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Sunrise Gurney Homestay

Updated 2026-08-26 · 8,317 reviewed · 5,086 listed · Scored from 1,488 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(1488) 78 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Beachfront & Island HomestayHomestayFamily & Large Group Homestay

Google-verified1,488 Google reviews

Sunrise Gurney Homestay
Services
Beachfront & Island Homestay, Homestay, Family & Large Group Homestay
Reviews
1488

What recent reviews say

Sunrise Gurney Homestay draws families and groups to its beachfront Gurney location for spacious, equipped units with reliable sea views and easy walks to shops and local food. Reviewers praise the friendly staff and convenient base, though some units suffer from wear (hard beds, torn finishes, weak WiFi) and the operator has occasional unresponsiveness during booking crises.

Praised for
  • spacious, well-equipped units
  • excellent beachfront location near shops and food
  • clean rooms and sea views
  • friendly, responsive staff
Watch-outs
  • hard beds, poor fit for taller guests
  • inconsistent maintenance (torn wallpaper, stains, musty smells)
  • poor or missing WiFi
  • unresponsive operator during emergencies
  • pool maintenance issues
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Best for: families and larger groups seeking spacious beachfront stays near shops
Think twice if: booking for tall guests or those sensitive to maintenance issues; WiFi can be unreliable

Strengths

  • large, fully-equipped units
  • prime beachfront location
  • walkable to shops and local food
  • family-friendly setup

Worth knowing

  • Staff member May Chew noted as helpful and friendly
  • WhatsApp check-in/check-out offered
  • Parking: one smart card for one car provided; second car uses MBPP lot (fee paid by operator)
  • Water dispenser and drying facilities available
  • Some units feature curtain-divided bedrooms
  • Duplex units with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms mentioned
  • Sunrise views around 7am reported

What reviews say by service

Family & Large Group Homestay
large multi-bedroom units praised for accommodating families; some units have layout quirks (curtain-divided bedroom).
Beachfront & Island Homestay
beachfront location and sea views consistently praised; murky pool maintenance flagged as concern.
Homestay
well-equipped with kitchen and laundry; inconsistent finish quality and WiFi problems reported.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 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 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 59
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
1130
4
248
3
72
2
11
1
27

Common questions

How close is the homestay to shops and food?
Gurney Plaza, Gurney Paragon, and Gurney Bay are within easy walking distance. Local hawker stalls and Pulau Tikus Wet Market are 10 mins on foot. Character char kuey teow is 8 mins walk away.
What happens if I need to cancel urgently?
One reviewer experienced an operator-initiated emergency cancellation with refund delays. Contact the property directly via WhatsApp to clarify cancellation and emergency policies before booking.
Is WiFi reliable?
One recent review reported no WiFi signal. Check connectivity directly with the operator before confirming your stay.
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Last updated 2026-08-26