12, Lebuh Pantai — George Town, Penang
A house on one of George Town's oldest streets, kept for guests who come to understand a place rather than pass through it.
The Rooms
Each room in the shophouse occupies a different position in the building's plan, and each suits a different kind of stay.
From MYR 580 / night · Min. 3 nights
The upstairs front suite opens onto a wrought-iron balcony above Lebuh Pantai. It holds a queen bed, sitting area, writing table, and private rain-shower bathroom — suited to a single guest or couple on an extended heritage trail visit.
From MYR 1,290 / week · Solo stays
A modest middle-floor room overlooking the open courtyard at the shophouse's heart. Cross-ventilation from the air well keeps it cooler than the street-side rooms — a practical detail that proves useful during a fortnight in Penang.
From MYR 2,250 / fortnight · Long stay
A small, quiet room at the rear, overlooking the cook's herb garden. It suits a visiting researcher, writer, or relative settling in for several weeks — the sort of stay where rhythm matters more than itinerary.
Why Teratai Haven
The shophouse dates from the late nineteenth century and has been restored to its working plan — tiled floors, timber screens, and the proportions of another era.
One of George Town's earliest trading streets. The clan jetties, the Esplanade, and the core heritage zone are all within a comfortable walk.
Breakfast is served in the air well each morning — a simple table, no buffet queue, and time enough to read before the day begins.
A collected shelf of books on Penang history, Southeast Asian literature, and regional cooking — free to borrow during your stay.
The cook's herb garden at the back of the property is open to all guests — a small, shaded courtyard that sits outside the noise of the street.
Weekly and fortnightly rates are designed for guests who need more than a weekend — writers, researchers, and those visiting family in Penang.
If you would like to know which room suits the length and nature of your stay, the simplest way is to write to us. We will describe the rooms as they are.
Common Questions
Find Us
Within the UNESCO World Heritage core zone of George Town, Pulau Pinang
Reach the House
We reply to all enquiries within one working day.
Telephone
+60 4-263 8147Address
12, Lebuh Pantai
10300 George Town
Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
House Hours
Monday – Saturday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Telephone enquiries welcome during house hours.