The best hotels in Malacca range from eclectic colonial-style guesthouses to gleaming contemporary properties, all of which provide quality accommodations with excellent services and facilities, as well as easy access to ample sightseeing, dining, and shopping opportunities in Malaysia’s unofficial historical capital. The location of one of the first Malay sultanates, Malacca was once one of Southeast Asia’s greatest international trading ports; yet over time it gradually became a sleepy backwater.
These days, Malacca is a great place to re-visit the past – remnants of Portuguese, Dutch and British rule can be seen throughout the city, such as the A’Famosa, Dutch Square, and St. Paul’s Church. There are so many hotels in Malacca that you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting the best place to rest your head for the night, so take a look at our list of the 10 most popular Malacca hotels to make sure you choose the finest venture.
1. Hatten Hotel Malacca
Massive and modern, Hatten Hotel Malacca is an ideal choice if you're looking for a place to stay in an accessible location. Boasting over 700 guest rooms and suites, Hatten is one of the biggest hotels in the UNESCO World Heritage city, and in a prime spot too - it sits right on top of its sister property, Hatten Shoppes while being linked to Dataran Pahlawan shopping mall, and it is within walking distance to top tourist attractions such as Menara Taming Sari and A Famosa. Its hotel facilities include the all-day-dining restaurant Chatterz, a poolside bar, an infinity edge swimming pool, a gymnasium, a grand ballroom, meeting rooms and H-Spa, offering body treatments to refresh and rejuvenate.
2. Holiday Inn Malaka
The modern Holiday Inn Melaka is a four-star property with an impressive range of hotel amenities to cater for the needs of different types of traveller. Located right in the heart of Banda Hilir, Melaka, it is right behind the cluster of the citys urban shopping centers - Mahkota Parade, Hatten Squares and Shoppes and Dataran Pahlawan, with other world-famous attractions such as The Stadthuys and Jonker Street within ten minutes drive. Hotel facilities include an outdoor infinity-edge swimming pool (with an accompanying children's pool), a fully-fledged fitness center, a spa offering reflexology and traditional massages, and two on-site F&B outlets: es. sense Kitchen serving daily Continental buffet breakfast; and Sirocco Italian Kitchen featuring an open kitchen with a wood-fire pizza oven and an impressive list of wines and cocktails.
3. The Sterling
With a stay at The Sterling in Malacca, you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Jonker Street Night Market and A Famosa. Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
4. The Majestic Malacca
For a walk through time, consider The Majestic Malacca as your choice accommodation when you're in the historical city. Previously a private residence of a Chinese merchant, the 1920s mansion is now part of the luxury hotel (together with a 20-storey accommodation tower), with some of its original fixtures still maintained, such as its Straits Chinese tiles at the reception lobby and the colorful stained glass at the entrance of the mansion. A library, an outdoor swimming pool, a fully equipped gym, four conference rooms and three on-site restaurants round up the hotels facilities, but in-house guests also get to enjoy its exclusive activities lined up, such as the historical walk with a resident historian and the Peranakan cooking class.
5. Hotel Equatorial Melaka
For smart, in-city accommodation, Equatorial Hotel Malacca will fulfil all your needs, and then some. As one of the pioneer hotels in the historical city, Equatorial has the advantage of a prime location - its neighbors include shopping malls Dataran Pahlawan and Mahkota Parade, as well as the crowd-favorite Jonker Walk, which is a 10-minute walk away. Thankfully, all the hustle and bustle dies down after stepping into this elegant property thanks to its friendly staff and welcoming ambiance. Facilities are immaculate and ensure guests get value for their money and consist of a fully-fledged fitness center with a tennis court, four interconnected outdoor pools, a hair and beauty salon, a business center, and seven food and beverages outlets including Japanese, Peranakan and Italian cuisines.
