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The 6N by Sky Hive

Updated 2026-08-26 · 8,317 reviewed · 5,086 listed · Scored from 45 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.4(45) 54 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The 6N by Sky Hive
Services
Beachfront & Island Homestay, Homestay
Reviews
45

What recent reviews say

The 6N attracts budget travellers with its central George Town location and competitive rates, but the experience is inconsistent. Half the guests praise convenience and cleanliness, while the other half report severe issues: unresponsive check-in staff, cramped rooms that don't match photos, odour and noise problems, and a manager accused of rudeness and price manipulation when they needed to extend. Whether you enjoy your stay seems to depend heavily on which room you get and whether you need to contact management during your booking.

Praised for
  • convenient central location
  • well-equipped rooms
  • competitive pricing
  • responsive staff (when reached)
Watch-outs
  • unresponsive management and poor customer service
  • tiny cramped rooms
  • misleading photos versus actual size
  • poor maintenance and cleanliness issues
  • noise and smell complaints
  • limited or unavailable parking
  • uneven beds and uncomfortable furnishings
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Best for: budget-conscious travellers comfortable with minimal space and basic facilities
Think twice if: you need responsive staff support, spacious rooms, reliable parking, or consistent cleanliness and odour control

Strengths

  • central George Town location
  • competitive budget pricing
  • proximity to Komtar and walking-distance attractions

Worth knowing

  • Check-in can be unresponsive (one guest waited 2.5 hours)
  • Ground floor room 5 noted for washing machine noise
  • Early check-in available but charged extra
  • WhatsApp and internet connection required for check-in process
  • Room upgrades sometimes offered when guests request changes
  • Prices may increase when guests ask to extend their booking

What reviews say by service

Beachfront & Island Homestay
Convenient central location praised, but poor communication during check-in and room size mismatches reported.
Homestay
Basic facilities and competitive rates appeal to budget guests, though noise, smells, and uneven beds hinder sleep quality.

How it compares

  • Rated 3.4 against a 4.51 average across the 3860 beachfront & island homestay businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 92% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 20
Review volume 72
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 41
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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13

Common questions

Is WhatsApp required for check-in?
Yes. The business requires WhatsApp for check-in, and a working internet connection is needed. This is only disclosed after booking.
Is parking included?
Parking is very limited and sometimes unavailable near the property. It is not reliably included with your room.
Can I check in early?
Early check-in is available but comes with an additional fee. Management has been slow to respond to early check-in requests (one guest waited 2.5 hours).

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Last updated 2026-08-26