Best Homestay in Kelantan You Should Stay At

Have Halal Will Travel (HHWT) writer Nadhirah wrote an interesting article about Kelantan. In her recent article "8 surprising reasons why kelantan deserves to be on your travel list" she said that her 6-hour driving to Kelantan was well-worth it because Kelantan is filled with culture, good food, eco adventures and shopping. Driving to Kelantan is easy, I myself traveled frequently to Kelantan either via Lebuhraya Pantai Timur (LPT) or via Bentong-Kuala Lipis-Gua Musang. For those from Perak, Penang and Kedah, you can go via Grik.

Nadhirah added that Kelantan is not just about Nasi Dagang, Nasi Kerabu or Budu. Kelantan's delicacies like kueh akok, bahulu, laksam, nasi kak wok and even roti bakar are easily available in the markets or roadside stalls that are scattered all across Kelantan. Personally, I would recommend Pasar Machang where local kueh and dishes are abundance. Worth to try are morning stalls opposite Jalan Hospital Machang where you can get a plate of nasi dagang or nasi kerabu for less than RM5!

If you like arts and selfie, hunt for street arts that are scattered around Kota Bharu and other towns as well. These street arts according to Nadhirah are gorgeous and very Instagrammable. You can also hunt for Wan Anuar Sapie at Kg. Badang, the legendary kite maker of Malaysia.

Homestay Taman Sekawan Kok Lanas 

Taman Sekawan Homestay is located approximately 27km from Kota Bharu and there is also a Kem Desa Pahlawan (army camp) within five minute drives from the homestay. 

This double storey homestay has 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and the kitchen is big enough for you to do your own cooking although eating out at the nearby stalls is highly recommended. 

Address: PT2066 Taman Sekawan, Kg. banggol Chica Kok Lanas,  Ketereh, Kelantan

Price Per Night: RM200

Total Guests: 10 paxs

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AbgZul Homestay

AbgZul homestay is centrally located in Kota Bharu, only 4km way to Kubang Kerian or USM hospital, 9km from the airport and 7km from the famous Pasar Besar Siti Khadijah. This homestay can easily accommodate 7 guests with it 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms layout. Rooms are fitted with air-con and the TV at the living room has multiple ASTRO channels. The kitchen is big too and has all the amenities that you need if you wish to cook.

There are many food stalls within the vicinity of this homestay or along Jalan Hospital. 

This area is rich with variety of food because of there are many stalls located nearby or you can do own cooking at the kitchen which has all the basic cooking amenities.

Address: Lot 1328, Lorong Hj. Abd. Latiff, Kg. Belukar, Jalan Hospital,  Kota Bharu, Kelantan

Price Per Night: RM90

Total Guests: 7 paxs

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Sri Patek Homestay

Located in a small town of Ketereh, approximately 27km from Kota Bharu, Sri Patek homestay is near to Kolej Islam Antarabangsa Sultan Ismail Petra (KIAS), University Malaya Nilam Puri and Politeknik Kota Bharu.

This homestay has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms and can easily housed 8 guests. Only the master bedroom is fitted with air con while the other two has ceiling fans. 

This homestay is ideal if you wish to visit your children who may be studying at any of these colleges. Food? There are many food stalls and restaurants you can choose from.

Address: PT 74, Taman Patek, Bt. 11 Kadok, 16450 Ketereh, Kelantan

Price Per Night: RM190

Total Guests: 8 paxs

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