Right in the UNESCO heritage district of Chinatown. Delightful, recently converted Chinese shop house. Spacious, high-ceilinged, spotless fan rooms, high quality beds and bedding. Common bathrooms. All rooms have windows. Quiet back terrace overlooking the river. Elegant lounge. Use of kitchen. Charming owners. Good value for money. Doubles/twins only.
Stay at the Riverview Guest House and be assured of the perfect base for a visit to Melaka. River View guest House 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 recently converted without compromising the exterior façade. 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 and historical influences from as far back as the 16th Century from 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 or double divan bedded rooms with fan and common bathrooms (hot & cold shower) for up to 14 guests. All rooms have windows. Towels are provided for guest use. There is a sitting, tv and dining area with a kitchen for light cooking. Drinking water, coffee & tea is provided complimentary. The 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