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Mansion One

Updated 2026-08-25 · 2,196 reviewed · 960 listed · Scored from 547 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.9(547) 63 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Mansion One
Services
Beachfront & Island Homestay, Homestay
Reviews
547

What recent reviews say

Mansion One trades on its George Town waterfront position and proximity to Pulau Tikus, with some guests appreciating the sunrise views and ground-floor shops. However, serious safety gaps emerge across multiple recent reviews: an intoxicated security guard, inadequate supervision near a nightclub, broken locks, and photos that misrepresent shabby, cramped rooms. Management responsiveness appears selective.

Praised for
  • beachfront location
  • convenient access to Georgetown
  • responsive management
  • clean enough for extended stays
Watch-outs
  • misleading photos and dated facilities
  • security concerns and intoxicated staff
  • poor supervision and unsuitable nightlife proximity
  • overstated room sizes and quality
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Best for: visitors wanting close-to-town beachfront access without safety sensitivity
Think twice if: you have concerns about security, supervision, and how well photos match reality

Strengths

  • waterfront location with sunrise views
  • walking distance to Gleaneagles Hospital and central George Town
  • ground-floor retail (Starbucks, News.com)

Worth knowing

  • security guard conduct issues reported in recent reviews
  • bedroom doors lack working locks in some units
  • ground-floor amenities include Starbucks and News.com
  • room photos shown to differ significantly from actual conditions
  • management noted as responsive to complaints in one review

What reviews say by service

Beachfront & Island Homestay
Sea views and location praised; safety supervision and room accuracy fall short.
Homestay
Suitable for long stays in a clean enough space; security gaps and misleading marketing raise concerns.

How it compares

  • Rated 3.9 against a 4.5 average across the 681 beachfront & island homestay businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 99% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 28
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
269
4
125
3
57
2
28
1
68

Common questions

What's near Mansion One?
It sits in Georgetown within walking distance of Gleaneagles Hospital, Pulau Tikus, and George Town attractions. Starbucks and News.com are in the building.
Can I see the sunrise from here?
Yes, reviewers mention unblocked sunrise views from some rooms at the beachfront location.
Is it safe at night?
Recent reviews raise concerns: proximity to a nightclub, inadequate supervision, intoxicated staff reported, and broken bedroom locks in some units.

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Last updated 2026-08-25