Ivy Homestay (The Octagon Ipoh)

Updated 2026-08-26 · 8,317 reviewed · 5,086 listed · Scored from 70 Google reviews · How we rank ›

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What recent reviews say

Ivy Homestay attracts families and groups drawn by its size and central Ipoh location near food spots. Rooms are consistently clean, wi-fi works well, and the owner responds quickly to requests. Pool maintenance and tight parking are occasional friction points.

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

Praised for

clean rooms
spacious layout
good location
responsive host

Watch-outs

pool cleanliness
narrow car park

spaciousclean-roomsresponsive-hostgreat-locationvalue-for-moneygood-for-families

Best for: Families and groups needing multiple bedrooms in central Ipoh

Think twice if: Pool upkeep has been inconsistent; narrow car park may challenge SUV drivers

Strengths

Spacious multi-bed layout
central location near food
quick-responding owner
pool access

Worth knowing

Multi-bed configurations include 2 queen and 4 single beds
Ivy is the responsive host
Microwave, fridge, and dining table provided
Free wi-fi available
Shared pool on site
Narrow car park path noted by drivers

How it compares

Rated 4.3 against a 4.51 average across the 3860 beachfront & island homestay businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 96% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score

Star rating 57

Review volume 80

Review recency 13

Review sentiment 59

Profile completeness 50

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