Homestays in Jelutong: ranked picks
Jelutong sits close to Lam Wah Ee Hospital and Jelutong Market, which makes it a practical base for medical visitors, families, and anyone wanting a home-like stay outside the George Town tourist crowd. The picks below are ranked using our methodology, weighing cleanliness, host responsiveness, and review sentiment across each property.
Several of these homestays sit within walking distance of Lam Wah Ee Hospital, which explains the steady stream of reviews from patients' families and medical travellers. Others lean toward larger groups or families needing multiple rooms and kitchen access rather than a single hotel-style unit.
43 businesses, scored on rating, review volume, recency, sentiment and listing completeness. How we score › · View on map ›
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melon Resort by New Door Properties Sdn Bhd | 73 | 4.9 (29) | — | Families and pet owners |
| 2 | Adi Home Stay | 69 | 4.9 (26) | — | Longer medical-visit stays |
| 3 | 139 Q HomeStay | 67 | 4.9 (9) | — | Hospital visitors on foot |
| 4 | Mewah Court block 102 | 66 | 4.1 (61) | — | Budget stays near the hospital |
| 5 | NordicHouse@Georgetown by Hanoverien Suites | 65 | 4.9 (8) | — | Self-catering with local tips |
| 6 | urban suites by Irishe Homestay Penang | 63 | 4.2 (22) | — | Families wanting a pool |
| 7 | HOMESTAY TOK ABAH (BAGAN SERAI) | 60 | 4.7 (3) | — | Family gatherings in Bagan Serai |
| 8 | Urban Suite By Urban Pleasure | 60 | 4.7 (3) | — | Large groups up to 9 |
| 9 | The Homestay Helper (Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Management) | 74 | 4.6 (19) | — | vacation rental type |
| 10 | 38 Penang Homestay | 57 | 3.7 (33) | — | vacation rental type |
| 11 | Homestay Penang Georgetown Jelutong | 56 | 4 (8) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 12 | S2-15-08, urban suites Jelutong home4stay | 55 | 3.7 (15) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 13 | AG Homestay Georgetown Penang | 54 | 4.1 (21) | — | vacation rental type |
| 14 | Urban Lifestyle Accommodation | 53 | 4.5 (2) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 15 | Urban Suites 101 | 53 | 3.9 (22) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 16 | DD Condominium 2Bedroom Sea view Georgetown Penang | 51 | 5 (5) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 17 | Urban Suites by Cohans | 50 | 5 (1) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 18 | Quattro primera 6 | 50 | 5 (2) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 19 | WEIN GUEST HOUSE @ URBAN SUITES JELUTONG from RM115 - RM195 per night (Fri,Sat,Sun,eve&ph). Stay with friendly host family.❤️ | 49 | 5 (3) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 20 | Urban Staycations | 49 | 3 (8) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 21 | My Homestay Penang | 43 | 3.3 (4) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 22 | 32~Ghee Hiang Garden ~ Homestay | 43 | 4 (4) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 23 | Neverland Homestay | 43 | 5 (2) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 24 | Mutiara Maryam Homestay | 42 | 4.5 (2) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 25 | Areca Homestay - Budget Homestay beside Georgetown | 42 | 3.5 (11) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 26 | Homestay Budget Penang | 41 | 5 (1) | — | vacation rental type |
| 27 | Qnada Homestay | 41 | 4 (1) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 28 | Homestay Hani | 39 | 4.5 (2) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 29 | Nakumita Homestay | 49 | 3.9 (10) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 30 | 槟城 | 38 | 5 (1) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 31 | JJ Homestay | 21 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 32 | PIMAI HOMESTAY PENANG | 21 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 33 | Aloha Homestay | 21 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 34 | Homestay Semambu | 21 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 35 | Sunlit Minimalist Suite @ Georgetown by SuperStay | 21 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 36 | Sweetshomestay | 21 | — | — | vacation rental type |
| 37 | Urban Paradise | 21 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 38 | Nassha Homestay | 21 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 39 | Scandinavian Style With Great Pool | 17 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 40 | Westay Homestay @ Straits Garden Suite | 17 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 41 | Duplex in Season Inn | 17 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 42 | Sunny Bunnies | 17 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 43 | Penang Luxury Homestay Jelutong Georgetown 12Pax | 21 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
Ranked picks
Melon Resort by New Door Properties Sdn Bhd
score 73/100Rated 4.9 from 29 reviews, with guests calling out spacious clean rooms, a pet-friendly policy, and staff like Michelle and Kelly for going the extra mile.
Adi Home Stay
score 69/100Daily host check-ins, a fully equipped kitchen and laundry, and a spot near Jelutong Market and Lam Wah Ee Hospital suit extended stays at RM70-75 a room.
139 Q HomeStay
score 67/100Reviewers highlight spotless rooms and a one-minute walk to Lam Wah Ee Hospital and the bus stop, with free Wi-Fi and cooking utensils included.
Mewah Court block 102
score 66/100A friendly owner and walking-distance access to Lam Wah Ee Hospital keep this popular, though the building's exterior looks dated and amenities vary by unit.
NordicHouse@Georgetown by Hanoverien Suites
score 65/100Eight reviews, zero complaints, and a host known for detailed restaurant and attraction recommendations plus a fully equipped kitchen.
urban suites by Irishe Homestay Penang
score 63/100Spacious, often-upsized rooms and a responsive host are offset by slow lifts and a pool that shows heavy wear.
HOMESTAY TOK ABAH (BAGAN SERAI)
score 60/100Described as comfortable and family-oriented with recent renovations, though review data is still limited.
Urban Suite By Urban Pleasure
score 60/100Reviewers say the space and amenities cover a group of up to nine comfortably, with a host who replies fast.
The Homestay Helper (Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Management)
score 74/100The Homestay Helper manages short-stay rentals and Airbnb properties across Penang with consistent praise for cleanliness, responsive staff, and smooth check-in.
38 Penang Homestay
score 57/100Large house comfortably sleeps 10-12 guests with friendly ownership and AC throughout.
Homestay Penang Georgetown Jelutong
score 56/100Guests praise the WiFi, air conditioning, and amenities, but elevator waits of 15-30 minutes are a major frustration.
S2-15-08, urban suites Jelutong home4stay
score 55/100The apartment stands out for spacious rooms, a working kitchen, and amenities like a pool and gym that draw families and groups.
AG Homestay Georgetown Penang
score 54/100Most guests praise the clean, quiet atmosphere and family suitability.
Urban Lifestyle Accommodation
score 53/100Urban Lifestyle Accommodation sits in central Jelutong with easy access to Georgetown attractions on foot.
Urban Suites 101
score 53/100Urban Suites 101 offers partial appeal as a George Town beachfront stay with genuine views and occasional praise for cleanliness and location.
DD Condominium 2Bedroom Sea view Georgetown Penang
score 51/100All five reviews praise cleanliness and night views of Penang.
Urban Suites by Cohans
score 50/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Quattro primera 6
score 50/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
WEIN GUEST HOUSE @ URBAN SUITES JELUTONG from RM115 - RM195 per night (Fri,Sat,Sun,eve&ph). Stay with friendly host family.❤️
score 49/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Urban Staycations
score 49/100Urban Staycations offers modern serviced suites in a high-rise building near George Town with rooftop pools and gyms, but guests report serious operational failures.
My Homestay Penang
score 43/100Feedback is limited and dated.
32~Ghee Hiang Garden ~ Homestay
score 43/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Neverland Homestay
score 43/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Mutiara Maryam Homestay
score 42/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Areca Homestay - Budget Homestay beside Georgetown
score 42/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Homestay Budget Penang
score 41/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Qnada Homestay
score 41/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Homestay Hani
score 39/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Nakumita Homestay
score 49/100A budget-friendly stay in a well-serviced neighbourhood.
槟城
score 38/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
JJ Homestay
score 21/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
PIMAI HOMESTAY PENANG
score 21/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Aloha Homestay
score 21/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Homestay Semambu
score 21/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Sunlit Minimalist Suite @ Georgetown by SuperStay
score 21/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Sweetshomestay
score 21/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Urban Paradise
score 21/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Nassha Homestay
score 21/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Scandinavian Style With Great Pool
score 17/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Westay Homestay @ Straits Garden Suite
score 17/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Duplex in Season Inn
score 17/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Sunny Bunnies
score 17/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Penang Luxury Homestay Jelutong Georgetown 12Pax
score 21/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.