11 Best Hotels In Melaka

11 Best Hotels In Melaka

1. Hatten Hotel Melaka

This exquisite hotel is perfect for holiday goers because it is located in Melaka’s town center with eateries and famous shopping malls such as Makhota Parade and Dataran Pahlawan just walking distance away.

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Price Starting From:

RM239 @ SGD79 (include hotel tax and service fee)

Hotel Highlight:

• Infinite Pool and Kids Pool
• Gym
• Spa
• Hair Salon
• Dine at Alto Sky Lounge with city view
• Outdoor drinking bar
• All suites come with living area with sofa
• 2 LCD television
• Mini Bar
• Free Internet Access

Good To Know:

• Complimentary shuttle bus to Jonker Street and Melaka heritage sites
• Two-bedroom suite available (3 LCD television, dining table and large living area with sofa)
• Exclusive premium lounge for rooms at level 19 to 21
• Rooms at Level 21 is below the rooftop bar and can be noisy
• Get rooms with city or sea view

2. Doubletree By Hilton Melaka

Although Doubletree Hilton isn’t located strategically to Melaka’s tourist places to visit, taxi or Grab services are abundant to help bring you to your destination.

This hotel is connected to an up and coming Element Shopping Mall in old town Melaka Raya and offers Straits of Melaka views which gives you a sense of peacefulness and tranquillity.

Price Starting From:

RM330 @ SGD 110 (include hotel tax and service fee)

Hotel Highlight:

• Infinity Pool and Kids Pool
• Sauna and Steam Room
• Kids Club Room
• Gym
• Free Internet Access
• Business Meeting Rooms

Good To Know:

• Connected Element Mall has an adjoining 360 degrees open-air viewing deck
• Hop on and off bus available every hour
• Be specific on booking smoking or non-smoking rooms
• Executive Room at high floors are excellent
• View of Straits of Melaka at higher floor rooms
• Excellent staffs

3. Casa del Rio Melaka Hotel

If you are looking to leave Melaka with an extra special feeling of uniqueness, this Portuguese architecture boutique hotel by the waterfront is the ideal accommodation for you.

Casa del Rio Melaka Hotel is located quite strategically with just less than 5 minutes’ walk away from the famous Jonker Street in the heart of Melaka.

Price Starting From:

RM420 @ SGD140 (include hotel tax and service fee)

Hotel Highlight:

• Peranakan and Portuguese architecture building and rooms
• Low rise and only 66 rooms for a less crowded stay
• Infinity Pool and Kids Pool
• Gym
• Spa
• Outdoor bar
• Dining by the river
• Nearby food and beverage outlets

Good To Know:

• Excellent reviews on food and staff service
• Book rooms with balcony facing water riverfront
• For family, choose the river suites with two bedrooms and two bathrooms for a more comfortable stay

4. TheBlanc Boutique Hotel

TheBlanc Boutique Hotel is a converted historical building to become a 3-star hotel located at the arc of Jonker Street in Melaka town.

This hotel is a good choice of accommodation for those with limited budget and yet still able to experience a comfortable stay.

Price Starting From:

RM135 @ SGD45 (include hotel tax and service fee)

Hotel Highlight:

• Rooftop garden
• Free Internet Access

Good To Know:

• Short walk to eateries at Jalan Laksamana
• Most rooms come without windows
• Rooms are slightly small for those with big luggage
• Request rooms facing away from main road (noisy at night especially on weekends)
• Good and friendly staff service
• Walking distance to Jonker Street attractions

5. Hatten Place Melaka

Hatten Place Melaka is part of the high-end development of Phase 1 Hatten City which shares the same ground as Element Mall and DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka.

Pay less for a luxurious experience in a 5-star hotel at Hatten Place which also offers a vast variety of rooms for individuals, couples or families.

Price Starting From:

RM198 @ SGD66 (include hotel tax and service fee)

Hotel Highlight:

• Infinity Pool and Kids Pool
• Gym
• Steam and Sauna Room
• Free Internet Access
• Function Rooms and Ballroom
• Free Access to Sky Deck at Hatten City (360-degree open deck)

Good To Know:

• Their one-bedroom suite is the only room which has a bathtub (facing Straits of Melaka)
• Connecting rooms available for families
• Separate living room areas for their one and two-bedrooms suites (with sofa and LCD TV)
• Free hourly shuttle bus rides to Jonker Street, Dataran Pahlawan and Stadthuys.

6. AMES Hotel

AMES Hotel is a fairly new hotel in Melaka and located in the township of Ayer Keroh which is around 25 minutes from Melaka town.

If you are looking for a place which is more peaceful and away from the hustle and bustle of Melaka town or for business purposes, this hotel is perfect for you.

Price Starting From:

RM200 @ SGD 67 (include hotel tax and service fee)

Hotel Highlight:

• Swimming Pool and Kids Pool
• Gym
• Spa
• Yoga Studio
• Business Centre
• Club Lounge
• Free Internet Access

Good To Know:

• Excellent staff service
• Grab car to Jonker Street cost about RM20 @ SGD6.70
• If needed, request for rooms near the elevator as the hotel has a wing section which requires quite a long walking distance

7. Timez Hotel Malacca

Tucked in Jonker Street lays this simple affordable hotel with a fusion of modernity and Melaka’s heritage.

Timez Hotel Malacca brings you back in time of history when the culture of Peranakan, Portuguese, Chinese, British and Dutch stepped into Melaka with their rooms designed to embrace these identities.

Price Starting From:

RM187 @ SGD63 (include hotel tax and service fee)

Hotel Highlight:

• Family Rooms available
• Bathtubs for King Rooms and Family Rooms
• Free Internet Access
• Café and Lounge

Good To Know:

• 10 minutes’ walk to Makhota Parade and Dataran Pahlawan malls
• Rooms facing main street can be noisy at night
• Request for rooms with your favourite theme based on the cultures mentioned above.

8. SGI Vacation Club Hotel Melaka

Simple, clean, comfortable and with all the necessities needed by a tourist can be found in the rooms of SGI Vacation Club Hotel Melaka.

This hotel’s location is perfect for anyone searching to explore Melaka attractions such as Jonker Walk (16 minutes’ walk), Melaka river, historical monuments, Baba-Nyonya cuisines and many others.

Price Starting From:

RM155 @ SGD52 (include hotel tax and service fee)

Hotel Highlight:

• 2-bedroom Family Room available and come with 2 bathrooms and a kitchenette
• Free Internet Access

Good To Know:

• Most rooms are without windows
• Rooms are quite small
• It can be noisy at night, hence get the rooms at level 3 which are quieter

9. Majestic Malacca Hotel

Akin to its name, majestic is the perfect word to describe this hotel which is actually restored from an original mansion of a Chinese tycoon it the 1920’s.

With its original Straits Settlement windows and Victorian tiles combining with the most exquisite detailed rooms and amenities, it is no wonder why it is a popular spot especially for couples.

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Price Starting From:

RM575 @ SGD192 (include hotel tax and service fee)

Hotel Highlight:

• Interconnecting rooms available
• Clawfoot bathtub in rooms
• Wooden or parquet flooring
• Seating Area in rooms
• Gym
• Swimming Pool (smaller sized)
• Library
• Spa Village (Baba-Nyonya style)
• Dining with traditional Baba-Nyonya inspired food
• Complimentary guided historical walk
• Free Internet Access

Good To Know:

• Avoid taking connecting rooms as you may hear noises from neighbouring room
• High floor rooms for better river and city views
• 14 minutes’ walk to Jonker Street Night Market

10. Liu Men Melaka – by Preference

Liu Men Melaka is a luxury hotel refurbished from a total of six 1930’s shophouses (hence the name Liu Men which means six doors in Mandarin) and located just 5 minutes’ walk away from Jonker Street.

The architectural of the interior blends beautifully between Chinese Peranakan and Colonial Design with rooms that will amaze you.

Price Starting From:

RM342 @ SGD114 (include hotel tax and service fee)

Hotel Highlight:

• Spacious rooms
• Glass ceiling at courtyard offers natural lighting while dining
• All room types come with big bed and 6 pillows
• Rooms with bathtubs and terrace available
• Parameswara suites suitable for small families (separated living area and bedroom)

Good To Know:

• Second-floor suites come with sun recliner and plants on the balcony
• Situated a row behind the busy main streets, this hotel offers a quieter atmosphere

11. Moty Hotel

Located just about 10 minutes’ walk away from Jonker Street, Moty Hotel which is a 3-star hotel is a good choice of accommodation.

This hotel offers you great comfort with its spacious rooms and rejuvenating facilities after a long day of walking around the historical Melaka.

Price Starting From:

RM190 @ SGD64 (include hotel tax and service fee)

Hotel Highlight:

• Indoor Swimming Pool, Whirlpool and Kids Pool
• Steam and Sauna
• Japanese Restaurant
• Free Internet Access
• Spacious Rooms
• Bathtub in all rooms
• All rooms types come with big beds
• Family Room Available

Good To Know:

• Rooms at high floor for better views
• Although it is mentioned that the rooms are soundproofed, you will still be able to hear sounds of people chattering at the corridors