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The Gallivant Hotel (with kids)

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How Kids-Friendly is The Gallivant Hotel?

66%Kids-Friendly
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What makes it 66% Kids-Friendly: Kids welcomed; twin or king rooms plus paid rollaway fit small families; garden paths allow supervised play; The TOP indoor theme park and Hin Bus Depot craft market lie within 10-12 min walk.

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Reviews4.4/ 5
(from 367 reviews)

Good match for:

  • Heritage Explorers: Steps from Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Centre and vibrant street art trails.
  • Budget-Conscious Travelers: Enjoy free parking, Wi-Fi, and budget-friendly rates with cozy rooms.

Things to keep in mind:

  • Swimming Enthusiasts: The Gallivant Hotel does not have a pool.
  • Breakfast Seekers: Daily breakfast is not provided on site.
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What is so special about The Gallivant Hotel for with kids?

  1. Quiet inner courtyard garden for reading or reflection
  2. Free parking and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout
  3. Within 1 km of Penang landmarks like Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Centre
  4. Accessible rooms and stair-free entrance on request
  5. 24-hour front desk with concierge and taxi booking

Transport & Nearby Access

Penang International Airport: 18.4 km (23 mins drive)

Direct taxi or ride-hail service to the hotel.

Kids-Friendly Activities around The Gallivant Hotel

Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Centre: 640m (8 min walk)

Art-deco center with exhibits on Sun Yat-Sen’s life.

Tip: Visit before 9am for cooler temperatures and fewer visitors.

The TOP Penang, Theme Park Penang: 880m (11 min walk)

Multi-level indoor theme park with a rainbow skywalk.

Tip: Book your skywalk slot at reception to skip lines.

Penang Street Art: 1.8 km (5 mins drive)

Colorful murals and stencil art across Georgetown’s streets.

Tip: Pick up a street art map at the front desk before you go.

Kids-Friendly Hotel Facilities

Free facilities in The Gallivant Hotel:

Free parking:

On-site parking available at no extra charge.

Free Wi-Fi:

Complimentary high-speed internet in public areas.

Garden:

Inner courtyard garden open 24/7 for quiet relaxation.

Taxi booking service:

Arrange local taxis and car hires at the 24-hour front desk.

Luggage storage:

Secure storage available before check-in or after check-out.

Paid or on request with possible fees:

Fax & copying service:

Available at the front desk for a small fee.

Ironing service:

Press garments on request for an additional charge.

Accessibility at The Gallivant Hotel:

Stair-free main entrance and elevator access to all floors.

Make the Most of Your Stay

  1. Skip the ticket queue: Ask the concierge to book Rainbow Skywalk tickets in advance.
  2. Early art hunt: Pick up a Georgetown Street Art map at reception and explore before 9am to beat crowds.
  3. Hawker dinner stroll: Walk to Medan Selera Padang Brown (830m; 10 min walk) after 6pm for local favorites like satay and char kway teow.

Reviews of The Gallivant Hotel

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Daarvin Roshan

Daarvin Roshan

Nov 2025

Absolutely loved the stay at Gallivant, the location is so convenient and they have ample free parking on their premises. The room was very clean and modern but the bathroom is quite a tight squeeze. The service was also so good from the parking attendant to the front desk & housekeeping. The only thing they can improve would be updating their smart tv’s because the lag was crazy and we ended up n...

Samantha Lee

Samantha Lee

Aug 2025

This is my second stay at this hotel, and I must say I am very disappointed this time. Although the service from the staff was good, the condition and cleanliness of the room were unacceptable. The table was full of ants, a large cockroach was crawling in the room, and at the cup area I even found someone else’s fake eyelashes left behind. This clearly shows poor housekeeping and lack of proper r...

Louis Ng

Louis Ng

Aug 2025

Terrible Experience!!!!!!!!! Worst hotel stay ever. Staff were cold and unfriendly from the start. Room was tiny, smelly, and no mineral water provided. When I called the front desk, they told me to go out to the corridor and get it from a water machine, but no one told us this during check-in! How ridiculous! Ordered food, no cutlery, so I asked the receptionist for chopsticks. He looked annoye...

J J

J J

Jul 2025

Great customer service from the staff. Rooms are great value for money. Easy comfortable affordable stay. Location is slightly away from the main tourist attractions, but there is a 24h coin laundry nearby, and a large grocery store around the corner

Vivian Ho

Vivian Ho

Jul 2025

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I highly recommend this hotel! Due to a last-minute flight change, we had to modify our original reservation dates. The customer service team was incredibly professional, patient, and understanding of our situation. They made every effort to help us adjust the booking, even though it may have caused some inconvenience on their end. Their attitude and service truly made us feel welcomed and ...

Map of The Gallivant Hotel

Address: 55, Jalan Patani, George Town, 10150 George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia

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How to get to The Gallivant Hotel:

From Penang International Airport, take a taxi or ride-hail service directly to the hotel (about 20–25 mins drive).

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About The Gallivant Hotel (Penang)

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in time:3:00pm
Check-out time:12:00pm

Website

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Phone Number

+60 4-228 1755

Average price

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