Nipah Bay Villa

The location was good, close to Teluk Nipah, the beach, and plenty of stalls. But the smell hit us as soon as we arrived and lingered in the bedrooms and common areas. Opening the windows didn’t help, and it made relaxing difficult. For non-smokers, that alone was a major problem. Worse, the cigarette smoke affected our family’s health. Our youngest had trouble breathing during the stay and needed an emergency nebulizer. It was very stressful and concerning, and no family should have to deal with that on vacation. The chalet could have been enjoyable if it had been cleaned and kept smoke-free. I strongly recommend enforcing a no-smoking policy more strictly and doing a deeper clean for the safety and comfort of future guests. Until then, I wouldn’t recommend it, especially for families or anyone sensitive to cigarette smoke.

The location was good, with food easy to find, and the rest was okay. The toilet wasn’t very clean, and there was still a coffee stain on the cup. A few things could use improvement.

The only real plus was being within walking distance of the beach. For the price and service, I could have found a better resort. The pool was just meh, and there were lots of unused things scattered outside the room. Our toilet was dirty. There was no fan, just an air conditioner that was dusty and didn’t cool the room. The fridge was dirty and didn’t cool either. The door was hard to open and close, and the curtain rail was dusty and rusty. I was really disappointed because my child has eczema and can’t tolerate dust. The iron in the lobby was badly burnt and not fit to use.

The owner was very friendly, and checkout at noon meant we didn’t have to rush in the morning. Our room was spotless, with very cold air conditioning, and shampoo and soap were provided. Wi-Fi worked really well throughout the stay. Nipah Bay Villa is in an unbeatable spot, about a two-minute walk from the beach. A very good stay.