Jalan Macalister, George Town · Completed 2018 · Subsale
Tropicana 218 Macalister
A mixed development by Tropicana on Jalan Macalister with 299 suites and serviced residences of 378–1,312 sq ft, a Courtyard by Marriott hotel and a restored colonial mansion.
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Tropicana 218 Macalister at a glance
Every figure here comes from the developer, the government housing register or the property records named at the foot of the page. Where sources disagree, the range is shown. Where nobody has published a number, it is not on this page.
Development
Tropicana 218 Macalister
By Tropicana Corporation Berhad
Address
218 Jalan Macalister
10400 George Town
Tenure
Freehold
Tropicana’s project page gives freehold, and the 2015 launch review gives freehold on commercial title. PropertyGuru and iProperty show leasehold, so check the title
Completed
2018
Towers
2 towers, 32 and 33 storeys
Homes from level 22 in Tower T and level 23A in Tower M
Units
299
211 Neo Suites and 88 serviced residences
Layouts
378–1,312 sq ft
Studios to 3 bedrooms
Foreign buyers
Larger units only
Most suites ask below the RM1 million island minimum
Why this address
Four things buyers weigh at Tropicana 218 Macalister
A city-centre address with a hotel next door. Here is the case, and the catch.
Central George Town
The site is on Jalan Macalister in George Town, and the 2015 launch review notes Methodist Girls’ School behind it on Anson Road.
Hotel and heritage on site
A Courtyard by Marriott with 199 rooms and suites (developer; the 2015 launch review gave 208) takes levels 12 to 23 of Tower M, and a restored colonial mansion is part of the development.
Facilities high up
The Sky Pad on top of Tower M has a sky terrace, garden and lounge, alongside an infinity pool, gym and multi-purpose hall.
What to weigh: mixed use and tenure
Residents share the address with a hotel and shops, and some portals list the tenure as leasehold although the developer gives freehold. EdgeProp’s 48-month median is RM1,065 psf; check the title before you offer.
The development
Tropicana 218 Macalister, decoded
Two towers of 32 and 33 storeys. The hotel occupies levels 12 to 23 of Tower M; the serviced residences start at level 22 in Tower T and level 23A in Tower M.
Facilities
As listed in PropertyGuru’s 2015 launch review and iProperty’s building record.
Water
Pools
- Infinity swimming pool
- Wading pool
- Jacuzzi
- Pool deck
Active
Fitness
- Gymnasium
- Reflexology path
Residents
Shared spaces
- Sky Pad: sky terrace, sky garden and sky lounge
- Multi-purpose hall
- BBQ area
- Playground
Where the project is now
Layouts
All 12 Tropicana 218 Macalister layouts
12 layout types, from 378 to 1,312 sq ft. Sizes from the developer’s published plans, checked October 2026. Other layouts may exist; ask for the full list. Tap any layout and the drawing comes to your WhatsApp.
Neo Suite studio — 378 sq ft
Studio · 378 sq ft · Neo Suites · Tower T · smallest unit at launch
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Neo Suite 1-bedroom (range) — 424 sq ft
1 bed · 424 sq ft
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Serviced Residence Type B7 — 683 sq ft
2 bed 2 bath · 683 sq ft · serviced residence · Tower M
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Neo Suite Type B4A — 711 sq ft
1 bed 1 bath · 711 sq ft · Neo Suites
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Serviced Residence Type B8 — 977 sq ft
3 bed 2 bath · 977 sq ft · serviced residence · Tower M
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Serviced Residence Type B5 — 993 sq ft
3 bed 2 bath · 993 sq ft · serviced residence · Tower M
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Neo Suite Type B2 — 1,299 sq ft
2 bed 2 bath · 1,299 sq ft
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Serviced Residence Type B6 — 1,299 sq ft
3 bed 3 bath · 1,299 sq ft · largest serviced residence · Tower M
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Neo Suite 2-bedroom (largest) — 1,312 sq ft
2 bed · 1,312 sq ft
Get this floor planAsk price & availability →Price and rent by layout
What each layout is asking at Tropicana 218 Macalister
Asking prices and rents seen on iProperty in October 2026, matched to each layout by size. Asking prices are not sale prices; compare them with the recorded transactions above.
| Layout | Size | Asking price | Asking rent | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serviced Residence Type B7 / Neo Suite Type B3 | 683 sq ft | RM750,000–790,000 | – | 2 |
| Neo Suite Type B4 / Serviced Residence Type B8 | 977 sq ft | RM1.15m–1.33m | – | 7 |
| Neo Suite Type B1 / Serviced Residence Type B5 | 993 sq ft | RM1.15m–1.2m | – | 4 |
| Neo Suite Type B2 / Serviced Residence Type B6 | 1,299 sq ft | RM1.6m | – | 1 |
| – | about 500–600 sq ft | RM660,000–700,000 | – | 2 |
| – | about 700–800 sq ft | RM729,000–1.05m | – | 3 |
Gallery
Tropicana 218 Macalister in pictures
Images from the developer’s marketing material unless stated. Ask for the full set on WhatsApp.
Location & connectivity
Where Tropicana 218 Macalister sits
218 Jalan Macalister, 10400 George Town, Penang.
The recorded numbers
The price numbers
Recorded sales and asking prices are different things. Transacted figures come from deals recorded with the government valuation department; asking figures are what owners or the developer are listing at.
| Measure | Figure | Source and date |
|---|---|---|
| Transacted price median, last 48 months | RM1,065 psf · typical RM997–1,180 psf | EdgeProp, viewed 5 Oct 2026 |
| Launch price 2015 | Suites from RM520,000; residences from RM1.1m; from about RM1,000 psf | PropertyGuru launch review, Dec 2015 |
| Asking price for sale, 424–1,300 sq ft | RM660,000–1.75m · about RM1,003–1,604 psf | PropertyGuru listings, Oct 2026 |
| Asking rent whole units | From about RM2,000 a month | iProperty building page, Oct 2026 |
The transacted row is EdgeProp’s record of sales; the asking rows are portal listing prices seen in October 2026, not transactions. The launch row is from the December 2015 review.
Track record
About Tropicana Corporation Berhad
Tropicana Corporation Berhad markets the project as a 33-storey mixed development with hospitality, retail and residential parts, including Malaysia’s first Courtyard by Marriott hotel. Tropicana gives the site area as 2.1 acres.
The homes were sold as Macalister Neo Suites and serviced residences; a restored heritage mansion on the site is marketed separately as The Heritage House. EdgeProp lists Jetson Development as the developer, so records differ.
Around the building
What is near Tropicana 218 Macalister
The closest places on the map, measured in a straight line from the building. Driving distances are longer.
🚉 Getting around
- KOMTAR Terminal~1.2 km
- Express Bus Counters (GJG, Billion Star, Super Nice)~1.2 km
- Jetty B~2.4 km
🛍️ Malls
- Penang Plaza~600 m
- Penang Times Square~900 m
- ICT Digital Mall @ Komtar~1.2 km
🎓 Schools
- Methodist Girls’ School~200 m
- Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Union~500 m
- Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Westlands~500 m
- Hu Yew Seah Girls School~700 m
🏛️ Colleges and universities
- UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College~200 m
- The One Academy~300 m
- MCKL College (Penang, Pykett Campus)~400 m
🏥 Hospitals
- Loh Guan Lye Specialists Centre~400 m
- iTCM Healthcare Centre~700 m
- Island Hospital~900 m
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Names as recorded on the map; check opening and enrolment details yourself.
Is it for you?
Which kind of buyer are you?
The same building suits different people for different reasons. Pick the line that sounds like you.
🏠 Living here yourself
Layouts here run from about 378 to 1,312 sq ft. Ask me which stacks get the better view and the least afternoon sun; that changes the price more than the floor.
💰 Buying to rent out
Compare the recorded rents in "The price numbers" above with the instalment on your loan. Smaller layouts usually rent faster; larger ones hold tenants longer.
👨👩👧 Family with children
Check the school and clinic distances in the location section, the number of car parks per unit and how busy the lifts are at 7.30 am.
✈️ Buying from overseas
Foreigners can only buy above the state minimum price and pay 8% stamp duty from 2026. Ask me which units here qualify before you shortlist.
Straight talk
What I will not hide from you
Every project has trade-offs. These are the ones I would want to know before paying a deposit.
- ⚠️ A newer project, so many owners are renting out at the same time. Expect competition for tenants for the first few years.
- ⚠️ Serviced apartments usually sit on commercial land. Utility tariffs and some loan terms can be less favourable than for a residential title.
- ⚠️ Asking prices are not sale prices. Compare any offer with the recorded transacted price per sq ft above before you commit.
The real cost
What buying here costs in 2026
Worked example for a unit at RM1,100,000, around the typical asking price here. Your figures will differ with the price and the bank.
| Malaysian buyer (90% loan) | Foreign buyer (70% loan) | |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase price | RM1,100,000 | RM1,100,000 |
| Down payment | RM110,000 | RM330,000 |
| Loan amount | RM990,000 | RM770,000 |
| Stamp duty on transfer (MOT) | RM28,000 | RM88,000 |
| Stamp duty on loan (0.5%) | RM4,950 | RM3,850 |
| Lawyer, sale agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM13,230 | RM13,230 |
| Lawyer, loan agreement (incl. 8% SST) | RM12,042 | RM9,666 |
| Cash needed before keys | RM168,222 | RM444,746 |
| State consent fee for foreigners | – | Set by each state; ask me for the figure |
Estimates only. Stamp duty: 1–4% tiers for Malaysians and PRs, 8% flat for foreigners from 1 Jan 2026. Legal fees follow the Solicitors’ Remuneration Order 2023. First-time Malaysian buyers of homes up to RM500,000 may get a stamp duty exemption until 2027. Valuation, disbursements and moving costs are not included.
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Frequently asked questions
How many units are there, and how big?
299 homes: 211 Neo Suites of 378–1,312 sq ft and 88 serviced residences of 683–1,299 sq ft with 2 or 3 bedrooms.
Is Tropicana 218 Macalister freehold?
Yes, according to Tropicana’s project page; the 2015 launch review also gives freehold land on commercial title. PropertyGuru and iProperty list it as leasehold, so check the title with your lawyer.
Can a foreigner buy here?
On Penang Island a foreigner can generally buy a strata home priced at RM1 million or more (RM3 million for landed homes), with state consent from the Penang Land and Mines Office. The state charges an approval levy of 3% of the price, reduced to 1.5% for island strata homes priced between RM1 million and RM1.5 million, and a foreign owner may resell only after three years from the SPA date. Stamp duty on the transfer of a home is a flat 8% for foreign buyers from 1 January 2026. Asking prices here run from about RM660,000 to RM1.75 million, so only the larger units priced at RM1 million or more qualify.
How much does it rent for?
iProperty gives rents from about RM2,000 a month (October 2026). Ask for current listings by unit size, as suites and residences rent very differently.
Berapa harga Tropicana 218 Macalister?
Harga transaksi median ialah RM1,065 sekaki persegi (EdgeProp, 48 bulan terakhir). Harga tawaran semasa sekitar RM660,000 hingga RM1.75 juta. Projek ini siap pada 2018.
Tropicana 218 Macalister 价格多少？
根据EdgeProp，过去48个月成交中位价约每平方尺RM1,065；目前挂牌价约RM66万至RM175万，月租约RM2,000起。2018年完工，发展商资料显示为永久地契（部分网站列为租赁地契），请查地契。
Which schools are near Tropicana 218 Macalister?
On map data, the nearest schools are Methodist Girls’ School (~200 m), Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Union (~500 m), Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Westlands (~500 m). Distances are straight-line from the building.
Is there a train or bus station near Tropicana 218 Macalister?
The nearest stations on map data are KOMTAR Terminal (~1.2 km), Express Bus Counters (GJG, Billion Star, Super Nice) (~1.2 km), Jetty B (~2.4 km).
What is the nearest hospital and mall to Tropicana 218 Macalister?
The nearest hospital on map data is Loh Guan Lye Specialists Centre (~400 m), and the nearest mall is Penang Plaza (~600 m).
How much cash do I need to buy at Tropicana 218 Macalister?
For a unit at RM1,100,000,, a Malaysian buyer with a 90% loan needs about RM9,666 before getting the keys, covering the down payment, stamp duty and legal fees. A foreign buyer with a 70% loan needs about RM168,222, before the state consent fee. The full table is in "What buying here costs in 2026".
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Prices move and the better units go first. Tell me your budget and whether you are buying to live in or to rent out, and I will send back the units that fit, not a generic brochure.
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Jason Lim
10 years in Malaysian property · Johor Bahru & Kuala Lumpur · REN 84424 · IQI Realty Sdn. Bhd. E (1) 1584/6
I work with local families, investors and buyers from Singapore and overseas. If a project is not right for what you need, I will say so; that is usually worth more than the brochure.