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Teratak Homestay

Updated 2026-08-25 · 2,196 reviewed · 960 listed · Scored from 20 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(20) 62 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Teratak Homestay
Services
Beachfront & Island Homestay, Homestay
Reviews
20

What recent reviews say

Guests praise the cleanliness, affordable price, and friendly owner, with several noting the convenient access to Kulim town and the highway. However, recent complaints focus on broken climate control and water heating, plus safety worries about wild monkeys around the property that damage bins and pose a threat to guests.

Praised for
  • clean and neat rooms
  • friendly and approachable owner
  • good value for money
  • convenient location near city and highway
Watch-outs
  • faulty air conditioning and water heater
  • monkey presence and safety concerns
  • limited nearby shops and amenities
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Best for: Budget-conscious travellers seeking clean, affordable accommodation near Kulim city.
Think twice if: Water heater and air conditioning have been reported as faulty; monkey activity around the grounds poses a safety risk.

Strengths

  • affordable rates
  • clean and well-kept interiors
  • helpful and approachable owner
  • near Kulim town centre and BKE highway

Worth knowing

  • Water heater reported non-functional
  • air conditioning reported faulty and causing electrical trips
  • wild monkeys on property damage bins and have been reported to chase guests
  • outdoor rubbish bin lacks locking mechanism

How it compares

  • Rated 4.1 against a 4.5 average across the 681 beachfront & island homestay businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 74% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 56
Review volume 57
Review recency 96
Review sentiment 51
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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3
3
2
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3

Common questions

Is the property near shops and groceries?
No. Reviewers note the area is industrial with no nearby shops within walking distance for groceries or snacks.
Are there safety concerns?
Yes. Multiple guests report wild monkeys on and around the property that have damaged bins and threatened guests, with no safety guarantees offered by the owner.

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Last updated 2026-08-25