Aava Malacca Hotel

Malaysia , Malacca Johor and South
Malacca, Jalan Kampung Hulu
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45 reviews shown

8/10

Excellent

21 Jan 2026

Joyce

Nice hotel quite dates but comfortable and historicle

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

01 Nov 2025

nels

There was no window in our room. AC was working fine. Room and bathroom was clean. No complaint there except towels were smelling.
The breakfast options were very limited and poor. U get to choose from 3 sets and it just has 1 egg, 1 sausage or pancake and one chicken piece.
The swimming pool is not open and the hotel staff is not sure when it would be fixed.

There is no help to move your lugggage.

Only plus point is that from the backdoor u get access to the river side.

Expedia is rating it 8.5 but definitely its not 8.5. Its an average hotel nothing exceptional about the hotel. Rating should be around 5 to 6.

Leisure Family_with_children

6/10

Pleasant

31 Oct 2025

Roger

Nostalgic decorations and breakfast

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

30 Sep 2025

Timothy

This boutique hotel served our purposes very well. It is in an excellent location, next to the river and within easy walking distance of the town. Our room faced the river, and the balcony made for a great location to relax. Good air con too. There was some noise from walkers outside, but not excessive, and not during the quiet hours. Friendly and helpful staff. The only downside is that the property is in need of renovation, although the owner told us that this is in hand. Also, it’s not really a factor if you spend your time out and about. Overall, we were very happy with the hotel and considered it good value.

Leisure Partner

6/10

Pleasant

18 Sep 2025

Wei Khen

Heritage building for guests who like. Decent stay. It can be better in cleanliness (carpet).

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2025

matt

Comfortable riverside hotel.

The place is a restored historic estate on the riverfront. I stayed street side and the room was still very quiet. Large bathroom and very soft bed. Very comfy!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2024

Benjamin

Great place to stay in historic Malacca

Leisure Family

2/10

Poor

02 Mar 2024

Murray

The hotel had a no alcohol rule. I drink therefore I didn't stay and lost my money. This rule should have been made apparent on the website.

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2024

Anne

Would have liked to have hand towels in the bathroom.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

27 Dec 2023

Karl A

Breakfast very limited

Very nice hotel but the breakfast was VERY limited

10/10

Exceptional

27 Dec 2023

PECK MONG MARTIN

Hotel is converted from old Paranakan house, very beautiful. Surprisingly the room was quiet and soundproof, I expected it could be noisy but it wasn’t. Bathroom was very big and clean, room and bad were clean, only the carpet is due for change. Hotel provide free parking slot. counter staff was helpful and courteous. Will stay again if back to Malacca.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

05 Nov 2023

Robert

Charming, clean, comfortable

Located by the river this well-kept and secure hotel is a restful oasis in the busy old town.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

27 Aug 2023

Lily

Beautifully decorated hotel. A very pleasant stay!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

16 Feb 2023

David

Lovely quiet hotel by the riverside . Near a few places to eat and a short walk to the main areas of Malacca. Staff are helpful and friendly . Breakfast is basic but freshly prepared for you . Swimming pool is currently closed which was a shame .
Would definitely use this hotel again .

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

24 Oct 2022

Louise

Great spot in Malacca. Friendly staff. Upkeep of the property is needed, lots of watermarks, peeling ceilings, frayed linen etc. all clean and comfy though. Pool out of action whilst we were there. Recommend the deluxe room overlooking the river, very spacious

Leisure Friends

8/10

Excellent

10 Oct 2022

Steven

Convenient location.

The hotel is just located beside Malacca River, there are food street beside the river just behind the hotel. and is also walking distance to the infamous Jonker street.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

03 Jul 2022

WONG ENG

I like peranakan feeling and the location. The free parking is first come first serve , 4 parking lots only. Anyway I managed to get one. Breakfast quality and service need to be improved. One of the Malay waitress always looking at her hand phone.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

18 Jun 2022

Verified traveler

Cosy family stay

Last minute booking and came across this hotel by chance, read the review and decided to give the family suite a try since is only for a night. Surprisingly, this hotel though not new, is well kept and gives us a very cosy and comfortable stay. The location of the hotel is just minutes to Jonker Street which is a super plus point. The only challenge is the carparking which is free for hotel guest but a narrow alley just opposite the hotel.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Dec 2021

Chee Shyang

Like:
Walking distance to Jonker and this is boutique hotel and cleanliness is maintained.

Dislike:
Parking is always an issue for hotel in or around Jonker. The room has a staircase just right after you enter the room and quite dangerous if ppl didn't aware.

Leisure Family_with_children

10/10

Exceptional

11 Aug 2020

Ykwen

Very nice room, and friendly staff. The swimming pool is closed.

Leisure Self

4/10

Poor

30 Jan 2020

JoeyB

Nice location and friendly staff overall. When checking out had one card and staff asked me to go back at get the other that was in the room. I would consider staying elsewhere.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

16 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Beautiful, it's like staying at a museum! The location is fantastic, close enough to Jonker Street (4-5 min walk) but not so close as to being disturbed by the noise, especially Tuk Tuks.
Having the exit to the riverside is fantastic for a romantic walk down the amazingly gorgeous promenade to the town square. The street art along the banks is priceless.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

13 Dec 2019

Verified traveler

Baba nyonya style that are unique. Staffs are friendly. Good location

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

08 Oct 2019

Verified traveler

A really nice place to stay for a few nights. Close to main attractions. No complaints.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Sep 2019

chong

Good Service! Good Location !

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

16 Sep 2019

Verified traveler

A absolutely beautiful hotel, amazing value and very well looked after. The staff were always smiling and happy to help. Highly recommended!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

04 Aug 2019

Verified traveler

Old home that has been nicely refurbished into a lovely home stay. Centrally located and easy walking distance to the local sites. Right on the river and nice pathways.

Has a pool for refreshing dips in the afternoon when it gets too hot.

Only negative, there is no elevator.

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

It was a great and pleasant stay, from the sett up of the hotel, the room, and the staff. I really enjoyed spending few days at Aava Malacca Hotel

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

10 Jul 2019

Verified traveler

This is a boutique hotel, in the best part of Malacca. You walk out of the beautiful doors and you are surrounded by the old world charm of Chinatown and Jonker st. We had the suite with a balcony looking over the river. We could see the lights each night. The swimming pool was perfect as the weather was hot. All the staff were lovely. This place is amazing.

Leisure Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Apr 2019

Verified traveler

A very stylish hotel with some wonderful old-style decorations and artefacts.
The room with a window actually had a shuttered window opening internally onto the landing area so one could not open the shutters, let alone the window.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Feb 2019

Verified traveler

The Aava Malacca Hotel was nice. The staff was friendly and helpful. The Jonker Walk was just a short walk away. I would recommend the Aava Malacca Hotel

10/10

Exceptional

04 Nov 2018

Phoebe

Authentic Peranakan Hotel

Aava Hotel exudes an authentic peranakan feel with careful thoughts on the deco & art pieces. Our Grand Suite is spacious and comfy. The Hotel is walking distance to Jonker and yet away from the hustle and bustleThe only one small snag would be the wifi in the room, which was not working during our stay.

Family

10/10

Exceptional

11 Jun 2018

Annie

Surprise me!!!

Easy to reach the hotel to follow Waze. The font desk staff reacted promptly when I stopped my car at the roadside front of the hotel to ask for parking lot. They provide parking lot with spotlights during night time which is really safe to park.

This is the 1st time I give credits to hotel's toiletries, I love their brown color soap a lot. Hope they'll continue to provide this good soap!

10/10

Exceptional

03 Feb 2026

Lisbeth

Charmerende hotel og venligt personale.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

06 Jan 2026

SHINICHIRO

バルコニーはマラッカ川に面し、クルーズ船や川沿いの遊歩道を歩く人々をのぞめて大変満足。惜しむらくはバスルームのお湯の温度がぬるいこと、朝食のセットメニューにバリエーションが少ないこと。ジョンカーストリートにも、スペイン広場にも徒歩数分で観光には便利。コストパフォーマンスの含めて総合的には合格点でした。

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

13 Dec 2025

NAOHIRO

レトロな感じの素敵なホテルでした。清掃も行き届いて、ジョンカーストリートにも近くて、良かったです

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2025

SHAOZUN

no bad

10/10

Exceptional

12 Dec 2025

Allan

Michael and his team made the stay a pleasant one. Whilst the hotel may need a general touch up, the location was great for us. It's close to main attractions and to lots of food choices.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

09 Jan 2025

Marion

Sehr großzügige Zimmer. Das Hotel vermittelt einem wie die Leute damals lebten. Das Hotel hat auf der Rückseite des Hauses einen Zugang zur Flusspromenade.

Partner

8/10

Excellent

08 Jul 2024

Stefan

Schönes altes Hotel direkt am Fluss. Die wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten und diverse Bars und Restaurants sind zu Fuss erreichbar.

Das Frühstück ist gut aber kein grosses Buffet. Die Zimmer sind gross, hin und da mal ein Fleck.

Alles in allem, ein gutes Hotel für einige Nächte.

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

30 Aug 2023

Hana

オランダ広場やジョンカーストリートにアクセスしますく便利。プールは小さく、改装中のためか利用できなかった。英語の話せない私たちにもスタッフは優しく応対してくれました。

Leisure Partner

2/10

Poor

13 Feb 2020

SUNGRYONG

Worst Hotel

코로나 확산문제로 출국을 할수 없어 예약 취소 요청을 하였는데....
취소 불가라는 회신조차도 하지 않는 대응에 대해
심히 불쾌하다.
회신이라도 하는것이 고객에 대한 최소한의 예의 아닌가?

I couldn't leave because of the corona spread.
It is extremely unpleasant to the hotel's response that it does not even reply that it cannot be canceled.
Isn't it the least polite to the customer to reply?
The service is messed up

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

23 Jan 2020

Alex

Closed to Station, swimming pool nice, woth the price

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 Sep 2019

Arnaud

Très bonne adresse

Dès abords pas en rapport avec l’hotel, mais une fois dedans... très très beau!
Un mélange de colonial et de modernité.
Bravo et merci pour ce moment.
La piscine est un vrai plus!! Surtout avec la vue sur la rivière.

Le petit déjeuner est juste moyen...

Partner

8/10

Excellent

01 Aug 2018

Verified traveler

bed is too soft. room door is not function well. Need to use key to open the door. close to river. very quite!