Homestays in Kuah, Langkawi: where to stay
Kuah is Langkawi's main town, home to the jetty, Eagle Square, and most of the island's duty-free shopping, so it's a natural base for travelers who want to walk to a ferry or a meal. The picks below cover everything from a full-size hotel to family-run homestays and seaview apartments, ranked using our methodology.
Most of these stays sit within reach of the jetty and Eagle Square, useful if you're arriving by ferry or want dinner within walking distance. A few homestays are tucked down narrower residential roads or set back from town, which suits guests after quiet over foot traffic, but is worth checking before you book if you're driving a larger vehicle.
24 businesses, scored on rating, review volume, recency, sentiment and listing completeness. How we score › · View on map ›
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HIG Hotel Langkawi | 70 | 4.3 (1927) | — | Jetty-side convenience |
| 2 | Sunday Villa Langkawi | 65 | 4.8 (11) | — | Large groups and families |
| 3 | Ong Homestay | 65 | 4.2 (40) | — | Peaceful, good-value stays |
| 4 | Rose Homestay Langkawi | 64 | 4.5 (17) | — | Budget family trips |
| 5 | Taman Simfoni | 57 | 4.3 (51) | — | Sea views near Eagle Square |
| 6 | CD Seaview Apartment | 56 | 4.4 (9) | — | Rooftop pool and seaview |
| 7 | ZEETECH HOMESTAY LANGKAWI | 54 | 4.2 (23) | — | Group stays with local tours |
| 8 | De Bonissa | 52 | 4.7 (24) | — | Traditional-style rooms |
| 9 | MG Homestay | 52 | 5 (2) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 10 | Homestay Langkawi | 50 | 4.4 (9) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 11 | AZ Di ZA Inn Langkawi Homestay & Motel | 50 | 4.1 (18) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 12 | QV Residence | 49 | 4.2 (6) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 13 | Homestay Cikgu Harun Langkawi | 48 | 5 (2) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 14 | U-Mai Homestay | 46 | 3.6 (14) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 15 | Teratak Dkawi | 46 | 5 (3) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 16 | Langkawi Total Homestay | 45 | 3.5 (2) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 17 | Hatijah Homestay, Langkawi | 44 | 4.7 (3) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 18 | Kak Noor Homestay Langkawi | 43 | 3.6 (7) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 19 | MC Homestay Langkawi | 41 | 5 (1) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 20 | Eylizar Homestay Langkawi | 39 | 3.3 (24) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 21 | Homestay D'Puteh | 21 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 22 | Qaseh Homestay | 21 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 23 | Homestay KUAH LANGKAWI | 21 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 24 | Homestay langkawi lizawati | 17 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
Ranked picks
HIG Hotel Langkawi
score 70/100Friendly, responsive staff and a prime spot near Kuah jetty and shops offset by aging fixtures and some maintenance gaps.
Sunday Villa Langkawi
score 65/100A spacious villa sleeping 14+ with pool toys and a well-equipped kitchen, run by a responsive host, though it sits away from town.
Ong Homestay
score 65/100Owner Mr Ong delivers daily cleaning and towels himself, with quiet mountain views at a fair price.
Rose Homestay Langkawi
score 64/100Air-conditioned rooms for 3-4 guests with car rental included, though the approach road is narrow with limited parking.
Taman Simfoni
score 57/100Spacious, well-equipped rooms with sea and island views within walking distance of the pier, though some gear shows its age.
CD Seaview Apartment
score 56/100Clean, seaview apartments near Kuah's jetty and restaurants with a rooftop pool, gym, and parking on site.
ZEETECH HOMESTAY LANGKAWI
score 54/100Multiple rooms fit family groups, and the owner helps arrange tours and car rental from a central Kuah base.
De Bonissa
score 52/100Spacious rooms with traditional decor and a helpful owner near the jetty, though one guest hit wifi, AC, and water issues.
MG Homestay
score 52/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Homestay Langkawi
score 50/100Guests find the property good value and suited to group or family stays.
AZ Di ZA Inn Langkawi Homestay & Motel
score 50/100Most guests find the rooms comfortable and well-equipped for the price, with air-con, hot water, and fridges included.
QV Residence
score 49/100The limited review text available shows strong positive responses.
Homestay Cikgu Harun Langkawi
score 48/100Both reviewers gave five stars.
U-Mai Homestay
score 46/100Reviews split sharply: half give five stars, praising space and the owner's friendliness, while a quarter rate it one or two stars citing bedbugs, electrical shocks, poor water flow, and relentless traffic noise from the roadside location.
Teratak Dkawi
score 46/100All three five-star reviews highlight this Kuah homestay for its proximity to town, friendly atmosphere, and practical facilities like washing machines and cooking gear.
Langkawi Total Homestay
score 45/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Hatijah Homestay, Langkawi
score 44/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Kak Noor Homestay Langkawi
score 43/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
MC Homestay Langkawi
score 41/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Eylizar Homestay Langkawi
score 39/100Early reviews praised the owner and comfort, but a detailed later account flagged misleading photos, a non-flushing toilet, broken washing machine, and dirty porch.
Homestay D'Puteh
score 21/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Qaseh Homestay
score 21/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Homestay KUAH LANGKAWI
score 21/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Homestay langkawi lizawati
score 17/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.