Are there rooms with balconies or sea views?

A small number of rooms have balconies facing the sea. Most rooms have only small windows. Reviewers estimate around 2 balcony rooms in the property.

The parking lot exists but is not owned by the property. Fees apply, and spots can be hard to find. Reviewers report confusion about parking rights and availability.

Are bathrooms private or shared?

Bathrooms are shared and mixed-gender. They are clean but lack exhaust fans, which reviewers note makes the space hot and humid.

LiLi Stay By The Beach

Updated 2026-08-26 · 8,317 reviewed · 5,086 listed · Scored from 44 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(44) 67 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

Beachfront & Island HomestayVacation Home / Holiday RentalBudget & Backpacker HomestayHomestay

Google-verified44 Google reviews

Services: Beachfront & Island Homestay, Vacation Home / Holiday Rental, Budget & Backpacker Homestay
Reviews: 44

What recent reviews say

The property delivers consistent value: clean, simple rooms with working AC near a beach, at a price many reviewers found unbeatable elsewhere. Staff are friendly and check-in is straightforward. The trade-off is real. Rooms are small, most have only a window (not a balcony), and the shared bathrooms are mixed-gender and without exhaust fans. Noise from bells ringing and daytime construction disrupts sleep. Parking is messy-the lot doesn't belong to the property, fees apply, and spots are hard to find. The nearby beach needs maintenance. Best for short stays and solo travelers on a tight budget; families or those seeking quiet should look elsewhere.

Praised for

clean rooms and shared spaces
good value for the price
beach location and sea views
friendly and helpful staff
easy check-in process

Watch-outs

limited parking options and unclear parking ownership
noisy environment (bells ringing, construction)
small rooms with limited balconies
shared bathrooms and mixed-gender facilities
proximity to dirty beach with stray dogs

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Best for: solo travelers and couples seeking affordable beachfront stays

Think twice if: you need quiet, ample parking, private bathrooms, or multiple rooms for a family

Strengths

exceptional value for the beachfront location
consistently clean
reliable, working utilities (AC and hot water)

Worth knowing

Rooms accessed via cafe/shop entrance and require access codes
most rooms have only small windows; roughly 2 rooms have balconies
shared mixed-gender bathrooms lack exhaust fans
shared kitchen/pantry on each floor with hot and cold water
some rooms on top floor (3rd) are far from bathroom
parking not owned by property; fees charged

What reviews say by service

Beachfront & Island Homestay: Sea views and beach access valued, but nearby beach is dirty and has stray dogs.
Budget & Backpacker Homestay: Strong value for the price compared to other nearby options; reviewers emphasize affordability justifies small rooms and shared facilities.
Vacation Home / Holiday Rental: Suitable for short stays; easy check-in and check-out process praised.
Homestay: Shared facilities and common pantry typical of hostel-style homestay; mixed-gender bathrooms require comfort with communal living.

How it compares

Rated 4.1 against a 4.51 average across the 3860 beachfront & island homestay businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 91% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score

Star rating 50

Review volume 72

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 61

Profile completeness 75

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

Common questions

Are there rooms with balconies or sea views?: A small number of rooms have balconies facing the sea. Most rooms have only small windows. Reviewers estimate around 2 balcony rooms in the property.
What about parking?: The parking lot exists but is not owned by the property. Fees apply, and spots can be hard to find. Reviewers report confusion about parking rights and availability.
Are bathrooms private or shared?: Bathrooms are shared and mixed-gender. They are clean but lack exhaust fans, which reviewers note makes the space hot and humid.

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