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Balik Pulau Inn

Updated 2026-08-26 · 8,317 reviewed · 5,086 listed · Scored from 27 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(27) 78 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Balik Pulau Inn
Services
Beachfront & Island Homestay, Guest House, Homestay
Reviews
27

What recent reviews say

Guests consistently praise the spotless rooms, comfortable beds, and fair pricing at this village-set inn. The owner is approachable and accommodating, rooms come well-equipped with essentials like air conditioning and washing machines, and the location puts restaurants, shops, and mosques within walking distance or a free bike ride.

Praised for
  • clean, comfortable rooms
  • very reasonable prices
  • friendly, easy-to-deal-with owner
  • good facilities and equipment
  • close to local amenities
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Best for: families and riders looking for clean, budget-friendly overnight stays in a village setting

Strengths

  • very competitive pricing
  • spotless rooms and bathrooms
  • well-stocked with amenities (AC, washing machine, fridge, towels)
  • approachable owner
  • village location with good walkable access to food and services

Worth knowing

  • Rooms equipped with air conditioning, refrigerator, washing machine, towels, bath soap, and iron
  • Free bicycles provided for guests to access nearby amenities
  • Front room available for relaxing
  • No TV in rooms
  • Rooms accommodate small families (groups of 5 verified)
  • Walking distance or bike-ride access to mosques, restaurants, grocery stores, and banks
  • Owner noted as easy to communicate with

What reviews say by service

Beachfront & Island Homestay
Not a beachfront property; village setting near water features only
Guest House
Clean, comfortable rooms with good facilities and owner support; families and riders report high satisfaction
Homestay
Village atmosphere, owner accessible, rooms well-equipped for families and small groups

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.5 average across the 376 guest house businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 85% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 77
Review volume 63
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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3
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2
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Common questions

What's included in the room?
Air conditioning, refrigerator, towels, bath soap, iron, washing machine, and a clean bathroom with strong water pressure. Free bicycles are available to borrow.
Is it suitable for families?
Yes. Rooms comfortably fit families of 5 or more, with spacious common areas and access to a mini zoo and family-friendly restaurants nearby.
What's nearby?
Mosques, restaurants, grocery stores, supermarkets, banks, and a mini zoo are all within walking distance or a short bike ride.

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Last updated 2026-08-26