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Regent Event & Leisure

Updated 2026-08-24 · 2,217 reviewed · 1,063 listed · Scored from 53 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(53) 79 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Regent Event & Leisure
Services
Budget Homestay, Apartment & Condo Homestay, Family Homestay
Reviews
53

What recent reviews say

Guests consistently praise the cleanliness, spacious rooms, and responsive owners who communicate clearly via WhatsApp and often upgrade bookings. The full kitchen, washing machine, and secure garage appeal to families; quietness and proximity to shops make it practical for longer stays. One reviewer noted slippery floors and another flagged outdated decor and bathroom issues, though these are outliers among overwhelmingly positive reports.

Praised for
  • spotless cleanliness and fresh maintenance
  • spacious rooms with modern bathrooms
  • responsive, easy communication
  • excellent value for money
  • quiet, peaceful neighbourhood
  • well-equipped kitchen and free amenities
  • generous upgrades and welcoming service
Watch-outs
  • slippery flooring hazard
  • some fixtures showing age and wear
  • bathroom cleanliness inconsistency in one report
  • distance from city centre requires transport
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Best for: Families and groups seeking affordable, clean, self-catering accommodation near Ipoh with responsive hosts.
Think twice if: Travellers without a car should note the 10-minute drive to the city centre; one guest reported bathroom and decor concerns.

Strengths

  • consistently clean, modern spaces with real bathrooms
  • responsive owner communication and easy last-minute booking
  • full kitchen, washing machine, free coffee/tea
  • family-group gatherings with separate sleeping areas

Worth knowing

  • Secure garage for guest cars
  • Staff clean throughout the day
  • Free coffee, tea, and cookies provided
  • Housekeeper returns forgotten items
  • Owner accommodates special requests like birthday celebrations
  • Washing machine available for guests

What reviews say by service

Budget Homestay
Strong value proposition with free upgrades and full amenities at affordable rates.
Apartment & Condo Homestay
Modern spaces with spacious rooms, pristine bathrooms, full kitchen, and laundry appeal to apartment-seekers.
Family Homestay
Multiple sleeping areas and gatherings spaces, plus kid-friendly touches like free snacks, make it ideal for family groups.
Farm & Nature Stay
Peaceful, quiet residential setting in a housing area provides calm atmosphere, though not distinctly farm or nature-oriented.

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.61 average across the 56 farm & nature stay businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 92% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 85
Review volume 75
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 68
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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51
4
0
3
0
2
2
1
0

Common questions

Is there a kitchen available for guests?
Yes. The house has a full, modern kitchen equipped with free coffee, tea, and cookies. Guests can use the washing machine as well.
How far is the property from Ipoh city centre?
About a 10-minute drive. The neighbourhood is quiet and near shops like 7E and Speedmart. Guests without a car should arrange Grab or taxi transport.
Can the owner accommodate last-minute bookings or special requests?
Yes. Reviewers report smooth, last-minute check-ins via WhatsApp and owner flexibility with requests like birthday celebrations and room upgrades.

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Last updated 2026-08-24