Homestays in Perai: ranked picks
Perai sits just across the bridge from George Town, making it a practical base for families and groups who want space and parking without island prices. The picks below are ranked using our methodology, which weighs guest ratings, review volume, sentiment, and how complete and current each listing's information is.
Most homestays here cluster around residential neighbourhoods and food streets like CLP, with easy access to Sunway Carnival mall and the mainland side of Penang's bridges. Expect on-site parking as standard, with several properties set up for larger family groups or multi-car visits.
42 businesses, scored on rating, review volume, recency, sentiment and listing completeness. How we score › · View on map ›
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AFNAZ Homestay Penang | 77 | 4.9 (32) | — | Families with elderly guests |
| 2 | Aiman Homestay | 71 | 4.7 (63) | — | Muslim-friendly group stays |
| 3 | Homestay Taman Pauh | 66 | 4.1 (25) | — | Budget-conscious families |
| 4 | ALISYA HOMESTAY | 65 | 5 (9) | — | Comfort with home conveniences |
| 5 | Zidni Guest House Penang (Meritus) | 65 | 5 (36) | — | Modern, well-equipped stays |
| 6 | Seri Damai Cottage @ Perai - Homestay | 62 | 5 (4) | — | Simple, comfortable short stays |
| 7 | CLP Homestay | 62 | 4.3 (18) | — | Foodies near CLP food street |
| 8 | Three Homestay | 61 | 4 (26) | — | Large groups on a budget |
| 9 | ALLURA PENANG HOMESTAY | 61 | 5 (8) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 10 | Grand Meritus Homestay | 60 | 4.7 (22) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 11 | Pauh Jaya Cozy Homestay | 60 | 5 (7) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 12 | Julia Homestay | 59 | 4.2 (19) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 13 | VALUESTAY MERITUS | 58 | 5 (8) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 14 | ApatoHauz Homestay Penang | 58 | 4.8 (22) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 15 | De Cities Homestay | 56 | 4.1 (9) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 16 | Pesona Pauh Homestay | 56 | 5 (8) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 17 | Asma Homestay | 55 | 4.3 (17) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 18 | CLP perai Homestay | 54 | 4.7 (3) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 19 | Taman pelangi,perai | 53 | 5 (4) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 20 | Homestay near Sunway Carnival mall, Seberang Jaya | 52 | 4.4 (15) | — | vacation rental type |
| 21 | HOMESTAY TMN PAUH JAYA | 52 | 4.9 (7) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 22 | CN Homestay | 50 | 4.6 (7) | — | budget homestay |
| 23 | Muafakat Homestay Pauh Jaya | 50 | 4 (24) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 24 | CLP2 Homestay | 48 | 4.3 (4) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 25 | D'PENANG BRIDGE HOMESTAY PERAI | 48 | 4.6 (5) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 26 | Izz Guest House Maritus Penang | 48 | 5 (2) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 27 | NA | 47 | 4.1 (14) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 28 | Princess Shack Homestay | 45 | 3.7 (10) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 29 | Emliza Homestay | 44 | 4.5 (4) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 30 | Casa Homestay Perai Penang | 42 | 3.7 (3) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 31 | Homestay Idaman | 42 | 3.4 (5) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 32 | Homestay Al Faizin TPJ | 42 | 3 (2) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 33 | Syaz Homestay Prai (Muslim only) | 41 | 5 (1) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 34 | CLP3 Homestay | 40 | 3 (4) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 35 | Rumah warga asing Homestay | 40 | 3.2 (5) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 36 | Taman pelangi block T | 38 | 5 (1) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 37 | Junjay Homestay | 38 | 5 (1) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 38 | HOMESTAY PERMATANG PAUH | 37 | 3.5 (2) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 39 | Romance Homestay | 21 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 40 | Homestay Al Amin | 21 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 41 | PG Homestay | 17 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 42 | Monstera Meritus Homestay | 17 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
Ranked picks
AFNAZ Homestay Penang
score 77/100A four-bedroom layout with a ground-floor room and a full kitchen makes it practical for multi-generation family stays.
Aiman Homestay
score 71/100Guests across 63 reviews highlight the responsive owner, spacious rooms, and halal-conscious service near the beach.
Homestay Taman Pauh
score 66/100Recent reviews point to fair pricing and working facilities after earlier maintenance complaints seem to have been addressed.
ALISYA HOMESTAY
score 65/100Nine five-star reviews praise the Coway washer-dryer, Netflix access, and an attentive host.
Zidni Guest House Penang (Meritus)
score 65/100All 36 reviews are five-star, with guests calling out the clean interior, full furnishings, and a swimming pool.
Seri Damai Cottage @ Perai - Homestay
score 62/100A small but perfect run of five-star reviews notes comfortable beds and an easy check-in process.
CLP Homestay
score 62/100Recent guests like the spacious, clean rooms and the short walk to CLP food street and the morning market.
Three Homestay
score 61/100Affordable per-room rates and a shared kitchen suit groups, though some guests flag noise and inconsistent upkeep.
ALLURA PENANG HOMESTAY
score 61/100All eight Google reviews are five-star.
Grand Meritus Homestay
score 60/100Most guests praise cleanliness, fast host response, and family amenities like the pool and playground.
Pauh Jaya Cozy Homestay
score 60/100All seven reviews award five stars.
Julia Homestay
score 59/100Reviewers praise the location and friendly owner, with most rating it good value.
VALUESTAY MERITUS
score 58/100All eight reviewers gave five stars.
ApatoHauz Homestay Penang
score 58/100A consistently praised beachfront-adjacent property in Penang with 4.8 stars across 22 reviews (95% five-star).
De Cities Homestay
score 56/100Recent guests praised the spacious, clean layout.
Pesona Pauh Homestay
score 56/100Five-star ratings across a small review base describe a tidy, fairly priced beachfront homestay in Taman Pauh Jaya where guests praise the owner's willingness to negotiate stays, easy keybox check-in, and functional kitchen setup that controls cooking odours.
Asma Homestay
score 55/100Budget-friendly beachfront option with clean, well-equipped rooms near shops and colleges.
CLP perai Homestay
score 54/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Taman pelangi,perai
score 53/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Homestay near Sunway Carnival mall, Seberang Jaya
score 52/100Near Tesco and Sunway Carnival mall in Perai, this homestay appeals to budget-conscious guests valuing convenience over frills.
HOMESTAY TMN PAUH JAYA
score 52/100Ratings average 4.9/5 across seven reviews, with consistent praise for clean, spacious rooms, friendly owner, and nearby shopping and services.
CN Homestay
score 50/100Families and groups find good value here, drawn by multiple pools (some with slides and toys) and clean, spacious rooms in a quiet countryside setting near Seberang Jaya.
Muafakat Homestay Pauh Jaya
score 50/100Older reviews consistently praised the spacious layout, clean rooms, and fair prices, with the owner noted as friendly.
CLP2 Homestay
score 48/100Guests report a clean, quiet location within walking distance of a riverside park and 5-minute drive from Chai Leng Park, Sunway Carnival, and Raja Uda.
D'PENANG BRIDGE HOMESTAY PERAI
score 48/100Located in Kampung Jawa on Perai's mainland, this beachfront homestay draws visitors for straightforward access to Penang Island.
Izz Guest House Maritus Penang
score 48/100Both reviewers highlight comfort and cleanliness; one noted the spacious pool and reasonable pricing, the other the owner's warmth and suitability for families.
NA
score 47/100Reviews consistently praise the host's warmth and the clean, comfortable rooms.
Princess Shack Homestay
score 45/100Guests find the rooms spacious and comfortable with a relaxed village atmosphere, though some note the lack of air conditioning and basic meal offerings (fresh seafood, rice, barbecue only).
Emliza Homestay
score 44/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Casa Homestay Perai Penang
score 42/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Homestay Idaman
score 42/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Homestay Al Faizin TPJ
score 42/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Syaz Homestay Prai (Muslim only)
score 41/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
CLP3 Homestay
score 40/100With only two reviews available, evidence is limited.
Rumah warga asing Homestay
score 40/100Reviewers report serious maintenance issues: flooding near the kitchen, broken toilet and lights, weak water pressure, and inadequate cleaning.
Taman pelangi block T
score 38/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Junjay Homestay
score 38/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
HOMESTAY PERMATANG PAUH
score 37/100Mixed feedback from sparse review history.
Romance Homestay
score 21/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Homestay Al Amin
score 21/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
PG Homestay
score 17/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Monstera Meritus Homestay
score 17/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.