Homestays in Slim River: ranked picks
Slim River sits just off the North-South Expressway, making it a common stopover for families heading up to Cameron Highlands or groups wanting a quiet kampung base in Perak. The homestays here range from air-conditioned multi-unit setups with pools to simple village houses with room to roam. Rankings below follow our methodology, weighing review volume, ratings, and guest sentiment together.
Most properties cluster near Slim River town, with easy access to the toll, local markets, and clinics. A few, like those near Risda Ecopark, lean into the village setting with pools and outdoor space, which suits families or groups planning day trips to nearby waterfalls rather than city-style stays.
36 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 | Doktor Homestay Slim River | 77 | 4.8 (57) | — | Value stays near town |
| 2 | AR RAYYAN HOMESTAY SLIM RIVER | 75 | 5 (20) | — | Families needing full amenities |
| 3 | Selesa Homestay | 72 | 4.4 (131) | — | Groups wanting a pool |
| 4 | Dusun Tok Pa | 69 | 4.9 (26) | — | Kampung experience with kids |
| 5 | Homestay Krull787 | 68 | 4.6 (9) | — | Trips to Risda Ecopark |
| 6 | Teratak Cikgu Jah | 68 | 5 (11) | — | Modern decor, central location |
| 7 | Homestay Bukit Slim - Slim River | 68 | 4.7 (9) | — | Short, quiet breaks |
| 8 | Auliya Homestay Slim River | 64 | 4.9 (22) | — | Budget stays near the Sunday market |
| 9 | SakuZa Homestay Slim River Perak | 61 | 5 (8) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 10 | Juita Homestay | 60 | 4.6 (5) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 11 | Tamu Rimba Chalet | 59 | 5 (3) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 12 | TERATAK HAZIQ HOMESTAY, SLIM RIVER | 59 | 5 (4) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 13 | homestay slim river kg jaya | 58 | 3.7 (6) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 14 | LH Homestay | 58 | 4.8 (19) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 15 | Balun Sunflower Homestay | 57 | 4.9 (7) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 16 | Tambak D'Village | 56 | 5 (4) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 17 | HOMESTAY DUSUN ANA BALUN | 55 | 4.3 (19) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 18 | Homestay Masjid Sultan Idris Shah II | 53 | 5 (1) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 19 | Moleq Guest House | 50 | 5 (1) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 20 | Slim Village Palm House | 50 | 5 (3) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 21 | Sarah Homestay Slim River | 49 | 5 (3) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 22 | R&Z Room Stay | 48 | 5 (4) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 23 | Homestay Weng Kong Slim River | 48 | 1 (1) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 24 | D'Laman Homestay | 45 | 5 (2) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 25 | Homestay D'makmur | 41 | 3.3 (3) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 26 | Desa Slim Homestay | 41 | 5 (1) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 27 | ROADSIDE HOMESTAY | 41 | 5 (1) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 28 | Studio Room Aminah Pondok Mualim | 41 | 5 (1) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 29 | Santai Homestay | 38 | 5 (1) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 30 | sabrina house | 38 | 5 (1) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 31 | Homestay Slim | 47 | 3.8 (12) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 32 | Valley Homestay Slim River, Perak | 47 | 4.2 (20) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 33 | Rumah sewa | 37 | 4 (1) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 34 | Homestay Bonda (Homestay Behrang) | 37 | 4 (1) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 35 | Homestay budget kak ilah | 21 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 36 | D'Shine Homestay | 17 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
Ranked picks
Doktor Homestay Slim River
score 77/100Guests repeatedly call out the spacious, clean rooms and a hands-on owner, though only one room has air conditioning.
AR RAYYAN HOMESTAY SLIM RIVER
score 75/100A perfect 5-star average across 20 reviews for clean, fully-equipped units with AC, kitchens and washers in each.
Selesa Homestay
score 72/100Multiple unit layouts and a private pool draw families, backed by the largest review base in the area.
Dusun Tok Pa
score 69/100A near-perfect rating reflects the quiet village setting and large grounds, despite occasional flooding in heavy rain.
Homestay Krull787
score 68/100Guests highlight the pool, parking and well-equipped rooms just a short drive from the waterfall.
Teratak Cikgu Jah
score 68/100All 11 reviewers give 5 stars, praising the modern fit-out and easy access to toll and town amenities.
Homestay Bukit Slim - Slim River
score 68/100A peaceful residential setting with straightforward, clean rooms, though reviews are limited so far.
Auliya Homestay Slim River
score 64/100Spacious rooms and a fully equipped kitchen at fair prices, though bathroom upkeep has been inconsistent.
SakuZa Homestay Slim River Perak
score 61/100All eight reviews award five stars.
Juita Homestay
score 60/100Haji Aris runs a spacious, reasonably priced homestay in Kampung Sempa.
Tamu Rimba Chalet
score 59/100Only three five-star reviews available.
TERATAK HAZIQ HOMESTAY, SLIM RIVER
score 59/100All reviewers report clean, comfortable rooms in a peaceful rural setting.
homestay slim river kg jaya
score 58/100Most guests find this quiet village homestay clean, affordable, and well-run by a friendly owner.
LH Homestay
score 58/100Most reviewers rate the homestay highly and describe it as a nice, relaxing place to stay.
Balun Sunflower Homestay
score 57/100Reviewers consistently praise the peaceful, clean atmosphere and spacious layout.
Tambak D'Village
score 56/100All four Google reviews are five-star.
HOMESTAY DUSUN ANA BALUN
score 55/100Most guests praise the quiet forest location and the owner's willingness to help, though some find it noisy from the nearby highway.
Homestay Masjid Sultan Idris Shah II
score 53/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Moleq Guest House
score 50/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Slim Village Palm House
score 50/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Sarah Homestay Slim River
score 49/100All three Google reviews award five stars.
R&Z Room Stay
score 48/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Homestay Weng Kong Slim River
score 48/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
D'Laman Homestay
score 45/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Homestay D'makmur
score 41/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Desa Slim Homestay
score 41/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
ROADSIDE HOMESTAY
score 41/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Studio Room Aminah Pondok Mualim
score 41/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Santai Homestay
score 38/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
sabrina house
score 38/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Homestay Slim
score 47/100Reviewers from nearly a decade ago noted clean rooms and reasonable rates, though opinions on quality were split.
Valley Homestay Slim River, Perak
score 47/100Half the reviews rate the stay five stars; the other half highlight serious frustrations.
Rumah sewa
score 37/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Homestay Bonda (Homestay Behrang)
score 37/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Homestay budget kak ilah
score 21/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
D'Shine Homestay
score 17/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.