Best homestays in Kedah

★★★★★5 (184 reviews)score 88/100

Orked posts the highest composite score on this list, built on 184 reviews and a perfect 5.0 rating. It sits five minutes from Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital, and the owner keeps the place cleaned every two weeks while handing out bicycles and a water dispenser for longer stays.

• Five-minute drive to Sultanah Bahiyah Hospital
• Owner arranges biweekly cleaning and provides bicycles
• Fully equipped kitchen with stove, oven, microwave, fridge
• Responsive owner accepts late-night check-ins

Watch out: A few reviewers mention roof or kitchen leaks during heavy rain.

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★★★★★5 (114 reviews)score 88/100

D'Santai pairs a Nordic-style interior with a private pool and BBQ area, and it's built to sleep 12 to 14 people comfortably. Reviewers single out the owner's responsiveness and small touches like complimentary snacks, backed by 114 reviews at a near-perfect rating.

• Private pool and BBQ area
• Nordic-style interior kept spotless
• Sleeps 12-14, good for extended family or group trips
• Near restaurants and grocery stores in Alor Setar

Watch out: Long-stay guests should confirm kitchen supplies with the owner in advance.

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Services: pool villa homestay, homestay

★★★★★4.9 (120 reviews)score 85/100

A.N.S backs up 120 reviews at 4.9 stars with a quiet, rice-field setting that's still close to Alor Setar's city centre. Guests keep coming back for the comfort-to-price ratio and an owner who allows early check-in without hassle.

• Spacious layout for groups of 5-6
• Fully equipped kitchen and facilities
• Owner responds fast and allows early check-in
• Affordable pricing for the space offered

Watch out: Not every room has air conditioning.

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★★★★★4.9 (117 reviews)score 85/100

Teratak Dusun draws repeat family bookings for its spacious pool and full outdoor kitchen in a quiet Kulim hamlet. The owner stays hands-on throughout the stay, which shows in 117 reviews holding steady at 4.9 stars.

• Large pool built for group recreation
• Full outdoor cooking kitchen with all appliances
• Peaceful hamlet setting near Kulim
• Hands-on owner welcomes repeat bookings

Watch out: Garbage disposal can be inconvenient for larger parties.

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★★★★★4.9 (88 reviews)score 85/100

Cik Poi earns its 4.9 rating across 88 reviews on clean, spacious rooms and an owner reviewers describe as genuinely welcoming. Its location works well for anyone splitting a trip between Alor Setar and Kuala Perlis.

• Clean and comfortable spaces
• Friendly, easy-to-work-with owner
• Consistently affordable rates
• Convenient for both Kuala Perlis and Alor Setar

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★★★★★5 (63 reviews)score 85/100

M.A.B's three-bedroom layout, dual living rooms, and full kitchen make it an easy fit for larger families, and its walk to Simpang Kuala mosque is a real draw for guests wanting prayer facilities close by. Across 63 reviews it holds a perfect 5.0 with no negative feedback surfacing.

• Three bedrooms, all with working aircon
• Full kitchen plus two living areas
• Walking distance to shops, laundry, and the mosque
• Self-check-in coordinated over WhatsApp

Watch out: One guest suggested adding a water filter or washing machine.

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★★★★★4.9 (72 reviews)score 84/100

D'Aman Cottage's porch looks out over paddy fields, and owner Che's quick responses and warm welcome anchor its 4.9 rating across 72 reviews. It sleeps 4 to 7 with a stocked kitchen, washing machine, and water filter, all kept free of the musty smell some village stays struggle with.

• Rice field views right from the porch
• Owner Che is highly responsive and welcoming
• Stocked kitchen, washing machine, and Coway water filter
• Fresh linens with no musty smell reported

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★★★★★4.9 (67 reviews)score 84/100

d Champ Retreat's garden-like grounds and swimming pool make it a popular pick for weekend healing breaks and family gatherings. Its 4.9 rating across 67 reviews reflects consistently spotless rooms and an owner guests describe as responsive.

• Spotless, well-maintained rooms
• Calm, garden-like grounds
• Swimming pool on-site
• Affordable rates near Changlun dining options

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Services: family group homestay, vacation rental type, homestay

★★★★★4.6 (148 reviews)score 83/100

Kak Ina's setup spans three to four houses with a large pool, bikes, and kayaks, built for extended family weekends or office retreats where everyone self-caters. It carries the widest review base on this list at 148, and staff keep it spotless with full cooking gear ready to go.

• Large pool plus bikes and kayaks included
• Complete cooking and BBQ gear
• Multiple villas for big groups
• Rice-field backdrop with fishing nearby

Watch out: Its 4.6 rating sits a touch below the top picks, though no real complaints turn up in the reviews.

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★★★★★4.6 (243 reviews)score 83/100

Sastria is more hotel than homestay, but it earns its spot with the largest review count on this list, 243, and rates starting around RM66. Guests report clean, spacious rooms with working aircon and staff who help with practical things like parking payment.

• Rates from around RM66 a night
• Clean rooms and bathrooms
• Friendly, flexible staff
• Quiet location near the toll road and shops

Watch out: One recent stay flagged a dusty air-conditioner filter.

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★★★★★5 (44 reviews)score 83/100

DRotan offers two adjacent units so larger groups can stay side by side near Gunung Jerai, with a kitchen the owner stocks with rice, cooking gear, and drinks. Every one of its 44 reviews lands at 5 stars, with guests noting soft mattresses and a host who accommodates prayer time without extra charge.

• Two adjacent units for larger groups
• Kitchen stocked with rice, snacks, and cooking gear
• Host accommodates special requests like prayer time
• Soft mattresses and modern furnishings

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★★★★★5 (42 reviews)score 82/100

Hijauan's spacious house and on-site convenience store cut down on shopping trips for family groups staying in Kulim. Its perfect 5.0 rating over 42 reviews credits the owner's quick repairs and a genuinely peaceful setting.

• Spacious house for large families or groups
• Owner handles repairs quickly
• On-site convenience store for snacks and drinks
• Prayer room available

Watch out: Review count (42) is smaller than the top-ranked picks, though feedback is uniformly positive.

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★★★★★4.8 (87 reviews)score 82/100

Hovel House packs in a private pool, full kitchen, and BBQ setup for groups as large as 12, with 87 reviews holding at 4.8 stars. Reviewers point to the owner's helpfulness through booking and stay, plus extras like spare towels and pillows already on hand.

• Private pool on-site
• Complete kitchen and BBQ setup
• Hosts groups and families up to 12 guests
• Extra towels, pillows, and cutlery provided

Watch out: One visitor noted the shower pressure runs weak.

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★★★★★5 (39 reviews)score 82/100

ANR sits in a riverside village near Yan with fishing right off the property and views toward Gunung Jerai, and every one of its 39 reviews lands at 5 stars. Guests describe the owner as fast to respond and the stay as feeling like visiting extended family.

• Spotless, fully equipped homestay and roomstay units
• Owner responds fast with smooth check-in
• Riverside village location with fishing on-site
• Suits both families and small groups

Watch out: Its review base (39) is smaller than the top-ranked properties on this list.

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★★★★★4.9 (45 reviews)score 82/100

Sri Kota's covered pool and air-conditioned rooms suit families of 15 or more, backed by a 4.9 rating across 45 reviews. Reviewers describe an owner who stays personally engaged with guests, built up over years of consistent operation near Kuala Kedah.

• Private covered pool
• Accommodates large families of 15 or more
• Fully equipped kitchen and appliances
• Responsive, hands-on owner

Watch out: Review count (45) is on the lower side, though sentiment stays consistently positive.

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Services: family group homestay, pool villa homestay, homestay, vacation rental type