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Cahaya Qaira Homestay

Updated 2026-08-27 · 4,558 reviewed · 6,776 listed · Scored from 202 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(202) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Cahaya Qaira Homestay
Services
Homestay, Beachfront & Island Homestay, Private Pool Villa Homestay
Reviews
202

What recent reviews say

Most guests find Cahaya Qaira clean, spacious, and good value for money, with a pool families enjoy and a location close to restaurants. The host responds quickly to late bookings and guest needs, but some report broken fixtures, balcony doors that do not close properly, and occasional insect presence that raise safety concerns.

Praised for
  • clean rooms
  • comfortable spaces
  • responsive host
  • attractive pool
  • convenient location near food
  • good value
Watch-outs
  • maintenance lapses
  • safety concerns
  • pest issues
  • ageing appliances
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Best for: families seeking a pool, couples, last-minute bookers comfortable with occasional upkeep gaps
Think twice if: you need all doors and fixtures in perfect working order, or have concerns about pest control

Strengths

  • ready for last-minute bookings
  • spacious rooms with pool access
  • family-friendly with basic appliances
  • responsive to guest requests

Worth knowing

  • host handles last-minute bookings after midnight
  • provides telekung for Muslim female guests
  • rooms include iron, safe, TV, microwave, hair dryer, refrigerator
  • metal bar in bathroom broke and hit guest's foot; owner repaired with putty filler
  • balcony doors reportedly broken on both sides
  • guests noted cockroaches present in rooms

What reviews say by service

Homestay
clean, spacious rooms with responsive host; maintenance and pest issues reported
Beachfront & Island Homestay
location near food and city attractions praised by families
Private Pool Villa Homestay
pool is attractive and children enjoy it; room-level access appreciated

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.54 average across the 5536 homestay businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 99% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 66
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
156
4
26
3
7
2
3
1
10

Common questions

Can you store luggage if I'm not staying overnight?
Yes. One guest asked to leave backpacks for a few hours without booking a room, and staff kept them at reception free of charge.
Do you accept families with young children?
Yes. Multiple families with children have stayed; kids use the pool, and rooms include basic appliances like microwaves and fridges. However, one guest with a one-year-old raised concerns about the safety of broken fixtures and balcony doors.
Can I book at the last minute?
Yes. The host accepted a booking at 12:50 AM and got the guest checked in quickly without a long wait.

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Last updated 2026-08-27