38 low data
george town penang
5.0(1)
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Katz Home
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Google-verified21 Google reviews
- Services
- Beachfront & Island Homestay, Homestay
- Reviews
- 21
What recent reviews say
Katz Home is a large, well-located apartment in George Town that works well for families cooking their own meals, but recent guests report humidity, damp conditions, and maintenance problems like toilet flooding and a noisy fan. Older reviews praised cleanliness and comfort; newer ones suggest the space may need upkeep.
Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.
Recent shift: Satisfaction appears to have declined over time; older reviews (4-8 years ago) consistently praised cleanliness and comfort, while recent stays (2-3 years, 8 months ago) cite humidity, dampness, maintenance failures, and poor management responses.
Praised for
- spacious layout
- good location near market
- suitable for families
- kitchen for self-catering
Watch-outs
- humidity and dampness
- maintenance issues (toilet flooding, noisy fan, broken toilet seat)
- poor management responses
- small blankets
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Best for: families or groups wanting to self-cater near George Town markets
Think twice if: sensitive to humidity and damp; expect possible maintenance issues and slow management responses
Strengths
- large apartment for families
- near George Town markets
- equipped kitchen
- city views and easy town access
Worth knowing
- toilet flooding during showers
- noisy fan
- queen-size beds with small blankets provided
- hair dryer and iron available
- small fridge in kitchen
What reviews say by service
- Family & Large Group Homestay
- spacious layout praised for big family stays, but dampness and maintenance issues deter some guests
How it compares
- Rated 4.4 against a 4.51 average across the 3860 beachfront & island homestay businesses listed here.
- Has more Google reviews than 81% of the businesses in this directory.
How we scored this
How We Score Star rating 64
Review volume 58
Review recency 74
Review sentiment 49
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0
Rating breakdown
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Common questions
- Can I cook at Katz Home?
- Yes; the kitchen is equipped with cutlery, plates, bowls, and a small fridge for self-catering.
- Is the place suitable for large groups?
- Yes; guests note it is spacious and big, making it suitable for families, though you should be aware of reported humidity and damp conditions.
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