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HR Resthouse

Updated 2026-08-27 · 4,558 reviewed · 6,776 listed · Scored from 49 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(49) 73 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Beachfront & Island HomestayBudget & Backpacker Homestay
HR Resthouse
Services
Beachfront & Island Homestay, Budget & Backpacker Homestay
Reviews
49

What recent reviews say

HR Resthouse is a budget rest stop on Kuala Krai's main road where travellers find spotless rooms, a talkative owner, and a pantry with filtered water and tea. Most guests praise the quiet nights and fair prices for families or those passing through between coasts.

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

Praised for
  • clean rooms and facilities
  • friendly and welcoming owner
  • good value for money
  • quiet and peaceful
  • well-equipped with free amenities
Watch-outs
  • no TV in rooms
  • limited drink options in pantry
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Best for: Travellers needing affordable overnight stops between East and West Coast routes
Think twice if: No TVs in rooms; limited drink variety in pantry

Strengths

  • spotless rooms and toilets
  • friendly English-speaking owner
  • free tea, coffee, filtered water
  • quiet despite main road location

Worth knowing

  • Owner speaks fluent English
  • Coway filtered water system for hot and cold drinks
  • Secure bicycle parking
  • Complimentary tea and coffee
  • Microwave and refrigerator in pantry

What reviews say by service

Budget & Backpacker Homestay
Clean rooms and friendly owner praised by budget-conscious travellers; reasonable prices for families
Beachfront & Island Homestay
No water view mentioned; primary appeal is budget rest stop on main road, not beachfront experience

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.53 average across the 5220 beachfront & island homestay businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 94% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 72
Review volume 74
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 60
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Are there drinks and snacks available?
Free tea and coffee are provided. There's a shared pantry with a refrigerator, microwave, and Coway filtered hot and cold water. Guests should bring their own drink preferences beyond the complimentary Aik Cheong instant coffee.
Is it quiet despite being on the main road?
Yes. Reviewers noted minimal noise disturbance, especially in rooms away from the street like room 3.
Are bicycles safe to park?
Yes. Bicycles can be safely stored on the property, as mentioned by multiple travellers.

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Last updated 2026-08-27