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River View Guesthouse and Hostel

94 & 96, Jalan Kampong Pantai, Melaka, Malaysia, Distance from city centre: 18km

Rating: 88% from 14 reviews

  • 90%Atmosphere
  • 87%Staff
  • 90%Security
  • 87%Cleanliness
  • 91%Location
  • 91%Value for money
  • 82%Facilities

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  • The guest house is really my cup of tea! when i just came in i was warmly welcomed by the host Raymond, here you will feel like at home,and the couple are very helpful and considered , Raymond even offer a hand draw map copy for us,showing us the famous places of sightseeing and restaurants. And his wife Mani baked very delicious cookies and cakes and bread for us.the location is very convenient, just located by the Melaka river. The decoration is very Malay style. I like it very much.
  • 97%
  • 27 April 2013 zijun China
  • the guest house is an old and traditional house, located in Melaka old town centre, the back door is Melaka River, easier to the sightseeing points and restaurants by walking. Living room, dinning room, kitchen, lobby and sitting room are big enough. Clean rooms and beddings, nice staffs, cheap price, free hand made cakes, free fresh fruits and free coffee and tea, but the kitchen not allowed for cooking. We, four persons, stayed 4 days, I think you never find such a traditional house in town
  • 94%
  • 22 April 2013 Fuk Man Hong Kong
  • Great hostel! The location couldn't be better. The owner is very thoughtful and I really miss a helpful instruction, a warm common area, a flower balcony, a delicous breakfast, ...
  • 91%
  • 20 March 2013 Dao Mai Binh Vietnam
  • Loved the extra touches such as kitchen and comfortable lounge. The location couldn't be better.
  • 97%
  • 15 December 2012 Graham Australia
  • What a great place...was hard to leave! Perfect location right in the middle of the historic Chinatown area, full kitchen for use, plenty of shower/toilet facilities, staff that make you feel as though you're part of their family, and true to the name of the guesthouse, is right on the river. There's even a fantastic porch/lounge area on the second floor overlooking the river. Grab a book and cup of coffee or tea and sit back and relax. Would stay here again no question
  • 97%
  • 10 December 2012 Anonymous USA
  • Super nice hostel! Owner made cake for the guests every day and provided us with a lot of useful information. Loved it!
  • 83%
  • 10 December 2012 Anonymous Germany
  • Wonderful family owned guest house. I had a wonderful time and would surely stay again. Both owner and worker are super friendly and helpful, they really make you feel like you are at home. River view is magical. This is very possibly the best guest house I have stayed in during all my travels and extremely economical as well. I will miss this city partially because of this wonderful guesthouse.
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  • 28 August 2012 Anonymous
  • When I stayed there for the back side of house location is very excellent bcoz of Malacca Riverside. So lovely! But, I stayed the room is smelly not good 2
  • 74%
  • 24 August 2012 Judy
  • A superb hostel in a very interesting place. Happy to have found you River View Guesthouse.
  • 100%
  • 13 August 2012 Ben Jerome
  • Wonderful place. Toilet is clean. Staff is very very kind. Second floor's terrace of riverside is great. Homemade cookies, cakes, and fruits is served. Here is top place of this travel.
  • 100%
  • 25 July 2012 Jeongyeon
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