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Vacation Home / Holiday RentalHomestay
Teratak As-Salam
Beachfront & Island HomestayHomestay
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- Beachfront & Island Homestay, Homestay
- Reviews
- 62
What recent reviews say
Five-star reviewers praise the pool, calm atmosphere, and ample parking for group stays. One-star guests describe persistent maintenance problems, cat feces throughout, staff hovering over guests, and poor sound insulation. Several found the place unsuitable for family celebrations due to strict noise rules and the owner's constant presence in shared spaces, making privacy feel impossible.
The business attracts families seeking a group gathering spot but fails on cleanliness, comfort basics, and enforcing its own noise policies consistently. Pricing does not align with the condition reviewers encounter.
Recent shift: The business received several five-star reviews 7-11 months ago but has deteriorated significantly; the detailed one-star review from 2 months ago describes long-standing failures (lights, cleanliness) that earlier reviews had already flagged without action.
Praised for
- good pool and grounds for groups
- strategic location near city center
- spacious parking in secure compound
- clean water and facilities when maintained
Watch-outs
- severe maintenance failures (lights, AC, bidet, exhaust fan)
- poor cleanliness (cat feces, lizard droppings, dirty grills)
- staff intrude on guest privacy constantly
- strict noise policy limits family gatherings
- air conditioning ineffective and noisy
- water pressure and pool pump problems
- unexpected extra charges for children and guests
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Best for: Groups booking large gatherings where noise restrictions are acceptable and maintenance concerns do not deter them.
Think twice if: You value privacy or plan family activities with noise; staff live on-site and enforce strict rules. Cleanliness and AC performance are inconsistent, and repairs go unfinished.
Strengths
- pool and barbecue area for group events
- secure fenced parking
- near city center and shops
- spacious grounds
Worth knowing
- Owner and staff reside in the homestay and actively use shared guest spaces (kitchen, washing area, corridor) during guest stays
- Corridor lights reported broken in multiple reviews across several months with no repair
- Air conditioner set to 16°C but does not cool effectively; also produces loud noise
- Cat feces found scattered in rooms and common areas
- Lizard droppings visible on headboards
- Pool pump described as slow to open; water pressure issues reported
- BBQ grill found dirty; guests expected to clean it
- Extra charges applied for children and additional guests despite prior agreement
What reviews say by service
- Family & Large Group Homestay
- Praised for pool and barbecue for gatherings, but strict noise policy and staff oversight make it uncomfortable for lively celebrations
- Homestay
- Poor maintenance, cleanliness lapses, and privacy intrusion dominate complaints despite some rating the rooms themselves as clean
How it compares
- Rated 4 against a 4.52 average across the 1295 beachfront & island homestay businesses listed here.
- Has more Google reviews than 94% of the businesses in this directory.
How we scored this
How We Score Star rating 44
Review volume 78
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 41
Profile completeness 50
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Rating breakdown
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Common questions
- Can we have a karaoke or music event?
- Multiple guests report strict noise restrictions and owner opposition to karaoke. Neighbors complain and staff enforce quiet periods, especially after midnight.
- What is the parking like?
- Parking is in a fenced, secure compound with ample space; reviewers consistently praise this feature.
- Is the pool always available?
- The pool is available but has reported time limits for bathing mentioned in one review. Water pump and pressure issues have been flagged.
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