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Bayu Emas Apartment

Updated 2026-08-25 · 2,196 reviewed · 960 listed · Scored from 73 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(73) 56 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Bayu Emas Apartment
Services
Beachfront & Island Homestay, Homestay
Reviews
73

What recent reviews say

Bayu Emas is a beachfront apartment complex in Batu Ferringhi where the gap between promise and delivery depends heavily on which unit you book. Some guests report immaculate, well-equipped rooms steps from the beach; others encounter filthy shared spaces, dusty floors, and pest problems. The building exterior is consistently described as dated and abandoned-looking, and an undisclosed RM10 nightly parking fee frustrates visitors.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • clean individual units when maintained
  • close to beach
  • decent value for price
Watch-outs
  • shared areas neglected and dirty
  • building exterior run-down
  • parking fees surprise guests
  • inconsistent cleanliness standards
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Best for: guests willing to inspect rooms carefully before settling and prioritizing beach access over shared building aesthetics</best_for> <parameter name="consider_if">you expect shared facilities to match unit standards or want transparency on all fees upfront</consider_if> <parameter name="notable_specifics">["RM10 parking fee charged per car per night, not included in advertised rate", "unit sizes range from 1 bedroom to 3 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms", "individual units include air conditioning, towels, shower cream", "shared areas include pool, lifts, common paths frequently reported dirty", "exterior described as rundown and abandoned-looking despite renovated interiors"]

Strengths

  • beachfront location across from beach
  • individual units can be clean and tidy when maintained

What reviews say by service

Beachfront & Island Homestay
proximity to beach is genuine and appreciated, but building decay and fee surprises dampen advantage
Homestay
quality swings sharply between spotless, well-equipped units and filthy, poorly maintained ones

How it compares

  • Rated 3.7 against a 4.5 average across the 681 beachfront & island homestay businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 94% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 27
Review volume 81
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 47
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

5
32
4
16
3
9
2
2
1
14

Common questions

Is parking included in the booking?
No. Guests are charged RM10 per car per night for parking, which is not typically disclosed upfront.
How close is the beach?
Very close. Several reviews describe the beach as just across the street, a few dozen metres away.

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Last updated 2026-08-25