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Padang Besar Red Cabin Roomstay

Updated 2026-08-25 · 4,020 reviewed · 1,751 listed · Scored from 32 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(32) 63 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Beachfront & Island HomestayHomestayBudget & Backpacker Homestay

Google-verified32 Google reviews

Padang Besar Red Cabin Roomstay
Services
Beachfront & Island Homestay, Homestay, Budget & Backpacker Homestay
Reviews
32

What recent reviews say

Most guests praise the cleanliness, affordability, and proximity to the Thailand border. Amenities like air-con, wifi, kettle, and TV are standard. However, recent reviews note no hot water and container noise, and one visitor experienced a difficult owner interaction over an adapter charge. Consistency seems to have shifted since earlier years.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • clean rooms
  • affordable
  • close to border
  • helpful owner/staff
  • complete amenities
Watch-outs
  • no hot water
  • noisy (container structure)
  • outdated photos
  • unresponsive/disrespectful owner
  • cold shower only
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Best for: Budget travellers staying one or two nights near the Malaysia-Thailand border.
Think twice if: Cold water showers and container noise may bother you; check current owner responsiveness before booking.

Strengths

  • 5 minutes from Thailand border
  • low nightly rates
  • clean rooms with standard amenities
  • easy check-in/out

Worth knowing

  • Container-style cabins
  • No hot water (guests boil water in buckets)
  • Amenities: air-con, mini fridge, TV, kettle, wifi, iron, prayer mat
  • Owner charges 40 baht for adapter rental
  • Staff help with taxi calls
  • Pet-friendly towels and blankets noted as fragrant

What reviews say by service

Beachfront & Island Homestay
Border proximity and budget appeal strong; container noise and no hot water detract from comfort.
Budget & Backpacker Homestay
Affordable rates and clean spaces attract backpackers; poor water heating and owner attitude concerns recent guests.
Homestay
Cleanliness and amenities praised; owner hospitality inconsistent across recent and older reviews.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.52 average across the 1295 beachfront & island homestay businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 86% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 71
Review volume 66
Review recency 72
Review sentiment 56
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

How close is it to the Thailand border?
It's a 5-minute walk from the border.
Is there hot water?
No. Guests boil water in a bucket for bathing.
What amenities are included?
Air-con, mini fridge, TV, kettle, wifi, iron, iron board, and prayer mat.

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Last updated 2026-08-25