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52 Batu ferringhi, Town Centre, Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island 11100, Malaysia
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Baba Guesthouse
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2013

This really was the worst place we have stayed in on our travels. Shabby to say the least; toilet/urinal; black marker pen everywhere; crappy caret; no power in the rooms; loud mosque. However, the staff were very nice but you truly do get what you pay for. Not for me, but if you needed somewhere cheap near the beach it... More

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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

I stayed here for a few days in March, in room 11 (3 beds, fan). We found that Baba Guesthouse was great-lovely location right by the beach (and you can sit on the balcony and look out at the sea), very family-like atmosphere- the family who runs it are friendly and as they live downstairs it feels like home after... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2013

The guesthouse is on the cheap side, so don't raise your expectation to high and you will be ok. The guesthouse is a few steps to the beach, so we can enjoy the sea breeze and sun, but that's also why my room has a lot of sands (i woke up one night to go toilet, and saw the brush... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2013 via mobile

Checked into this guesthouse as we were after a few days by the beach. Couldn't get much closer as it's practically on the beach. We had a double room with air con which was cold, if a little loud. Although we were promised hot water the shower was cold, but the bathroom and room in general was clean. Wifi had... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2013

This is by far one of the best guest houses I have stayed in in south east Asia. They are very friendly and attentive. It has the feeling of staying in someone's home. It is basic but has everything you need. I was a little reserved at first but after we had settled in I ended up staying an extra... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 13, 2013 via mobile

Stayed for 3 nights and cost us 50R a night for a fan room. Room had a desk, wardrobe, an 2 windows. Outside was a shared balcony with sea view. Family are very helpful and are always cleaning an sweeping up the sand. They even hosed my flip flops as they were left outside with sand on I would recommend... More

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Warsaw, Poland
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 22, 2012

We stayed in a double room with fan on the first floor, wich was small, basic and clean. The price was fair. A disadvantage was very thin walls, so you can hear your neighbours as if they were in your room. There are 2 common bathrooms for about 10 rooms on the floor (one with hot and one with cold... More

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Lille, France
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed December 21, 2012

Although the location is OK and room clean, the poor quality of almost everything in the room makes me believe this guesthouse has been managed with minimum re investment for years. Air con are 20 years old model at least, and walls between rooms are made of crappy wood, and no comment on room insulation which makes you feel poorly... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 15, 2012 via mobile

We loved this little gem! We booked 3 nights and ended up staying for 10! The rooms are basic and te showers and toilets are not in the best shape but everything is cleaned! It can be a little noisy but all in all it is a great little guesthouse! There is a nice balcony seating area to chill out... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 1, 2012

A delightful guesthouse close to the beach where it feels like you live just above the family owning the guesthouse, a family a bit obsessed with cleaning meaning it's. got very clean common areas. To reach the upstairs rooms and an amazing balcony you enter through the familys living area and kitchen giving a homey atmosphere. Standard rooms, clean shared... More

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Also Known As:
Baba Guesthouse Hotel
Baba Guesthouse Hotel Batu Ferringhi
Baba Guesthouse Penang/Batu Ferringhi
Address: 52 Batu ferringhi, Town Centre, Batu Ferringhi, Penang Island 11100, Malaysia
Region: Malaysia > Penang > Penang Island > Batu Ferringhi
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Ranked #2 of 16 B&Bs / Inns in Batu Ferringhi
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