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1st Island Homestay @ Bayan Baru (37)

Updated 2026-08-26 · 8,317 reviewed · 5,086 listed · Scored from 23 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(23) 64 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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1st Island Homestay @ Bayan Baru (37)
Services
Beachfront & Island Homestay, Homestay
Reviews
23

What recent reviews say

Guests consistently return for the low price and clean, tidy rooms in a convenient Bayan Baru spot. Recent reviewers praise quick host responses and easy check-in, though one notes sound insulation is thin for the rate. Older complaints about cleanliness and plumbing now appear resolved.

Praised for
  • clean rooms
  • good value for price
  • convenient check-in
  • responsive host
  • strategic location
Watch-outs
  • weak sound insulation
  • past cleanliness concerns
  • toilet leaks (older reports)
clean-roomsvalue-for-moneyresponsive-hostgreat-locationeasy-checkin
Best for: budget travellers seeking a clean, central beachfront stay
Think twice if: sound carries between rooms; check reviews' date before booking

Strengths

  • low price
  • clean rooms
  • responsive host
  • convenient location

Worth knowing

  • Host responds quickly to guests
  • Check-in described as clear and convenient

What reviews say by service

Beachfront & Island Homestay
Clean, tidy rooms at low price; weak sound insulation noted.
Homestay
Quick host response and convenient check-in process praised.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.1 against a 4.51 average across the 3860 beachfront & island homestay businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 82% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 54
Review volume 60
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

5
14
4
1
3
5
2
2
1
1

Common questions

Do you get quick replies if you contact the host?
Yes. Recent guests report the host responds quickly to messages.
Is the check-in process straightforward?
Yes. Reviewers describe the check-in as clear and convenient.
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Last updated 2026-08-26