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Red Inn Cabana

22 Lebuh Leith, Georgetown, Penang Island 10200, Malaysia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013 via mobile

Hostel in great location, rooms nice and clean with communal area in middle of rooms where breakfast is served. Reasonable cost at 25rm per night but air con didn't work in room and only 1 of the lockable cupboards worked, others were broken. Room was very noisy on the Friday night as it is right next to a food court,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2013

I stayed here with my boyfriend for about 5 days and had an overall pleasant experience. It's a hostel place, with multiple dorm rooms. Most (if not all) bathrooms are not attached. For the price - 30 ringgit a night - it's not a bad deal! Breakfast is included, as well as free wifi (which is slow but usable). We... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

So this place is very cheap! Not even £10 a night and it includes breakfast. So you wonder what the down side is, Well shoes have to stay outside the building, not jut your room the whole building. There are bunk beds in the dorm the top bunks don't get lockers but the bottom ones do, so I guess they... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013 via mobile

Very nice hostel centrally located. Stayed in dorm room with good beds and AC. Simple breakfast included. Not a party backpackerplace. Staff is mostly helpful. The rooms and bathrooms are very clean. I think it is great value for money, 25 RM for dorm bed.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2013 via mobile

Free breakfast (which is rubbish!!!) And wifi. Stayed in the 6 bed dorm. Comfy beds with air con. Lockers were provided but only for 4 beds so it was first come first serve. The young european guy on reception couldn't really be bothered helping anybody and was sometimes quite blunt. Good location for cheap food though, being located right next... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2013

This is a great quality stay given the price you are paying. The rooms are very clean and the bunkbeds are comfortable. There are plenty of plug sockets and locker space. There were a few showers and toilets in the washing area and a hairdryer. The washing area is also clean. There is a nice outdoor space in the courtyard... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2013

I don't usually stay in budget places but Red Inn Cabana leaves me with such wonderful experience that I can change my accommodation preference in the future. The place is clean, spacious and not to mention: easy access to great food and historic places. There is a chocolate boutique offering free samples just within the compound and I have a... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2013

When you get to Penang by bus, it leaves you a bit far away and you need to take a taxi to the city "center" where all the main attractions are. When in the taxi make sure you explicitly ask for Red Inn CABANA. Or else they can take you to a different hostel. And there are about 4 red... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2013

stayed there for one night and unless you're a sound sleeper do recommend earplugs or a change of hotel. at check in there's a note on the wall that says after checkin payments are non refundable and ofcourse you need to pay every night upfront :) and ofcourse the credit carm machine was "offline" and we had to oay cash....happens... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 2, 2013

I have not often complained about hotels regardless of budget but the stay at Red Inn Cabana, after staying in 2 other hotels in penang prior to the last night, left me with a bad impression. 1. receptionist (filipino, not the Caucasian) is terribly unfriendly and any question seemed to be a chore for her 2. room was smelly, like... More

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Also Known As:
Red Inn Cabana Penang/Georgetown
Address: 22 Lebuh Leith, Georgetown, Penang Island 10200, Malaysia
Region: Malaysia > Penang > Penang Island > Georgetown
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Ranked #15 of 24 Specialty lodging in Georgetown
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Guesthouse features 21 rooms with 2 chill out areas. Where there is choice of varieties of private room types and Dormitory rooms. Red Inn Cabana is a warm and friendly, that welcomes travelers from all over the world. We have a wealth of experience in the industry and know what travelers value and need during their stay.Guest can relax in our courtyard or catch up with friends and family over the internet. Wi-Fi access is also available throughout the property. (FREE OF CHARGE)Trips and tours can also be booked at our reception, so don't be afraid to ask.Red Inn Cabana has various private room types are: single, double, twin and triple, and dormitory of 2 beds, 4 beds, 6 beds and 8 beds with shared or attached bathrooms that can accommodate a total of 70 people.Bed sheets and linen are provided and there is a choice of low and high budget for roomsAir-Conditioning rooms are available for your choosing.Bathrooms comes with 24hrs hot showers. Red Inn Cabana is located in the heart of Penang Island. We are 15 minutes walk from Penang Port Pengkalan Weld George Town. Bus stops at Lebuh Chulia that need 7 minutes walk to our Red Inn Cabana.If you like shopping then you can go along Jalan Penang or even Lebuh Chulia, were you can find and also taste a lot of different foods (Chinese,Indian,Malay and Peranakan)and merchandise.Georgetown also has a briliant nightlife and there are a whole host of clubs and late night bars where you can go out and party. ... more   less 
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