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title: "Macalister Mansion, Penang: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Macalister Mansion in Penang: rated 9.2 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hotel · ★★★★★ · Design Hotels
# Macalister Mansion

George Town, Penang, Malaysia

9.2 ·  Excellent 335 reviews ·  #68 #68 of 1,077 in Penang ·  7.2 Location score
## About Macalister Mansion

Macalister Mansion is a hotel in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.2 out of 10 across 335 reviews. Facilities include swimming pool, bar, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 930 m from the centre of Penang. The nearest beach is 1.1 km away. The nearest airport, Penang International Airport (PEN), is 14 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 15:00

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

- **Rooms:** 8

- **Floors:** 1

- **Last renovated:** 2020

- **Chain:** Design Hotels

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 257

228 Jalan Macalister [macalistermansion.com](http://www.macalistermansion.com/)

## How Macalister Mansion scores

Better rated than 95% of hotels in Penang

-   Guest rating **9.2**
-   Location **7.2**
-   Facilities **4.2**
-   Families **1.0**
-   Spa & wellness **1.5**
-   Beach access **6.5**
-   Public transport **5.5**

Penang average

## Amenities

Swimming poolBarFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Pool & wellness

-   Swimming pool

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Leisure

-   Nightclub

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Concierge
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Minibar
-   In-room safe

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.2**/10

- **Walk grade:** **82**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **87**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **10**

<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="">1.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">18 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Ibusawat TM Berhad Jln Burma,Penang</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">990 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">16 min walk</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="">14 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">32 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="">930 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">15 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Baba Nyonya Musem 和wonderfood Museum290 m
-   Musèè du Loùrvè480 m
-   One East Museum & Gallery630 m
-   Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower660 m
-   Queen Victoria's Statue720 m
-   Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Centre720 m

## Macalister Mansion: in detail

Macalister Mansion 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 hotel. Taxi offerings at the hotel enhance the ease of discovering Penang. Visitors can take advantage of complimentary parking directly at the hotel. Reception services such as concierge service, luggage storage and safety deposit boxes are available to accommodate your requirements. Room amenities feature daily housekeeping, allowing you to unwind and make the most of your visit. The hotel maintains a completely smoke-free zone, providing a breathable atmosphere. Each accommodation at Macalister Mansion is thoughtfully created and adorned to provide visitors with a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. In select rooms, guests can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television for their entertainment. Rest assured, in a few chosen rooms, you will find the convenience of a refrigerator and mini bar at your disposal. Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer, toiletries and bathrobes available in select guest restrooms. Should you prefer not to venture out for a meal, the enticing culinary choices at hotel are always available for your satisfaction. Experience an amazing evening effortlessly! Have an enjoyable night without venturing beyond the premises at bar and nightclub. Macalister Mansion provides a superb assortment of leisure amenities for guests to enjoy. Each day at hotel, immerse yourself in the invigorating waters of the pool, perfect for a rejuvenating plunge or a series of revitalizing laps.

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## Questions about Macalister Mansion

### How do guests rate Macalister Mansion?

Macalister Mansion has a guest rating of 9.2 out of 10 from 335 reviews, which is better than 95% of rated hotels in Penang.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Macalister Mansion?

Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Does Macalister Mansion have a pool?

Yes, Macalister Mansion has a swimming pool.

### Is there parking at Macalister Mansion?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Macalister Mansion from the airport?

The nearest airport, Penang International Airport (PEN), is 14 km away in a straight line.

### Is Macalister Mansion close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 1.1 km from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Macalister Mansion have?

Macalister Mansion has 8 rooms on 1 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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