Homestays in Mata Ayer: which one fits your group
Mata Ayer's homestay scene is built around village-style houses with spare rooms for families and groups rather than hotel-style units. Most listed here sit among rice fields on the edge of Kangar, with owners who handle bookings directly and kitchens set up for guests who want to cook their own meals. The picks below are ranked using our methodology, based on ratings, review volume, recency, and sentiment.
Expect single-storey village houses with parking on the grounds, air conditioning in most rooms, and a mix of bed types (queen beds, sofa beds, folding mattresses) built for extended family or group trips rather than solo travellers. Several properties sit right against paddy fields or orchards, and a few mention BBQ space or a pool for kids.
26 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 | D'Zana Homestay & Roomstay | 76 | 4.8 (37) | — | Budget stays, families |
| 2 | Shahirah Homestay | 76 | 4.2 (86) | — | Rice-field views, quiet stays |
| 3 | Homestay D'Kebun Mata Ayer | 73 | 4.8 (19) | — | Large groups of 15-20 |
| 4 | D’Selasih Guest House Mata Ayer | 68 | 4.9 (18) | — | Groups needing flexible beds |
| 5 | S'Family House | 67 | 4.7 (20) | — | Big families, BBQ nights |
| 6 | Roomstay Shahid Houze | 66 | 4.5 (19) | — | Quiet rice-field setting |
| 7 | Kejora Homestay | 65 | 4.2 (101) | — | Pool access, negotiable rates |
| 8 | EBNUR HOMESTAY | 65 | 5 (3) | — | Small groups, scenic views |
| 9 | Teratak Nenda | 63 | 4.8 (9) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 10 | Tiny Homestay @ Mata Ayer | 62 | 4.7 (6) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 11 | Homestay Adini | 61 | 4.6 (10) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 12 | NZ Villa Roomstay | 60 | 4.4 (5) | — | vacation rental type |
| 13 | Sabrina's Homestay | 59 | 4.3 (23) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 14 | ShuNa Homestay (Muslim sahaja) | 57 | 5 (6) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 15 | Studio Heaven Republic | 52 | 4.1 (19) | — | vacation rental type |
| 16 | Homestay sofea di tepi sawah | 62 | 4.7 (50) | — | pool villa homestay |
| 17 | Roomstay Ein | 47 | 5 (5) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 18 | D Solo Enterprise | 45 | 4.5 (4) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 19 | Kg Kersek Homestay | 43 | 5 (2) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 20 | Homestay Imakhan | 43 | 3.8 (5) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 21 | RoomStay Jannah,Mata Ayer | 42 | 5 (1) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 22 | Homestay Jusa | 42 | 5 (1) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 23 | Azly shahril | 37 | 4 (1) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 24 | d'Ardani Home | 21 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 25 | Inapan Ina | 17 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 26 | Roomstay A5 | 17 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
Ranked picks
D'Zana Homestay & Roomstay
score 76/100Rated 4.8 from 37 reviews, guests single out the friendly owner and spacious rooms under RM 100 a night.
Shahirah Homestay
score 76/10086 reviews and counting, praised for spotless budget rooms set among paddy fields and mango orchards.
Homestay D'Kebun Mata Ayer
score 73/100High-confidence 4.8 from 19 reviews, with an open living room, multiple queen beds, and a quick-responding owner.
D’Selasih Guest House Mata Ayer
score 68/100All 18 reviews are five-star, citing clean, spacious rooms with beds, sofa beds, and folding mattresses to suit different group sizes.
S'Family House
score 67/1004.7 from 20 reviews, guests call out the attentive owner, all-room air conditioning, and BBQ and parking space.
Roomstay Shahid Houze
score 66/1004.5 from 19 reviews with mostly positive comfort and value, though a recent review flagged dust and lizard droppings.
Kejora Homestay
score 65/100Most-reviewed option in the area at 101 reviews, though the latest review points to maintenance slipping behind the listing photos.
EBNUR HOMESTAY
score 65/100Only 3 reviews so far but all five-star, praising clean rooms and views from the rear of the house.
Teratak Nenda
score 63/100Four reviews consistently praise Teratak Nenda's size, parking, and tranquil location near Bukit Chuping.
Tiny Homestay @ Mata Ayer
score 62/100Reviewers consistently note the owner's quick responses and the comfortable, clean rooms at a reasonable price.
Homestay Adini
score 61/100Three reviews over seven years consistently describe the homestay as clean, comfortable, and set in a tranquil village environment.
NZ Villa Roomstay
score 60/100Clean, affordable rooms attract budget travellers to this villa roomstay near Mata Ayer.
Sabrina's Homestay
score 59/100Guests praise the clean, affordable rooms and warm welcome in this quiet village homestay.
ShuNa Homestay (Muslim sahaja)
score 57/100All six reviews rate this homestay at five stars.
Studio Heaven Republic
score 52/100Half the stays are flawless, praised for spotless rooms and a responsive host.
Homestay sofea di tepi sawah
score 62/100Most guests praise the spacious, clean rooms and serene rice field setting.
Roomstay Ein
score 47/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
D Solo Enterprise
score 45/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Kg Kersek Homestay
score 43/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Homestay Imakhan
score 43/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
RoomStay Jannah,Mata Ayer
score 42/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Homestay Jusa
score 42/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Azly shahril
score 37/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
d'Ardani Home
score 21/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Inapan Ina
score 17/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Roomstay A5
score 17/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.