Is air conditioning available in all rooms?

One room lacks air conditioning, which can be uncomfortable during hot, humid weather. Confirm AC availability when booking if this is important to you.

Is the homestay suitable for families with children?

Yes. Multiple guests mention their children felt comfortable, and the owner is described as helpful and responsive to families' needs.

What is the location like for activities?

The homestay is close to Taiping Zoo, Taman Tasik Taiping, and local food options, with easy parking.

Homestay Kak Kiah Taiping

Updated 2026-08-26 · 8,317 reviewed · 5,086 listed · Scored from 68 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(68) 75 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

Vacation Home / Holiday RentalBeachfront & Island HomestayHomestay

Google-verified68 Google reviews

Services: Vacation Home / Holiday Rental, Beachfront & Island Homestay, Homestay
Reviews: 68

What recent reviews say

Most guests praise the clean, well-kept rooms and Kak Kiah's quick, helpful responses. The location near Taiping Zoo and local food is a draw. Some note heat discomfort in rooms without AC, especially during humid seasons.

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

Praised for

clean and tidy
friendly and responsive host
good value for money
family-friendly
well-equipped kitchen

Watch-outs

no air conditioning in all rooms
can get uncomfortably hot

clean-roomsfriendly-hostresponsive-hostvalue-for-moneygood-for-familiesgreat-location

Best for: Families visiting Taiping Zoo who value cleanliness and a welcoming host.

Think twice if: You prefer full air conditioning in every room, especially during hot and humid weather.

Strengths

responsive owner
clean and comfortable
good kitchen setup
close to Taiping Zoo and Taman Tasik

Worth knowing

Owner Kak Kiah responds quickly to queries
Complimentary snacks, 3-in-1 coffee, and ice cubes offered
Rice provided as part of amenities
Kitchen fully equipped with cooking utensils
Parking available

What reviews say by service

Vacation Home / Holiday Rental: Guests consistently praise cleanliness, comfortable stay, and owner responsiveness as holiday rental
Family & Large Group Homestay: Multiple families highlight comfort for children and helpful host; one guest notes larger families should discuss sleeping arrangements in advance
Homestay: Described as clean, quiet, and well-stocked with basic necessities and cooking supplies

How it compares

Rated 4.7 against a 4.56 average across the 616 vacation home / holiday rental businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 95% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score

Star rating 77

Review volume 80

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 60

Profile completeness 75

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

Common questions

Is air conditioning available in all rooms?: One room lacks air conditioning, which can be uncomfortable during hot, humid weather. Confirm AC availability when booking if this is important to you.
Is the homestay suitable for families with children?: Yes. Multiple guests mention their children felt comfortable, and the owner is described as helpful and responsive to families' needs.
What is the location like for activities?: The homestay is close to Taiping Zoo, Taman Tasik Taiping, and local food options, with easy parking.

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What recent reviews say

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What reviews say by service

How it compares

How we scored this

Rating breakdown

Common questions

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