Homestays near Taman Cendana, Kedah: top picks
Taman Cendana sits in the part of Kedah where rice paddies, riverside kampung, and views of Gunung Jerai shape most homestay stays. The picks below are ranked using our methodology, which weighs Google ratings, review volume, recency, and sentiment together rather than star rating alone.
Expect wooden kampung houses, paddy-field or mountain outlooks, and a mix of family-run homestays and pool villas built for multi-day group trips. Several properties sit close to Yan, Sungai Petani, and Alor Setar, so pick based on whether you want a quiet riverside village, a pool for kids, or an authentic paddy-field outlook.
8 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 | ANR Homestay / Roomstay Yan Kedah | 82 | 5 (39) | — | Families, fishing, groups |
| 2 | Homestay Paddy Field | 82 | 4.8 (119) | — | Paddy field and Gunung Jerai views |
| 3 | El Manzil Homestay with Pool - Pulasan | 79 | 4.9 (53) | — | Families with kids, pool days |
| 4 | BSC Bandar Seri Cendana Homestay Sungai Petani Kedah | 57 | 4.2 (38) | — | Quiet stays, flexible terms |
| 5 | Cendana 49 Homestay @ Alor Setar | 50 | 3 (2) | — | Budget groups needing space |
| 6 | Rizqi Jerai Homestay | 50 | 4.6 (7) | — | Multi-family groups, mountain views |
| 7 | Mira Homestay Taman Akasia | 43 | 4.3 (3) | — | Small stays, still unproven |
| 8 | Villa Kenangan Mengusik Jiwa | 43 | 5 (2) | — | Small groups, newer listing |
Ranked picks
ANR Homestay / Roomstay Yan Kedah
score 82/100Every review is 5 stars across 39 guests, with consistent praise for spotless units, a fast-responding owner, and a riverside village setting near Yan.
Homestay Paddy Field
score 82/100Rated 4.8 from 119 reviews for Pak Long's warm welcome and unobstructed paddy views, though pack extra layers since blankets run thin on cold nights.
El Manzil Homestay with Pool - Pulasan
score 79/100A 4.9 rating from 53 reviews highlights the dual-section pool and fully stocked kitchen, worth the higher price for a group holiday with children.
BSC Bandar Seri Cendana Homestay Sungai Petani Kedah
score 57/100Half of its 38 reviews are 5 stars, with guests describing a calm, well-organized property and rental terms running from nightly to monthly.
Cendana 49 Homestay @ Alor Setar
score 50/100A spacious garden and appliances like Netflix and Coway earn praise, but reviewers flagged cleanliness and thin curtains as privacy concerns.
Rizqi Jerai Homestay
score 50/100Guests rate it 4.6 from 7 reviews for paddy and Gunung Jerai views and a kitchen that comfortably fits 3 to 4 families, though parking outside the fence is limited.
Mira Homestay Taman Akasia
score 43/100Rated 4.3 from just 3 reviews, so there isn't yet enough feedback to gauge a reliable sentiment read.
Villa Kenangan Mengusik Jiwa
score 43/100Its 2 reviews average 5 stars, but the review count is too low to draw a confident sentiment picture yet.