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Hotel O Ferringhi Stay Iinn
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- Services
- Budget & Backpacker Homestay, Beachfront & Island Homestay, Family & Large Group Homestay
- Reviews
- 148
What recent reviews say
Most recent guests report serious gaps between listing photos and actual room condition: beds uncomfortable, air conditioning broken or smelly, cleanliness inconsistent. Staff responsiveness varies widely; some encounters were dismissive or confusing (wrong check-in locations, unanswered calls). A handful of budget-conscious visitors found value in proximity to shops and cafes. Skin reactions and safety concerns (broken locks) appear in multiple accounts. Management shows little sign of addressing these complaints systematically.
Praised for
- clean rooms (selective)
- good location near amenities
- friendly staff (occasional)
- affordable for budget travelers
Watch-outs
- misleading online photos
- uncomfortable beds and poor maintenance
- unclean and unhygienic conditions
- broken or faulty air conditioning
- unresponsive or rude staff
- deposit not refunded
- check-in confusion and poor communication
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Best for: solo travelers and budget backpackers comfortable with basic, unpredictable conditions
Think twice if: photos often misrepresent actual rooms; cleanliness, air conditioning, and staff responsiveness are inconsistent; deposit refund disputes reported
Strengths
- walking distance to convenience stores and local food vendors
- basic amenities at low cost
- strategic location near Eden Parade shopping
Worth knowing
- Owner Mohan named in complaint about rudeness
- Deposit requested at check-in but refund delays and disputes reported
- Check-in staff have sent guests to wrong buildings
- Broken locks, holes in doors, and leaking toilets mentioned
- TV not always functional
- Free parking not available; charged separately
What reviews say by service
- Beachfront & Island Homestay
- no clear beachfront access mentioned; location 500m from Ferringhi Bay
- Family & Large Group Homestay
- explicitly not recommended for families due to cleanliness and safety concerns
- Guest House
- basic furnishings and poor maintenance consistent with budget offering, but delivery inconsistent with advertising
- Vacation Home / Holiday Rental
- photos do not match reality; rooms below expectations
- Homestay
- minimal staff presence and communication failures reported
How it compares
- Rated 3.6 against a 4.48 average across the 578 guest house businesses listed here.
- Has more Google reviews than 99% of the businesses in this directory.
How we scored this
How We Score Star rating 16
Review volume 94
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 30
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0
Rating breakdown
5
61
4
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3
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2
10
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25
Common questions
- Do I need to pay for parking?
- Yes, parking is not free and charged separately.
- Is this suitable for families?
- Multiple reviews advise against it due to reported cleanliness, safety (broken locks), and maintenance issues.
- What is near this hotel?
- Convenience stores (7-Eleven, Speedmart, Happy Mart), laundries, local food stalls (mamak, briyani, nasi lemak), and street-side dining. Ferringhi Bay is about 500m away.
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