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The Kolam House YAN KEDAH

Updated 2026-08-25 · 2,196 reviewed · 960 listed · Scored from 105 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(105) 63 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified Publishes prices
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The Kolam House YAN KEDAH
Services
Family & Large Group Homestay, Homestay, Beachfront & Island Homestay
Reviews
105

What recent reviews say

The location and views draw steady praise, with guests appreciating the peaceful village setting, sea vistas, and family-friendly amenities like the pool and playground. However, maintenance and cleanliness are a major friction point: multiple reviewers report dirty rooms, lizard feces, stagnant or yellow pool water, and broken or unsafe fixtures like steep stairs without handrails and non-locking doors. The gap between potential and execution is stark.

The restaurant and food get positive mentions from day-trippers and diners. Staff responsiveness is inconsistent. Families with young children should weigh the unsafe stairs and poor security measures carefully against the scenic and playful environment.

Praised for
  • beautiful sea view and location
  • spacious facilities and playground
  • clean and comfortable rooms (when maintained)
  • friendly village atmosphere
Watch-outs
  • poor and inconsistent room cleanliness
  • dirty or poorly maintained pool
  • steep unsafe stairs and broken doors
  • lack of privacy in sea-view rooms
  • missing maintenance and safety measures
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Best for: families seeking scenic group accommodation who accept variable cleanliness standards
Think twice if: families with very young children or safety concerns; maintenance and cleanliness issues are frequent complaints

Strengths

  • sea-view location and peaceful village atmosphere
  • pool and children's playground
  • restaurant and catering services available
  • spacious grounds and parking

Worth knowing

  • Steep stairs lack handrails and railings, creating fall risk
  • sliding doors don't lock securely, pose escape risk for children
  • pool water reported as yellow or dirty in multiple recent reviews
  • lizard feces and debris found in corridors and sea-view room balconies
  • playground sand has had cat feces; children's pool reported small
  • BBQ pit available but availability unclear
  • projector in at least one room non-functional

What reviews say by service

Beachfront & Island Homestay
Beautiful sea views praised; safety hazards and inconsistent cleanliness reported by multiple families
Family & Large Group Homestay
Spacious grounds and children's amenities appeal, but steep unsafe stairs and poor security frustrate parents
Homestay
Rooms range from clean and comfortable to filthy; maintenance failures undermine the peaceful village experience

How it compares

  • Rated 4 against a 4.61 average across the 130 family & large group homestay businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 96% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 40
Review volume 88
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
60
4
17
3
10
2
2
1
16

Common questions

Is the sea-view room private for guests?
No. Multiple reviewers report people can enter the room area or visit while dining due to lack of privacy barriers. Sliding doors do not lock securely.
Are the stairs safe for young children?
No. Reviewers describe stairs as very steep with no handrails or railings, creating a serious fall risk for children.
Can families swim in the pool?
There is a pool for both adults and children, but recent reviews describe the water as dirty or yellow-tinted. There is a separate smaller pool for young children under 5.
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Last updated 2026-08-25