What is included in the room?

Iron and board, kettle, TV, fan, dining table, mini fridge, queen bed, sofa. Bring your own towels.

Can I book last-minute?

Yes. The owner is noted for accepting last-minute bookings and being flexible with requests.

The 4242

Updated 2026-08-26 · 8,317 reviewed · 5,086 listed · Scored from 7 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(7) 61 low data composite score See reviews on Google

Beachfront & Island HomestayHomestay

7 Google reviews

Services: Beachfront & Island Homestay, Homestay
Reviews: 7

What recent reviews say

The 4242 earns consistent praise for cleanliness, spacious rooms, and a welcoming owner who accommodates last-minute bookings. Rates well below market price with thoughtful decor and full amenities; bring your own towels.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for

clean and well-maintained
family-friendly and spacious
kind and responsive host
value for money
aesthetic decor and lighting

Watch-outs

towels not provided

clean-roomsspaciousresponsive-hostvalue-for-moneygood-for-familiescomfortable-beds

Best for: families needing budget-friendly, spacious accommodation with responsive booking

Think twice if: you expect towels to be included in your stay

Strengths

well below market price
spacious rooms with full amenities
aesthetic decor and good lighting
easy last-minute bookings

Worth knowing

Host accommodates last-minute bookings
rooms include iron, kettle, TV, fan, dining table, mini fridge, queen bed, sofa

What reviews say by service

Homestay: spacious, clean, full amenities, responsive host, priced well below market
Beachfront & Island Homestay: reviews do not mention beach or island access

How it compares

Rated 4.9 against a 4.51 average across the 3860 beachfront & island homestay businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 58% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score

Star rating 73

Review volume 39

Review recency 77

Review sentiment 63

Profile completeness 50

Verification 0

Rating breakdown

Common questions

What is included in the room?: Iron and board, kettle, TV, fan, dining table, mini fridge, queen bed, sofa. Bring your own towels.
Can I book last-minute?: Yes. The owner is noted for accepting last-minute bookings and being flexible with requests.

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The 4242

What recent reviews say

Strengths

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What reviews say by service

How it compares

How we scored this

Rating breakdown

Common questions

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