Yes, a dedicated garage parking space is included with your stay.

Yes, but full bathing suits are required for women (bikinis are not permitted); this policy reflects local expectations and should be confirmed before booking.

Is there food and shopping nearby?

Yes, the building has restaurants and laundry facilities on the ground floor, plus nearby shops and restaurants within easy reach.

Troika Residence Kota Bharu by The Stay Homestay

Updated 2026-08-27 · 4,558 reviewed · 6,776 listed · Scored from 139 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(139) 66 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified

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Troika Residence Kota Bharu by The Stay Homestay

Services: Beachfront & Island Homestay, Homestay, Private Pool Villa Homestay
Reviews: 139

What recent reviews say

Guests value the spacious layout, convenient location among shops and restaurants, and modern amenities like air conditioning and smart key access. However, cleanliness varies noticeably: mold in bathrooms, stains on furniture, and maintenance oversights frustrate some visitors. House rules around clothing at the pool and strict behavioural expectations were not always disclosed before booking, leaving Western tourists surprised. Response to complaints appears slow or absent.

Praised for

spacious, modern rooms
good location with shops nearby
clean air conditioning
smart key convenience
parking included

Watch-outs

maintenance issues (mold, stains, iron burns)
unclear house rules and pool dress code not disclosed upfront
poor communication about check-in and key access
unresponsive to reported issues

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Best for: travellers seeking convenience and space near dining and shopping.

Think twice if: Maintenance and cleanliness standards are inconsistent; pool rules and house conduct expectations differ from typical hotels and should be confirmed before booking.

Strengths

central location with integrated shops and restaurants
spacious, modern furnishings
dedicated parking with garage access
smart key entry system

Worth knowing

Smart key system covers parking, entry, and front door
12th-floor rooms report no mosquito issues
Ground-floor shops include restaurants and laundry
Mold reported in bathroom ceilings
Sofa and rug stains noted in some units
WhatsApp key-access notifications sometimes not sent
Pool dress code requires full bathing suit for women (bikinis not permitted)

What reviews say by service

Beachfront & Island Homestay: Pool dress code enforces full bathing suit for women; some guests could not use facility due to cultural expectations
Private Pool Villa Homestay: Pool present but strict clothing rules not disclosed upfront; mold and hygiene concerns in some bathrooms
Budget & Backpacker Homestay: Described as affordable and good value for money, though maintenance issues undercut the appeal

How it compares

Rated 4.3 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 56

Review volume 93

Review recency 100

Review sentiment 50

Profile completeness 50

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Rating breakdown

Common questions

Is there parking?: Yes, a dedicated garage parking space is included with your stay.
Can I use the pool?: Yes, but full bathing suits are required for women (bikinis are not permitted); this policy reflects local expectations and should be confirmed before booking.
Is there food and shopping nearby?: Yes, the building has restaurants and laundry facilities on the ground floor, plus nearby shops and restaurants within easy reach.

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Troika Residence Kota Bharu by The Stay Homestay

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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