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Margaret B. Solo Traveler Ireland

Home away from home

Comfortable, friendly, and relaxing ... with a little something extra!

I have had the very great pleasure of staying at Mango Tree three times now in the last month or so. The main reason for this was the experience of the first visit, which never failed to be replicated and built upon in each successive stay. My first two stays were with family in the large family suite. Large is too small a word. The room was huge, and especially roomy for a group of 3 adults and two energetic kids. My most recent stay in the Courtyard Suite was like a little piece of heaven for me. A quirky room with a wonderful private courtyard space where I could relax, drink coffee and wind down after a stressful day. Apart from the environment and space, one of the most successful elements of this establishment is the service. I have travelled the world and don't think I have ever experienced more genuine and personal attention than I have here. One truly feels welcome and cared for, from the point the booking is made until the final goodbyes. As an expatriate in Malaysia, I also feel that their breakfast is a great introduction to local cuisine. It is varied, well made and very tasty. It's also plentiful, though my favourite part, as always is the espresso coffee (refills) I would highly recommend the Mango Tree to all kinds of travellers, and I can safely say that my trips to Penang will always include a stay there. I have become a content regular! 

Fiona C. Couple New Zealand
No doubt about it, best place we've ever stayed

Run by amazing people who will do all they can to make your stay in Penang as memorable as possible. Rooms are so full of character and you get 5 star service.We took our time finding accommodation in Penang and couldn't find a bad review for Mango Tree Place. I was worried it wouldn't live up to expectations but in fact, it exceeded them by miles. We had a fabulous time. Everyone is exceedingly friendly but somehow know exactly when to leave you in peace. In particular, it was such a pleasure meeting Charlie and Wei - they were so easy going and full of useful information about what to do in Penang. Charlie has legendary status in all the reviews and now we know why. What a star. Don't worry at all about Mango Tree Place being a bit out of the centre. You will love the peace and tranquillity of their street after hectic Georgetown. It only takes 20 mins to walk to Georgetown but they offer a free morning shuttle so it's easy to get a lift in and either walk back, catch a taxi (12-15 ringetts) or hop on a bus. Mango Tree is right in the middle of a great selection of restaurants - has amazing hawker food just across the road and they provide a superb breakfast of local foods (mixture of indian, chinese, malay). We stayed for 12 days (could have easily stayed longer) and seemed to have a different breakfast every morning. As we were leaving, they were just opening their own restaurant offering healthy vegetarian food - and I think an afternoon tea service. We had a delicious complimentary laksa (thank you Wei!) and based on that, I'm sure the restaurant will be a huge hit. Honestly, I can't think of anything negative. The suite was great - full of lovely touches like a mini fridge with complimentary soft drinks, complimentary snacks and a safe. There was a great coffee machine and you got two coffee pods each day (so you can wake up to good coffee). We were downstairs and the only time we were aware of our neighbours upstairs was when they passed through the communal area on the way out. This area had a computer which we didn't need but we did take advantage of the free WI-FI in the house which was very useful.

William D. Family with older children United States of America

Fabulous B&B experience

Updated building offering really nice spacious accomodations. The owners are out of this world good to their guests. We loved the place. During our trip through Asia we had been staying at hotels and luxury resorts so the Mango Tree Place was a major change. I believe the place was built in 1934 and then updated with modern wiring and plumbing etc. All the amenities are there and the place is so spacious. Everything one could need.We had a two bedroom suite which worked well since there were three of us traveling. We had the entire top floor of the building we were in which gave us a great deal of privacy. We also had a shared living area on the first floor with computer and lots of room to work and relax. Translation- we had lots and lots of room. The included breakfast was wonderful. Each day featured new Malaysian dishes so that one was able to try a whole range of local foods every day. For those interested lunch was available in the same area for a mere pittance. However, the best part of the place was the care and treatment from the owners and staff. Just unbelievable. You come in strangers and leave friends. They will provide any advice you can imagine and its all good. Truly wonderful people. We also retained them to pick us up at the airport and take us back to the airport. Its a nice service if you want to make life easy.

Chong T. Other Singapore

Lovely lodge you can't go wrong with!

Location, clean spacious rooms, ambience, friendly suitekeeper and staffs

Suitekeeper was friendly welcoming us, and gave a detailed explanation of the areas around the lodge and other tourist locations. Rooms were nicely decorated, spacious and clean. The master room had a 2+1 couch. Bathroom was spacious, no bathtubs but the shower was good enough with sufficient water pressure, hot water and clear partitions. Green initiative is optional but worth encouraging, such as no daily changing of bedsheets and towels, which should be fine for short stays. free DVD loaning service to watch in the rooms which has a dvd player and limited cable tv channels, though DVDs are pirated, but it's fine with me. nice location just off Burma street. We rented a car so did not do much walking, but they had space for us to park the car in front of the unit. Wifi was available but reception might be alittle limited. It was fine in the master room, but the smaller room did not have reception. Wifi speed was more than acceptable.

Mary W. Couple Australia

Great place to stay

Large room with comfortable bed

We wanted to stay in a chinese architure home in penang and mtp is just the place. beautifully renovated on a quiet street with lots of eating places close by. the breakfast room has been renovated beautifully to resemble eating at an outdoor shoplot. malaysian breakfast a must to try. rooms large & comfortable. staff fantastic - thank you all. transport not a problem once you know the bus routes. we will defintely recommend this place to friends.

 

Felix B. Other Indonesia

Rustic hotel with full of surprises
This is a very unique boutique hotel situated in a residential area. it has very beautifully decorated rooms and no two rooms have the same deco. charlie was very helpful. hotel rooms are very clean. nothing beat the breakfast. they take effort to made sure there is no repetition in the varieties of local crusines.

Jingyi L. Other Singapore

Lovely lodge you can't go wrong with!

Location, clean spacious rooms, ambience, friendly suitekeeper and staffs

Suitekeeper was friendly welcoming us, and gave a detailed explanation of the areas around the lodge and other tourist locations. Rooms were nicely decorated, spacious and clean. The master room had a 2+1 couch. Bathroom was spacious, no bathtubs but the shower was good enough with sufficient water pressure, hot water and clear partitions. Green initiative is optional but worth encouraging, such as no daily changing of bedsheets and towels, which should be fine for short stays. free DVD loaning service to watch in the rooms which has a dvd player and limited cable tv channels, though DVDs are pirated, but it's fine with me. nice location just off Burma street. We rented a car so did not do much walking, but they had space for us to park the car in front of the unit. Wifi was available but reception might be alittle limited. It was fine in the master room, but the smaller room did not have reception. Wifi speed was more than acceptable.

Katrin B. Couple Germany
Wonderful location and the service was perfect!

The rooms are very comfortable, nice and personally decorated! We had a lot of space.

We really felt at home! The rooms were very clean, nice and quite. The location is great. The breakfast delicious and the staff extremely helpful and friendly!

Tony T. Couple Singapore
Rustic hotel with full of surprises
This is a very unique boutique hotel situated in a residential area. it has very beautifully decorated rooms and no two rooms have the same deco. charlie was very helpful. hotel rooms are very clean. nothing beat the breakfast. they take effort to made sure there is no repetition in the varieties of local crusines.

Jingyi L. Other Singapore
Cosy hotel wth great service
Big Master bedroom... Nice Breakfast... Great Suitkeepers !

A very big thank you to Mango tree !! Penang was definitely great island to visit with the help of the suitekeepers @ Mango Tree. The size of the master bedroom was huge and clean. The rooms definitely gave us a home feel. Bathroom was very comfortable too ! The suitekeepers were helpful and we were overwhelmed by their warmth.Breakfast was prepared with love. We were surprised by the variety of local dishes served in tiffin carriers. Our departure time was early in the morning and when we go back the night before, we saw a big basket of goodies prepared for our breakfast. It was really a sweet gesture :) We really love the place and would definitely go back again :)

Pauline D. Family with older children United Kingdom
Special stay, truly delightful small and friendly
Friendly helpful staff, tasteful decor excellent breakfast

my daughter and i stopped over in penang enroute to thaland and were thrilled with our visit the only downside was the shortness of our stay despite extending by another day. everyone seemed to want to go that extra mile! the bedroom was huge and tastefully furnished and the bed was wonderfully comfortable. i can not speak highly enough of this place. while in penang we decided to try out a heritage tour on a trishaw and were very impressed. loved the village on the sea.

Brian J. Couple United Kingdom
What all boutique hotels should aspire to
Fantastic customer service, beautiful rooms, no effort spared for guests
this was one of the best hotels i have ever stayed in. the attention to detail of the hosts was amazing, they went the extra mile to ensure that your laundry was done, your restaurant reservations were taken care of, you got a lift into town, your local breakfast was cooked freshly every morning and your room was stocked with everything you might need for your trip. spotlessly clean, personal service, there is nothing to fault about the mango tree. also fantastic, cutting edge design incorporated into historical georgetown, so you are contributing to its preservation by staying there.

Kenneth M. Other Canada
Sweet as a mango!
Artistic style, super friendly suitekeepers, comfortable abode.

the mango tree was my favourite accommodation of all the places i stayed over 2 weeks in malaysia. it is located on a quiet residential street not more than 5 minutes walk to the waterfront and maybe 15 min. to the famous eastern and oriental hotel. the room which is more like an apartment is part of a unit that is fronted by large foyer/livingroom with computer and internet access and tastefully furnished and artistically decorated. off the bedroom is a private courtyard with bench swing and large beautiful tropical plants with one large corner of the area cordoned off for a two room bathroom facility. the most attractive feature though were the 2 suitekeepers, charlie and wei, who not only made us feel guests in their home, but took us on a quick tour of georgetown in their car. not to mention serving us a delicious malaysian breakfast each morning. i would highly recommend this lovely boutique inn to any traveler looking for a pleasant and friendly stay in penang island.

Jo C. Couple United Kingdom
Beautiful boutique apartments
Decor, space and very helpful staff
Fantastic renovation within walking distance of of Penang centre. We had a large bedroom, small courtyard and office area to ourselveves. Staff were very helpful. Charlie the lady in charge drove us to Penang ferry terminal to sort out our onward tickets and then took us to little india with advice on what to see and then went to arrange taxi early breakfast for our departure.

Erongodath N. Family with young children India
Homely atmosphere Simplicity
we stayed in mango tree place for 2 nights and it was wonderful experience. we stayed in terrace suite and it was 2 big rooms with wifi, aircon. overall it was a good 2 nights and we will again be there when we visit penang.

Vineet B. Other India
Royal Rooms and very friendly staff
Royal Room, nice location, wonderful staff
We stayed in a Terrace suit. the rooms were Royal, big, spacious and well maintained. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The restroom and the amenities/features provided in the suit were also very good. The suits are located centrally in George town and very near to all shopping complex, Heritage walk and well connected through public transport.

Jos V. Couple Netherlands
Original and stylish with personal service
size of the room, personal service of the inn-keepers, design and comfort
Mango Tree Place is a small (6 rooms) bed and breakfast with a high level of comfort and very friendly hosts that will give you the best service. The rooms are actually small size appartements with all the comfort you need. Furthermore the place is styled and decorated in an original and stylish fashion. The breakfast consists of a daily selection of local produce which is a nice touch because you get stuff that you wouldn't find on your own. All in all a great stay in Georgetown in a lot more original way than your big size standard hotel. Thanks to Charlie and the rest of the team for the nice stay.

Elizabeth S. Couple United Kingdom
Brilliant guest house, super friendly
Amazing rooms, great food and wonderful staff
We loved our stay at Mango Tree. was unbelievably helpful and welcoming when we arrived, providing great advise about activities in the area and what we might want to do considering our limited time frame. Penang is renowned for great food and Mango Tree was no exception, by far the best breakfast we have had in the several weeks we have been away. Our rooms were far larger than we could have imagined from the photos and immaculately clean. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Lee T. Family with older children United States of America
Wonderful breakfasts, airy rooms
Friendly staff, great breakfasts, large rooms
a lovely, spacious retreat from the heat of penang. for the price-point, it has fewer amenities than expected, e.g., bath equipped only with shampoo and soap, and only one coffee-cartridge in the room, and no green tea. quibbles; overall it's lovely and we would definitely stay there again. keep a taxi card with you so you can show drivers where it is -- they won't know it and often won't even know the street. it's midway between e & o and gurney plaza -- a brisk 20 minute walk to either. don't walk it at night -- aside from any stranger-danger, there are holes, trenches, and other hazards that you need to be able to see.

Jasmina B. Couple Slovenia
Cute hotel with incredibly friendly staff
Good location - you can easily walk everywhere from hotel - either to gurney walk or to the city center. There are markets and plenty of restaurants near by. We had a garden suite, which is nicely decorated and very clean. It is a bit noisy, though - the room is facing the street. Wifi was very week and was only working near to the room door. Breakfast was good - local food (like rotti), sweets, fruit... and they have a delicious mango juice! Also the staff is very kind and attentive.

Michelle W. Couple Malaysia
A place where every small detail are considered!
Warm reception and nicely furnished suite, with well thought-of breakfast served!
From the welcoming reception we had to leaving the next day, everything was pleasantly filled with warmth and cosy-ness. Great tips about touring Penang from the "Suitekeepers", followed by being nicely presented with the suite we were to stay in; greeted by a nicely arranged local breakfast the next day! When I said every small details were considered, you need to be there to see it for yourself! (e.g. a nice keyholder to hang your key; jazz music switched on when we were first brought there... etc.) It is too bad we only stayed a night!

Paul M. Solo Traveler Australia
Great staff and spacious rooms
Large, clean, comfortable, designer rooms and a great nights sleep
i stayed for three nights at the mango tree place and wish i could have stayed longer instead of moving on to bangkok. the room were spotlessly clean, large and comfortable and have that designer flair about them. the staff were also incredibly friendly and helpful and, as we were there over christmas, we were even invited to a gratis christmas dinner put on by the staff. charlie and her team made us feel very welcome. the small breakfast room was a great place to meet fellow travellers and discuss where we had been and what we had seen and the local breakfasts were delicious. i thoroughly enjoyed my stay and intend to return to see more of georgetown next year.

Asmah B. Family with older children United Kingdom
Lovely hotel and service with a smile
Spacious rooms and lovely breakfast
We just love staying at this hotel and would recommend it to others. Warm welcome from the host when we arrived and given a nice spacious and comfortable suite. The problem was, we didn't feel like going out. The Malaysian style breakfast was just wonderful. I have nothing negative to say about the hotel. The best hotel we stayed in so far.

Asmah B. Family with older children United Kingdom
Lovely hotel and lovely host
I like everything about this hotel
we stayed in the terrace suite, the whole top floor of the cleverly and sensitively refurbished terrace shophouses. we had a wonderful experience and enjoyed our stay so much. the host had kindly organised and invited us to a xmas dinner on xmas eve with other guests. it was fantastic. the place, the people, the lovely malaysian style breakfast (different menu every morning including local fruits - also kindly catered for my vegetarian husband) were all wonderful. wish there is more hotel like this in the world.

Yu C. Couple Singapore
Well - designed place with dedicated staff
design has great personality, highly dedicated staff.
located along a quiet street with some nice dining locations nearby. (restaurants and street stalls) was very impressed with the service standards and attention to details. reminded me of family run hotels in switzerland.

Sheila H. Solo Traveler United States of America
 Wonderful stay
Excellent service, fantastic room
I have nothing bad to say, loved my room, the breakfast, and the friendly and helpful service.

Charles L. Family with older children Malaysia
Gem of a place
The atmosphere, proximity to local food and the great help renderred by the staff
We stayed for three nights. We wanted a two rooms but instead of a hotel decided to try something different. We found the place on the net with decent reviews and decided to give it a try and we were not disappointed. Breakfast was a meal to look forward to with something different every day. If that is not enough try the kuay teow soap from the roadside hawker stall. Its the discovery of the whole trip.

Khoo S. Family with young children Malaysia
Lovely hotel and service with a smile
Good and friendly service, spacious room and also have a courtyard with a swing
This is a small but nice boutique hotel that has a different concePt from the usual big hotel chains that we have stayed in. We were greeted by the owner itself upon arrival at the hotel and they have a very friendly gesture. The room is clean n spacious and there is a small garden outside with a swing available for you . Overall I had a pleasant n nice stay. Will definitely recommend to my friends.

Anna S. Other Italy
Lovely accommodation, outstanding service,very clean
gracious, quite, well connected with transport, nice staff
i went with a friend and stayed only 2 nights as the third was busy. the accommodation is well organised in terms of space, internal design is very original and put together with taste. the staff is great and has got a real passion for the island, provide great tips and practical information. the area is very quiet and incredibly well connected with frequent buses. the place is very clean and environmental friendly. breakfast is made of traditional food, is abundant and good quality. i felt really pampered and i really recommend it. i will definitely go back in my next trip to penang

Tei L. Couple Finland
Everything is perfect in this place
Excellant location, spacious, clean and stylish rooms
there is nothing not to like in this place. the location and the neighborhood is nice and quiet. there are number of restaurants, coffee shops, wine bars/delis within short walking distance. most importantly, the staff in this place is friendly and helpful, and really makes guests feel welcome. the rooms are spacious and clean and well kept, with stylish decor but still cosy. delicious local breakfast dishes are served each morning.

Weihan G. Couple Singapore
Great Chillin Place, Great Service, Wonderful Host
unique, safe, home away from home
Room was very beautifully decorated and each room was uniquely themed. Hosts (Mark, Cedric & all staff) were very helpful, courteous and provided very personalised services.

Tai M. Family with older children Malaysia
Lovely hotel and service with a smile
Although i am just stay for a day, but i felt like stay at my home. The feeling was like home sweet home. Felt comfort.

Norman P. Couple Australia

Heritage home from home
Mark, Cedric and Uncle were friendly, helpful and knowledgable hosts at Mango Tree, which is actually three renovated heritage houses in a very attractive street. Each has one unit upstairs and one unit downstairs so it is like have having your own home in inner Penang. And it did feel like home when we returned from walking the heritage streets or hiking in the distant National Park. Plenty of food centres/local cafes very close. Old centre of town about 20 minutes walk away - but Cedric offers a lift to town in the mornings. Excellent local bus service to Mango Tree. As a bonus you do not need to eat lunch since breakfast is fantasic in quality, interest and quantity. Great stay; thanks Mango Tree

Tim L. Family with older children United Kingdom
Recommended! - clean, tidy, modern, friendly
set a 20 minute long walk from the town centre of penang, these 2 terraced houses, and the end semi have been upgraded to make them into a very pleasant hotel in georgetown. we shared the double, and my daughter had the second double,which were both comfortable, with a computer & wifi downstairs in the common area. the rooms were simple, stylish, and lightly furnished. with good air conditioning. breakfast was delicious and varied with local or european options availalble. nicely managed, and quiet.

Carly H. Family with young children Australia
Fantastic boutique accommodation
Personal touch, local information, creative edge, large rooms,
My partner and I and our 1.5 year old stayed at Mango Tree Place for 5 nights and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Much thought and effort has gone into creating intimate and atmospheric locally-run boutique accommodation and with success. Our Garden suite was wonderful including a large king size bed, as well as a separate lounge area where our baby slept in the cot provided. We also had an outdoor terrace area which was pleasant. Breakfasts were a real highlight, served in a lovely sun-drunched indoor courtyard, and always a surprise as a different local delicacy was revealed each day. Wei, Fredric and Mark were really helpful with local advice on places to eat and when to visit different attractions, and we always enjoyed returning home after a busy day in Georgetown or greater Penang. Mango Tree is situated in a quite, yet almost bohemian district, and while it's not too far from Georgetown proper, we did find that after a long day out and about, it was a bit of hike back with a stroller (footpaths are patchy) and so typically took cabs (only 10 ringgit!). While not at all feasible given the nature and location of Mango Tree Place, a swimming pool would have been great given the heat and humidity! All in all, a very memorable, lovely stay and would go back again! Mango Tree Place gives you a glimpse into Penangite culture which is all to rare in the large accommodations these days.

Fong Y. Couple Singapore
Great place to stay
Lovely and comfy room! Yummy breakfast and warm hosts!
We love this hotel and the hosts,! Can't stop talking about it when we get home. Highly recommended it to couples and big families who like to stay in heritage hotels. :)))

Teck Y. Couple Malaysia
Modernize b&b
the design/combination is marvelous
the moment we stepped in, 'wow'/stunning reflected on our face. it's cozy, comfortable, clean and nice to stay! we just get attracted by its design, and due to staying 1 night only, kind of rushing, we just cant stop taking picture of every where in the room, the wall, the table, the light-bulb, the clock, etc. the price per night can compared to those 4/5 star hotel, but it is still worth to stay.

Mohd H. Couple Malaysia
Big cosy hideout in the middle of town
Spacious just like home
Lovely boutique hotel nicely done up to be just like home. Good sumptous breakfast with a variety of meals. Good location but road is congested. Better of walking if you like.

Jochen S. Family with older children Germany
we had a great time in mango tree place
big clean rooms, totally friendly employees
we lived in an big appartement in an old town house. the rooms are lovingly renewed and absolutely clean. mark surprised us every morning with new details of local breakfast in the small but very nice breakfast room. all employees are extremely friendly and helpful. thank you for some great days in mange tree place.

Ross S. Family with young children Australia
Fantastic experience
unique accommodation, great hosts, good location, awesome breakfast
We stayed at mango tree place with our two young children (5&7) and had a wonderful time. more of a bed & breakfast, it feels like being at home rather than in a hotel. the uniquely renovated homes in a local street give you the feeling of local life and are in a perfect location for eating and exploring george town. wonderful hosts who are more than happy to help you plan and enjoy your stay with very personal service. and i have to rave about the breakfast - fresh, local food and the best mango juice in town!! we will definitely be coming back "home" to mango tree place.

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