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Reviews of StarVilla Kinta River Front Medan Istana

17, Lorong Istana, Taman Istana, 30000 Ipoh, Malaysia

#47 of 75 B&Bs and Inns in Ipoh

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 123 hotel reviews

7.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.6

  • Comfort

    7.5

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    8.0
    Good place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Place is good and value for money

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Easy walk to river with natural and historical places. Good security.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It's because cleaniness...

    It's reasonable for the price..if you can improve the cleanliness, that's great

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2023

    7.0
    Thank you for all...i like to stay here
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The toilet bowl room 10 must repair...it's move move...n little bit smelly the room

    Staff very friendly...this is our 2nd time staying here...overall ok, we would like to stay here again

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pipe was loose

    Bed was comfortable

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - ants (mostly in the bathroom) - everything could use a proper deep cleaning (carpet, sink, toilet), walls should be re-painted, cobwebs should be removed - no cold water in the dispenser (only warm/hot water) - stale air in the room (felt like being in a basement when we first came in) - leaky sink (not too bad)

    - good A/C - quiet in the night/morning - smooth check-in process - good wifi - washing machine available (although we didn’t get to use it) - soap/shampoo & toilet paper provided

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 May 2023

    9.0
    Nice host, comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice host, and always available on whatsapp. The room was clean and comfortable, only the paint is quite old. Basic functional bathroom. Hot and cold filtered water available in the hallway, as well a microwave in the kitchen (fridge was not working).

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2023

    9.0
    Best staff, near to the city and convenience rooms
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing major😘

    the staff was soooooo friendly and helpful with my additional last minute booking😘

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a great stay, such a lovely host and very & friendly helpful.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2023

    7.0
    Good price/quality rácio
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It rains a lot in Ipoh so the air is quite humid which it can be felt inside the room, however nothing that the A/C does not sort out. For the price we paid this is not something we can complain about it and it seems that they are trying to improve the place anyways.

    Bed was very comfortable, the place was far from main roads and therefore quiet and calm, for a good night sleep. They have water for free, each room as a kettle if needed and private toilet. A/C was working and needed. Owner was incredibly nice and welcoming. Only 20 minutes walking along riverside to the city center.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was generally clean however there are some spiders and their webs around the ceiling so it is quite uncomfortable for an arachnophobic person like me

    Owner was nice and helpful, location is near to all trendy places and parking is convenient.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2023

    9.0
    nice budget stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    helpful host, enough parking space, near a beautiful park, strategic location, bed is clean

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2022

    7.0
    Cleanliness Need Improvement...
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cleanliness was poor, even though the bed was clean, but the floor a lot of hair strings & furniture was very dusty. I have to clean the bathroom by myself before use it. Toilet bowl & sink was slimy.

    The location was good and I think should be enough parking space. Room space should be ok with the price.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2022

    8.0
    Everything is good thanks
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -The room could have been better with a good ventilation, bcs it's quite smelly. I think bcs of the carpet. Maybe can do just a little makeover. Then I would have been very satisfied.

    -Location is good -Accept last minute booking -Price wise cheapest among others last min booking -water pressure is good

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2022

    8.0
    Ok but bit expensive for the quality
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    quite a lot of humidity and worn down like every other place in Malaysia, price is a bit high for the standard

    location not too far from Ipoh city center some local buisness very close by owner is super nice and friendly

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    Locaation

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 7 September 2022

    8.0
    Overall is satisfactory
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The comfort of the bed has to be improved. The bed has to be replaced.

    The location and environment is good.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2022

    9.0
    Good experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    Good location and good price. easy to check in and quite privacy.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2022

    9.0
    Affordable enough for a stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    For a light sleeper need to used earplug since can hear people doing there stuff.

    Location wise is on point. The rate is affordable and I'm a satisfied customer. Definitely with repeat the stay here. Overall experience is good. Since I'm just for a stay n get a good night rest it's OK.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Overall ok...Will repeat again in future

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2022

    9.0
    nice..
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    need cold water dispenser

    value for money

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2022

    7.0
    comfortable enough if you're not fussy. Will come again if going to Ipoh.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Parking - the homestay is within a residential area (the property was renovated to a homestay) so expect the parking to be limited. Air conditioner - the placement of aircond in my room was not strategic, During the day, it feels warmer. Maybe the staff can rearrange the bed so customer can feel the air cond better.

    Room - small but comfortable enough. My room doesn't have TV. The receptionist offer to upgrade to room with TV for additional RM5 only but since I merely book this place to rest and sleep there is no need. It has private bathroom with hot water heater. Facilities - wifi, iron, hot and cold water dispenser, hair dryer, washing machine (without dryer), laundry area to dry your clothes, kitchen sink, microwave, rice cooker were provided. Location - walking distance to Kinta Riverfront, and if you love to walk a bit, you can reach to Pasar Karat by walking around 10-15 mins. Staffs - friendly and attentive. 2 sachet of instant coffee was provided in my room :-)

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room 3...plz change new pillow

    Very clean

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2021

    8.0
    very nice and warming vacay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    our room are leaked on the bathroom ceiling..literally I didn’t know what water is that..

    the worker were very nice and friendly

    Stayed in December 2021

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