What's included in a room?

Two queen beds or one single, washing machine, heater, Astro TV, fridge, extra mattresses, and iron. Two rooms share two toilets and a large kitchen.

No; there is a shared large kitchen area but guests cannot cook privately.

Homestay Makcik Sam

Updated 2026-08-27 · 4,558 reviewed · 6,776 listed · Scored from 16 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.7(16) 57 low data composite score See reviews on Google

Vacation Home / Holiday RentalHomestay

Services: Vacation Home / Holiday Rental, Homestay
Reviews: 16

What recent reviews say

Makcik Sam runs a modest homestay in Sungai Koyan with mixed reviews reflecting budget accommodation. Guests report fair pricing and friendly service, though a recent booking deposit complaint and lack of air conditioning are drawbacks for some.

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

Praised for

friendly host
good value for money
well-equipped rooms

Watch-outs

booking deposit disputes
no air conditioning
limited kitchen facilities

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Best for: budget travellers comfortable with basic facilities and no air conditioning

Think twice if: you need air conditioning or guaranteed booking terms in writing

Strengths

friendly owner
negotiable rates
shared kitchen and laundry

Worth knowing

RM150 per night (July 2022)
rooms include washing machine, heater, Astro TV, refrigerator
two rooms, two toilets, large living room and kitchen area
extra mattresses and iron provided
no air conditioning
no private cooking allowed

What reviews say by service

Vacation Home / Holiday Rental: budget-friendly but lacks air conditioning and kitchen access
Homestay: friendly owner and basic amenities at modest cost

How it compares

Rated 3.7 against a 4.54 average across the 873 vacation home / holiday rental businesses listed here.
Has more Google reviews than 78% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score

Star rating 47

Review volume 53

Review recency 83

Review sentiment 49

Profile completeness 75

Verification 30

Rating breakdown

Common questions

What's included in a room?: Two queen beds or one single, washing machine, heater, Astro TV, fridge, extra mattresses, and iron. Two rooms share two toilets and a large kitchen.
Can I cook?: No; there is a shared large kitchen area but guests cannot cook privately.
Is there air conditioning?: No air conditioning available.

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What recent reviews say

Strengths

Worth knowing

What reviews say by service

How it compares

How we scored this

Rating breakdown

Common questions

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