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Aayu Melayu provides air-conditioned rooms in George Town. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and full-day security, along with free Wifi throughout the property. The accommodation offers luggage storage space and daily room service for guests. There's a shared bathroom with bidet in every unit, along with slippers, a hair dryer, and free toiletries. At the guest house, all units come with bed linen and towels. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Popular points of interest near the guest house include 1st Avenue Penang, Rainbow Skywalk at Komtar, and Penang Times Square. Penang International Airport is 8.7 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.9 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 9.8!


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 sofa bed
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1 queen bed
2 twin beds
1 queen bed
1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.8
Free Wifi
10
High score for George Town

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tomas
    Brazil Brazil
    We loved our stay. The house is very clean and the room was comfortable. The staff is also very helpful and nice. They even offered some delicious bread made locally. Kitchen is also great. Location is perfect, with lots of great restaurants...
  • Tu
    Vietnam Vietnam
    Cozy and clean place to stay in Penang. The location is very close to interesting places to visit in Georgetown. My friend and I had really great experience in Penang thanks to suggestions from the owner.
  • Sdanant
    Thailand Thailand
    1. The place is new and clean and minimal look 2. Owner is nice and responsive 3. The location is convenient and quiet around, good for taking a rest 4. Mil Po, tea and coffee are free at the kitchen
  • Claudia
    Cambodia Cambodia
    It was a unique experience staying here. The living spaces were great and they offer laundry and a kitchen for light cooking. The rooms were clean and so were so bathrooms. The shower had great pressure and it was nice and hot. They provided...
  • Yanhong
    United States of America United States of America
    It was an absolute pleasure to stay here. Housed in a beautifully restored heritage building, this guesthouse seamlessly blends historic charm with modern comfort. The rooms were impeccably clean and exuded comfort, with plush beds ensuring a...
  • Yani
    Indonesia Indonesia
    Ckean, facilities are good, and the host is kind, it’s like staying in a airbnb
  • Afandi
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The hospitality given by the team as well as the calm surroundings of the facilitiy
  • Clement
    France France
    An amazing place very well-located in the centre of Georgetown. It is very clean, very modern and with style. The staff and the owner are wonderful and very helpful.
  • Anja
    Netherlands Netherlands
    It's a nice old wooden building, we were happy with the facilities like drinking water, soap/shampoo for the shower. The hosts and staff were very kind and welcoming (Desmond is such a good soul!)
  • Sandra
    Denmark Denmark
    It was clean and just like the pictures. The area is nice, with small cafes nearby.

Managed by Aayu Homes

Company review score: 9.8Based on 2,758 reviews from 10 properties
10 managed properties

Company info

Aayu, which means 'life', reflects our focus on enhancing the quality and experience of living. The Aayu brand has been inspired by a singular, authentic, and original intent to create spaces that are minimal and calming to the souls yet bring resonance to the rich cultural past. Aayu properties are created holistically through a blend of natural-inspired elements and contemporary design into rich colourful heritage homes, prodding a clear definition between the old and new, and how both elements could come together to enliven one another. The Aayu brand aims to provide guests with a warm sense of heritage homes.

Property info

Surrounded by heritage shophouses along the quiet Malay Street that was once a village path through the Malay and Achenese village, Aayu's tranquil hideaway invites guests to experience living in a fully-restored heritage house that has the period charm of a bygone era. Guests are able to self check in and check out online.

Neighborhood info

Aayu Melayu is located in the heart of Georgetown, Penang, a Unesco world heritage site. It is within walking distance to notable local landmarks such as Armenian Street, Chew Jetty, Khoo Kongsi, Komtar, and Sia Boey Urban Archaeological Park.

Languages Spoken

English,Malay,Chinese

Area info

Amenities of Aayu Melayu
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Shared toilet
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Washing machine

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Malay
  • Chinese

House rules
Aayu Melayu takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

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
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Aayu Melayu

  • The prices at Aayu Melayu may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Aayu Melayu include:

    • Double
    • Family

  • Aayu Melayu is 2,300 feet from the center of George Town. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Aayu Melayu is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Aayu Melayu offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Walking tours
    • Tour or class about local culture