49 low data
Al Fateh Homestay
5.0(3)
All three five-star reviews praise the place as cozy, clean, and set in a friendly neighborhood, though detail on specific services is limited.
Beachfront & Island HomestayHomestay
Sinai Homestay
Beachfront & Island HomestayHomestay
Google-verified45 Google reviews
- Services
- Beachfront & Island Homestay, Homestay
- Reviews
- 45
What recent reviews say
Sinai offers budget accommodation near USM with basic home facilities at RM190 per night. However, recent guests report serious cleanliness lapses, rodent sightings, broken appliances, and overgrown grounds that undermine the value proposition.
Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.
Praised for
- value for money
- suitable for students and families
- basic amenities provided
Watch-outs
- poor cleanliness and maintenance
- pest issues (rats, lizards)
- faulty appliances
- uncut grounds and bushes
value-for-moneypoor-maintenancegood-for-families
Best for: short-term student accommodation near USM on a tight budget
Think twice if: cleanliness and pest control are priorities; upkeep appears inconsistent
Strengths
- budget-friendly rates
- near USM campus
- Muslim-friendly homestay
Worth knowing
- Unit names: Sinai 2, Senai House 3
- Some units have 2-3 bedrooms with mixed air conditioning (2 ACs per 3-bedroom unit)
- Past reports of rat sightings, lizard droppings in kitchen, broken water kettle, faulty appliances
What reviews say by service
- Beachfront & Island Homestay
- Budget option near USM, but cleanliness and maintenance concerns deter repeat bookings
- Homestay
- Basic home amenities provided, but pests and poor upkeep overshadow affordability
How it compares
- Rated 4.2 against a 4.51 average across the 3860 beachfront & island homestay businesses listed here.
- Has more Google reviews than 92% of the businesses in this directory.
How we scored this
How We Score Star rating 54
Review volume 72
Review recency 19
Review sentiment 47
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30
Rating breakdown
5
28
4
8
3
4
2
2
1
3
Common questions
- What is the nightly rate?
- RM190.00 per unit, according to their website.
- Is parking available?
- Yes, free parking is offered.
- Is there air conditioning?
- Most units have air conditioning in some bedrooms; some rooms have ceiling fans only.
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