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title: "Gurney Inn, Penang: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Gurney Inn in Penang: rated 7.4 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-13
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Inn · ★★★ · The Private Stay
# Gurney Inn

Hong Seng Estate, Penang, Malaysia

7.4 ·  Good 216 reviews ·  #995 #995 of 1,077 in Penang ·  3.6/5 on Google, 166 reviews ·  4.9 Location score
## About Gurney Inn

Gurney Inn is an inn in Hong Seng Estate, Penang, Malaysia. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 216 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi. It is 3.6 km from the centre of Penang. The nearest airport, Penang International Airport (PEN), is 16 km away.

- **Type:** Inn

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 17

- **Floors:** 2

- **Opened:** 2015

- **Chain:** The Private Stay

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 24

6, Jalan Tanjong Tokong, Kampung Masjid [gurneyinnpenang.com](http://www.gurneyinnpenang.com/)

## How Gurney Inn scores

Better rated than 5% of hotels in Penang

-   Guest rating **7.4**
-   Location **4.9**
-   Beach access **3.3**

Penang average

## Rating on Google

3.6/5

166 Google reviews

-   5★31%
-   4★25%
-   3★25%
-   2★6%
-   1★13%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Laundry
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **4.9**/10

- **Walk grade:** **74**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **132**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **1**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""></span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">5 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Penang International Airport (PEN)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">37 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Penang</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.6 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Break The Code+470 m
-   Yamakoshi Nishikigoi C1.1 km
-   Colonial Penang Museum1.3 km
-   Ponggal1.5 km
-   Antarctic Snow World1.9 km
-   Center Garden Taman Botani1.9 km

## Gurney Inn: in detail

Gurney Inn offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Share your photos and respond to emails at your convenience, thanks to the free Wi-Fi internet access offered by inn. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the inn. The accommodating team at the reception will aid you with amenities such as luggage storage. Traveling with minimal baggage is achievable at Gurney Inn, as the inn's dry cleaning service and laundry service ensures your garments stay fresh. Room amenities feature daily housekeeping, allowing you to unwind and make the most of your visit. Smoking is limited to specified smoking zones. Each accommodation at Gurney Inn is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms of the inn, guests can enjoy the advantage of having air conditioning available for their convenience. At Gurney Inn, the uniquely tailored rooms provide a configuration choice resembling a balcony or terrace. In select rooms, guests at the inn can enjoy top-notch in-room entertainment with television and cable TV available for their convenience. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer and toiletries available in select guest restrooms.

### Compare

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## Questions about Gurney Inn

### How do guests rate Gurney Inn?

Gurney Inn has a guest rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 216 reviews, which is better than 5% of rated hotels in Penang.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Gurney Inn?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Is there parking at Gurney Inn?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Gurney Inn from the airport?

The nearest airport, Penang International Airport (PEN), is 16 km away in a straight line.

### Is Gurney Inn close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 2.1 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Gurney Inn have?

Gurney Inn has 17 rooms on 2 floors.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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