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Homestay Arau Idaman

Updated 2026-08-25 · 4,020 reviewed · 1,751 listed · Scored from 90 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(90) 69 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Google-verified90 Google reviews

Homestay Arau Idaman
Services
Vacation Home / Holiday Rental, Private Pool Villa Homestay, Beachfront & Island Homestay
Reviews
90

What recent reviews say

Guests consistently praise the owner's friendliness and the property's cleanliness. Rooms are cool with working air conditioning, WiFi is fast, and the price suits families and groups visiting Arau or heading to Langkawi. Location near local eating spots and educational institutions adds appeal.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • clean and well-maintained
  • friendly and helpful owner
  • good value for money
  • fast WiFi
  • comfortable for groups
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Best for: Families and groups visiting Perlis, Langkawi, or staying before crossing into Thailand.
Think twice if: Air conditioning is only in 2 rooms, not all 3 bedrooms, so cooling capacity is limited for large groups.

Strengths

  • affordable for groups up to 10 people
  • strategic location near restaurants and educational institutions
  • responsive owner with local knowledge

Worth knowing

  • Owner provides restaurant and attraction recommendations
  • Sleeps up to 10 people comfortably
  • Air conditioning in 2 rooms; fan in others
  • 8 minutes walk to KTM Arau
  • 10 minutes to rice field side stalls
  • Astro TV included

What reviews say by service

Vacation Home / Holiday Rental
Well-suited for short stays before border crossings or island trips at affordable rates.
Family & Large Group Homestay
Praised for comfortable fit and friendly owner when hosting extended families.
Private Pool Villa Homestay
Not clearly described in reviews; no pool mentioned.
Beachfront & Island Homestay
Location near Kuala Perlis appeals to travellers heading to Langkawi, but beach proximity not confirmed in reviews.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.6 average across the 294 vacation home / holiday rental businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 96% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 62
Review volume 85
Review recency 62
Review sentiment 65
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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60
4
18
3
5
2
4
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3

Common questions

How many people can stay?
At least 10 people fit comfortably across 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Which rooms have air conditioning?
2 of the 3 bedrooms have air conditioning; the third has a fan.
Is WiFi included?
Yes, and it is noted as fast by guests.

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Last updated 2026-08-25