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Dino House

Updated 2026-08-26 · 8,317 reviewed · 5,086 listed · Scored from 50 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(50) 71 composite score See reviews on Google
Guest HouseBeachfront & Island HomestayHomestayVacation Home / Holiday Rental

50 Google reviews

Dino House
Services
Guest House, Beachfront & Island Homestay, Homestay
Reviews
50

What recent reviews say

Dino House offers spacious rooms and a fully equipped shared kitchen in a quiet Taiping neighborhood within walking distance of parks and the city center. Most guests praise clean, comfortable spaces and the attentive host; some note that shared bathroom cleaning is inconsistent, mattresses show wear, and noise from other guests occasionally disrupts the peace.

Praised for
  • spacious rooms and common areas
  • clean facilities and cleanliness
  • well-equipped kitchen with appliances
  • responsive and friendly host
  • peaceful, walkable location near parks and museums
Watch-outs
  • uneven cleaning standards in shared spaces
  • worn mattresses needing replacement
  • hot water inconsistency
  • noise disturbance from other guests
  • location slightly remote from city center
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Best for: families and budget travelers seeking peaceful long or short stays with kitchen access
Think twice if: noise from other guests and inconsistent shared-space cleaning matter to you; worn mattresses in some rooms

Strengths

  • large, comfortable rooms with generous space
  • fully equipped shared kitchen with laundry facilities
  • walkable distance to museums, parks, and city center
  • attentive, helpful owner David

Worth knowing

  • Owner David noted for responsiveness and helpfulness
  • Mattresses in some rooms show visible wear with springs audible when lying down
  • Shared bathrooms require requests to housekeepers for daily cleaning; not automatic
  • Hot water system described by some as unreliable despite instructions provided
  • Common areas include Netflix-enabled TV; shared kitchen includes large fridge and water filter

What reviews say by service

Guest House
Spacious shared-kitchen guest house, but uneven cleanliness of shared bathrooms and occasional maintenance lapses (worn mattresses, hot water issues) affect comfort
Vacation Home / Holiday Rental
Well-suited for families and groups; fully equipped for self-catering and longer stays
Homestay
Warm, peaceful home atmosphere with attentive host; private rooms in a lived-in residential setting

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.5 average across the 376 guest house businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 93% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 63
Review volume 74
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
36
4
5
3
5
2
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1
4

Common questions

Are shared bathrooms cleaned daily?
No. Shared bathrooms are cleaned on request; you need to ask housekeepers for daily cleaning.
What cooking and laundry facilities are available?
A shared kitchen with large fridge, water filter, washing machine, and dryer are provided.
How far is Dino House from Taiping city center?
About a 20-minute walk or easily walkable distance, depending on your pace. Museums and parks are nearby.

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Last updated 2026-08-26