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Mettahome (Homestay)
4.3(3)
Guests appreciate the cosy, clean rooms and family-friendly atmosphere. Local area has nearby attractions.
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Alif Homestay
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- Location
- Alma, Bukit Mertajam
- Services
- Beachfront & Island Homestay, Homestay
- Reviews
- 22
- Ranking
- #946 in Beachfront & Island Homestay
- Best for
- Families and groups needing space, a pool, and affordable rates near shopping.
Business data from Google Business Profile, checked 2026-08-26.
What reviewers think
Alif offers large, comfortable spaces and a welcoming owner at a fair price, drawing strong five-star praise for families and groups. Recent maintenance lapses-dusty beds, faulty air-con, broken ironing board-hint at inconsistent upkeep that contradicts the cleanliness and spaciousness many guests highlight.
Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.
Praised for
- friendly and accessible owner
- spacious and comfortable rooms
- good value for money
- pool and family-friendly facilities
- clean overall
Watch-outs
- ageing air-con units
- poor maintenance on fixtures
- dust accumulation in some rooms
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Best for: Families and groups needing space, a pool, and affordable rates near shopping.
Think twice if: Air-con units may be old or inconsistently cool; inspect beds and fixtures closely on arrival.
Strengths
- pools and outdoor space
- fits large groups (15-20+ people)
- friendly, accommodating host
- good value for money
Worth knowing
- Six air-conditioned rooms minimum; can accommodate 15-20 people
- Pool with filtered circulation system
- BBQ set available
- parking for up to 15 cars
- washing machine and cooking facilities
What reviews say by service
- Family & Large Group Homestay
- Praised for size and group capacity; maintenance lapses undermine the experience.
- Private Pool Villa Homestay
- Pool and outdoor space well-regarded; cleanliness of rooms sometimes questioned.
How it compares
- Rated 4.5 against a 4.53 average across the 5220 beachfront & island homestay businesses listed here.
- Has more Google reviews than 83% of the businesses in this directory.
How did this business earn its score?
How We Score Star rating 68
Review volume 59
Review recency 94
Review sentiment 52
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0
Rating breakdown
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Questions people ask
- Can Alif fit a large family or group?
- Yes. The homestay has at least six air-conditioned rooms and can host 15-20 people. Parking for up to 15 cars is provided.
- Is there a pool and outdoor space?
- Yes. A pool with filtered water circulation is available, along with a BBQ set. A guest found the pool suitable for children.
- What do I need to check before booking?
- Recent reviews note some air-con units run old and may not cool well; dusty furnishings have been reported. Inspecting rooms on arrival is wise.
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