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D'Rahman Homestay Selama
3.9(7)
Pool and value draw praise in reviews, though maintenance and missing items raise concerns. Rating: 3.9 across 7 reviews.
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Kontena Pool Stay @Sungai Kuning Selama
Beachfront & Island HomestayHomestay
16 Google reviews
- Services
- Beachfront & Island Homestay, Homestay
- Reviews
- 16
What recent reviews say
Older reviews praised it as an affordable family retreat with a working pool and welcoming owner, but recent stays reveal systematic neglect: dirty linens, broken air-con controls, non-functional beds, rat sightings, and a pool thick with algae. The location and kitchen facilities remain decent, yet maintenance failures and privacy concerns (CCTV in pool area, staff disruptions) at current prices undermine the value proposition significantly.
Recent shift: Shift from positive (2019-2022) to strongly negative (2024): older guests praised cleanliness and value; recent guests report uncleaned linens, rat infestations, broken appliances, and green pools. Owner responsiveness appears unchanged, but actual upkeep has deteriorated markedly.
Praised for
- budget price
- pool with 24-hour access
- friendly and tolerant owner
- spacious common areas for families
- cooking facilities and kitchen
Watch-outs
- dirty and unmaintained pool
- unclean linens and towels
- poor room security
- broken furniture and faulty appliances
- lingering bathroom and room odours
- privacy concerns from staff presence
value-for-moneypoor-maintenancefriendly-hostnoisyprivacy
Best for: Families on very tight budgets who tolerate maintenance lapses and need shared cooking space.
Think twice if: Do not book if you value privacy, clean linens, working appliances, or a hygienic pool; recent reviews flag rats, broken beds, foul odours, and CCTV in pool areas.
Strengths
- 24-hour pool access
- full kitchen and cooking area
- low nightly rates
- owner flexible on checkout times
Worth knowing
- CCTV installed in pool area raises privacy concerns
- recent guests report broken beds that collapse mid-sleep
- rats spotted in kitchen
- air-con stuck on 24 degrees; TV volume cannot be adjusted
- pool described as green and mossy in multiple 2024 reviews
- owner charges RM10 to rent a speaker with microphone
- ice bags cost RM4.50; nearest ATM at BHP Petrol requires cash
- towels (when available) are small foot-towel size, often unwashed
What reviews say by service
- Budget & Backpacker Homestay
- Affordable nightly rate appeals to tight budgets, but poor maintenance and linens undercut value
- Family & Large Group Homestay
- Shared kitchen and pool suit families, yet broken furniture, pests, and privacy issues deter repeat bookings
How it compares
- Rated 3.6 against a 4.51 average across the 3860 beachfront & island homestay businesses listed here.
- Has more Google reviews than 76% of the businesses in this directory.
How we scored this
How We Score Star rating 44
Review volume 53
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 46
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0
Rating breakdown
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Common questions
- Is the pool clean and usable?
- Recent reviews (2024) describe the pool as green and mossy, unsuitable for swimming. Older reviews mention it as functional.
- What's the nightly rate?
- RM120 per night, based on a recent guest's bill.
- Is there cooking equipment?
- Yes, an open kitchen area with stove, fridge, and BBQ available for guest use.
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