Tropicana 218 Macalister, George Town: Room, Prices & Reviews

Choose dates to view prices

About the area

George Town

Downtown George Town stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown George Town hotel, you'll find KOMTAR and Loh guan Lye Specialist Centre. Also, New World Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Island Hospital is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

KOMTAR - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
1st Avenue Mall - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Gurney Drive - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Chit Tiau Lor Ban San - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

Penang Sentral - 31 min drive
Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

‪四夕豆花 - ‬4 min walk
‪Penang Kitchen, Courtyard by Marriot - ‬1 min walk
‪INSTEA - ‬1 min walk
‪Stairs The World - ‬5 min walk
‪(Rojak King) Macallum Street Hock Seng Rojak - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Tropicana 218 Macalister

3-star hotel near KOMTAR

Tropicana 218 Macalister offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. Tropicana 218 Macalister also features a vending machine, a convenience store, and express check-out.

This 3-star George Town hotel is smoke free.

299 guestrooms or units

34 levels

2 buildings

Built in 2018

Express check-out

Convenience store

Elevator

No smoking on site

Tropicana 218 Macalister offers 299 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-inch LED televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and bidets. This George Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Similar properties

Pool
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant

CA $151 total

includes taxes & fees

Jun 23 - Jun 24

Property amenities

Family friendly

Grocery/convenience store
In-room refrigerator
Living room
Outdoor pool

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Things to do

Gym
Outdoor pool

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

40-inch LED TV with digital channels

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Bidet
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Food and drink

Refrigerator

Air conditioning
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and lockbox information; access will be through a private entrance

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Guests providing vaccine records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

Pets and service animals are not allowed at Tropicana 218 Macalister

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night
A damage deposit of MYR 200 will be collected before check-in.
Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Cashless transactions are available

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. Guests providing vaccine records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in.

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Tropicana 218 Macalister Apartment George Town

Tropicana 218 Macalister Apartment

Tropicana 218 Macalister George Town

Tropicana 218 Macalister

Tropicana 218 Macalister Hotel

Tropicana 218 Macalister George Town

Tropicana 218 Macalister Hotel George Town

Frequently asked questions

How close is Tropicana 218 Macalister to the airport?

Tropicana 218 Macalister is 11.5 mi (30-min drive) away from the Penang Intl. Airport (PEN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Tropicana 218 Macalister?

As of May 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tropicana 218 Macalister on Jun 3, 2026 start from CA $69, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Tropicana 218 Macalister have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Tropicana 218 Macalister.

How close is Tropicana 218 Macalister to the beach?

This hotel is 9.3 mi (34-min drive) from Ferringgi Beach and 6.2 mi (24-min drive) from Tanjung Bungah Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Tropicana 218 Macalister offer free breakfast?

Tropicana 218 Macalister does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Tropicana 218 Macalister?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Tropicana 218 Macalister?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Tropicana 218 Macalister?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Tropicana 218 Macalister have a pool?

Tropicana 218 Macalister features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Tropicana 218 Macalister have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Tropicana 218 Macalister to downtown George Town?

Tropicana 218 Macalister is 1 mi away from George Town.

Tropicana 218 Macalister Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4/10 Poor

Hsiao Fen

Feb 10, 2026

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Max

Jan 28, 2026

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Nerissa

Travelled with family

Jan 10, 2026

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The apartment itself is lovely - spacious, 3 good sized bedrooms, decently comfy beds, great view, not too far from the action…it could be 5 star…. if it were owned by a chain that cared about its guests and provided the sort of stuff you’d expect in even a budget motel. There’s a coffee machine… but no coffee (or sugar or milk) and no toaster (there were 3 sachets of instant tea… for our 5 person, 8 night stay). Bizarrely, there is no hand soap provided in the bathrooms (I asked for the above. Answer was no). The floors were super dusty and there was no way to clean them and the towels were grey and thin and smelled bad. We had to use them at the pool (no extra towels provided for the pool - I asked - they said the best they could do was swap them out the next day.. they didn’t). They did deliver a mop and broom and suggested I clean the floors myself. There’s a washing machine, so I decided to also wash the towels. Too late I realised: no dryer or clothes airer to hang wet laundry on. Also, just 2 small towel rails in the whole apartment… an apartment that’s meant to sleep 6 people! I contacted Stayla and asked if there was a clothes airer available… their answer was “no - just hang it in the living room” (instead of providing a $12 clothes airer, they’d rather have wet laundry on their fabric couches!) Quick note: If you have small kids, beware: the window in the kids room opens enough for them to fall to their death. It’s also a noisy neighbourhood. Pack earplugs!

This is the bag of replacement towels /linen that the next guest will enjoy. Note the delightful colour and quality!

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family

Jan 8, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Great location short grab ride to everything Great amenities 7eleven and bakery down stairs Kids loved it

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Michael, Renton

Dec 30, 2025

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Room could have more amenities or service. Very simple room with bath towel and that’s it.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tori Lih Shan

Dec 15, 2025

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elvis

Nov 10, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice and good

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Qimei

Oct 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

M.Arshad

Oct 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

You need more towels, more toilet paper, tissues and towels for the kitchen

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Han Khiang Mark

Travelled with family

Aug 30, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

We stayed on the 26th floor and the view is great. Checking in/out was a breeze. Only nuisance was some bar/club playing ultra loud music, you can hear/feel the bass even on such a high floor

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Zareena

Aug 28, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ari Wijaya

Aug 11, 2025

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

yong Kong

Travelled with family

Aug 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Too much stains on the walls everywhere.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nai-Shang

Jul 13, 2025

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Jul 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay in George Town

Comfortable and great room size

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shan, Burlingame

Jun 21, 2025

The unit was spacious and comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Anthony

Apr 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Julie-ann

Travelled with family

Apr 24, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This is actually more of an air bnb style accommodation so you need to collect a key from a mailbox, the host is very attentive and sent through very clear instructions on how to access. Had an issue with the air conditioning but was rectified very quickly with no waiting issues at all. Would recommend to stay here again

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

CHONG

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children

Mar 22, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Cleanliness not the best as there were ants found almost every corner of the apartment. While trying to maintain but gave up at the end. The rest were okay.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025