Homestays in Ayer Tawar: ranked picks
Ayer Tawar sits on Perak's coast, and the homestays here lean hard into that: jetties, fishing boats, and quiet fishing-village life rather than city amenities. Below are the top-rated options based on our methodology, drawn from guest reviews of cleanliness, hosts, and location.
Most stays here cluster around fishing spots, with several offering direct jetty or dock access for anglers and boat tours to nearby islands. Expect kampung-style chalets and homestays with basic kitchens, geared toward families and small groups rather than solo travellers.
30 businesses, scored on rating, review volume, recency, sentiment and listing completeness. How we score › · View on map ›
At a glance
| # | Business | Score | Rating | From | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bizmillah Chalet | 75 | 4.8 (33) | — | Fishing families |
| 2 | Nur Habib Homestay | 74 | 5 (8) | — | Large families |
| 3 | Lisa Countryside Homestay (Ayer Tawar) | 74 | 5 (13) | — | Quiet countryside stays |
| 4 | Salsabila Inn Telaga Nenas | 67 | 4.5 (17) | — | Anglers wanting a jetty |
| 5 | 同心民宿 Tong Xing Homestay | 65 | 5 (5) | — | Simple, tidy stays |
| 6 | SKS VILLA HOMESTAY | 61 | 5 (5) | — | Comfort-focused guests |
| 7 | Homestay Pak Ngah | 60 | 5 (1) | — | Fishing and estuary trips |
| 8 | T.N Chalet by Nenastiyard | 60 | 4.4 (7) | — | Budget riverside fishing |
| 9 | HOMESTAY BAKAR BATA | 59 | 4.3 (4) | — | family homestay |
| 10 | Homestay Kenanga | 55 | 5 (1) | — | family homestay |
| 11 | Homestay Kampung Telaga Nenas ( Homestay Bonda ) | 53 | 4 (1) | — | family homestay |
| 12 | Joychalet | 51 | 3.8 (8) | — | family homestay |
| 13 | Ayer Tawar Jaya Homestay | 51 | 3.1 (31) | — | family homestay |
| 14 | Ching Ayer Tawar House | 51 | 5 (1) | — | family homestay |
| 15 | MS Villa Homestay | 49 | 5 (3) | — | family homestay |
| 16 | Homestay @ Kampungstay Lot 11 Kg. Telok | 49 | 5 (2) | — | family homestay |
| 17 | Razak Homestay Perak | 48 | 4.3 (9) | — | family homestay |
| 18 | Homestay Qasehh | 48 | 5 (2) | — | family homestay |
| 19 | Khayra homestay perumahan RPA 2 | 48 | 4.5 (2) | — | family homestay |
| 20 | Mama homestay | 47 | 3.9 (9) | — | family homestay |
| 21 | Azan Homestay (Ayer Tawar) | 40 | 3.7 (3) | — | family homestay |
| 22 | M S Villa Homestay Ayer Tawar | 40 | 5 (1) | — | family homestay |
| 23 | Ayer Tawar 1132 Homestay | 37 | 5 (1) | — | family homestay |
| 24 | Homestay Warisan Kg Telaga Nenas | 37 | 5 (1) | — | family homestay |
| 25 | Pondok Buruk Opah | 35 | 2 (2) | — | family homestay |
| 26 | GMART HH Homestay | 22 | — | — | family homestay |
| 27 | Megah Homestay | 19 | — | — | family homestay |
| 28 | Homly | 19 | — | — | family homestay |
| 29 | SALMA COTTAGE | 16 | — | — | family homestay |
| 30 | Dorry | 16 | — | — | family homestay |
Ranked picks
Bizmillah Chalet
score 75/100Top-scoring stay with dock-side fishing, included breakfast, and an attentive owner praised across 33 reviews.
Nur Habib Homestay
score 74/100Perfect 5-star average across 8 reviews, with spacious rooms and an accommodating owner in a peaceful setting.
Lisa Countryside Homestay (Ayer Tawar)
score 74/100Spotless, high-ceilinged rooms and a rural setting with open grounds, backed by a perfect 5-star rating.
Salsabila Inn Telaga Nenas
score 67/100Private jetty access and air-conditioned rooms in a fishing village, with host Mrs. Liza praised for quick responses.
同心民宿 Tong Xing Homestay
score 65/100All 5 reviews are five stars, with guests noting clean rooms and essentials like towels and soap provided.
SKS VILLA HOMESTAY
score 61/100A perfect 5-star record from 5 reviews, with visitors consistently flagging cleanliness and comfort.
Homestay Pak Ngah
score 60/100Limited reviews so far, but its one guest rated it five stars and it offers fishing and estuary excursions.
T.N Chalet by Nenastiyard
score 60/100Affordable riverside chalet with a friendly young owner, though guests flagged the mattress and pillows as due for an upgrade.
HOMESTAY BAKAR BATA
score 59/100Guests praise the spacious layout and find the house comfortable.
Homestay Kenanga
score 55/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Homestay Kampung Telaga Nenas ( Homestay Bonda )
score 53/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Joychalet
score 51/100Joychalet draws repeat visitors for casual weekend getaways and photo spots, with comfortable chalets at a basic price point.
Ayer Tawar Jaya Homestay
score 51/100Recent stays reveal serious problems: staff pressured guests to leave before checkout time despite paid bookings, and service quality disappointed.
Ching Ayer Tawar House
score 51/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
MS Villa Homestay
score 49/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Homestay @ Kampungstay Lot 11 Kg. Telok
score 49/100Both reviewers praise the quiet, comfortable setting and genuine village character.
Razak Homestay Perak
score 48/100Guests find the house clean, well-equipped, and affordable, with enough space for families.
Homestay Qasehh
score 48/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Khayra homestay perumahan RPA 2
score 48/100Two guests found the place clean, comfortable, and fully stocked with appliances.
Mama homestay
score 47/100Reviewers praise Mama homestay as a quiet spot near fishing grounds with minimal crowds and space to unwind under coconut trees.
Azan Homestay (Ayer Tawar)
score 40/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
M S Villa Homestay Ayer Tawar
score 40/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Ayer Tawar 1132 Homestay
score 37/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Homestay Warisan Kg Telaga Nenas
score 37/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Pondok Buruk Opah
score 35/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
GMART HH Homestay
score 22/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Megah Homestay
score 19/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Homly
score 19/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
SALMA COTTAGE
score 16/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Dorry
score 16/100Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.