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HuttonSTAY
4.8(8)
Solo travellers and short-stay guests find clean, comfortable rooms with responsive hosting. Check-in is straightforward, though signage is missing and some rooms require using a shared toilet outside.
Family Homestay
Roti Bakar Homestay
Family Homestay
- Service
- Family Homestay
- Reviews
- 19
What recent reviews say
Most guests find it a clean, welcoming stay in a good Georgetown spot with easy food access. One older complaint noted a gap between photos and reality, and some rooms feel small or basic; wifi is weak.
Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.
Praised for
- clean rooms
- friendly and welcoming hosts
- good location near food and transport
- independent room setup with privacy
Watch-outs
- misleading or outdated photos
- thin mattresses
- weak wifi
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Best for: backpackers and solo travelers wanting privacy and easy access to local food.
Think twice if: room photos may not match current condition; some rooms are small or basic, and wifi is weak.
Strengths
- clean, hotel-like rooms
- warm family hosts (Edward, his parents)
- detailed food and landmark maps provided
- strategic Georgetown location
Worth knowing
- Owner Edward provides handmade food maps marking local eateries and landmarks in rooms
- some rooms (Roti Bakar, Pulut Tatai) feature Jacuzzi or hot shower systems
- hosts change towels and clean rooms during extended stays
- rooms include desk, TV with Astro channels, and water heating flask
- guests must bring own toiletries
What reviews say by service
- Family Homestay
- hosts (Edward and parents) attentive to requests; rooms clean and private but space varies; outdated booking photos a recurring concern.
How it compares
- Rated 4.5 against a 4.51 average across the 2039 family homestay businesses listed here.
- Has more Google reviews than 80% of the businesses in this directory.
How we scored this
How We Score Star rating 67
Review volume 56
Review recency 94
Review sentiment 57
Profile completeness 25
Verification 0
Rating breakdown
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Common questions
- Is wifi available?
- Yes, but strength is weak according to recent guests.
- What toiletries are provided?
- None; guests must bring their own toothbrush, paste, body wash, and shampoo.
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