Can we cook properly here?

The house has a portable gas stove, electric kettle, basic pans and pots, but no built-in stove or oven. The fridge is small. Reviewers staying multiple nights found this limiting for meal prep.

How many cars can we park?

Up to three cars on the corner lot property.

Wifi, Netflix, and air-conditioning in each room. Some older reviews mention free breakfast or meals, but current availability is not clear from recent reviews.

ARRA Guest House, Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Kota Bharu

Updated 2026-08-27 · 4,558 reviewed · 6,776 listed · Scored from 20 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(20) 70 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

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ARRA Guest House, Pantai Cahaya Bulan, Kota Bharu

Services: Guest House, Beachfront & Island Homestay, Homestay
Reviews: 20

What recent reviews say

Guests consistently praise the cleanliness and calm location near Pantai Cahaya Bulan, with the owner noted as friendly and responsive. The main friction point is the kitchen: reviewers repeatedly mention a small fridge, lack of a proper cooking stove, and limited dishes and utensils, making extended stays with meal prep difficult.

Praised for

clean, well-kept spaces
friendly, responsive owner
good value for short stays
netflix and wifi included

Watch-outs

kitchen undersized (small fridge, no full stove, limited equipment)
mosquito problems
misleading photos

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Best for: families or groups needing short stays near the beach with shared spaces

Think twice if: you plan to cook for several days, or are sensitive to mosquitoes in warm weather

Strengths

spotless rooms and common areas
owner replies quickly to messages
three separate rooms with air-con
free Netflix and wifi

Worth knowing

three bedrooms, each with air-con and fan
corner lot property with parking for up to three cars
portable gas stove (no built-in oven or stovetop)
small fridge, limited dishes and cups
owner provides free breakfast or meals in some stays (older reviews)
electric kettle, iron and board available

What reviews say by service

Guest House: Clean, well-maintained spaces with good amenities, but kitchen facilities too limited for extended cooking.
Beachfront & Island Homestay: Peaceful location near the beach, 7-Eleven and mosque nearby; good for beach getaways.
Homestay: Family-friendly with multiple bedrooms and responsive host, though kitchen upgrades needed.

How it compares

Rated 4.6 against a 4.48 average across the 578 guest house businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 81% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score

Star rating 71

Review volume 57

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 64

Profile completeness 75

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

Common questions

Can we cook properly here?: The house has a portable gas stove, electric kettle, basic pans and pots, but no built-in stove or oven. The fridge is small. Reviewers staying multiple nights found this limiting for meal prep.
How many cars can we park?: Up to three cars on the corner lot property.
What's included?: Wifi, Netflix, and air-conditioning in each room. Some older reviews mention free breakfast or meals, but current availability is not clear from recent reviews.

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