How far is the homestay from Seberang Jaya?

Less than 10 minutes drive away.

How close are nearby islands?

About 20 minutes drive from the homestay.

What facilities does the homestay include?

Washing machine, refrigerator, air-conditioned rooms, prayer mat, ablution facilities, spacious front parking, and complete bathroom amenities.

Ruma Puteh Homestay @ Permatang Pauh

Updated 2026-08-26 · 8,317 reviewed · 5,086 listed · Scored from 30 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.5(30) 62 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

Beachfront & Island HomestayHomestayBudget & Backpacker HomestayFamily & Large Group Homestay

Google-verified30 Google reviews

Services: Beachfront & Island Homestay, Homestay, Budget & Backpacker Homestay
Reviews: 30

What recent reviews say

Most guests praise the clean, comfortable rooms and reasonable rates, with spacious parking and complete amenities like washing machines and air conditioning. The owner earns repeat praise for friendliness and helpfulness, though a few mention pest problems and occasional bathroom odours on damp days.

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

Praised for

clean and well-maintained
comfortable rooms and beds
friendly and helpful host
complete amenities (washing machine, AC, prayer mat, parking)
reasonable prices

Watch-outs

occasional pest issues (ants, mosquitoes, flies)
bathroom odour in damp conditions
service complaints from isolated guests

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Best for: Families and food travellers seeking affordable, clean comfort near Penang's attractions and Seberang Jaya.

Think twice if: Sensitive to pest activity or bathroom odours in humid weather; one guest reported poor service.

Strengths

Clean, well-decorated rooms
Complete amenities and spacious parking
Friendly, responsive host
Good value for money near Seberang Jaya

Worth knowing

Owner noted as calm, strategic, and very helpful from check-in onwards
Rooms equipped with double air conditioning
Parking in front of house, described as spacious and safe
Prayer mat and ablution facilities provided
Washing machine and refrigerator in units
House has white interior design that reviewers say makes space feel larger

What reviews say by service

Homestay: Clean, comfortable rooms with complete amenities and helpful host praised by most; occasional pest issues noted.
Family & Large Group Homestay: Suitable for families up to 4 people comfortably; one guest mentioned capacity limits for larger groups.
Budget & Backpacker Homestay: Described as reasonable price for the cleanliness and comfort offered; good value feedback.

How it compares

Rated 4.5 against a 4.51 average across the 3860 beachfront & island homestay businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 87% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score

Star rating 67

Review volume 65

Review recency 71

Review sentiment 58

Profile completeness 50

Verification 0

Rating breakdown

Common questions

How far is the homestay from Seberang Jaya?: Less than 10 minutes drive away.
How close are nearby islands?: About 20 minutes drive from the homestay.
What facilities does the homestay include?: Washing machine, refrigerator, air-conditioned rooms, prayer mat, ablution facilities, spacious front parking, and complete bathroom amenities.

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Ruma Puteh Homestay @ Permatang Pauh

What recent reviews say

Strengths

Worth knowing

What reviews say by service

How it compares

How we scored this

Rating breakdown

Common questions

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