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Fatimah Villa USM

Updated 2026-08-25 · 7,760 reviewed · 2,626 listed · Scored from 51 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(51) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Villa & Bungalow HomestayFamily Homestay
Fatimah Villa USM
Services
Villa & Bungalow Homestay, Family Homestay
Reviews
51

What recent reviews say

Guests consistently praise the villa's spaciousness, cleanliness, and proximity to USM and Penang's food district. Rooms feel hotel-standard, with working air conditioning, equipped kitchens, fast Wi-Fi, and comfortable beds; the owner responds quickly to bookings and checkout is smooth.

One guest reported feeling uncomfortable with CCTV surveillance and the host's immediate contact about appliances left on briefly. Most reviewers with families rate this highly for group stays and special occasions, though privacy-conscious travellers should know the monitoring approach beforehand.

Praised for
  • spacious living and bedrooms
  • consistently clean throughout
  • fast Wi-Fi and modern amenities
  • responsive and friendly host
  • strategic location near USM and food
Watch-outs
  • intrusive CCTV monitoring and control over guest behaviour
  • host contacts guests about minor appliance use
clean-comfortablespaciouswell-equipped-kitchenresponsive-hostgood-locationfamily-friendlywell-maintained
Best for: families needing space for group stays or special events near USM
Think twice if: you value privacy; the owner monitors via CCTV and may contact you about appliance use

Strengths

  • three large bedrooms suitable for families or groups
  • full kitchen and laundry facilities
  • strategic location next to USM and food scene
  • owner handles last-minute bookings and returns lost items

Worth knowing

  • three bedrooms and three bathrooms eliminate wait times
  • owner courierered a guest's forgotten item after checkout
  • responds immediately to last-minute bookings
  • Coway water filter mentioned in kitchen
  • parking for two cars in porch area
  • near Masjid Jamek Gelugor

What reviews say by service

Villa & Bungalow Homestay
spacious three-bedroom layout praised for groups and families; modern, clean interior matches photos
Family Homestay
multiple families report satisfaction; owner provides attentive care; CCTV monitoring concern noted by one guest

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.58 average across the 197 villa & bungalow homestay businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 93% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 85
Review volume 75
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

How many bathrooms does it have?
Three bathrooms, so no waiting between guests.
Is it close to USM?
Yes, it is next to Universiti Sains Malaysia and nearby Masjid Jamek Gelugor.
Can I park two cars?
Yes, the porch area fits two cars.

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Last updated 2026-08-25