Old Town Guest House

Melaka 2.19520400, 102.25423700 , 119-1 Jalan Temenggong (Show on Map)
9.5
Excellent


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Summary of reviewsOld Town Guest House in Malacca is consistently praised for its exceptional location, making it a perfect choice for travelers eager to explore the city's top attractions. Positioned just a short walk from Jonker Street, the river, and historic sites, it offers a harmonious blend of convenience and tranquility, allowing guests to easily discover the vibrant cultural landmarks and charming hidden gems. The guesthouse provides a welcoming atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.

The breakfast at Old Town Guest House receives high marks for its homemade treats, particularly Maria's renowned banana and chocolate cakes. Guests enjoy the variety of homemade offerings, including fresh fruits, savory donuts, and warm vegetables with eggs, ensuring a satisfying start to the day. The self-service setup in the common area, accompanied by unlimited tea and coffee, offers a relaxed morning routine that guests appreciate.

Rooms at the guesthouse are spacious, well-maintained, and comfortably equipped with essential amenities, providing a restful night's sleep with comfortable beds and effective air conditioning. The simplicity of the rooms is complemented by thoughtful touches that cater to guests' needs. Cleanliness across the property stands out, with guests frequently describing the guesthouse as immaculate, ensuring a comfortable and pleasant stay.

The accommodation is beautifully furnished, offering cozy rooms and inviting common spaces where guests can relax, read, and enjoy artful decorations. This ambiance is enhanced by the service and hospitality provided by the hosts, Chua and Maria, whose warmth and welcoming nature make guests feel at home. Their personalized care, city insights, and travel tips significantly enrich the stay, leaving many guests likening their experience to staying with family.

While Wi-Fi connectivity presents some challenges, primarily being weak and inconsistent, guests largely overlook this inconvenience due to the property's charm. The comfortable bedding, often described as super comfy, contributes to a restful sleep experience that guests appreciate despite the modest size of the rooms.

Overall, Old Town Guest House offers a delightful retreat characterized by its standout location, charming breakfast experience, exceptional cleanliness, and welcoming hospitality. It remains a favored choice among visitors seeking convenience, comfort, and a touch of warmth.
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Bed & Breakfast with Free Wi-Fi
This bed and breakfast provides free Wi-Fi.

Cheap Bed & Breakfast
This bed and breakfast offers affordable accommodation in a historical setting. Its location on Jalan Temenggong places it within walking distance of cultural sites, providing a convenient base for exploring the city.

Small Bed & Breakfast
This guesthouse has an excellent location, close to the main tourist sites in Melaka. It is clean and quiet, allowing you to rest very well. The hosts are kind and offer advice, suggestions, and tricks to enjoy your stay.

Room Types
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom Cooled with air conditioning and a fan, this room features a shared bathroom. It is fitted with a queen-size bed for 2 guests.

Double Room Cooled with air conditioning and a fan, this room features a private bathroom. It is fitted with a queen-size bed for 2 guests.

Quadruple Room with Shared Bathroom Cooled with air conditioning and a fan, this room features a shared bathroom. It is fitted with 2 queen-size beds for 4 guests.

Triple Room with Shared Bathroom Cooled with air conditioning and a fan, this room features a shared bathroom. It is fitted with a queen-size bed and 1 single bed for 3 guests.

Triple Room The triple room offers air conditioning and a wardrobe, as well as a private bathroom featuring a shower. The triple room features a tiled floor and city views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Standard Twin Room with Shared Bathroom This twin room is air-conditioned and has a shared bathroom and a tiled floor. The unit has 2 beds.

Guest Reviews
9.5
Excellent
Location
Old Town Guest House boasts an exceptional location that caters perfectly to travelers keen on exploring Malacca. Nestled just a few steps from the bustling city center, it offers unbeatable convenience for visiting the city’s top attractions. The guesthouse stands as a strategic base, placing guests within a short walk from the vibrant Jonker Street, picturesque river scenes, and the city's historic heart.

The location shines with its centrality, being described as superbly positioned and perfectly situated. Guests appreciate the proximity to a variety of restaurants and Malacca's main sights while enjoying a peaceful setting slightly away from the main tourist streets. The locality offers a harmonious blend of convenience and tranquility, allowing travelers to easily explore both the famous cultural landmarks and quaint hidden gems.

Staying at Old Town Guest House ensures that everything worth seeing in Malacca is within walking distance, making it an ideal choice for those who prefer to explore the city on foot. In addition to its remarkable position, the neighborhood is noted for its charm and serenity, providing a welcoming atmosphere after a day of sightseeing. Overall, the location of Old Town Guest House is frequently highlighted as a major highlight, making it a favored choice among visitors to Malacca.

Breakfast
The breakfast experience at Old Town Guest House receives substantial praise from guests, who delight in various homemade treats and a consistently satisfying array of options. One standout element frequently mentioned is Maria's exceptional baking skills, particularly her renowned banana and chocolate cakes, which have captivated many with their flavor. Guests appreciate the variety of homemade cakes, including delicious banana bread and the exquisitely crafted chocolate banana creations. While the breakfast offerings are generally described as simple, the inclusion of fresh fruits, savory donuts, warm vegetables with eggs, and an assortment of spreads like butter and jam ensure a satisfying start to the day. The self-service setup allows guests to enjoy a relaxed morning meal in the common area, complemented by unlimited tea and coffee. Despite a focus on classic breakfast items like toast and cookies, the daily surprises and homemade elements provide a touch of warmth that leaves a lasting impression. Overall, the breakfast at Old Town Guest House is noted for its quality, charm, and the genuine hospitality of the hosts.

Rooms
Old Town Guest House offers visitors a comfortable and clean stay, with rooms that are both inviting and well-maintained. Guests consistently find the rooms spacious and equipped with essential amenities, making them feel at home. The sanitation across the guesthouse is notably clean, complemented by comfortable beds that ensure a restful night’s sleep. Many appreciate the effectiveness of air conditioning and other facilities, which work flawlessly. The well-soundproofed rooms provide a serene environment even when facing busy streets. Despite their simplicity, rooms feature thoughtful touches like good bedding and effective air conditioning, catering to various guest needs. This guesthouse is strategically located close to local attractions, making it an ideal choice for travelers who value cleanliness, comfort, and convenience.

Beds
Old Town Guest House consistently receives praise for its exceptionally comfortable bedding. Guests frequently mention the beds as being super comfortable, with several highlighting the wide and comfy nature of the mattresses. The rooms, while described as simple and basic, still manage to provide a clean and cozy atmosphere conducive to a good night's sleep. Pillows and duvets add an extra touch of softness, complementing the overall comfort of the beds. Despite the modest size of the rooms, visitors consistently appreciate the high level of comfort they experience, thanks in large part to the thoughtfully comfortable beds and bedding.

Cleanliness
The Old Town Guest House consistently receives high praise for its exceptional cleanliness. Guests frequently describe the establishment as spotless, immaculate, and super clean, highlighting that every corner of the guesthouse is meticulously maintained. From the cozy, spacious rooms to the common areas, the accommodation is celebrated for its extraordinary hygiene standards, ensuring a comfortable and pleasant stay for visitors.

The attention to cleanliness extends to the bathrooms, which are noted for being super clean daily, leaving guests thoroughly satisfied with the sanitation and upkeep. The guesthouse strikes a balance between being beautifully and lovingly furnished and offering cozy rooms, contributing to a calming atmosphere throughout the property.

Beyond cleanliness, the guesthouse provides good value with plenty of space for relaxation outside of rooms, and there is an inviting ambiance enhanced by artful decorations and calm common spaces that even offer books for guests to borrow. This welcoming atmosphere is complemented by the owner's service and hospitality, which adds to the memorable experience at the guesthouse. The combination of exceptional cleanliness, cozy furnishings, and a serene environment makes the Old Town Guest House a delightful choice for anyone seeking a tidy and tranquil retreat.

Staff
At Old Town Guest House, the hospitality provided by the hosts, particularly Chua and Maria, is regularly highlighted as extraordinary. Their warmth and welcoming nature create an environment where guests feel truly at home. The owners are praised for going above and beyond, offering personalized welcomes and ensuring that visitors have all the information and assistance they need to enjoy their stay. The staff's friendliness and the generous, caring atmosphere are consistently noted, with numerous guests likening the experience to staying with family. This approachability is paired with detailed insights about the city, travel tips, and even delightful touches like lovely cakes. Whether through attentive care or their willingness to offer advice on local attractions, the hosts stand out for their exceptional hospitality and commitment to making every guest’s visit memorable.

Wi-Fi
Old Town Guest House offers a quaint and charming atmosphere, though travelers should be aware of its Wi-Fi limitations. Internet connectivity is notably weak and inconsistent throughout the property, with many guests pointing out its poor performance. Wi-Fi access is primarily limited to common areas, where it can still be sporadic and challenging to maintain a stable connection. While some suggest potential improvements like a Wi-Fi extender for better coverage, the current situation requires guests to rely on the common areas for any semblance of connectivity. Despite these issues, the charm of the guest house seems to offset these inconveniences for many visitors.


No, Old Town Guest House doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Old Town Guest House.

No, Old Town Guest House doesn't allow dogs.

No, parking facilities aren't available at Old Town Guest House.

No, Old Town Guest House doesn't have a gym.

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