Is there parking available?

Yes, parking is available in front of the building at RM3 per entry.

How is it located relative to the border and train station?

It is within a 1-minute walk to the bazaar and border, and a 3-minute walk to the KTM Padang Besar Station.

Do rooms have private bathrooms?

Some rooms have private bathrooms; others (like Room 4) share facilities with adjacent rooms. Contact the caretaker on the door number to confirm your room type.

Loft 3 Homestay

Updated 2026-08-25 · 4,020 reviewed · 1,751 listed · Scored from 105 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(105) 69 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

Beachfront & Island HomestayHomestayBudget & Backpacker Homestay

Google-verified105 Google reviews

Services: Beachfront & Island Homestay, Homestay, Budget & Backpacker Homestay
Reviews: 105

What recent reviews say

Loft 3 delivers consistent value for travellers stopping near the Malaysia-Thailand border. Rooms are spacious and clean, staff respond quickly, and the walking distance to the KTM station and border crossing makes it convenient for overnight stays. No-frills setup (no lift, shared toilets in some rooms, occasional maintenance wear) suits budget-conscious guests who prioritise location and cleanliness over luxury amenities.

Praised for

clean and spacious rooms
friendly and responsive staff
excellent border location
good value for budget travellers

Watch-outs

no elevator for luggage
shared bathrooms in some rooms
aging maintenance issues (leaks, broken doors)
noise from street at night

clean-roomsspaciousresponsive-hostgreat-locationvalue-for-moneyfriendly-hostpoor-maintenance

Best for: overnight travellers at the border, backpackers on a tight budget, short stays between Hat Yai and Malaysia

Think twice if: you need an elevator or private bathroom, or plan to stay during the night bazaar hours when street noise is reported

Strengths

walking distance to KTM station and ICQS border checkpoint
large rooms at low cost
responsive management and caretaker
shared pantry with microwave and water dispenser

Worth knowing

Caretaker responds within 10 minutes of contact; no 24-hour reception desk
Shared facilities on Level 3 include microwave, water dispenser, and dining area
Some rooms have shared bathrooms (Room 4 and Room 5 mentioned)
Parking costs RM3 per entry
Free coffee and noodles, towels, and 3-in-1 coffee provided
No refrigerators in rooms; only one on Level 3

What reviews say by service

Budget & Backpacker Homestay: excellent value for the location and room size; no-lift setup and shared facilities typical of budget segment
Beachfront & Island Homestay: location is border-crossing focused rather than beachfront; reviews make no mention of beach or island appeal

How it compares

Rated 4.4 against a 4.52 average across the 1295 beachfront & island homestay businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 97% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score

Star rating 62

Review volume 88

Review recency 91

Review sentiment 61

Profile completeness 50

Verification 0

Rating breakdown

Common questions

Is there parking available?: Yes, parking is available in front of the building at RM3 per entry.
How is it located relative to the border and train station?: It is within a 1-minute walk to the bazaar and border, and a 3-minute walk to the KTM Padang Besar Station.
Do rooms have private bathrooms?: Some rooms have private bathrooms; others (like Room 4) share facilities with adjacent rooms. Contact the caretaker on the door number to confirm your room type.

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