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Swettenham Room at Weld Quay Georgetown

Updated 2026-08-25 · 7,760 reviewed · 2,626 listed · Scored from 11 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(11) 66 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Family Homestay
Swettenham Room at Weld Quay Georgetown
Service
Family Homestay
Reviews
11

What recent reviews say

Visitors consistently praise the clean, spacious rooms and walkable Georgetown location near markets, temples, and street food within two minutes on foot. Rates are reasonable for three-person groups, though one guest reported tension with the host over access cards and rules.

Praised for
  • clean, comfortable rooms
  • strategic walking-distance location
  • friendly, easy check-in
  • good value for groups
Watch-outs
  • limited key cards for groups
  • occasional daytime road noise
  • host communication friction
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Best for: budget-conscious families or small groups exploring central Penang on foot
Think twice if: you need multiple key cards or prefer quieter locations away from roads

Strengths

  • central Georgetown location, two-minute walk to shops and food
  • clean rooms with AC and blackout curtains
  • reasonable rates for three guests

Worth knowing

  • Room sleeps three
  • one access card provided per room
  • SmartTV and blackout curtains in room
  • daytime road noise reported but quieter at night

What reviews say by service

Family Homestay
spacious three-person rooms praised for cleanliness and walkable location to markets and temples; one guest reported host tension over access cards

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.51 average across the 2039 family homestay businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 69% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 69
Review volume 47
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 64
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

How close are restaurants and shops?
Two-minute walk to marts and street food; Armenian Street, Penang Art, and Chew Jetty within four to six minutes on foot.
What is included in the room?
Clean bedding, air conditioning, SmartTV, blackout curtains, and private bathroom.
How many key cards are provided?
One access card per room, though the business was reported to have declined providing multiple cards for a three-person group.
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Last updated 2026-08-25