Homestays in Permatang Pauh: ranked picks
Permatang Pauh's homestay scene leans heavily on kampung-style houses with rice field views, full kitchens, and hosts who answer WhatsApp fast. The picks below come from Google reviews scored using our methodology, weighing rating, review volume, recency and sentiment rather than star count alone.
Most properties here sit in quiet residential or paddy field areas a short drive from Bukit Mertajam and the Penang Bridge, with parking for 3-4 cars being the usual ceiling. Groups booking for weddings, family reunions or work retreats tend to favour the larger units that sleep 10-15.
50 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 | Homestay Studio Amani Permatang Pauh | 84 | 4.9 (121) | — | Families, mid-size groups |
| 2 | D’ Sawah Homestay (Permatang Pauh) | 83 | 5 (70) | — | Large groups, kids in tow |
| 3 | RnA Homestay | 83 | 4.9 (64) | — | Students, walkable amenities |
| 4 | Zihni Homestay Permatang Pauh | 79 | 5 (26) | — | Peaceful rice field stays |
| 5 | Sarah Homestay Muslim Permatang Pauh | 79 | 4.9 (57) | — | Family groups wanting extras |
| 6 | Singgah Stay | 76 | 5 (27) | — | Quiet retreats near Penang |
| 7 | Homestay Pak Abu | 76 | 4.9 (31) | — | Budget-conscious stays |
| 8 | Tiny House Kami Permatang Pauh | 74 | 5 (20) | — | Compact groups, week-long stays |
| 9 | Homestay AMFA | 73 | 4.7 (24) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 10 | Marberry Homestay | 72 | 4.8 (56) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 11 | Homestay SinggahOda | 71 | 5 (10) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 12 | Rumah Kotak Permatang Pauh | 71 | 5 (10) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 13 | Homestay Alya Penang | 69 | 4.4 (40) | — | vacation rental type |
| 14 | Rumah Mak Tok @ Villa 969 | 66 | 5 (5) | — | pool villa homestay |
| 15 | HOMESTAY HAJI AYOB - PERMATANG PAUH INN | 66 | 4.6 (19) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 16 | Paddy Villea Inn | 65 | 4.4 (31) | — | farmstay paddy |
| 17 | Homestay/Roomstay LIYANA F | 65 | 5 (6) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 18 | HNZ Homestay Penang, Permatang Pauh | 65 | 4 (166) | — | vacation rental type |
| 19 | Araayahanda Homestay/Room Stay(studio) | 64 | 4.3 (12) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 20 | Homestay & Chalet Kasih Bonda | 63 | 4.2 (65) | — | vacation rental type |
| 21 | Ns Homestay Permatang Pauh | 62 | 4.9 (10) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 22 | JASZA HOMESTAY | 58 | 5 (2) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 23 | Nice Homestay | 56 | 3.7 (3) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 24 | Noor’s Family | 55 | 5 (2) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 25 | D'Sawah Homestay Dr Samihah | 53 | 4.2 (5) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 26 | Homestay Az-Zahra | 53 | 5 (1) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 27 | Ummi Homestay | 52 | 4.3 (19) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 28 | Homestay Pauh Jaya 0194507909 | 51 | 4.2 (20) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 29 | Sintok Roomstay | 51 | 5 (6) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 30 | Homestay Studio Teratak Alisha Permatang Pauh | 51 | 5 (4) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 31 | Nur Homestay | 47 | 3.8 (25) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 32 | IT SWISS GARDEN | 45 | 4.3 (4) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 33 | Homestay Tagih Rindu | 45 | 5 (1) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 34 | NazLiy Homestay | 45 | 4.3 (6) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 35 | Cottage Homestay | 43 | 2.7 (7) | — | vacation rental type |
| 36 | The Embe Resident (Homestay) | 43 | 5 (2) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 37 | Imtiyaz Homestay2 | 41 | 5 (1) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 38 | Homestay cik pinat | 41 | 5 (1) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 39 | Ain's Homestay | 41 | 5 (1) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 40 | Unit 2 homestay kampung belah dua | 40 | 3.2 (9) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 41 | KNZ Homestay | 39 | 1 (1) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 42 | HOMESTAY POOL HUB D PAUH | 24 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 43 | homestay permatang pauh dekat uitm dan politeknik | 21 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 44 | Intan Homestay | 21 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 45 | ZW Homestay | 21 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 46 | Azidah Homestay | 21 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 47 | Shaziela Homestay | 21 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 48 | HOMESTAY TAMAN PAUH NAP | 21 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 49 | New Homestay Sofea Penang | 21 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 50 | Sweet Homestay | 17 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
Ranked picks
Homestay Studio Amani Permatang Pauh
score 84/100Scores highest overall with 121 reviews praising the fully equipped kitchen, laundry and gated safe location at competitive rates.
D’ Sawah Homestay (Permatang Pauh)
score 83/100Perfect 5.0 rating across 70 reviews, with a dedicated play area and space for up to 15 guests, though parking is tight.
RnA Homestay
score 83/100High-confidence score of 83.3 with guests noting reliable aircon, quality mattresses and an owner reachable at any hour.
Zihni Homestay Permatang Pauh
score 79/100All 26 reviews are five-star, with praise for aircon in every bedroom and a bathroom spacious enough for mobility needs.
Sarah Homestay Muslim Permatang Pauh
score 79/100A three-bedroom house with a pool table and Netflix, backed by consistently spotless reviews and no complaints on record.
Singgah Stay
score 76/10027 straight five-star reviews highlight peaceful views and an owner guests describe as treating them like family.
Homestay Pak Abu
score 76/100Recent reviews all rate five stars, citing branded water filters and Android TVs at an affordable price point.
Tiny House Kami Permatang Pauh
score 74/100Sleeps 6-10 across two levels with a well-stocked kitchen, though WiFi can drop at night and upstairs takes time to cool.
Homestay AMFA
score 73/100Guests consistently praise AMFA for cleanliness, complete furnishings, and attentive ownership that makes stays feel homely.
Marberry Homestay
score 72/100All 15 recent reviews award five stars.
Homestay SinggahOda
score 71/100Guests consistently praise the bright, open spaces and cleanliness.
Rumah Kotak Permatang Pauh
score 71/100Every guest has given five stars.
Homestay Alya Penang
score 69/100Guests consistently praise the comfortable rooms and good value in a convenient spot near restaurants.
Rumah Mak Tok @ Villa 969
score 66/100Five-star reviews across the board, though detail is limited.
HOMESTAY HAJI AYOB - PERMATANG PAUH INN
score 66/100Three reviews praise cleanliness, comfort, and space.
Paddy Villea Inn
score 65/100Paddy Villea Inn delivers on scenic appeal and comfort at a good price: paddy field views, clean rooms, and a calm setting draw families and groups looking for a budget-friendly retreat.
Homestay/Roomstay LIYANA F
score 65/100All six reviews award five stars.
HNZ Homestay Penang, Permatang Pauh
score 65/100Most guests praise the location near shopping and food, the pools, and budget-friendly rates for groups and families.
Araayahanda Homestay/Room Stay(studio)
score 64/100Most guests praise the cleanliness, affordable rates, and calm setting ideal for families and Penang visitors.
Homestay & Chalet Kasih Bonda
score 63/100Most guests find the place clean, comfortable, and welcoming, with a scenic rice-field location and helpful staff.
Ns Homestay Permatang Pauh
score 62/100Both reviewers praised the property for cleanliness, comfort, and responsive service.
JASZA HOMESTAY
score 58/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Nice Homestay
score 56/100Two five-star reviews praise the clean rooms, convenient location near shops, and adequate facilities with 3 rooms and 2 toilets.
Noor’s Family
score 55/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
D'Sawah Homestay Dr Samihah
score 53/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Homestay Az-Zahra
score 53/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Ummi Homestay
score 52/100Most guests report clean rooms and comfortable stays with convenient facilities nearby.
Homestay Pauh Jaya 0194507909
score 51/100Located in Permatang Pauh near polytechnic and university campuses, this homestay draws consistently favourable ratings.
Sintok Roomstay
score 51/100All six reviews award five stars.
Homestay Studio Teratak Alisha Permatang Pauh
score 51/100All four Google reviews award five stars.
Nur Homestay
score 47/100Reviewers enjoy the comfortable, English-style atmosphere and spacious hall, though small rooms and steep steps warrant attention.
IT SWISS GARDEN
score 45/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Homestay Tagih Rindu
score 45/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
NazLiy Homestay
score 45/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Cottage Homestay
score 43/100Five-star reviewers praise the owner's friendliness and outdoor activities like fishing and vegetable picking.
The Embe Resident (Homestay)
score 43/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Imtiyaz Homestay2
score 41/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Homestay cik pinat
score 41/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Ain's Homestay
score 41/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Unit 2 homestay kampung belah dua
score 40/100Recent guests report persistent odour problems, dirty rooms, and neglected pool infrastructure.
KNZ Homestay
score 39/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
HOMESTAY POOL HUB D PAUH
score 24/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
homestay permatang pauh dekat uitm dan politeknik
score 21/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Intan Homestay
score 21/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
ZW Homestay
score 21/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Azidah Homestay
score 21/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Shaziela Homestay
score 21/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
HOMESTAY TAMAN PAUH NAP
score 21/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
New Homestay Sofea Penang
score 21/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Sweet Homestay
score 17/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.