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3.7(3)✓ Google-verified
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Tok Bidin Homestay
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Google-verified148 Google reviews
- Services
- Beachfront & Island Homestay, Homestay
- Reviews
- 148
What recent reviews say
Tok Bidin draws repeat visitors for its spacious rooms, paddy views, and welcoming owner, but maintenance lapses and water pressure issues frustrate new guests. Several reviewers praise family-friendly amenities and location near Cenang Beach, though a vocal minority report arriving to dirty conditions, broken facilities, and owner defensiveness when problems arise. Long-term guests report good experiences; short-stay reviewers more often clash with the property's upkeep and responsiveness.
Praised for
- spacious, comfortable rooms
- beautiful paddy field and mountain views
- close to Cenang Beach
- friendly, welcoming host
- good value for families
Watch-outs
- water pressure problems and slow flow
- poor maintenance (broken heater, non-working AC, faulty toilets)
- dirty conditions on arrival and mold/pest issues
- unreliable wifi disconnection
- privacy concerns with intrusive owner
- missing basic supplies and infrastructure issues
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Best for: Families planning extended stays or repeat visitors familiar with the property
Think twice if: Maintenance and water pressure issues are ongoing concerns; first-time guests report arriving to dirty conditions and broken facilities
Strengths
- Spacious rooms (mostly 2 queen beds per room)
- Paddy field and Mount Raya views
- Swimming pool on grounds
- Close to Cenang Beach and local amenities
Worth knowing
- Water pressure and flow problems cited across multiple years
- Air conditioning units in some rooms slow or non-functional
- Multiple toilet blockages and broken bathroom doors reported
- Frog infestations in kitchen area noted
- Basic supplies (salt, sugar) not provided in kitchen
- Wifi described as weak and unreliable
- Owner has been defensive or dismissive when complaints raised
- One reviewer confirmed water issues resolved when meter was checked
What reviews say by service
- Beachfront & Island Homestay
- Close to Cenang Beach and within paddy fields, but reviews mix location praise with maintenance and infrastructure complaints.
- Homestay
- Family-friendly common areas and spacious layout praised by long-term renters; short-stay guests report poor pre-arrival cleaning and broken amenities.
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 98% of the businesses in this directory.
How we scored this
How We Score Star rating 44
Review volume 94
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 46
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30
Rating breakdown
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4
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3
12
2
9
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10
Common questions
- What are the rooms like?
- Most rooms have two queen beds. The homestay has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, though one bathroom is in the kitchen. Water heater, air conditioning, and toilet functionality vary by room and have been reported as problematic.
- What facilities are included?
- Pool, wifi (reported as weak/unreliable), basic cooking utensils, plates, and cups. Basic ingredients like salt and sugar are not provided.
- Is it suitable for families?
- Yes, reviewers recommend it for families, especially those planning longer stays. It is near Cenang Beach and has a pool. New arrivals should expect to verify AC, water pressure, and bathroom functionality on check-in.
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