Tropicana 218 Macalister

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Deluxe Studio Suite, Sea View | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, individually decorated
Studio Suite | Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, individually decorated
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, and large windows offering a city view.
A modern living room with a sofa, TV stand, and a view of the city.
A dining table with two chairs, a vase with flowers, and a view of a cityscape through a window.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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218, Jalan Macalister, George Town, Penang, 10400
  • Place, KOMTAR
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Gurney Drive
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Georgetown UNESCO Historic Site
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Penang (PEN-Penang Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Studio Suite

  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio Suite

  • Sea view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio Suite

  • Sea view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury 3 Bedroom Suite

  • City view
  • 93 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury 2 Bedroom Suite

  • Sea view
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Futons and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury 2 Bedroom Suite

  • City view
  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury 3 Bedroom Suite

  • Sea view
  • 93 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury 3 Bedroom Suite

  • Sea view
  • 93 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View

  • City view
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Comfort Studio Suite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Studio Suite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Studio Suite

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, City View

  • City view
  • 93 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Futon, 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Exclusive Suite, 3 Bedrooms, City View

  • City view
  • 93 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds and 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Studio Suite, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sea view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View

  • City view
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Romantic Studio Suite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Signature Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View

  • City view
  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

City Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View

  • City view
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 93 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds, 2 Single Futons and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 93 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Futon
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View

  • City view
  • 56 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Signature Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View

  • City view
  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Signature Studio, City View

  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Comfort Studio Suite, City View

  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Futons and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View

  • City view
  • 65 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Exclusive Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View

  • City view
  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Bed and 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Grand Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View

  • City view
  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 7
  • 3 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Studio, Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Studio Suite, City View

  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Studio, 1 Queen Bed

  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Exclusive Studio Suite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Studio Suite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

City Studio, City View

  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Studio, City View

  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Comfort Studio, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Romantic Studio Suite, City View

  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Studio, City View

  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Studio Suite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Comfort Studio, City View

  • City view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Studio Suite, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Apartment, 3 Bedrooms, City View

  • City view
  • 93 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed and 3 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, City View

  • City view
  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Single Futons
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 74 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Studio, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Sea View

  • Sea view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Studio Apartment

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Studio Apartment With Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Tropicana 218 Macalister

An outdoor pool, a fitness centre and express check-out are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a corner/local shop and a vending machine.
Tropicana 218 Macalister offers 299 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-inch LED televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and bidets. This George Town hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
During your stay at Tropicana 218 Macalister, you're just a quick walk from Loh guan Lye Specialist Centre. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus an outdoor pool and a gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include convenience store, a lift and a vending machine
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • 13 minutes by foot from KOMTAR and a 2-minute drive from Gurney Drive
Tropicana 218 Macalister offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. Tropicana 218 Macalister also features a vending machine, a corner/local shop, and express check-out.

This 3-star George Town hotel is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

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

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Vending machine

Accessibility

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

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 34 floors
  • Built in 2018
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
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.
  • Cots (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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and lockbox information. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance.

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

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Tropicana 218 Macalister Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 98 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Phong

Liked: Staff & service
Yes, unit is decent size, not a lot of amenities for a homestay studio.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ari Wijaya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Now this is better. Everything is new. Bathroom are very clean, beds are firm and comfortable. The downside just the tv bit old, where the cursor is slow. But overall it’s a very nice stay and way better compared to the previous room I stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, comfortable and convenient. Even though everything communicates through WhatsApp but the staff reply promptly to the text. The ONLY negative thing is the greying bath towels and floor mats
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Overall the entire experience was OK, had some trouble contacting the establishment, since apparently I gave them my "wrong name" that was registered despite also providing them the apartment unit image + booking ref... that gave an overall bad start to the entire experience. Location of the apartment was pretty central, in the middle. Swimming pool + gym was also very decent. Apartment itself not too bad, but there were ants everywhere, so you literally cannot bring food back or have anything exposed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michael

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elvis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ari Wijaya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is alright. The problem I had was the bathroom was super smelly. Seems the ventilation was bad. The bed is not firm anymore, and it’s very wigly which makes me cannot sleep properly. Overall is an alright, but just the bathroom and the bed that I stayed was not great at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yuk Kwan Phyllis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Will stay again next time
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Han Khiang Mark

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Shan

The unit was spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Good Stay

The environment is good nearby, good location in city area. Comfortable, good sleep. The room is clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

P. Umasangari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall was a good stay... Unfortunately we couldn't extend our stay since it was fully booked. Love the ambiences.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

M.Arshad

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wai Hing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice apartment with partial seaview.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie-ann

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
Verified

8/10 Good

yong Kong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Too much stains on the walls everywhere.

Too much stains on the walls everywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Stéphane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

AiB&B Not an hotel

It is not an hotel: Air BNB. No services, no luggages storage included.not flexible with the timing/
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well equipped. Easy check I. Good gym
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Apartment was clean and new, amazing view. The pool could use some cleaning, it smells like unwashed aquarium.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful stay! Very safe

Pros Hosts were very efficient and welcoming!! Very attentive over WhatsApp Overall adored my stay here, in a great location and Grab service available everywhere Clean room and bathroom Felt very safe as a young, female, solo traveller Cons WiFi a little slow but it was fine as I had an eSIM for data The overall building doesn’t have aircon and sometimes with slow lifts, can get a little hot No fridge
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

CHONG

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mei Mei

Liked: Staff & service
Many ants inside the apartment.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Low

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

Comfortable Stay with minor inconveniences

Spacious, sufficient beds for family of 5, good view - can see sunrise, good location, furniture well maintained, apartment is clean. Bed quite hard to sleep on, lift takes very long especially during peak hours, have to spiral up the carpark (giddy), door only has number lock, no internal door latch for added security.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023