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Impian Holiday Home
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Burmahtel Hotel
Budget & Backpacker HomestayFamily & Large Group HomestayBeachfront & Island Homestay
Google-verified465 Google reviews
- Services
- Budget & Backpacker Homestay, Family & Large Group Homestay, Beachfront & Island Homestay
- Reviews
- 465
What recent reviews say
Burmahtel offers budget rooms in a convenient Pulau Tikus location close to restaurants and transport, and several guests praise the recent renovation and cleanliness. However, complaints about broken furniture, leaks in hostel wings, noise, and a staff member's unprofessional conduct pull the rating down, alongside frustration over cash-preferred payments and low water pressure that some found disappointing.
Praised for
- strategic location near food stalls
- clean rooms after renovation
- friendly staff
- affordable rates
Watch-outs
- broken items and leaky hostel rooms
- poor water pressure
- noisy environment
- cash-only preference
- unprofessional staff member
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Best for: budget travellers and groups staying 2-3 nights near George Town food scene.
Think twice if: expect dated décor, potential noise, hostel-wing leaks, and staff inconsistency before booking.
Strengths
- near food stalls and local amenities
- recently renovated
- competitive pricing for groups
Worth knowing
- Staff member Phang reported as unhelpful and unprofessional
- hostel rooms prone to leaks
- basement and front-of-building parking available
- early check-in (8am) noted as possible
- RM50 deposit mentioned for 1-night stay
- water refill station outside rooms
What reviews say by service
- Budget & Backpacker Homestay
- clean after renovation and affordable, but dated decor, leaks in hostel rooms, and noise deter some.
- Family & Large Group Homestay
- spacious rooms suit groups; one guest noted reasonable pricing for 5 people, though some rooms noted as quiet while others complained of noise.
- Beachfront & Island Homestay
- located in Pulau Tikus but no reviews specifically mention beach proximity or beachfront features.
How it compares
- Rated 3.7 against a 4.4 average across the 147 budget & backpacker homestay businesses listed here.
- Has more Google reviews than 100% of the businesses in this directory.
How we scored this
How We Score Star rating 16
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30
Rating breakdown
5
171
4
104
3
108
2
30
1
52
Common questions
- Do you accept card payments?
- The hotel prefers cash; one reviewer noted higher prices on Agoda compared to walking-in rates.
- Can I check in early?
- Yes, early check-in at 8am has been arranged for guests; confirmation recommended when booking.
- Is there parking?
- Parking is available in the basement and in front of the hotel.
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