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The Royal Seaview Homestay @ The Landmark
4.0(3)
Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
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The Only Bnb
Vacation Home / Holiday RentalBeachfront & Island HomestayHomestay
Google-verified596 Google reviewssince 2019
- Services
- Vacation Home / Holiday Rental, Beachfront & Island Homestay, Homestay
- Reviews
- 596
What recent reviews say
The Only Bnb delivers spacious apartments with city and sea views at a price that appeals to families and couples seeking room to spread out. Service is generally quick when things work smoothly, though maintenance repairs can drag on and hygiene inconsistency mars the stay for some guests.
Praised for
- spacious rooms and views
- responsive and friendly staff
- good value for money
- family-friendly amenities (pool, playground)
- convenient Penang location near malls and restaurants
Watch-outs
- hygiene and maintenance issues (stains, mold, clogged pipes)
- slow or delayed repairs and service follow-through
- noisy at night from nearby road traffic
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Best for: Families with young children seeking spacious units with pool access and sea views.
Think twice if: Cleanliness standards vary between units; expect potential delays if repairs are needed during your stay.
Strengths
- large, well-appointed rooms with balconies
- pool and playground for families
- 16-hour customer service
- quick staff response to requests
Worth knowing
- Staff members Dana and Yugan noted for helpful service
- Units include air conditioning, balconies, and some have multiple bedrooms
- Air conditioner repair delays noted: one guest without remote control for two weeks
- One unit had a curtain instead of a bedroom door
- Sofa damage (burnt patch) and bedsheet stains reported in separate units
What reviews say by service
- Vacation Home / Holiday Rental
- Spacious units with views offer good value but maintenance responsiveness varies widely
- Beachfront & Island Homestay
- Sea views praised; convenient to Penang beaches but not directly beachfront
- Family & Large Group Homestay
- Pool and playground suit families; staff friendly and attentive to families
How it compares
- Rated 4.8 against a 4.56 average across the 616 vacation home / holiday rental businesses listed here.
- Has more Google reviews than 100% of the businesses in this directory.
How we scored this
How We Score Star rating 86
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 67
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30
Rating breakdown
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Common questions
- Is there a pool for kids?
- Yes, there is a big pool and playground available for guests.
- What time is breakfast served and what does it cost?
- Breakfast is included in some stays; the buffet is RM8.80 per head if purchased separately.
- How long are the repair times if something breaks?
- Repairs can take time; one guest waited two weeks for an air conditioner replacement. The business states 16-hour customer service availability.
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