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"I was appalled with the cleanliness of the apartment. It is run down and could do with a badly needed facelift. " More

By a verified traveller on Sun 23 Sep 2018

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Hotel Description

A family-friendly stay in George Town awaits you at Century Bay Private Residences. You'll be 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Queensbay Mall and 1.9 km (1.2 mi) from University of Science-Malaysia. Highlights at this Art Deco aparthotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, and in-room kitchens.

Each apartment is soundproofed and features a TV with satellite channels, along with a washer/dryer, free WiFi, and a fireplace. A kitchen comes with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a dishwasher, making in-room dining convenient, and the minibar provides refreshments. A balcony or patio, a living room, and a dining area are also available. Housekeeping is available once per stay.

For a drink, you can stop by the aparthotel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the gym, sauna, kids' swimming pool, and pool loungers. 97 square feet (9 square meters) of event facilities include meeting rooms and a conference center, and other business amenities include a 24-hour business center and limo/town car service. Added amenities include free WiFi in public areas, a free manager's reception, and a snack bar/deli. Each morning English breakfast is served between 9:00 AM and 11 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an area shuttle.

Within a 15-minute drive of this 4-star Gelugor aparthotel, attractions include KOMTAR and Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal.

Executive Room, 1 Bedroom

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
NZ$83* Per night/room 31 Mar. - 1 Apr.

Executive Room, 3 Bedrooms

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 7 Max

Executive Room, 2 Bedrooms

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

Century Bay Private Residences ratings based on 4 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
2.5 out of 5 2.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 2.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 3.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 3.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 2.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Century Bay Private Residences

Everyone (2) Couples (1) Family (1)
3 out of 5
I was appalled with the cleanliness of the apartment. It is run down and could do with a badly needed facelift.

Posted by on 23 Sep. 2018

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3 out of 5

Posted by , from Singapore on 25 May 2013

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1 out of 5
Pros: Great pool.Deceptive advertising.Photos taken when resort was new at least 25-30 or more years ago.Very deceptive.Was surprised Wotif is assoc iated.
Cons: To far from antthing but the Airport.
Location: Too isolated, Too noisy, Too remote, No action
Facilities: Tired, Nothing special, Old, 25-30 years old; Value: Excessive, Rip-off, For what you got; Service: Sufficient, Helpful, Polite; Cleanliness: Poor; No safe for valuables, no hairdryer no toiliteries. Very little crockery, cutlery, appliances in the "modern, well equiped kitchen" Defenitly NOT.

Posted by , from Papua New Guinea on 5 Jul. 2012

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3 out of 5

Posted by on 26 Jun. 2012

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Property Features

Century Bay Private Residences offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. Event space at this aparthotel measures 97 square feet (9 square meters) and includes a conference center. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Century Bay Private Residences. An area shuttle within 5 kilometers and a shopping center shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star George Town aparthotel.

  • 1 building
  • 84 guestrooms or units
  • 15 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 97 sq ft of conference space
  • 9 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2000
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Concierge
  • Grocery service (free)
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Children's pool
  • Separate living room
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Kitchen
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground on site
  • Separate dining area
  • Washer/dryer
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave (on request)
  • DVD player

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Property shuttles: Area shuttle within 5 kilometers and shopping center shuttle available for a surcharge
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Century Bay Private Residences offers 84 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature fireplaces and washers/dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Televisions come with premium satellite channels and DVD players. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with full-sized refrigerators/freezers, stovetops, separate dining areas, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Additionally, rooms include minibars and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

  • In-room kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Washer and dryer
  • Private balcony or patio
  • Dining room
  • Sitting area
  • Minibar
  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Private outdoor space
  • Television
  • Satellite channels
  • Premium channels
  • DVD player
  • Refrigerator (full size)
  • Microwave available
  • Oven
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Rice cooker
  • Coffee maker
  • Kitchenware
  • Shower and tub combination
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Bidet
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Unique furnishings

Food & Drink

The aparthotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Century Bay Private Residences has a restaurant on site.

A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and room service (during limited hours) is available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at midnight

Special check-in instructions:

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up, and test must have been administered no more than 24 hours prior to check-in. COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in.

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 45.5 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Policies

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit or 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted.

For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in each accommodation. At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up, and the test must have been administered no more than 24 hours prior to check-in. COVID-19 vaccination record requirement applies to all guests aged 12 and up; guests must have received complete vaccination at least 14 days prior to check-in.

  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • Cash or credit card deposit required
  • Pets allowed (no fees)
  • Car recommended
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Staffed front desk
  • Smoke detector
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property follows regional sanitisation guidelines Safe & Clean (Malaysia)
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (WHO)
  • Guests must provide health documentation
  • Guests must provide a negative COVID-19 test result
  • Guests must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination
  • Negative COVID-19 test result must have been issued within a specific period before check-in: 24 hours
  • Minimum age for negative COVID-19 test result requirement: 12
  • Minimum age for proof of COVID-19 vaccination requirement: 12
  • COVID-19 vaccine must have been received a minimum number of days before check-in: 14
  • Property does not offer on-site COVID-19 testing

Fees

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

  • Deposit: MYR 300.00 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 3.00 per accommodation, per night

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

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately MYR 15 for adults and MYR 12 for children
  • Late check-out fee: MYR 90 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 45.5 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Century Bay Private Residences Aparthotel Penang
  • Century Bay Private Residences Aparthotel
  • Century Bay Private Residences Penang
  • Century Bay Private Residences
  • Century Bay Service Hotel Penang Island
  • Century Bay Private Residences Aparthotel George Town
  • Century Bay Private Residences George Town
  • Century Private Resinces
  • Century Bay Private Residences Aparthotel
  • Century Bay Private Residences George Town
  • Century Bay Private Residences Aparthotel George Town

You should know

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.