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ARAZA HOMESTAY

Updated 2026-08-25 · 4,020 reviewed · 1,751 listed · Scored from 63 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.6(63) 53 composite score See reviews on Google
Vacation Home / Holiday RentalPrivate Pool Villa HomestayBeachfront & Island HomestayHomestay

63 Google reviews

ARAZA HOMESTAY
Services
Vacation Home / Holiday Rental, Private Pool Villa Homestay, Beachfront & Island Homestay
Reviews
63

What recent reviews say

Guests report sharp contradictions. Repeat visitors praise the price and friendly service, while families describe a distressing experience: rooms thick with dust and lizard droppings, bathrooms that do not flush, a pool with a dangerous sharp edge that injured children, and an owner who grows hostile when complaints arise. Several one-star reviews cite the exterior photographs bearing little resemblance to degraded interiors. The homestay sits on quiet land with parking and a kids' pool, but maintenance appears inconsistent, and large group bookings face particular challenges around privacy and safety.

Recent shift: Most serious complaints and low ratings cluster in the past year, with a few positive reviews from repeat customers, but no evidence of maintenance improvements in recent months.

Praised for
  • friendly owner (when receptive)
  • affordable rooms
  • kids' pool available
  • spacious rooms and grounds
  • quiet area
Watch-outs
  • severe cleanliness issues (dust, lizard feces, food waste)
  • poor bathroom maintenance (non-locking doors, clogged toilets, bad smells)
  • rude and dismissive owner behaviour
  • unsafe pool (sharp ladder edge caused injuries)
  • misleading photos vs. actual room condition
  • rodent sightings
  • lack of basic amenities (no water heater)
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Best for: Budget travellers comfortable with basic conditions who book only to verify the room state beforehand.
Think twice if: Families with young children, anyone needing reliable bathrooms, or guests sensitive to cleanliness should avoid. The pool has caused injuries.

Strengths

  • budget rates
  • kids' pool on site
  • quiet village setting
  • can accommodate large groups

Worth knowing

  • Multiple reviews document lizard feces and rodent sightings in rooms and kitchen
  • Pool features a sharp ladder edge in the middle that caused injury to guest limbs
  • House number 3 specifically flagged as worst for cleanliness
  • Rooms lack water heaters despite modern expectation
  • Owner has been described as sarcastic and dismissive when customers raise concerns
  • Rooms are scattered across property separated by village roads

What reviews say by service

Vacation Home / Holiday Rental
Rooms affordable but cleanliness fails badly; exterior misleads guests about interior state.
Private Pool Villa Homestay
Pool is a draw but unsafe (sharp ladder edge has caused injuries); rooms feel neglected.
Homestay
Owner personality is polarizing: repeat guests find him friendly; first-time or group guests report rudeness and sarcasm when issues arise.

How it compares

  • Rated 3.6 against a 4.6 average across the 294 vacation home / holiday rental businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 94% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 24
Review volume 78
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 44
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

5
26
4
17
3
2
2
2
1
16

Common questions

Does Araza have a swimming pool?
Yes. There is a kids' pool on the property. However, several guests have reported a sharp ladder structure in the middle poses a safety risk.
What is the price range for a room?
Rooms are offered at approximately RM70 per night, described by guests as budget-friendly.
How do I get to Araza from Kuala Perlis?
Exit at Arau on the highway. The path from MSK to the homestay is narrow for large vehicles like vans or MPVs, so adjust accordingly.

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Last updated 2026-08-25