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Ali's Feringghi Guest House Batu Feringghi

Updated 2026-08-26 · 8,317 reviewed · 5,086 listed · Scored from 113 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(113) 55 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Ali's Feringghi Guest House Batu Feringghi
Services
Beachfront & Island Homestay, Guest House, Homestay
Reviews
113

What recent reviews say

Recent guests report a stark gap between online photos and actual rooms: cramped, poorly maintained spaces with broken air conditioning and cleanliness issues. While older reviews praised the beachfront setting and cheap rates, recent complaints centre on misleading listings, slow owner response, booking cancellations, and poor value despite RM140-200 nightly rates.

Praised for
  • beachside location
  • budget-friendly for the price
  • close to shops and restaurants
Watch-outs
  • photos don't match reality
  • broken or aging air conditioning
  • poor maintenance and cleanliness
  • unresponsive owner, booking disputes
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Best for: budget travellers comfortable with basic conditions and direct beach access
Think twice if: photos online differ significantly from actual rooms; expect unresponsive support and potential booking issues

Strengths

  • beachfront setting
  • budget rates
  • near night markets and dining

Worth knowing

  • Air conditioning frequently broken or inadequate
  • Rooms described as small, windowless, and hot
  • Booking cancellations reported even with valid confirmation numbers
  • RM120-RM200 per night (double bed, 2 towels, no toiletries included)
  • No soap or shampoo provided in some rooms
  • 32-inch TV in some rooms

What reviews say by service

Beachfront & Island Homestay
beachside location praised, but recent guests report misleading photos and poor room condition
Guest House
budget rates appeal, but maintenance failures and responsive issues damage experience
Homestay
beachfront appeal undercut by cleanliness complaints and air conditioning faults

How it compares

  • Rated 3.9 against a 4.5 average across the 376 guest house businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 98% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 34
Review volume 89
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 33
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

5
55
4
25
3
17
2
3
1
13

Common questions

What's included in a room?
Two bath towels; soap and shampoo not included. Some rooms have a 32-inch TV and air conditioning.
How close is it to the beach?
Rooms are beachside; night markets and restaurants are within walking distance.
What are the nightly rates?
RM120 to RM200 per night depending on room occupancy.
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Last updated 2026-08-26