Mermaid & Unicorn Guesthouse

We stayed at Mermaid and Unicorn for 3 nights. Kiru was amazing. She was kind and would tell us about events on the island and volunteering we could do for a few hours. She was able to rent us a motorbike as the location was between the main city and nature things. The room was as the pictures. If you're looking for frill and fancy you won't find it here. It's a basic accommodation In Asia and for the price, it was everything we needed. We could even do laundry here for free only got charged 1 RN for detergent. It was low season when we came so I can't speak for the atmosphere. Only thing that would be nice are lockers in the room for your valuables but Kiru does keep the main door locked and you get a key when you arrive. Other than that, a bang for your buck!!
Thanks Kiru!

Great for those seeking a quaint, quiet stay in Langkawi away from the hordes of Cenang. Located in a sleepy fishing village so lots of chances to get to know the local culture!

I stayed in a basic dorm with fan and it was great. Kiru is a lovely person and really takes her time to get to know her guests. She invited us out for events around the island and also recommends really great restaurants!

The location is not central, but most people rent bikes anyway so there really isn't any problem.

Highlights:
- Great walking options and very natural area. I did a sunrise walk by the coast during low tide and walked all the way from the guesthouse to the Ritz-Carlton. Really scenic and saw heaps of monkeys and even some otters! There's lots of mangroves as well. Good place to watch some mudskippers.
- Close to non-touristy beaches. Had a beautiful, picturesque swim at Pantai Kok and the beach south of Berjaya, under the shadows of the mountains.
- The owner was really helpful in setting up a mangrove tour
- Amazing grilled fish restaurant nearby
- Close to the cable car
- Going to some local food markets with Kiru
- It's SO MUCH MORE QUIET than Cenang! Really great to get away from the crowds.

Kiri's house is literally the best possibility where we could stay :) Sweet as...

Great place. Very reasonable prices with breakfast included.

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We slept here for two nights. The room was fine, we had an AC & an own bathroom. The owner was really nice & the breakfast was good. You get complementary tea, coffee & water. Unfortunately, the bed was not the best place to sleep in.

Rooms are not cleaned before checking in. Lack of security except for the police station nearby. The building is badly maintained, feels like it would collapse at any minute.

Worst place i ever stay. Rooms with no lockers because "we trust each other" but we always lock hostel door even during day because host crazy ex boyfriend can try to get inside. Also host have terrible character get wery angry over small things easy then forget about it and act like nothing happened. Toilet is next to common area so everyone can hear you wery well.

The room is dirty and shabby at first floor, and you have a window can never be closed tightly, so prepare to fight with all kinds of vermin during your stay, mosquito, mouse, cockroach, you name it. The place locates in a small village teeming with plastic garbage and burnt tires, far away from everywhere, I suggest you book some room in good environment around Cenang Beach. I booked the place because I happen to have a coupon from Airbnb and all other rooms are unavailable around Cenang due to the event LIMA, which I fully regret it. The owner is dishonest and rude, even over-charged me 40 RM upon my arrival and gave me a room much worse than the pictures, the time I arrive is 9:30 pm, to avoid troubles I paid this extortion. What she said is you should go to 5 star hotels and expect things to be better, what I say is if I want to book a 5 star hotels why would I even look at your place? Even if I pay not too much for the room, I still expect decency in return for my payment. And most importantly, I despise the dishonesty in doing business.