Best guest houses in Perlis

★★★★☆4.4 (185 reviews)score 79/100

This one carries the highest composite score on the list, backed by 185 reviews, the largest review base here, and a 4.4 rating. Guests repeatedly call out the spacious multi-bed rooms, generous parking for cars and buses, and an owner who goes as far as arranging breakfast.

• Spacious rooms and beds sized for large groups
• Ample parking, fits cars and buses
• Warm, welcoming owner who arranges breakfast
• Authentic village atmosphere with hotel-standard comfort

Watch out: Sits a distance from Kangar town, so factor in travel time.

Google-verified185 Google reviews

Services: farmstay paddy, vacation rental type, beachfront homestay, homestay

★★★★★4.8 (43 reviews)score 79/100

A near-flagship score pairs with the highest rating on this list, 4.8 from 43 reviews. Reviewers single out the large swimming pool, complete kitchen and appliances, and a responsive host who works around flexible check-in times.

• Large swimming pool for families
• Fully equipped kitchen with washer and fridge
• Soft, quality mattresses
• Central location near shops and restaurants

Watch out: A reviewer noted parts of the house show their age.

Google-verified43 Google reviews

Services: farmstay paddy, pool villa homestay, family group homestay, beachfront homestay

★★★★★4.8 (37 reviews)score 76/100

A 4.8 rating from 37 reviews comes with one of the strongest sentiment scores here, driven by a friendly owner and rooms that consistently come in under RM 100 a night. It works well for families who need parking, a kitchen, and can book on short notice.

• Under RM 100 per night
• Spacious rooms and open grounds
• Kitchen facilities for cooking
• Last-minute check-in available

Google-verified37 Google reviews

Services: beachfront homestay, guest house type, homestay

★★★★★4.8 (13 reviews)score 75/100

Guests at Ustazah CT's place rate it 4.8 across 13 reviews, praising air-conditioned rooms, a rooftop with sunrise views, and an owner described as easy to work with. Review volume is on the lower side, so treat the strong numbers as an early but consistent signal.

• Clean, well-maintained rooms
• Affordable rates
• Rooftop with sunrise views
• Friendly, responsive owner

Google-verified13 Google reviews

Services: vacation rental type, beachfront homestay, homestay, budget homestay

★★★★★4.9 (18 reviews)score 68/100

All 18 reviews are five-star, with guests calling out clean, spacious rooms and flexible bedding, beds, sofa beds, and folding mattresses, that suit groups of varying sizes. The review count is still modest, so this is a strong but early track record.

• Consistently clean and spacious rooms
• Flexible bedding for groups
• Affordable rates
• Full kitchen and amenities

Watch out: One guest flagged the nearby cafe owner as abrupt, though that's separate from the guest house itself.

Google-verified18 Google reviews

Services: beachfront homestay, homestay, guest house type

★★★★☆4.2 (77 reviews)score 69/100

Popular with 77 reviews and a 4.2 rating, this draws families to its paddy-field views on the edge of Arau town. Rooms are clean with the basics covered, air-con, towels, soap, and parking is generous, though the amenities stay simple.

• Generous space and parking
• Paddy field views and calm setting
• Affordable rates
• Quick host response to issues

Watch out: No fridge or water heater, and water pressure can drop when multiple units run at once.

Google-verified77 Google reviews

Services: vacation rental type, pool villa homestay, beachfront homestay, homestay

★★★★☆4.4 (48 reviews)score 68/100

A 4.4 rating from 48 reviews reflects steady praise for cleanliness, space, and a friendly host near the Padang Besar border crossing. The four-bedroom house suits groups heading across the border, though bathroom count is worth planning around.

• Large four-bedroom house at budget rates
• Close to Padang Besar border checkpoint
• Host helps arrange transport and travel
• Working WiFi and grill facilities

Watch out: Only two bathrooms serve the four bedrooms, tight for a full house.

Google-verified48 Google reviewssince 2010

Services: beachfront homestay, homestay, budget homestay, guest house type

★★★★★4.5 (19 reviews)score 66/100

A 4.5 rating from 19 reviews reflects a peaceful rice-field setting near Kangar that most guests find comfortable and good value. A recent review flagged dust and lizard droppings, a departure from the otherwise consistent praise in older reviews.

• Quiet rice-field location
• Spacious rooms with full bathrooms
• Affordable rates

Watch out: A recent review flagged dust and lizard droppings, worth checking current housekeeping before booking.

Google-verified19 Google reviews

Services: guest house type, beachfront homestay, homestay

★★★★★4.5 (56 reviews)score 65/100

With 56 reviews and a 4.5 rating, this suits travellers heading to Kuala Perlis jetty, offering two air-conditioned bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen at an affordable rate. Some guests ran into water pressure and supply issues, worth confirming ahead of a stay.

• Two air-conditioned bedrooms
• Fully equipped kitchen with washer and fridge
• Near Kuala Perlis Jetty and town shops
• Affordable pricing

Watch out: Some guests reported slow water pressure, no wifi, and only one toilet across multiple bedrooms.

Google-verified56 Google reviews

Services: vacation rental type, pool villa homestay, beachfront homestay, homestay

★★★★★5 (9 reviews)score 65/100

All nine reviews rate this cabin five stars, praising the clean rooms, simple check-in, and an owner who stays close by for anything guests need. It's a small sample, but the consistency of a quiet, rice-field setting away from road noise stands out.

• Quiet, countryside setting near rice fields
• Owner on-site for immediate assistance

Watch out: Review count is still small, so the five-star run is a promising but early signal.

Google-verified9 Google reviews

Services: vacation rental type, pool villa homestay, family group homestay, guest house type

★★★★☆4.2 (101 reviews)score 65/100

With 101 reviews, this is one of the most-reviewed guest houses in Perlis, known for its pastoral rice-field setting, pool, and a flexible host willing to negotiate. The most recent review flagged a gap between listing photos and current condition, worth checking recent feedback before booking.

• Quiet, rural farmstay setting
• Spacious rooms and shared facilities
• Pool for families
• Negotiable pricing

Watch out: A recent review flagged broken facilities and poor upkeep against outdated photos.

Google-verified101 Google reviews

Services: farmstay paddy, beachfront homestay, homestay, guest house type

★★★★★5 (3 reviews)score 61/100

Three reviewers give this a perfect 5.0, describing a quiet country retreat with rice-field views just five minutes from Kuala Perlis Jetty. It's a useful stopover before Langkawi, though the sample size is very small.

• Rice field surroundings
• Three bedrooms with air-con

Watch out: Only three reviews so far, so treat the perfect rating as an early indicator.

Google-verified3 Google reviews

Services: beachfront homestay, homestay, budget homestay, guest house type

★★★★★4.5 (11 reviews)score 58/100

Guests rate it 4.5 across 11 reviews and highlight the scenic village setting, comfortable air-conditioned beds, and student-friendly pricing. Critical reports of water outages and bathroom shortages during full occupancy are worth weighing against the smaller review base.

• Scenic village location
• Good value for student groups
• Comfortable beds with air-con

Watch out: Some guests reported water supply failures and only one toilet for multiple rooms.

Google-verified11 Google reviews

Services: beachfront homestay, homestay, guest house type

★★★★★4.7 (21 reviews)score 60/100

A 4.7 rating from 21 reviews points to clean, spacious rooms with modern furnishings that suit families and groups. The host earns frequent mention for being friendly and flexible.

• Spacious rooms for groups
• Consistently clean
• Friendly, flexible host
• Modern furnishings

Google-verified21 Google reviews

Services: family group homestay, guest house type, beachfront homestay, homestay

★★★★★4.5 (40 reviews)score 57/100

Reviews are split between regulars who value the owner's warmth, low rates, and on-site pool, and newer guests who reported dusty rooms and aging mattresses. Recent upgrades to the toilets suggest the property is working on it, but consistency isn't there yet.

• Friendly, welcoming owner
• Swimming pool included
• Near shops and food
• Repeated guests return

Watch out: Newer guests reported cleanliness lapses and aging fixtures, worth checking recent reviews before booking.

Google-verified40 Google reviews

Services: family group homestay, beachfront homestay, guest house type, homestay