In the heart of Downtown George Town, Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel is a vibrant hideaway. Unwind with a cup of coffee from the cafe, stay connected with in-room WiFi, or plan your itinerary at the business center. Bike rentals and tour assistance make exploring easy.
Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Laundry facilities
Non-smoking
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Main amenities (8)
Coffee shop/cafe
Business center
Air conditioning
Self-serve laundry
Luggage storage
Limited hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Bike rental
Feel at home (5)
Microwave
Television
Laundry facilities
Coffee/tea maker
Limited housekeeping
The current price is $15
$15
$21 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 17 - Mar 18
Room options
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Family Room Shared Bathroom (4 pax)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Shared/communal kitchen
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
View all photos for Standard Double Room, Shared Bathroom
Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
KOMTAR - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 29 min drive
Penang Sentral - 29 min drive
Tasek Gelugor Station - 49 min drive
Restaurants
Nasi Kandar Imigresen - 3 min walk
Restoran Kapitan - 1 min walk
Nasi Kandar Beratur - 2 min walk
Black Kettle - 3 min walk
Restoran Kassim Mustaffa - 2 min walk
About this property
Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel
Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel puts you just a 5-minute drive from KOMTAR and Gurney Drive. Also, Gurney Plaza and Penang Hill are within a short drive.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay
At a glance
Hotel size
3 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee shop
Working away
Business center
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Bicycle rentals
Room amenities
Be entertained
14-inch TV
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Freshen up
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
Shared kitchen access
More
Limited housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This café specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
Cocoa Mews Cafe Homestay Hostel George Town
Cocoa Mews Cafe Homestay George Town
Cocoa Mews Cafe stay George T
Cocoa Mews Cafe Homestay
Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel George Town
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
What's the area around Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel like?
Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel is a short 18-minute walk from KOMTAR and 5 minutes' walk from Pinang Peranakan Mansion.
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Cocoa Mews Cafe & Homestay - Hostel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2022
Owner was personable and friendly- great customer service - great location in little India
Nicholas
Nicholas, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 2, 2024
조지타운내 중심가에 위치하고 있어서 아주 편리하게 지냈습니다. 조식도 제공하고 간식들도 준비해주고 있습니다. 호스트나 직원들이 모두 친절하고 투숙객들을 위해 많은 정보를 제공해 주고있어 머무는 기간에 아주 편하게 있었습니다.
JongWoo
JongWoo, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 2, 2023
DANIIL
DANIIL, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 6, 2022
Overall room was good worth its price. Share bathroom and toilet was a bit difficult to use because all the time have to dress up and go out from room to the hall and then toilet.
there was a cat there and always roam around and wants t enter to the room all the time, for those who are scared of cat is not very convenient. Rooms' door was not safe enough and can nt lock it from inside safely.
Masuma
Masuma, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 2, 2020
Howie was a really nice and helpful host. Breakfast was great and he gave us a lot of information about Georgetown. Watch out to get a room with a Window.
Yannick
Yannick, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 26, 2020
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 22, 2020
The staff were amazingly friendly and helpful. The food provided in the morning was lovely and stayed there all day, so good for a snack later on! Free tea and coffee all day too. The location was great, close to everything we needed with a bus stop just over the road. There are also tonnes of shops and places to eat around this area. Shared bathrooms were always clean.
Only slightly negative point I have is that our room was dull and dingy because it had no window but not a problem if you’re constantly sightseeing anyway!
Charlotte
Charlotte, 3-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jan 19, 2020
Bad n no recommendations
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 23, 2019
친절하고 위치 좋아요 방음이 잘 안되지만 재밌는 게스트하우스
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 14, 2019
Staff was beyond nice. First night was in a room with window, wayyyyy too noisy and bed was really bad, super lumpy. Second room was better (it had two beds) one was ok the other was completely caved in. This room smelled bad like cat pee and cigarettes( probably from the ventilation system) soap for washing your hands after going to the bathroom would be nice. Loved the kitchen and breakfast area
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 7, 2019
Excellent location
The stay was very comfortable. Upon checkin,i was greeted by host , Howie.. he was so helpful, accommodating, and with a big smile welcomed me. The other Host, Arthur was also very helpful and accommodating..
From this place one can walk to all major tourist attraction in old town.. the bus stop was one min walk. Overall enjoyed it.
suleman
suleman, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 6, 2019
Excellent place In Georgetown penang.
Excellent place, nearby all the manor tourist attractions. The hosts, Howiee & Arthur were so helpful and nice. They
Suleman
Suleman, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 25, 2019
Perfect stay !
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 3, 2019
The environment reminds me of my hometown..
I like the cats too..
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2019
很乾淨喔, 地點很棒~推薦給大家
很乾淨喔, 地點很棒~推薦給大家
Minghao
Minghao, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2019
Skye
Skye, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 5, 2019
Excellent stay
This is a great place for any traveler looking for a simple place to stay that had a lot of character and makes you feel at home. The staff were great at helping recommend restaurants and things to do on the stay, as well as encouraging guests to try local favorites. Easy to walk almost anywhere in Georgetown from here. The cat that lives there definitely made the stay more enjoyable as well. We extended our stay we liked it so much!
Skye
Skye, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 16, 2019
Repas maton midi et soir proposé simple mais gratuit.
personnel très accueillant et pleins de bons conseils et de recommandations.
Meme dégustation de fruits, entre autre le fameux Durian.
Chambres sommaires mais avec tout l'équipement nécessaire.
Je déconseille malgré tout les chambres du rez-de-chaussée car pas de fenêtre et trop bruyantes.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 14, 2019
Difficult for me to give a review. First of all: The staff is absolutely wonderful and the location is great but like so many other places in Malaysia, the quality of the rooms and shared bathrooms is just not the same standard as in other Asian countries. The room itself was small but big enough for us, the ac worked great. The mattress was too old and soft. I kept rolling into the middle of the bed and onto my friend because it was worn though in the middle. Our room was on the 2nd floor and I ended up using the bathroom and toilet on the ground floor because the ones on the first floor where a bit too basic for me. Ended up getting rained on sitting on the toilet one night (I hope it was rain lol). But like I said, the staff was amazing, we got a lot of helpful tips for the area and they always had some small dishes/basic breakfast ready in the common area. We ended up extending by one more night but I personally just prefer a tiny bit more comfort
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 11, 2019
Arthur is a very good host and incredibly friendly and helpful!
Shane
Shane, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2019
Howie and Arthur were the best hosts we had throughout our three week trip in Malaysia. They were incredibly kind and had excellent recommendations/were great to talk to. It really felt like a home staying at cocoa mews.
Verified traveler
7-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 10, 2019
Cheap and cheerful. The manager guy howie was the nicest dude and was always offering advice on places to see and things to do. Quite a few cats reside around the premises too which was a bonus for me. As for negatives the room did have a bit of a funny smell to it but it and everything in the room was probably like a 100 years old so to be expected. A unique place to stay.
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 28, 2019
The nicest place we've ever stayed.
This place has the best vibes I have ever been surrounded by. Room wise there was a major damp & mould issue and the bed was super uncomfortable with springs digging into our backs, but it really seemed irrelevant.
The two chaps that ran it were super helpful giving us an abundance of things to do during our stay. Unfortunately I was ill so didn't get to go out and explore but my partner did.
They have a free drinks and food section, bread, daily baked good, meals.
I felt so welcome. We would definitely come back.
Lucy
Lucy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 5, 2019
My second time in this place, and I loved it. The staff are very kind and room very clean.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2019
I liked everything, the hosts are so kind and very helpful. The rooms and bathrooms were clean. You feel like home. I recommend this place!!!