Stayed here one night because of location . It's like staying in a relative's house except you have to pay. People are nice but the sea breeze was horrible at night . One has to share the bathroom n toilet with the occupants of the house which makes it very difficult . Floor is very basic n place a bit run down but I guess , it's just a side income for them. No twin beds and shared toilet and bathroom not convenient.
Friendly and very welcome by owner (Chew family), located on historical area. And good to know they (Chew jetty) still keep the culture and stay united to protect it. Very clean environment and superb comfortable room. Free coffee/tea and fruit available while enjoying great sea view. In walking distance, you can get very nice local food(breakfast,lunch,dinner/supper)nearby.
We just left My Chew Jetty homestay. It was a highlight of our entire trip. They were so helpful, the rooms comfortable and clean and very central. An amazing and unique place to stay, steeped in history. Could not recommend more highly.
We stayed overnight here and really enjoyed our experience. Accommodation is very basic, plumbing is very basic but the family was exceptional. We were invited to share some durian with them and we really felt like part of the family. It was fantastic to walk around exploring the jetty and getting a feel for what it's really like to live there. SP Chew also provides a nice folder with all the activities around the jetty i.e. food court, eateries, night markets and transport advice etc which is incredibly helpful. If you're looking for a luxury cultural experience, this isn't quite for you. But if you're looking for an unadulterated experience with unpretentious people who will treat you like family so you can immerse yourself in their culture- look no further!
Stay here for 2 nights and what a great experience it was! The room and place is basic but what a great cultural experience! You stay right on one of the historic jetties and really get a feel for the people who live there. The owners were so welcoming and helpful. And another family member lives across the Jetty. It's a great location and easy to walk to everything. I think was the best place to stay in Penang! Highly recommended!
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