Homestays in Penang, Malaysia

The entire guesthouse was spotlessly clean, and the decor was warm and stylish. The host was very friendly and patiently answered all our questions about local attractions and how to get around. The location is excellent, with food, drinks, and entertainment all within easy reach.

What I liked: quick and convenient communication with the administrator during check-in. The room offered good value for money. What I didn't like: The pool rules weren't supported by its infrastructure. There's nowhere to change into dry clothes, but you're not allowed to leave in wet ones. The floor in front of the pool gets scorching hot in the sun, yet they require you to walk barefoot, even without slippers. They even came up with a dress code for visiting.

The hotel's facilities are great, especially the pool which offers fantastic views and a very comfortable water temperature. The views from the rooms are also beautiful, overlooking a large, auspicious area below. However, the location is a bit out of the way, and the surrounding amenities are fairly basic. If you need something urgently, you'll have to buy it at a convenience store along the road, as there's nothing nearby. It's a taxi ride to Kimberley Street. There are two night markets close by, and while the food is decent, the variety isn't extensive. I'd still recommend exploring other areas for more dining options.

This hotel is still relatively new, and one of its unique features is that it occupies two separate buildings facing each other, rather than having all the rooms in a single building. One building contains the café, where breakfast is served, along with about eight guest rooms, while the other building is used exclusively for guest rooms and rises to three floors (or about two and a half floors). As noted by other guest reviews, there is no elevator. The wooden staircase is quite steep, so if you are travelling with large suitcases, the hotel recommends asking a staff member to help carry your luggage. The room was clean, spacious, and the bed was very comfortable. Some hotel amenities are not listed on Trip.com information, so you may need to contact the hotel directly for more detailed information. However, their responses are not always prompt. There were also a few inconsistencies between the information provided by Trip.com and the hotel. One example, Trip.com advises guests to notify the hotel one or two days before arrival if they require services such as early check-in, but the hotel did not provide any guidance regarding this. Most of the information guests need is only explained by the staff upon arrival. Breakfast is served from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, which is different from the schedule at most hotels. Although the menu is limited, the food is delicious and the portions are satisfying. Guests often wait in the café while their rooms are being prepared. If you need any additional room amenities or supplies, simply ask the hotel staff. They will show you a list of available items and provide whatever you request. Overall, this is a comfortable, clean, and modern hotel that offers excellent value for money. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Melmond Maison Hotel, and I especially appreciated the kindness and friendliness of the staff, particularly Sohanur Rohman, who was exceptionally helpful throughout my stay. He truly served the guests wholeheartedly. One suggestion is, since there is only one chair that is for the dressing table, maybe the hotel can provide a backrest chair, so that guests who need to use the table for a fairly long period of time can lean back comfortably and avoid shoulder pain. Thank you!

No pictures to share. The location is very good and easy to find. The lounge area is spacious but only has two chairs. The carpet isn't clean enough to sit on. The bathroom is okay, but the toilet isn't clean, and no slippers were provided for the toilet. The pump was broken. The bedsheets and towels smelled sour, as if they hadn't been dried properly. In my opinion, the cube sleeping area is only suitable for small people. Check-in and check-out were easy. Information from the owner was very fast and accurate.

The hotel is very clean, location is excellent and very convenient for getting around, with easy access to many attractions. The only downside is that there are too few socket in the room, making it inconvenient to charge multiple devices. The hair dryer provided is also quite weak and takes a long time to dry hair. Overall, it was still a pleasant stay.

This accommodation definitely deserves a 5-star review! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 The design is modern, stylish, and unique. Everything is spotlessly clean and incredibly spacious! It has everything you need — and even things you wouldn’t expect to find! At first, when I saw the price, I honestly thought maybe it just looked nice in the photos. But the moment I arrived, I was blown away — it looks even more beautiful in real life! 😍 There’s also a gym room downstairs that guests can use for free. Upstairs, the common area has a washing machine and dryer, and even a fridge and kitchen where you can prepare your own food. This place is seriously AMAZING!!! ❤️ For this price, the value is absolutely incredible. I really hope they continue to do well and get more and more guests. Highly recommended! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Great for families. Peaceful, and the check-in/check-out process was smooth. The pool is fantastic; if you go when it's not crowded, you can swim to your heart's content without any silly rules. The best part is the amazing and aesthetically pleasing coffee shop, Ang Ang Roastery, right next door – definitely give it a try!

Hi. Thank you for hosting us. It was really a wonderful stay. I am especially surprised and warmed by your hospitality. I traveled with 4 young kids (all boys), my elderly mother and my wife. We don't commonly travel because it's always a concern to us, how to make time and space for everybody. But. This time, things are alright and it turned out to be a very smooth and comfortable stay. The place is spacious and just nice for all the 4 kids to roam. The view outside is astonishing and the unit is directly facing east. In the morning, I could actually catch a glimpse of the sunrise. It really makes me understand by sudden, why Penang is named as the jewel of the east. Ya. It was a perfect morning for me then. The room upstairs is specially designed for the kids with warm colours, clean bedsheets, blankets and soft pillows. It's so comfortable, and my kids refuse to leave the room. To my surprise, inside the drawer besides the bed, there are very nice story books for the young minds. Not to mention, the huge TV screen in front of the bed and an even bigger one, downstairs in the living hall.. Ya, there is always something for every different age.. btw, I brought along 2 young minds who are 3 and 5 years old, they had wonderful nights and sound sleep. Ya, it's for those traveling with very young ones, or even the old ones. Ya, the old speaker works really well (with the high ceiling of the living room), when playing a nice morning piano music in the early morning, it's so calm, clear and crisp, and looking out of the window and the vast blue sea. You can temporarily forget about the hassles of life. Thank you again. 👍 Thumbs up

This is a great place to stay. The hotel sent a message with check-in instructions one day in advance. The accommodation is located inside a cafe. The room was large and very clean. The building manager was also lovely. The accommodation is not far from food stalls, shopping malls, and the bus station. It's not deserted at night, which is perfectly fine for a solo female traveler.