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Mettahome (Homestay)
4.3(3)
Guests appreciate the cosy, clean rooms and family-friendly atmosphere. Local area has nearby attractions.
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Alif Homestay
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Google-verified22 Google reviews
- Services
- Beachfront & Island Homestay, Homestay
- Reviews
- 22
What recent reviews say
Alif offers large, comfortable spaces and a welcoming owner at a fair price, drawing strong five-star praise for families and groups. Recent maintenance lapses-dusty beds, faulty air-con, broken ironing board-hint at inconsistent upkeep that contradicts the cleanliness and spaciousness many guests highlight.
Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.
Praised for
- friendly and accessible owner
- spacious and comfortable rooms
- good value for money
- pool and family-friendly facilities
- clean overall
Watch-outs
- ageing air-con units
- poor maintenance on fixtures
- dust accumulation in some rooms
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Best for: Families and groups needing space, a pool, and affordable rates near shopping.
Think twice if: Air-con units may be old or inconsistently cool; inspect beds and fixtures closely on arrival.
Strengths
- pools and outdoor space
- fits large groups (15-20+ people)
- friendly, accommodating host
- good value for money
Worth knowing
- Six air-conditioned rooms minimum; can accommodate 15-20 people
- Pool with filtered circulation system
- BBQ set available
- parking for up to 15 cars
- washing machine and cooking facilities
What reviews say by service
- Family & Large Group Homestay
- Praised for size and group capacity; maintenance lapses undermine the experience.
- Private Pool Villa Homestay
- Pool and outdoor space well-regarded; cleanliness of rooms sometimes questioned.
How it compares
- Rated 4.5 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 67
Review volume 59
Review recency 94
Review sentiment 52
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0
Rating breakdown
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Common questions
- Can Alif fit a large family or group?
- Yes. The homestay has at least six air-conditioned rooms and can host 15-20 people. Parking for up to 15 cars is provided.
- Is there a pool and outdoor space?
- Yes. A pool with filtered water circulation is available, along with a BBQ set. A guest found the pool suitable for children.
- What do I need to check before booking?
- Recent reviews note some air-con units run old and may not cool well; dusty furnishings have been reported. Inspecting rooms on arrival is wise.
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