River View Guesthouse and Hostel, Malacca, Malaysia

Stay at Riverview Guest House and Hostel, be assured of the perfect base for your visit to Melaka . The hostel is located at Jalan Kampong Pantai, which is the traditional commercial centre within the UNESCO World Heritage zone in the old part of Chinatown. On this ancient street, wholesalers and middlemen go about their daily business of trading mainly on dried food stuff and daily provisions. Experience staying in a double storey pre-war shop-house that has been converted without compromising the exterior facade. It offer the comforts of home and yet, able to cater to the needs of travellers on a budget. Melaka is a beautiful town with stunning architecture, dating back to the 18th century. It has historical influences from as far back as the 16th Century by the Portuguese, Dutch and British. Historical heritage sites such as A'Farmosa ( an ancient fortress built by the Portuguese), 16th century churches, The Dutch Square, Maritime Museum (which is housed in a replica of the ancient Portuguese vessel :Flor de la Mar), Cheng Hoon Teng ( the oldest chinese temple in Malaysia), Kampung Kling Mosque (one of the oldest in Malaysia) and other attractions like Jonker Street (bargain hunters haven for artefacts and relics), galleries and much more, are within 10 to 15 minutes walk. The guest house offers accomodation in comfortable twin(6'x4') or double(6'x6') bedded rooms with aircondition and common bathrooms (hot & cold shower) for up to 19 guests. All twin and single rooms have windows to the alley. Double rooms and dorm windows face the street. There is no river facing rooms. Bath towels and shower gel provided. There is a sitting, tv and dining area with a pantry. Coffee / tea and drinking water is provided complimentary. The back deck on the ground floor or first floor terrace has a magnificent view of the Melaka River snaking majestically through traditional Melaka shop-houses and homes ; thus the name of the guest house. You could sit here in the evening, drink beer and watch the boats go by or just take a walk along the river, which is brightly and beautifully lighted at night. This is true local living.NOTE : - We do not accommodate children below 12 years old.- Minimum 2 nights stay (per room) is required for bookings that fall over Friday or Saturdays.- Max 2 persons in a room. We do not provide extra bed or extra matress or allow extra person in own sleeping bag in room.- Do not accomodate group booking of more than 2 rooms (4 persons). We reserve the right to reject group bookings of 4 persons and above upon arrival.- Check-in time : 2.00pm; check-out time :12.00pm. Guests welcome to leave luggage at the guest from 9am onwards, should they arrive before 2pm.- Rooms held till 6.00pm unless otherwise advised.- Shower and toilet are combined (in the same room)- No indoor bicycle storage or parking facility