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Feel at Home Guest House & Homestay

Updated 2026-07-16 · 1,812 reviewed · 475 listed · Scored from 20 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.1(20) 58 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Feel at Home Guest House & Homestay
Services
Family & Group Homestay, Riverside & Town Centre Homestay, Homestay
Reviews
20

What recent reviews say

The guesthouse draws praise for its riverside location near shops and temples, affordable rates, and Ms Selvin's responsiveness when things go well. However, the fundamental problem is upkeep: rooms smell musty, sheets go unchanged, and a single or two bathrooms serve 20+ rooms. Families and those without transport flexibility should look elsewhere.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • friendly and responsive host
  • clean when maintained well
  • great location near attractions
  • affordable pricing
Watch-outs
  • inadequate bathrooms for guest count
  • inconsistent room cleanliness and odors
  • misleading parking description
  • poor bedding and laundry quality
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Best for: Solo travelers and backpackers on tight budgets, comfortable with shared bathrooms.
Think twice if: Families, groups needing multiple bathrooms, those with cars requiring dedicated parking, or anyone sensitive to cleanliness consistency.

Strengths

  • Walking distance to town-centre temples and shops
  • Code-entry check-in available
  • Responsive host (Ms Selvin)

Worth knowing

  • Host Ms Selvin coordinates check-in by phone; no on-site reception staff
  • Code-entry system for rooms and bathrooms
  • Properties typically have 20+ rooms but only 1-2 bathrooms shared across all guests
  • Cafe next door serves nyonya laksa and nasi lemak

What reviews say by service

Budget & Backpacker Homestay
Backpackers praise location and value; families criticize shared facilities and inconsistent cleanliness.
Family & Group Homestay
Unsuitable for families due to shared bathroom bottlenecks and playback concerns per two-star review.
Riverside & Town Centre Homestay
Excellent strategic position near town attractions within walking distance.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.1 against a 4.51 average across the 53 budget & backpacker homestay businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 65% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 54
Review volume 57
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 49
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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13
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3
3
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1
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3

Common questions

Is parking available?
Roadside parking only; no dedicated lot. Not recommended if you need secure or convenient parking.
How many bathrooms are there?
One or two shared bathrooms for all guests; can mean long waits in peak hours.
Can I check in without speaking to staff?
Yes. Code-entry system and phone contact with the host (Ms Selvin) allows keyless check-in.

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Last updated 2026-07-16