Can the room fit a group of three?

Yes, reviewers confirm rooms are large enough for three guests, though one access card was provided despite the occupancy.

What is nearby walking distance?

A supermarket (2 min), Armenian Street, Penang Art, and Chew Jetty (4-6 min); also near Rapid Terminal Bus Station and ferry terminals.

Is there noise at night?

Daytime traffic noise from a nearby road occurs, but reviewers note it is quiet at night.

Swettenham Room at Weld Quay Georgetown

Updated 2026-08-26 · 8,317 reviewed · 5,086 listed · Scored from 11 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(11) 66 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

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Services: Beachfront & Island Homestay, Homestay
Reviews: 11

What recent reviews say

Most guests love the central location near food, shops, and tourist sites within walking distance, plus clean rooms and decent prices for groups. One poor experience reported host tension and inadequate room access, and traffic noise occurs during the day; otherwise the place earns consistent praise for friendliness and ease of arrival.

Praised for

clean rooms
strategic location within walking distance of attractions
spacious rooms with comfortable beds
friendly and responsive host
easy check-in

Watch-outs

host inflexibility (one access card for three guests)
daytime road noise

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Best for: Groups of two to three seeking affordable, centrally-located access to Georgetown's food and sights.

Think twice if: One guest reported host inflexibility over access cards; daytime road noise occurs.

Strengths

Walking distance to food, shopping, and tourist attractions
Competitive pricing for groups
Clean and spacious rooms
Strategic central location near bus and ferry terminals

Worth knowing

Rooms fit three guests
Air conditioning unit noted as cool
SmartTV in rooms
Blackout curtains in rooms
Walking distance to Rapid Terminal Bus Station and ferry terminals
Nearby restaurants and hawker food mentioned by name (Momokaka IPA shop)

What reviews say by service

Beachfront & Island Homestay: Central Georgetown location praised for proximity to jetties, ferries, and waterfront attractions.
Homestay: Clean, spacious rooms and friendly host valued; one report of host access-card inflexibility.

How it compares

Rated 4.6 against a 4.51 average across the 3860 beachfront & island 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 70

Profile completeness 50

Verification 0

Rating breakdown

Common questions

Can the room fit a group of three?: Yes, reviewers confirm rooms are large enough for three guests, though one access card was provided despite the occupancy.
What is nearby walking distance?: A supermarket (2 min), Armenian Street, Penang Art, and Chew Jetty (4-6 min); also near Rapid Terminal Bus Station and ferry terminals.
Is there noise at night?: Daytime traffic noise from a nearby road occurs, but reviewers note it is quiet at night.

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Swettenham Room at Weld Quay Georgetown

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