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The Explorer

2.5 star property
Hotel with 10 restaurants, steps from Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Reviews
7.2

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
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  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFi
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  • Restaurant
    RestaurantRestaurant
  • Housekeeping
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  • Business services
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1, Jalan Plaza Merdeka, Plaza Merdeka, Malacca City, Malacca, 75000
  • Popular LocationDataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall1 min walk
  • Popular LocationA Famosa5 min walk
  • Popular LocationJonker Street Night Market10 min walk
  • AirportKuala Lumpur (KUL-Kuala Lumpur Intl.)106 min drive

Most relevant reviews

ExperimentalCarousel

10/10 Excellent

Nearby local market and convenient to walk around by the sunset. Good location. Nice staff.
Nghia
Jun 25, 2020

Room options

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Family Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room (Room Only)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Super Deluxe Room, City View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Super Deluxe Room, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Malacca City

The Explorer is located in Malacca City. A Famosa is a notable landmark, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall and Mahkota Parade Shopping Mall. Maritime Museum Muzium Samudera and UK Fun Park are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall - 1 min walk
  • Mahkota Parade Shopping Mall - 2 min walk
  • A Famosa - 5 min walk
  • Hatten Square - 6 min walk
  • Jonker Street Night Market - 10 min walk

Getting around

  • Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hard Rock Cafe Melaka - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Tree Durian Cendol - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cendol Jam Besar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Medan Samudera - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪GravyBaby Melaka - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Explorer

Property highlights
Close to Mahkota Parade Shopping Mall and Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall, The Explorer provides a rooftop terrace, 5 coffee shops/cafes, and a garden. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 10 on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and a business center.
Other perks include:
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • Concierge services, 1 meeting room, and an elevator
Room features
All 143 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Local cuisine breakfast available for a fee daily: MYR 15-15 for adults and MYR 10-10 for children
  • 10 restaurants and 5 coffee shops

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • LCD TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Phone
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: MYR 50

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 7 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: MYR 100 per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

A tourist tax (heritage tax) is applicable as per the requirement of the City Council of Malacca and will be collected upon check-in.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately MYR 15 to 15 for adults, and MYR 10 to 10 for children
  • Late check-out fee: MYR 50 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Explorer Hotel Malacca
Explorer Malacca
The Explorer Hotel
The Explorer Malacca City
The Explorer Hotel Malacca City

Frequently asked questions

Is The Explorer pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Explorer?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Explorer?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Explorer?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for MYR 50 (subject to availability).

Where is The Explorer located?

Situated in Malacca City, this hotel is steps from Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall and Mahkota Parade Shopping Mall. A Famosa and Jonker Street Night Market are also within 10 minutes.

The Explorer Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 135 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 135 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nghia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Nearby local market and convenient to walk around by the sunset. Good location. Nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Nia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Arifin

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Value for money. Location is superb.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

AISYAH

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is at the heart of the city centre. It is really convenient to park your car and walking around. The shops also nearby and you can always find something interesting. We enjoyed our short vacation very much.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Not spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Explorer Hotel very near to Shopping malls , all walking distant about 5 min to 10 min . Very lively area n a lots of food around the hotel and also nearby McDonald opens 24 hrs. Hotel room is ok except the toilet is smelly although the toilet is clean. Something to do withthe smelly floor trapped. Hope hotel can improve n get rid of this stink smell.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location
It was a good stay. Comfortable, clean, convenient locations to malls and tourist attractions. The Wi-fi was fast too. However, the overall breakfast can be improve.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Romzi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent & Nearby shopping complex and restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

nor

Liked: Staff & service
Okay
I just stay for night. It s quiet, u will hv a good rest after a long ride.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Good locale and decent room facilities.
Locale is good. Short distance to the fame Jonker Street and Mahkota/Pahlawan shopping malls. Room size a bit small but okay for couple, the bedsheet is clean. But the sink tap is leaky. Will need repair. Otherwise, no complain.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

AISYAH, Puchong, Selangor

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is smoking free zone and I love it!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

fatechia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small but clean and comfortable, right next to shopping and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Lim Joo Kian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
So-So Sleeper
First night arrival and experienced the water spray cannot be stopped after pressing to wash up and the staff came in without removing shoe which blackened the floor cloth. I felt uncomfortable and ask for change of room then this process is fast. Value wise is good and sleep was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Raj, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel near to big two shopping mall, good location, but rooms are very small. Need to improve toilet size.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ky, Malaysia kl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hear my comments!! Here are the best hotel in here
Although room are small, but the bed, the things provide and the design can set as 5 star hotel already! If u sleep after 11 pm, the sound is no more already, I can sleep from night to morning directly, no any ghost also la hahahahhah, the best hotel for me to choose in joker walk
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

jumahat

nil comment
Location very good but the room too small for the standard room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Eileen, Malaysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Comfortable stay value for money
Comfortable stay and value for money. Great location as it is near shopping mall in town area. Overall cleanliness is Great except someone stick personal things on wall (yulk). Add 1 more dustbin in the room will be better. Slightly noisy at night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

6/10 Okay

SNG

noisiness during the night
Good impression , but the front desk staff is not well-versed in English
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Nazib, Singapore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location is good ...near by town
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Muhd Syahriman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Great location
Perfect location, the cleanliness in the room can be improve, overall a great hotel for exploring the city.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Yoke Lin

Good location. Be more competitive
Good location. Room amenities ok. But 1st check in the build in hairdryer suddenly turn on non stop. Luckily hotel immediately change room for me.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

R, Sin

Liked: Staff & service
Excellent location
Hotel is next to Mokhota Parade and other shopping area. Walking distance to night market too.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The photo doesn't really reflect the hotel room. Small room and doesn't feel so comfortable inside, felt more like Hostel. The pathway from the lift to the room is without aircond. Toilet and cleanliness was acceptable. Receptionist is friendly and nice.