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Stewart Hotel & Residence

Updated 2026-08-26 · 8,317 reviewed · 5,086 listed · Scored from 13 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(13) 59 composite score See reviews on Google
Beachfront & Island HomestayHomestay

13 Google reviews

Stewart Hotel & Residence
Services
Beachfront & Island Homestay, Homestay
Reviews
13

What recent reviews say

Most guests praise the spot (steps from Chulia Street, cafes within walking distance) and the spacious, well-appointed rooms with quality bedding. Self check-in via key box works smoothly. However, older reviews flag serious lapses: dirty bathrooms at handover, broken keys, non-functional Wi-Fi, and staff who vanish when problems arise. Recent stays suggest improvement, though one guest noted slow replies to booking platform messages.

Praised for
  • excellent central location
  • spacious, comfortable rooms
  • clean and well-decorated
  • convenient self check-in
  • good value
Watch-outs
  • slow messaging response
  • inconsistent cleaning standards
  • poor maintenance and repairs
  • unreliable staff support
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Best for: Guests seeking quiet, spacious accommodation in central Georgetown with easy self check-in.
Think twice if: Reliability concerns from past reviews; response to booking queries can be slow, and maintenance issues have occurred before.

Strengths

  • walking distance to Chulia Street and Georgetown attractions
  • spacious rooms with quality bedding
  • self check-in convenience
  • quiet despite central location

Worth knowing

  • Contact person Jimmy handles bookings
  • Only four bedrooms in the property
  • Self check-in via key box
  • Shared lounge area on first floor
  • Room work areas and storage
  • Common fridge in shared spaces
  • Smart TV with Netflix in at least one room

What reviews say by service

Beachfront & Island Homestay
Central location praised; no beach references in reviews.
Homestay
Spacious rooms and quiet shared spaces offset by past cleaning and maintenance failures.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.51 average across the 3860 beachfront & island homestay businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 73% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 63
Review volume 50
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 50
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

How close is this to Georgetown attractions?
Within a five- to twenty-minute walk of Chulia Street, cafes, bars, and supermarkets, according to guests.
Is there staff available after hours?
The guesthouse has no reception desk. Self check-in uses a key box. For emergencies, you must contact the assigned contact person.
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Last updated 2026-08-26