60 low data
Zaishazali Gelugor
5.0(3)✓ Google-verified
Limited review evidence. The single available text affirms an uncomplicated stay, though specific detail is sparse.
Beachfront & Island HomestayHomestay
Fatimah Villa USM
Beachfront & Island HomestayFamily & Large Group HomestayHomestay
Google-verified51 Google reviews
- Services
- Beachfront & Island Homestay, Family & Large Group Homestay, Homestay
- Reviews
- 51
What recent reviews say
Guests consistently praise the villa for its cleanliness, spacious layout, and responsive owner. The house suits families arriving for events like convocations, with three clean rooms, a full kitchen, fast Wi-Fi, and parking. The location near USM and Penang's food scene is a major draw, and most describe the experience as hotel-quality comfort at homestay rates.
One guest reported feeling uncomfortable with CCTV monitoring and the owner contacting them immediately about appliances left on. While the host's attentiveness appeals to many, those seeking privacy without oversight should be aware of this hands-on management style.
Praised for
- clean and well-maintained throughout
- spacious rooms and living areas
- responsive and friendly host
- strategic location near USM and food
- well-equipped kitchen and amenities
- comfortable beds and air conditioning
Watch-outs
- surveillance via CCTV felt intrusive and controlling
- host micromanages electricity use
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Best for: families attending events like convocations, groups needing multiple bedrooms and bathrooms
Think twice if: you value privacy and dislike active management; the owner monitors via CCTV and contacts guests about appliance use.
Strengths
- three bedrooms, each with air conditioning and clean modern finishes
- full kitchen with appliances and Coway water dispenser
- parking for two cars
- responsive owner assists with special requests like couriering forgotten items
Worth knowing
- Owner helps courier accidentally left items back to guests
- three bedrooms, three bathrooms
- Coway water dispenser provided
- parking for two cars inside
- responds quickly to last-minute bookings
What reviews say by service
- Beachfront & Island Homestay
- location praised for access to Penang's attractions and food, though not directly beachfront
- Family & Large Group Homestay
- multiple guests praise layout as ideal for families and groups; three bedrooms and bathrooms eliminate wait times
- Homestay
- clean, spacious, and well-equipped; host responsive but some guests found monitoring restrictive
How it compares
- Rated 4.9 against a 4.51 average across the 3860 beachfront & island homestay businesses listed here.
- Has more Google reviews than 93% of the businesses in this directory.
How we scored this
How We Score Star rating 85
Review volume 75
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 72
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30
Rating breakdown
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Common questions
- How many rooms and bathrooms does the villa have?
- Three bedrooms and three bathrooms. All rooms have air conditioning.
- Is there parking available?
- Yes, parking for two cars inside the porch area.
- What kitchen equipment is provided?
- Full cooking utensils, refrigerator, Coway water dispenser, and washing machine.
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