What is included in a stay?

Free WiFi, free parking (level 4), air-conditioning, and access to outdoor swimming pool. Services include housekeeping.

How easy is check-in and checkout?

Check-in is streamlined with clear instructions. Checkout allows you to drop your access card in a box at your floor level rather than returning to reception.

Walking distance to multiple shops, cafes (Zus, Coffee Bean), and local food eateries. Easily accessible from the PLUS highway.

ZENSTAY Abnb Perai Penang

Updated 2026-08-26 · 8,317 reviewed · 5,086 listed · Scored from 21 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(21) 71 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

Beachfront & Island HomestayHomestay

Google-verified21 Google reviews2020

Services: Beachfront & Island Homestay, Homestay
Reviews: 21

What recent reviews say

Most guests praise the cleanliness, comfort, and staff helpfulness, especially manager Mr Domingo and reception staff Ms Amutha. However, two older complaints describe sudden price increases on arrival and allegedly different rates for foreigners, raising concerns about pricing transparency and fairness.

Praised for

responsive and friendly staff
spotless, clean rooms
comfortable and well-equipped
convenient location near shops and highway
smooth check-in and checkout process

Watch-outs

pricing changes on check-in day
unprofessional billing disputes
possible discrimination in rates for foreigners

clean-roomsresponsive-hostspaciouscomfortable-bedswell-equipped-kitchengreat-locationeasy-checkinfriendly-host

Best for: Families and groups seeking clean, spacious accommodation near shops and highway access.

Think twice if: Pricing transparency concerns exist; confirm rates in writing before arrival to avoid disputes.

Strengths

Staff known by name for attentiveness
Soundproof rooms with quality sleep
Easy streamlined check-in and checkout
Multiple nearby dining and shopping within walking distance

Worth knowing

Manager Mr Domingo and reception staff Ms Amutha named for professionalism
Housekeeping noted for attention to detail
Sound insulation praised in reviews
Streamlined checkout via floor-level card drop
Level 4 parking mentioned

What reviews say by service

Beachfront & Island Homestay: Reviews focus on apartment cleanliness and staff service rather than beachfront features; not evidenced as a beachfront property in reviews.
Homestay: Home-like comfort and friendly service consistently praised; guests report feeling at home with responsive staff support.

How it compares

Rated 4.6 against a 4.51 average across the 3860 beachfront & island homestay businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 81% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score

Star rating 70

Review volume 58

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 67

Profile completeness 75

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

Common questions

What is included in a stay?: Free WiFi, free parking (level 4), air-conditioning, and access to outdoor swimming pool. Services include housekeeping.
How easy is check-in and checkout?: Check-in is streamlined with clear instructions. Checkout allows you to drop your access card in a box at your floor level rather than returning to reception.
What is nearby?: Walking distance to multiple shops, cafes (Zus, Coffee Bean), and local food eateries. Easily accessible from the PLUS highway.

Contact

Phone: +6018-3227988
Website: http://zenstayabnb.com/
Address: Jalan Juru Sentral, 14000 Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang
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Last verified 2026-08-26

From their website

Services listed

1 Bedroom Suite (2 persons)2 Bedroom Suite (3 persons)4 Bedroom Suite (7 persons)2 Bedroom Suite (3 persons)2 Bedroom Standard (4 persons)1 Bedroom Suite (2 persons)2 Bedroom Deluxe (3 persons)4 Bedroom Family Suite (7 persons)

Operating:2020

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