What time does breakfast start and finish?

Breakfast is served from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Inclusion depends on your booking.

Is karaoke available, and are there quiet hours?

Yes, karaoke is available until 10 p.m., but several guests have reported late-night disturbances and inconsistent enforcement of the cutoff.

Can the chalet arrange tours of nearby attractions?

Yes. Staff member Syahril provides buggy tours of local sites including Gua Kelam caves, Wang Kelian lookout, and other Perlis attractions.

Gua Kelam Chalet

Updated 2026-08-25 · 4,020 reviewed · 1,751 listed · Scored from 166 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(166) 73 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

Private Pool Villa HomestayFamily & Large Group HomestayBeachfront & Island HomestayVacation Home / Holiday Rental

Google-verified166 Google reviews2023

Services: Private Pool Villa Homestay, Family & Large Group Homestay, Beachfront & Island Homestay
Reviews: 166

What recent reviews say

Gua Kelam Chalet delivers a comfortable stay in a peaceful location near Perlis attractions, with clean rooms, friendly staff, and entertainment amenities. However, karaoke noise control remains a recurring issue; several guests report late-night disturbances that management struggled to stop, despite clear 10 p.m. cutoff policies. Compensation offered for disrupted stays was modest.

Recent shift: October 2025 saw a cluster of one-star reviews following severe karaoke noise complaints and poor management response during a group booking. Earlier reviews (June–July 2025) show more positive experiences, suggesting a possible deterioration in noise control enforcement or a shift in guest demographics.

Praised for

clean rooms and peaceful setting
responsive and personalized service
good value for groups and families
karaoke and pool facilities
location near Perlis attractions

Watch-outs

karaoke noise disrupting other guests
poor management enforcement of quiet hours
slow or absent response to complaints
remote location limits nearby food options
weak water pressure in some facilities

clean-roomsspaciousresponsive-hostgreat-locationvalue-for-moneynoisygood-for-families

Best for: Family and group stays seeking peaceful Perlis setting and activity options.

Think twice if: Noise-sensitive guests should ask management about karaoke scheduling; past incidents show rules were not always enforced.

Strengths

Clean rooms and peaceful setting
Staff provide personalized buggy tours of local attractions
Pool and karaoke for group entertainment
Flexible room upgrades for group comfort

Worth knowing

Handyman Syahril conducts buggy tours of nearby attractions with commentary
Breakfast served 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., included for some stays
Room upgrades offered at no extra charge for group bookings
Karaoke officially stops at 10 p.m. but enforcement has failed in past
Archery and mahjong games available on-site
Management escorted a group of 18 to Padang Besar station during monsoon flooding
Compensation for noise disruption has included 20% discount voucher and free boat ride

What reviews say by service

Private Pool Villa Homestay: Pool is regularly cleaned and maintained; comfortable for families.
Family & Large Group Homestay: Handles large groups well with flexible room upgrades; karaoke and buggy tours popular with families, but noise control is a weakness.
Vacation Home / Holiday Rental: Offers remote, peaceful setting with on-site activities; management responsive to bookings but inconsistent with noise enforcement.

How it compares

Rated 4.5 against a 4.6 average across the 294 vacation home / holiday rental businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 98% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score

Star rating 67

Review volume 97

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 48

Profile completeness 75

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

What time does breakfast start and finish?: Breakfast is served from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Inclusion depends on your booking.
Is karaoke available, and are there quiet hours?: Yes, karaoke is available until 10 p.m., but several guests have reported late-night disturbances and inconsistent enforcement of the cutoff.
Can the chalet arrange tours of nearby attractions?: Yes. Staff member Syahril provides buggy tours of local sites including Gua Kelam caves, Wang Kelian lookout, and other Perlis attractions.

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