Homestay in Pengkalan Chepa: ranked picks
Pengkalan Chepa sits right by Kota Bharu airport and the Kelantan coastline, so it's stacked with homestays built for beach trips, family gatherings, and layovers. The list below is ranked using our methodology, weighing guest ratings, review volume, recency, and sentiment rather than star count alone.
Most homestays here cluster around Pantai Cahaya Bulan and the airport road, with a few riverside compounds further out. Groups traveling for weddings or beach weekends tend to favour the properties with private pools and multiple bedrooms, while solo visitors and UMK-adjacent stays lean on nearby shops and self-catering kitchens.
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 | Mariam KB Homestay | 88 | 5 (114) | — | Beach access, groups |
| 2 | Khaliesa Homestay | 86 | 5 (79) | — | Large families, near airport |
| 3 | Villa Anastasia Private Pool KB | 76 | 5 (13) | — | Pool parties, entertainment |
| 4 | Homestay Rumah Tepi Sungai @ KB | 76 | 4.6 (57) | — | Riverside stays, fishing |
| 5 | CekguGrill Homestay | 73 | 5 (13) | — | Big families, home cooking |
| 6 | D’Bendang Homestay Private Pool | 71 | 5 (11) | — | Kids, private pool |
| 7 | ARRA Guest House, Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Kota Bharu | 70 | 4.6 (20) | — | Short beach stays |
| 8 | D homestay (Pengkalan Chepa) | 70 | 4.8 (23) | — | Near UMK, self-catering |
| 9 | Sri Chicha Homestay | 67 | 4.7 (19) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 10 | Supo Dumoh Homestay | 65 | 5 (12) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 11 | Cempedak Manis Homestay Kota Bharu | 65 | 4.4 (13) | — | homestay |
| 12 | @Damai Homestay, Kota Bharu | 65 | 4.2 (41) | — | homestay |
| 13 | ALA Riverview Lodge | 64 | 4.5 (99) | — | guest house type |
| 14 | D'Alya Homestay Kota Bharu | 63 | 4.6 (17) | — | homestay |
| 15 | Mama Homestay Private Pool | 62 | 4.9 (17) | — | pool villa homestay |
| 16 | C’Embong Beach Villa | 59 | 5 (4) | — | pool villa homestay |
| 17 | Imraa Homestay Kota Bharu | 57 | 5 (5) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 18 | KB Homestay | 56 | 4.4 (16) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 19 | D'Nami Shaaz Homestay Pantai Senok | 49 | 4.5 (4) | — | homestay |
| 20 | Yusra Homestay Kota Bharu | 45 | 3.6 (5) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 21 | HOMESTAY FAMILY | 42 | 5 (1) | — | family group homestay |
| 22 | Homestay Kota bharu | 42 | 5 (1) | — | beachfront homestay |
| 23 | D'Hijau Pool Homestay | 42 | 5 (1) | — | pool villa homestay |
| 24 | Cikgu Mat Homestay Murah Kota Bharu Kelantan | 24 | — | — | beachfront homestay |
| 25 | TIEYIE HOMESTAY | 17 | — | — | farmstay paddy |
| 26 | homestay | 17 | — | — | farmstay paddy |
Ranked picks
Mariam KB Homestay
score 88/1005.0 from 114 reviews, with guests praising the spotless grounds, beachfront access, and discounts on longer group stays.
Khaliesa Homestay
score 86/1005.0 across 78 reviews for spotless rooms, a responsive owner, and space for 10+ guests close to the airport.
Villa Anastasia Private Pool KB
score 76/100A perfect 5.0 from 13 reviews for the private pool, snooker, karaoke, and BBQ setup families keep coming back for.
Homestay Rumah Tepi Sungai @ KB
score 76/1004.6 from 57 reviews for its riverside compound with pool and fishing access, though some note the pool needs upkeep.
CekguGrill Homestay
score 73/1005.0 from 13 reviews for a spacious, fully equipped kitchen and a host who resolves issues within minutes.
D’Bendang Homestay Private Pool
score 71/1005.0 from 11 reviews for the child-safe pool, stocked kitchen, and a quiet setting families single out for return trips.
ARRA Guest House, Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Kota Bharu
score 70/1004.6 from 20 reviews for clean rooms near Pantai Cahaya Bulan, though the kitchen suits short stays more than meal prep.
D homestay (Pengkalan Chepa)
score 70/1004.8 from 23 reviews for a spacious, well-equipped kitchen and a location handy for UMK and local shops.
Sri Chicha Homestay
score 67/100Guests consistently praise the spacious, clean layout and large pool as ideal for families and big groups visiting Kota Bharu.
Supo Dumoh Homestay
score 65/100All 12 reviews are five-star.
Cempedak Manis Homestay Kota Bharu
score 65/100Most guests praise the clean, peaceful rooms and family-friendly layout with secure fencing for children.
@Damai Homestay, Kota Bharu
score 65/100Central Kota Bharu location and affordable rates earn consistent praise.
ALA Riverview Lodge
score 64/100River views attract families and fishing enthusiasts, with clean rooms and good drinking water.
D'Alya Homestay Kota Bharu
score 63/100D'Alya guests consistently praise cleanliness and comfort at a fair rate.
Mama Homestay Private Pool
score 62/100All 17 reviews award five stars.
C’Embong Beach Villa
score 59/100All four reviews rate this villa five stars.
Imraa Homestay Kota Bharu
score 57/100All five reviews rate this homestay highly.
KB Homestay
score 56/100Visitors consistently describe the place as clean, well-equipped, and good value.
D'Nami Shaaz Homestay Pantai Senok
score 49/100All reviews praise the homestay's comfort and calm atmosphere near Nami Beach.
Yusra Homestay Kota Bharu
score 45/100Located in Kota Bharu, this beachfront homestay has sparse review evidence.
HOMESTAY FAMILY
score 42/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Homestay Kota bharu
score 42/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
D'Hijau Pool Homestay
score 42/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Cikgu Mat Homestay Murah Kota Bharu Kelantan
score 24/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
TIEYIE HOMESTAY
score 17/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
homestay
score 17/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.