Homestays in Sabah, Malaysia

Broken hairdryer, dishwasher liquid provided without sponge, all aircond not cold and the remote control battery weak.

I had a wonderful stay at this homestay! The place was clean, cozy, and well maintained. The location was convenient, close to shops and food places. The host was friendly, helpful, and quick to respond. Everything I needed was provided, and I felt very comfortable throughout my stay. Peaceful and quiet surroundings. Highly recommended and would definitely come again! ** I forgot to take photos during my stay🙏🏻

Check-in was super smooth as the counter was right next to the lift lobby to go up to the apartment. The apartment was well furnished in the kitchen, TV had Netflix and spotify. The location was good for us because my group went diving so it was a short walk to the pier where all the boats/tours are. Furthermore, it's only a short cheap cab ride away to the city center (＜10 mins ride). One thing to note is that the complex is near a highway and there was one night where it was noisy due to motorbikes. The apartment complex had a lot of restaurants and a couple of convenience stores that would suffice. While I did not use any of the complex facilities like the swimming pool or gym, the pool did not look the cleanest and there were construction nearby the pool. Overall, it was a pleasant stay nonetheless.  [Picture: Cafe in Jesselton called RedBrick that served pretty decent coffee/beverages] 

Excellent! It's right next to the pier and very close to Suria Sabah shopping mall and Gaya Street. With beautiful sea views from the window, the setting is lovely. The check-in guide was detailed, and the owner couple and Miss ST were all incredibly friendly. We checked in past midnight, and they thoughtfully left a light on for us in the living room. Throughout our stay, and even after we checked out and moved to another hotel, any questions we had were answered instantly. The private guide and instructor they recommended was absolutely fantastic. He was attentive and considerate, very witty and even performed some magic tricks. His photography skills were exceptional! (Please remember to pass on my compliments to him!)

The smartest decision I made on this trip to Semporna was choosing Bean House. We stayed there for all three nights, having booked two months in advance. How lucky were we to stumble upon such an amazing guesthouse and owners!!! I saw many recommendations for Bean House on Xiaohongshu, and usually, there are comments warning against 'influencer traps,' but with Bean House, there were none – only glowing reviews. So I booked it right away! After all, safety is paramount for two girls traveling alone, and Bean House truly made us feel secure. The hotel facilities are top-notch, as expected. Having just opened in 2025, everything is meticulously maintained. The rooms are clean and spacious, and even the power outlets are standard Chinese ones, so no need for UK adapters. The Xiaomi appliances were very convenient to use. There were also mosquito repellent lamps and drying racks outside the room, which were incredibly thoughtful. I chatted with the owners, two uncles, by chance and learned that they started this venture together as a sort of semi-retirement project (though they're clearly too busy to be retired now!). Uncle Bean is in charge of bookings and operations, which is quite a lot of work! The overall operating cost for a guesthouse, especially one with a pool, is very high. They ensure the water quality is up to standard and even have dedicated staff as safety officers for the kids – truly commendable! The guesthouse offers a shuttle service to the pier every morning; just confirm with the owner beforehand. They can also provide round-trip transport to town for meals, though we ended up eating all three meals at the guesthouse. Their creamy prawns, fried noodles, stir-fried rice noodles, and salted egg yolk squid were all incredibly delicious! You can also buy seafood and have them cook it for 25 RM/kg, which is cheaper and tastier than in town! The breakfast each day was also super hearty, with plenty of meat and vegetables to fill us up completely. The soda crackers were so good! A huge thank you to all the staff and uncles at Bean House for providing us with such excellent service and environment. It truly felt like a safe and comfortable home. I want to recommend Bean House to the whole world!!!

Our trip to the Semporna flower fields was breathtaking! The scenery was a vibrant palette of colors, and every photo I took was an Instagram-worthy hit. The food was a real highlight, with freshly caught seafood dishes that were sweet, delicious, and uniquely flavorful, leaving us completely satisfied and happy. The accommodations were cozy and beautifully decorated, and falling asleep to the sound of insects was truly soothing. The staff were warm and attentive, meticulously planning everything from itinerary planning to dining recommendations. Even the kids had a blast! The value for money was fantastic, and I'll definitely be bringing friends back for a second visit!

The cleanliness of the room is acceptable. The facilities are okay. The location is very good. However, the door locks need to be improved because none of the rooms, including the ones behind the room, can't be locked.

Good, good, good, very good! I always thought that Semporna only had island hopping, sea resorts and town homestays. Unexpectedly, I never expected that I would live in a forest resort villa in Semporna, which was a large environment in minutes! I lived in the real nature in a second, the stilt wooden house unique to Malaysia, each room is large, clean, tidy and comfortable, and the boss said that all the best local mahogany materials in Malaysia were used! Speaking of the boss lady, I have to praise her! The boss lady is Chinese, enthusiastic, meticulous and meticulous! When you arrange your accommodation, you will set up a butler group dedicated to serving you, which will not only solve any problems for you, but also enthusiastically help you with eating, drinking and having fun in town, and help you arrange sea and other entertainment projects in town. More importantly, when you go out for island hopping, she will distribute a towel cape customized exclusively for the resort to each guest, which is quick-drying and sun-proof, so that you will not come back wet and cause a cold, meticulous and caring! When we checked in that day, we really had nothing to do in the afternoon, so the lady boss arranged a unique mangrove firefly tour for us! This is the first time I have seen groups of fireflies since I was a child. They are so beautiful. I also saw the Malaysian national treasure proboscis monkey 🐒, and experienced the ATV jungle adventure, which showed us another different beauty of Semporna! My girlfriend's hand-painted painting was done for free in the mangroves. In Kuala Lumpur, the minimum starting price for a painting is 50 Malaysian ringgits. In this attraction, it is actually: free! Free! Free! Thank you very much to the lady boss for bringing us an unforgettable journey! Finally, I want to say from the bottom of my heart: Chinese people don't cheat Chinese people ☺️☺️ Baltic Holiday Villa, sincerely recommended! Facilities: very good, new and avant-garde Hygiene: clean, tidy and comfortable Environment: large natural beauty in minutes Service: All service staff are super good, Chinese communication is barrier-free, the lady boss is meticulous, caring and meticulous!

Apartment is located right next to Imago Mall with a lot of food and retail outlets and along the Riverson Walk. Apartment is super clean and beds have thick mattress and are super comfortable. Apartment balcony has a stunning sunset view overseeing the Sutera Golf course. The host was very responsive to my family's requests including providing baby cot in the middle of night. Wonderful experience and will come back again.

#positive #I was happy with the Cleanliness of Public Areas, Wall Cleanliness, Decor, Quantity of Amenities, Value for Money; #negative #I was disappointed with the Service; I don't usually write reviews, but Chan's Living is really good value for money. However, I have a problem. I want to borrow a USB charging cable, and I was promised to return it within two hours. I obviously have it, but I won't lend it to me. I don't understand. Please give it to me. reasons