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Hippo House
Beachfront & Island HomestayHomestayVacation Home / Holiday Rental
54 Google reviews
- Services
- Beachfront & Island Homestay, Homestay, Vacation Home / Holiday Rental
- Reviews
- 54
What recent reviews say
Hippo House attracts families and small groups with clean, spacious rooms, a rooftop terrace, and affordable rates. Host David is attentive and responsive, but guests consistently report disruption from inconsiderate residents, poor soundproofing, and lack of on-site evening staff, leaving conflicts unmanaged.
Praised for
- clean rooms
- comfortable beds
- spacious layout
- child-friendly design
- friendly and helpful host
- good value for price
- well-equipped (kitchen, laundry)
- convenient location
Watch-outs
- noise from inconsiderate guests
- poor soundproofing between rooms
- no staff on-site at night
- shared kitchen left filthy by residents
- security concerns (unattended reception, lack of passcode access)
- occasional cleaning oversights
- paper-thin walls
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Best for: families and small groups visiting Taiping on a budget, seeking self-catering facilities
Think twice if: you are sensitive to noise; shared spaces may become chaotic and management has limited evening presence to intervene
Strengths
- affordable per-night rates
- rooftop terrace and slide for children
- fully equipped shared kitchen and laundry
- attentive, responsive host
Worth knowing
- Host David manages the property via WhatsApp
- rooms feature internal connecting doors (minimal soundproofing between some units)
- rooftop terrace and children's slide
- no on-site staff in evening hours
- self-check-in system used; reception sometimes unattended during day
- quadruple adjoining rooms available
What reviews say by service
- Beachfront & Island Homestay
- Lakeside setting within walking distance of Lake Gardens; quiet surroundings praised for sleep quality.
- Family & Large Group Homestay
- Rooftop terrace, slide for children, and spacious rooms appeal to families; noise from mixed-age guests undermines the experience.
- Vacation Home / Holiday Rental
- Self-check-in and equipped kitchen suit short-stay visitors; shared-guest friction reported in common areas.
How it compares
- Rated 4.4 against a 4.51 average across the 3860 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 62
Review volume 76
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 49
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0
Rating breakdown
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Common questions
- Is there parking available?
- Yes, free private parking is provided.
- What facilities are included?
- Rooms include access to a shared kitchen, washing and drying machines, water dispensers, and a rooftop terrace. Rooms may have refrigerators and air conditioning.
- How do I check in?
- Self-check-in is available with clear instructions provided. Pin code entry at the front door is recommended but not yet universal across all times.
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