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Zen Homestay Kota Bharu

Updated 2026-08-27 · 4,558 reviewed · 6,776 listed · Scored from 9 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.1(9) 42 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Beachfront & Island HomestayHomestayGuest House
Zen Homestay Kota Bharu
Services
Beachfront & Island Homestay, Homestay, Guest House
Reviews
9

What recent reviews say

Recent guests report severe cleanliness issues: stained sheets, bathroom odours, spider webs, and lizard droppings throughout. Listing photos do not match the property's actual condition.

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

Praised for
  • quiet neighbourhood
  • spacious layout
Watch-outs
  • poor cleanliness and maintenance
  • stained bedding and linens
  • misleading photos on listing
  • pest infestation
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Think twice if: Think twice if cleanliness and accurate listing photos matter to you; recent guests found significant gaps between both.

Strengths

  • quiet at night

Worth knowing

  • RM190 per night direct booking price
  • multiple properties: Taman Sari and Cherang Ruku locations
  • bathroom odours reported at check-in
  • broken bed frame found in one bedroom

What reviews say by service

Beachfront & Island Homestay
Photos on listing do not reflect actual property condition; cleanliness fell far short of expectations.
Guest House
Poor maintenance and hygiene standards reported across multiple properties.
Homestay
Guests encountered stained bedding, bathroom issues, and inadequate cleaning between bookings.

How it compares

  • Rated 3.1 against a 4.53 average across the 5220 beachfront & island homestay businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 65% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 44
Review volume 43
Review recency 28
Review sentiment 40
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

What is the nightly rate?
RM190.00 per night with direct booking from the owner, based on recent guest experience.
Where are the properties located?
Multiple locations including Taman Sari and Cherang Ruku in Kota Bharu.

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Last updated 2026-08-27