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Roach infested bungalows

Review of Maya Guesthouse
1.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 24 Aug 2019
We booked online via an agency and had no issues arriving - beautiful setting, location and friendly staff/owners! We got a beach front bungalow and it was great, beautiful views but budget (be prepared for no air con, no electricity between 7am-7pm, etc) - our first night was great!
Fast forward to day 2 - we came back from having food in the evening and I could hear a rustling in one of my bags. It turns out a HUGE cockroach was in there. After moving around a few things, it wasn’t one cockroach we were dealing with but at least 15!!! Some huge, some small. They were in our rucksacks, our clothes, toiletries bags and even all over our bed. It was disgusting.
I went outside to find someone to help however no one was there. We couldn’t sleep in the room so at midnight my boyfriend found us a place to stay elsewhere on the island.
This accommodation is great for location - beautiful beach, next to the dive centre, near food outlets, great for the sunsets. However, be prepared for the infestation of cockroaches and mosquitoes. I would not and could not stay here again. Such a shame.
Date of stay: August 2019
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 26 July 2018

Compared to other properties on Kecil, Maya is the cheapest for a room with fan and private bathroom with a little porch. There is also a common are in the middle of the garden with hammocks to chill in. Price per night is around 60RM, most other accommodation was 100RM plus unless you want to go for a tent.

The hosts are very accommodating. Gave us free tea and biscuits when it was raining and also coconut water one day when it was very hot. They're also very happy to answer questions and help you plan your onward trip.

Beds were comfortable and mosquito net was great. Would recommend anyone who is on a budget to stay here.

Date of stay: July 2018
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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3  Thank Anna S
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Reviewed 12 May 2018 via mobile

I stayed in Maya for 8 nights. they got very good price for the room, and great location like in the middle of coral beach, especially if you stay in beach view room.

TBH, you have to be prepared for the condition of the room, it's not luxury at all, but I can tell the owner and staff are all try to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

I came to the island for diving, and its really close to the dive shop and boat. I really enjoyed my staying with Maya!

Date of stay: May 2018
Trip type: Travelled solo
4  Thank 908sallyy
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Reviewed 28 April 2018 via mobile

The guys at Maya made our stay on the Island our favorite destination! We rocked up with nowhere to stay, they let us hang our hammocks in their property, use their bathrooms, kept our bags safe and constantly offered food, coconuts and helped us plan the next leg of our journey with so much local knowledge!

We turned up planning to stay for 2 days and stayed for 6! Zanny, Yi and Joe made our trip the best possible. The friends you meet staying there too and such adventurous and fun people. Highly recommend for budget travelers.

Date of stay: April 2018
Trip type: Travelled with friends
3  Thank Emma P
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Reviewed 16 April 2018 via mobile

I don’t consider it the best in the world. Still I have a good night rest and able to wash myself in a shower.
If you need a place for short stays and near the beach and dive center, this is one of the nearest place and it is also nearby the food stalls.

Date of stay: April 2018
Trip type: Travelled on business
5  Thank NadraRahim
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Reviewed 21 June 2017 via mobile

We visited this place again during Ramadan season to book a room... but unfortunately there was no one around Maya Guesthouse to show us about. So we just had a peak into the rooms and it look like not much has been done since we last visited the place in 2013! It is sad to see this once a paradise place falling apart!

Date of stay: June 2017
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
4  Thank Gerard R
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