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Reviewed 19 May 2016 via mobile

We had such a comfortable and unforgetable stay @ Apa Kaba and were sad leaving the great family with the paradise garden! The 'patron' ;) even gave us an extended tour around the city and told us a lot of interesting, special and useful information about melacca, the history, people, the culture and the vegetation! Thanks to him we touch every mimosa-flower now ! The house is very clean and beautiful with the vintage interieur and its history! We felt very welcome there and will never forget the kind hospitality of all the family members. The beds are very comfortable, breakfast was great and we were even served some delicious malayian/malaccan specialities. The beautiful garden was great to hang out, chill and wait until the rain quit. On our next malaysia trip we will definitely come back and stay longer :)

Date of stay: May 2016
Trip type: Travelled with friends
1  Thank 431martinah
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Reviewed 15 April 2016

I had a great stay in Apa Kaba Home & Stay during my trip to Melaka/Malacca!! Here are my comments about the hostel:

- If you look at the photos, the house-turned-hostel seems to be located in the middle of nowhere. However, upon arrival, I realized that the hostel was right in the center of downtown Malacca, around 5-10 minutes away by walking from all the attractions (ex. Stadthuys, A Famosa, Christ Church, etc.) It's just that the hostel was "strategically" located in a quieter part of the bustling downtown, which makes the hostel a good place to relax and take your mind off the slightly bustle of downtown Malacca.

- There are nearby restaurants -- casual, fastfood (like McDonald's,) coffee shops (like Starbucks) and fine dining restaurants. There are nearby convenience stores too (like 7-11). There is a huge mall nearby (Dataran Pahlawan) as well.

- The staff were friendly and accommodating, even during our e-mail exchanges prior to my arrival.

- I booked myself a private double bedroom with ensuite restroom with air-conditioning. Since the hostel was a traditional Malay house-turned-hostel, staying in my room had a slight "Malay" feel to it with some comfort. The air-conditioning was a great blessing as the summer sun in Malacca can get too hot. Also, the hostel provided free towels for use, though no soap and shampoo (that's fine though.)

- The hostel also provided a simple free breakfast (bread, coffee, tea, fruits, Malaysian rice cakes, etc.)

- My MINOR concern was that the free wifi wasn't always stable, so it was a very minor inconvenience. However, the internet seemed fine most of the time.

Date of stay: March 2016
  • Trip type: Travelled solo
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1  Thank Gilbert Q
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Reviewed 21 March 2016

We stayed for two nights and we enjoyed it! It's basic but authentic and you have everything you need. The best thing is the friendly staff. In the garden you can chill out. The breakfast is basic but good. The beds could use new sheets though. You will enjoy your stay if you are looking for an authentic accommodation in a typical Malaysian suburb. You can reach the city centre by foot in only 5-10 minutes. We totally recommend it!

Room tip: book a double room with air conditioning! The bathroom is just basic but the air conditioning works fine!
Date of stay: March 2016
  • Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Thank j0thh
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Reviewed 20 March 2016 via mobile

Calm, peaceful and friendly. The garden is lovely and the perfect place to chill out on the seats in the shade. A garden such as this seems rare in Melaka. Kenny is a laid back and helpful host. Cats, chicken, wild birds

Date of stay: March 2016
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
1  Thank Emma B
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Reviewed 3 January 2016 via mobile

Very charming place and the owners are so helpfull, wish I could spend more time there to enjoy the garden.
Everything was there what we needet, so nothing to complain about it.

I felt sick, so Kenny was locking after me, I am so thankfull and blessed for this.

Best place to have a calm rest from funny Melaka.

Date of stay: January 2016
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Thank Ariess7
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