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Hotel O Ferringhi Stay Iinn

Updated 2026-08-25 · 2,196 reviewed · 960 listed · Scored from 148 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.6(148) 50 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Beachfront & Island HomestayFamily & Large Group HomestayGuest HouseVacation Home / Holiday RentalHomestay

Google-verified148 Google reviews

Hotel O Ferringhi Stay Iinn
Services
Beachfront & Island Homestay, Family & Large Group Homestay, Guest House
Reviews
148

What recent reviews say

Most recent guests report serious gaps between listing photos and actual room condition: beds uncomfortable, air conditioning broken or smelly, cleanliness inconsistent. Staff responsiveness varies widely; some encounters were dismissive or confusing (wrong check-in locations, unanswered calls). A handful of budget-conscious visitors found value in proximity to shops and cafes. Skin reactions and safety concerns (broken locks) appear in multiple accounts. Management shows little sign of addressing these complaints systematically.

Praised for
  • clean rooms (selective)
  • good location near amenities
  • friendly staff (occasional)
  • affordable for budget travelers
Watch-outs
  • misleading online photos
  • uncomfortable beds and poor maintenance
  • unclean and unhygienic conditions
  • broken or faulty air conditioning
  • unresponsive or rude staff
  • deposit not refunded
  • check-in confusion and poor communication
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Best for: solo travelers and budget backpackers comfortable with basic, unpredictable conditions
Think twice if: photos often misrepresent actual rooms; cleanliness, air conditioning, and staff responsiveness are inconsistent; deposit refund disputes reported

Strengths

  • walking distance to convenience stores and local food vendors
  • basic amenities at low cost
  • strategic location near Eden Parade shopping

Worth knowing

  • Owner Mohan named in complaint about rudeness
  • Deposit requested at check-in but refund delays and disputes reported
  • Check-in staff have sent guests to wrong buildings
  • Broken locks, holes in doors, and leaking toilets mentioned
  • TV not always functional
  • Free parking not available; charged separately

What reviews say by service

Beachfront & Island Homestay
no clear beachfront access mentioned; location 500m from Ferringhi Bay
Family & Large Group Homestay
explicitly not recommended for families due to cleanliness and safety concerns
Guest House
basic furnishings and poor maintenance consistent with budget offering, but delivery inconsistent with advertising
Vacation Home / Holiday Rental
photos do not match reality; rooms below expectations
Homestay
minimal staff presence and communication failures reported

How it compares

  • Rated 3.6 against a 4.41 average across the 102 guest house businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 98% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 16
Review volume 94
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 30
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

5
61
4
30
3
22
2
10
1
25

Common questions

Do I need to pay for parking?
Yes, parking is not free and charged separately.
Is this suitable for families?
Multiple reviews advise against it due to reported cleanliness, safety (broken locks), and maintenance issues.
What is near this hotel?
Convenience stores (7-Eleven, Speedmart, Happy Mart), laundries, local food stalls (mamak, briyani, nasi lemak), and street-side dining. Ferringhi Bay is about 500m away.

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Last updated 2026-08-25