Malihom

I would rate it 4.5 stars. A truly breathtaking place. The staff were extremely helpful and accommodating. Special shout-out to Ashok, who went above and beyond by entertaining my son and even preparing an extra meal for him. His kindness and dedication were genuinely appreciated. The only downside was the breakfast, which felt a little too basic. With a slight upgrade to the breakfast spread such as adding sausages, croissants, or even nasi lemak and kuih, it would definitely elevate the overall experience and take the stay to the next level.

We had a 2 nights stay and it was honestly a great reset. The man (I didn't get his name) who served us all our meals was the kindest, sharing with us his life stories and caring to all our needs, he was the highlight and the food was amazing. The barn was simple but nice, I specifically picked one with a bathtub and it was so worth it. But for the price they charged (500$ for 2 nights with 5 meals), I expect more in terms of service and amenities than just the bear minimum, there is a major lack of attention to details and I wonder where all this money goes honestly. Some piece of the balcony fall off during the night, the cold handle of the sink fall off in my hand while taking my shower, the hair dryer was rotten…. And a few more. Everything is super expensive including a massage (80$) or a half day tour (135$++ per person??), those prices seem really out of range for the level of the property, those are 5* hotels prices but without the amenities and service, only 1 person spoke almost fluent english on site. Due to the stiff location of the barn, it is not easy to access with a grab due to the incorrect pin location. The grab pin is at the bottom of the hill but you need to drive 10 more minutes to reach the actual parking on top which is nightmare to handle with the driver who will argue without doubt or even refuse to drive you up. The resort offer they own transportation but they charge you 10 times literally than a regular grab ride (10RM to the airport but they charge you 100RM). Overall the property has a lot of potential, the environment is really relaxing but it really seems that they are making money on the customers back. If you want to continue charging those prices upgrade your service, replace your amenities, invest some money and hire a team who can really cater to this level.

251230 Sripatum villa Small unit, bedroom on top, bathroom at bottom Sunset view is great - direct view A very small attached washroom at bedroom. Flushing broke down after usage few times (including the toilet downstairs) Bangladeshi staffs are helpful Steep road towards the villa. Park at highest visitor carpark, don’t have to go all the way up to reception lobby due to tight road Small bed for 2. Cleanliness not so good - Bed covers with leftover stains Wife doesn’t work well Basic breakfast Ala carte Reception guy is very helpful

It was wonderful! I’d just spent a few weeks in Singapore, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur and needed some down time. Malihom was perfect. |I stayed for two nights. When I checked in there was no hot water in my room so I was given a superior room. The views were spectacular. |Breakfast was varied and plentiful. The staff were excellent.. attentive, caring and professional.|The pool was great for laps and a perfect temperature.|I was the only guest for the last 36 hours of my stay ( low season) which I appreciated. |A bit of advice… grab drivers are often unwilling to go to Malihom. It’s not a drive for the faint heartrd. |Highly recommended for a couple of days relaxation.||The staff, especially Hussain, were superb.

The staff were excellent from check in to checkout. They made our stay there memorable and comfortable. Even when we were having trouble getting a taxi to take us up there and especially on our way back down when it started raining, they kept us calm and helped in any way they could. In all fairness, I had missed calls and messages from the hotel in my excitement of being in Penang city and had no idea that there would be any issue with organising the transport. Other reviews have stated that the hotel does suggest a taxi service that will drive you there and back for a slightly higher rate than a Grab. This is why I think the hotel needs to organise a small buggy or vehicle to get guests to the top of the hill from the entrance. Until they do come in your own 4 wheel drive or rent a car. If you're getting a taxi, make sure to pin the location right to the top of the road where Malihom is location, not just to Malihom Private Estate because that is just the front gate. From the gate there is another 10 min drive or 20 min steep walk to the top where the property is. But the view and the peace up there is worth the hsssle. The views from the property are absolutely stunning. We loved our room (Sanook - which has the most open view) which not only overlooked the Straits of Malaka but also the pool; and the bed was heavenly - literally a cloud! The views from the look out points where we had dinner were breathtaking and it was delightful to have the property almost all to ourselves! NOTE: The property may not be safe for kids as locations like the pool and the lookoutpoints don't have railings. We had luckily brought our own snacks and dinner. I suggest you bring your own as well because once you're up there you're blissfuly cut off. However, I think the breakfast could be a little more impressive. Whatever we had was delicious and fresh but not mind blowing for the price paid.

⭐️ (1/5) The road up and down was extremely dangerous, if I had known it would be like this, I definitely wouldn’t have gone. The location felt quite isolated and a bit unsafe, especially since we were the only guests there. The Bengali staff were friendly, which was a plus, but the overall experience wasn’t great. Dinner cost RM130 per person, which was far too expensive, especially since you basically have no choice - there’s nowhere else to eat unless you have a car and can drive all the way down the mountain. The food was just okay. To make things worse, there was a power outage at night, and the AC and fan stopped working. I had to call the staff to fix it, which they did eventually. Overall, the place felt remote, overpriced and not worth the stress of getting there.

rooms, i love the design especially the bathroom. My room is facing the sea and supposed to see the sunset but blocked by trees. The best is to book the cityview, the cityview lightings at nights was beautiful. Service by staff name Hossain is superb, very attentive and helpful. The only setback is the winding road, drive extracareful and drive the right car. Not suitable for lowered vehichle and please check in during daytime. Bring your own food or ordered from the hotel for dinner, driving at night here can be very dangerous

Rooms condition was not cleaned. Floor not swept properly. Toilet seat loose, door lock not working. Road up winding and sharp corners that require driving skills. Signage too small, not visible and may get lost.