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SAM my homestay

Updated 2026-08-24 · 2,217 reviewed · 1,063 listed · Scored from 26 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.0(26) 58 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Family Homestay
SAM my homestay
Service
Family Homestay
Reviews
26

What recent reviews say

Some guests praise the decor and peaceful setting, but repeat complaints centre on missing toiletries, ant problems, and inconsistent cleaning. The owner has been described as dismissive of complaints. Location is remote from Ipoh's attractions and dining.

Praised for
  • clean decor and appearance
  • flexible check-in
  • friendly staff in some visits
  • comfortable rooms
Watch-outs
  • missing basic amenities (toilet paper, soap, towels)
  • ant infestations
  • unresponsive to maintenance issues
  • aggressive owner communication
  • far from restaurants and transport
  • cleanliness inconsistency
  • no trash bins in rooms
clean-comfortablepoor-hygieneoverpricedpoor-communicationfamily-friendly
Best for: guests seeking a quiet, decorated retreat near Ipoh who can tolerate basic amenities and a remote location.
Think twice if: you need reliable cleanliness, full toiletries, or proximity to restaurants, shops, and transport; owner responsiveness to complaints has been poor.

Strengths

  • decorated rooms
  • flexible early check-in
  • quiet garden setting

Worth knowing

  • No toilet paper, soap, or shampoo supplied in some rooms
  • ant infestations reported multiple times
  • no trash bins in rooms despite repeated guest requests
  • staff enter rooms without clear announcement
  • broken bathroom doors reported
  • slow Wi-Fi
  • aggressive owner response to complaints
  • €45 nightly rate mentioned in one review

What reviews say by service

Family Homestay
beautiful decor attracts guests, but cleanliness gaps and amenity shortages disappoint families expecting basics like toilet paper and pest control.

How it compares

  • Rated 4 against a 4.51 average across the 795 family homestay businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 81% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Score
Star rating 50
Review volume 62
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 41
Profile completeness 50
Verification 0

Rating breakdown

5
18
4
1
3
1
2
1
1
5

Common questions

What toiletries are provided?
Several guests report no toilet paper, soap, or shampoo in their rooms. Supply appears inconsistent.
Is parking available?
Limited parking mentioned; one guest suggests expanding the lot.
How far is it from Ipoh town?
Located in Kampung Chekkadi Buntong, described by guests as far from restaurants, shops, the train station, and tourist attractions.

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Last updated 2026-08-24