels and floor mats
Kevin
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Daniel
1 Apr 2026
Overall the entire experience was OK, had some trouble contacting the establishment, since apparently I gave them my "wrong name" that was registered despite also providing them the apartment unit image + booking ref... that gave an overall bad start to the entire experience. Location of the apartment was pretty central, in the middle. Swimming pool + gym was also very decent. Apartment itself not too bad, but there were ants everywhere, so you literally cannot bring food back or have anything exposed.
The room is alright. The problem I had was the bathroom was super smelly. Seems the ventilation was bad. The bed is not firm anymore, and it’s very wigly which makes me cannot sleep properly. Overall is an alright, but just the bathroom and the bed that I stayed was not great at all.
We stayed on the 26th floor and the view is great. Checking in/out was a breeze.
Only nuisance was some bar/club playing ultra loud music, you can hear/feel the bass even on such a high floor
This is actually more of an air bnb style accommodation so you need to collect a key from a mailbox, the host is very attentive and sent through very clear instructions on how to access. Had an issue with the air conditioning but was rectified very quickly with no waiting issues at all. Would recommend to stay here again
Pros
Hosts were very efficient and welcoming!! Very attentive over WhatsApp
Overall adored my stay here, in a great location and Grab service available everywhere
Clean room and bathroom
Felt very safe as a young, female, solo traveller
Cons
WiFi a little slow but it was fine as I had an eSIM for data
The overall building doesn’t have aircon and sometimes with slow lifts, can get a little hot
No fridge
Cleanliness not the best as there were ants found almost every corner of the apartment. While trying to maintain but gave up at the end. The rest were okay.
Generally clean and well equipped, but can provide more supplies like tissue paper etc. also can mention initially we faced some issues with the appliances, which kept turning off, but it was resolved when we called for assistance and switch the cards