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Risma Homestay
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Sri Sayang Resort Service Apartment
Beachfront & Island Homestay
Google-verified1,246 Google reviews
- Service
- Beachfront & Island Homestay
- Reviews
- 1246
What recent reviews say
Five-star reviewers praise the spacious layouts, full kitchens, and balcony views, often citing friendly staff and good value. However, one and two-star reviews report severe issues: ants, bed bugs, and geckos; non-functioning appliances; unrepaired broken furniture; and poor security.
Complaints cluster around unit inconsistency and neglect. One reviewer documented a biohazard situation in Unit 3203; another on Level 19 found a gas container empty and no basic toiletries. While some guests report successful stays and improvements over time, the 34% one-to-two-star rate reflects that maintenance quality varies sharply by unit and season, making this a high-risk gamble unless you inspect your specific apartment on arrival.
Praised for
- spacious apartments with kitchenette
- clean linens and toiletries
- responsive hosts
- beachfront location and views
- good value when maintained
Watch-outs
- inconsistent cleaning and maintenance
- pest infestations (ants, bed bugs, geckos)
- broken furniture and appliances
- poor security (unlocking doors and windows)
- high parking fees
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Best for: Travelers comfortable with older buildings who are willing to inspect their specific unit before settling in.
Think twice if: Unit quality varies drastically; pest infestations and broken appliances reported frequently. Inspect on arrival and request a different room if issues are visible.
Strengths
- Full kitchenette with appliances in every unit
- Private balconies with beachfront views
- Pool and garden on-site
- Daily housekeeping option
Worth knowing
- Unit 7-05 and Level 2 praised for cleanliness and staff responsiveness in recent reviews
- Unit 3203 documented with severe bed bug infestation and management indifference
- Unit on Level 19 had non-functioning TV, water heater issues, empty gas container, and slow water pressure
- One guest waited 4 hours at reception after a room change
- Parking charged at RM10 per entry, RM50 per day for frequent exits
- Free daily cleaning with bed linen and towel change during 7-day stays reported by satisfied guests
What reviews say by service
- Beachfront & Island Homestay
- Strong views and beach access praised, but cleaning standards and pest control inconsistent across units; some guests very satisfied, others reported health hazards.
How it compares
- Rated 3.4 against a 4.51 average across the 3860 beachfront & island homestay businesses listed here.
- Has more Google reviews than 100% of the businesses in this directory.
How we scored this
How We Score Star rating 0
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30
Rating breakdown
5
425
4
256
3
242
2
95
1
228
Common questions
- Is parking included?
- No. Parking costs RM10 per entry, or RM50 per day if you exit and re-enter multiple times.
- Does the apartment come with cooking equipment?
- Yes. Each unit has a kitchenette with a microwave, toaster, and rice cooker. However, one reviewer reported an empty gas container that prevented cooking.
- Is daily housekeeping included?
- Not every day. One guest reported one free cleaning service with fresh linens and towels during a 7-day stay; other guests did not mention daily cleaning.
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