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Tok Abah Homestay

Updated 2026-08-27 · 4,558 reviewed · 6,776 listed · Scored from 105 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.2(105) 65 composite score See reviews on Google
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Tok Abah Homestay
Services
Beachfront & Island Homestay, Homestay, Family & Large Group Homestay
Reviews
105

What recent reviews say

Reviewers value the space and jetty proximity for family stopovers from KL, with an owner who is flexible on check-out times. Recent guests have praised affordability and kitchen facilities, though cleanliness complaints have surfaced: dust, debris under beds, and cockroaches in some stays. One or two of three rooms may lack working air-conditioning, and power outlets are sparse. Best for budget-conscious groups willing to overlook housekeeping gaps on short trips.

Praised for
  • spacious for groups
  • convenient to Kuala Besut jetty
  • friendly owner
  • good value for money
Watch-outs
  • cleanliness inconsistent, dust and rubbish found
  • air-conditioning not always functional
  • limited power outlets
  • mosquitoes
  • noisy nearby (bird house)
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Best for: Budget groups needing overnight space before island ferry trips from KL.
Think twice if: Cleanliness is not guaranteed; recent stays found dust, rubbish, and cockroaches. Bring your own supplies if you're particular about hygiene.

Strengths

  • three bedrooms, capacity for large groups
  • under 10 minutes to Kuala Besut jetty
  • flexible owner, no extra charges for late checkout
  • complete kitchen facilities

Worth knowing

  • Three bedrooms: two with air-conditioning, one without
  • Two bathrooms: one with sitting toilet, one with squatting toilet
  • No hot water
  • Limited power outlets
  • Spacious parking
  • WiFi available
  • Owner known to be flexible on late checkout
  • Adjacent to Walid Bird House (24-speaker facility, can be noisy)

What reviews say by service

Beachfront & Island Homestay
Convenient stopover before Kuala Besut jetty trips; cleanliness inconsistent in recent months.
Family & Large Group Homestay
Three bedrooms and spacious kitchen suit families; dust and hygiene lapses reported.
Budget & Backpacker Homestay
Good value but cleanliness issues undermine overall experience for budget travelers.
Homestay
Owner responsive and flexible, but housekeeping quality varies by stay.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.2 against a 4.53 average across the 5220 beachfront & island homestay businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 98% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 51
Review volume 88
Review recency 95
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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4
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3
13
2
7
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4

Common questions

How far is this from Kuala Besut jetty?
Less than 10 minutes drive.
How many rooms and beds are there?
Three bedrooms with plenty of beds, plus two bathrooms (one sitting, one squatting toilet). No hot water.
Is air-conditioning in all rooms?
Two rooms have air-conditioning; one does not.

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Last updated 2026-08-27