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HNZ Homestay Penang, Permatang Pauh

Updated 2026-08-26 · 8,317 reviewed · 5,086 listed · Scored from 166 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(166) 65 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Vacation Home / Holiday RentalBeachfront & Island HomestayHomestay

Google-verified166 Google reviews

HNZ Homestay Penang, Permatang Pauh
Services
Vacation Home / Holiday Rental, Beachfront & Island Homestay, Homestay
Reviews
166

What recent reviews say

Most guests praise the location near shopping and food, the pools, and budget-friendly rates for groups and families. However, a minority report serious issues: musty odours, an unmaintained pool, weak wifi, and one guest described unsettling host behaviour during a night stay.

Recent shift: Sentiment is split by era: older 5-star reviews (2019-2022) praise the location and value; two recent 1-2 star reviews (7 months ago) raise serious concerns about cleanliness, amenities, and host professionalism.

Praised for
  • family-friendly pools
  • affordable pricing
  • convenient location near amenities
  • responsive staff
  • clean rooms
Watch-outs
  • musty smell indoors
  • unclean pool
  • poor wifi
  • missing basic amenities
  • unprofessional host behaviour
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Best for: Family groups and budget travellers planning pool gatherings near UiTM.
Think twice if: Cleanliness and maintenance are inconsistent; wifi is unreliable and basic amenities sometimes missing.

Strengths

  • three swimming pools
  • large communal spaces for groups
  • near UiTM and shopping centres
  • affordable rates

Worth knowing

  • Three pools on-site
  • Air-conditioning responsive to repair requests
  • Parking included
  • Suitable for event gatherings (weddings, Eid celebrations)
  • Located 5 km from major supermarkets (Lotus, Mydin, Aeon Big)

What reviews say by service

Vacation Home / Holiday Rental
Multi-room gatherings praised for space and pools; maintenance and amenities inconsistent.
Beachfront & Island Homestay
Not beachfront; location is inland near universities and shopping centres, not coastal.
Homestay
Pool and communal areas suit group stays; cleanliness and wifi standards vary widely.

How it compares

  • Rated 4 against a 4.56 average across the 616 vacation home / holiday rental businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 99% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 38
Review volume 97
Review recency 99
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
66
4
54
3
27
2
11
1
8

Common questions

Is wifi available?
Reviewers report wifi is not reliable; one guest explicitly noted its absence as a complaint.
What's included for groups?
Multiple rooms, parking, and three pools. BBQ facilities available but reviewers suggest an upgrade to the BBQ set.
Is there a shower heater?
Reviewers noted the absence of shower heaters as a downside; you may need to request this when booking.
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Last updated 2026-08-26