1, Jalan Plaza Merdeka, Plaza Merdeka, Malacca City, Malacca, 75000
What's nearby
Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Mahkota Parade Shopping Mall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
A Famosa - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Hatten Square - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Jonker Street Night Market - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
Malacca Intl. Airport (MKZ) - 22 min drive
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) - 107 min drive
Restaurants
Hard Rock Cafe Melaka - 9 min walk
Cendol Jam Besar - 9 min walk
GravyBaby Melaka - 9 min walk
The Tree Durian Cendol - 9 min walk
Lock Ten Food - 14 min walk
About this property
The Explorer
The Explorer features a rooftop terrace and puts you only steps from Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall. Also, this hotel is within a short 10-minute walk of Jonker Street Night Market.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay
At a glance
Hotel size
143 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (7 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–10 AM
10 restaurants
5 coffee shops
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Playground
Working away
Business centre
Meeting room
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Free newspapers in reception
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
Built in 2012
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Garden
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Lift
Room amenities
Be entertained
24-inch LCD TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Cash deposit: MYR 100 per stay
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: MYR 2.00 per accommodation, per night
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
Local cuisine breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately MYR 15 to 15 for adults and MYR 10 to 10 for children
Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of MYR 50 (subject to availability)
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Explorer Hotel Malacca
Explorer Malacca
The Explorer Hotel
The Explorer Malacca City
The Explorer Hotel Malacca City
Frequently asked questions
Does The Explorer offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Explorer does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Explorer?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Explorer?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at The Explorer.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Explorer?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of MYR 50 (subject to availability). Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Explorer and nearby?
The Explorer has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near The Explorer?
Yes, there are 10 on-site restaurants.
What's the area around The Explorer like?
The Explorer is a short 1-minute walk from Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall and 10 minutes' walk from Jonker Street Night Market.
The Explorer Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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7.4/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
25 Jun 2020
Good
Nearby local market and convenient to walk around by the sunset.
Good location.
Nice staff.
Nghia
Nghia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 Feb 2020
Nia
Nia, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
12 Feb 2020
Value for money. Location is superb.
Arifin
Arifin, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
10 Feb 2020
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.
AISYAH
AISYAH, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
25 Jan 2020
Not spacious.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
18 Dec 2019
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.
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
13 Sep 2019
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.
Patricia
Patricia, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Jul 2019
Excellent & Nearby shopping complex and restaurant
Romzi
Romzi, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
25 Mar 2019
Okay
I just stay for night. It s quiet, u will hv a good rest after a long ride.
nor
nor, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
4 Mar 2019
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.
Daniel
Daniel, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
18 Feb 2019
The hotel is smoking free zone and I love it!
AISYAH
AISYAH, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
18 Dec 2018
Small but clean and comfortable, right next to shopping and restaurants
fatechia
fatechia, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
6 Dec 2018
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.
Lim Joo Kian
Lim Joo Kian, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
26 Nov 2018
Nice hotel near to big two shopping mall, good location, but rooms are very small. Need to improve toilet size.
Raj
Raj, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
25 Nov 2018
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 Jun 2018
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
Ky
Ky, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
20 Jun 2018
nil comment
Location very good but the room too small for the standard room
jumahat
jumahat, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 May 2018
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.
Eileen
Eileen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
19 Jan 2018
noisiness during the night
Good impression , but the front desk staff is not well-versed in English
SNG
SNG, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
27 Nov 2017
Location is good ...near by town
Nazib
Nazib, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Oct 2017
Muhd Syahriman
Muhd Syahriman, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
25 Jul 2017
Great location
Perfect location, the cleanliness in the room can be improve, overall a great hotel for exploring the city.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
24 Jul 2017
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.
Yoke Lin
Yoke Lin, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 Jun 2017
Excellent location
Hotel is next to Mokhota Parade and other shopping area. Walking distance to night market too.
R
R, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
25 May 2017
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.