Old Town Guest House

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Scored 9.3
Rated superb

Staff

9.9

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Old Town Guest House in Malacca offers family rooms with air-conditioning and tiled floors. Each room includes a private bathroom with a shower and wardrobe. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a shared kitchen, and a paid shuttle service. Additional amenities include bike hire and a shared bathroom. Prime Location: Located 8 km from Melaka International Airport, the property is an 8-minute walk from The Stadthuys and close to attractions such as Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum and Menara Taming Sari. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its friendly host, convenient location, and breakfast provided by the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Air conditioning

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Melaka, this property has an excellent location score of 9.6

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1 single bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Emil
Germany Germany
“The host was very hostile. When we arrived he told us first about what places to visit in malakka, how to get there, what to avoid and so on. He then asked how our trip is going to continue, gave us valuable insight on which routes to take, what...”
Liselotte
Germany Germany
“We had a fantastic stay at Old Town Guest House. The host was extremly helpful, kind and friendly.”
Christopher
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The owner was amazing. He helped so much, gave me an annotated map and laid out some sights worth seeing in the short time I was there, where to find the best places to buy souvenirs and go eat, and all round excellent knowledge of the area. He...”
Mark
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Shu is so helpful with travel planning. 24hour tea/coffee toast making facilities is really nice addition.”
Josephina
Germany Germany
“The warmth with which the owner treated us! He took the time to explain the (very cute) guest house and the city of Malakka, provided a map of the city and recommended a nice walking route. He also activated the aircon in our room before we...”
Saffron
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Owner was very kind and friendly, great vibe, cool area”
Margaoum
South Africa South Africa
“We looooooved the host and how he treats everyone with respect and gives attention to each guest and tries to make them feel at home the moment you walked through the door. He sits down with a map n gives you highlights of the area suggests main...”
Rania
Greece Greece
“The host, Chua, facilitated every moment of our stay in Melaca. We have had several mishappenings during our stay there and not only was he thoughtful but also he provided assistance. His update on the city highlights and secrets, upon our...”
Paola
Peru Peru
“Mr. Chua is the perfect host. He runs this guesthouse on his own and keeps it full of history, art, kindness, and warmth. His jokes, advice, and good vibes were the best part of our trip to Melaka. We definitely miss his banana pancakes...”
Caterina
Spain Spain
“Spotless, easy, honest, aired, comfy beds, lovely to get to, lovely welcoming, would absolutely recommend, and the Chinese restaurant downstairs is excellent”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.9Based on 457 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Having been travelers ourselves, we’ve tried to incorporate all the little things we’ve noticed and liked to create a great place to stay.

Neighbourhood information

Conveniently located near historic Bukit Cina, we're not in the touristy part of Melaka but still walking distance roughly 400 meters from all the sites (Red Square, Chinatown, Riverside & Jonker Walk) and we're surrounded by food courts and famous eateries.

Languages spoken

English,Malay

Property surroundings

House rules

Old Town Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:30 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 11 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

10+ years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 30 per person, per night

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

Please inform Old Town Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.