Casa del Rio Melaka

Riverside boutique hotel set on the Malacca River in the heart of Malacca’s UNESCO World Heritage district. A short walk from Jonker Street, Baba Nyonya Heritage Museum and St Paul’s Church — perfect for culture seekers and riverfront strolls.

Mediterranean-style architecture nods to the city’s Portuguese past while Arabic, Chinese and Dutch influences peek through. The property’s 66 rooms and suites (each from about 50 sqm) feel like private sanctuaries: split-level bedrooms, dressing areas, private furnished balconies, Select Comfort beds with down comforters, iPod docks and minibars. Bathrooms pair deep-soaking tubs with rainfall showerheads; many rooms include robes, slippers and modern entertainment like 42-inch TVs.

Wake up to river breezes and choose how to spend the day — indoor and outdoor pools, poolside bar, full-service spa with massages, sauna and treatment rooms, plus a fitness center and library. Complimentary wired and wireless internet keeps you connected. Helpful extras include free self-parking, a concierge, gift shop/newsstand, shuttle to nearby shops, laundry and dry cleaning, and private check-in/out.

Conference and meeting facilities total about 3,205 sq ft (288 sqm), supported by a 24-hour business center, express check-in/out and high-speed wired and wireless internet for presentations and corporate events.

On-site restaurant and a coffee shop/café serve breakfast and dinner with local and international flavors. Sip cocktails at the bar or poolside bar; 24-hour room service is available and buffet breakfast is offered daily for a fee.