The Explorer

Property class: 3

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Located close to Jonker Street Night Market, The Explorer provides a rooftop terrace, 5 coffee shops/cafes and a garden. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 10 on-site restaurants. In addition to a playground and a business centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Showing 11 of 11 rooms

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Room

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Super Deluxe Room, City View

  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room (Room Only)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Malacca City is home to The Explorer. Flashpoint Paintball Park and Melaka International Bowling Centre are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Melaka Botanikal Garden and Malacca River. Maritime Museum Muzium Samudera and UK Fun Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Malacca City travel guide
Map
1, Jalan Plaza Merdeka, Plaza Merdeka, Malacca City, Malacca, 75000

What's nearby

  • A bakery display case with various cakes and pastries.
    Mahkota Parade Shopping Mall
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A covered walkway with hanging plants and heart-shaped decorations.
    Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A cityscape at dusk with illuminated buildings and a river in the background.
    Hatten Square
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • An ancient fortress with a red archway and a weathered stone exterior.
    A Famosa
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A bustling night market with red lanterns and signs, crowded with people and vendors.
    Jonker Street Night Market
    8 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
    107 min drive

Restaurants

  • Seleria Food Court
    6 min walk
  • Nando's
    1 min walk
  • Starbucks
    9 min walk
  • Famous Amos Dataran Pahlawan
    6 min walk
  • Haidilao Hot Pot
    7 min walk

About this property

The Explorer

  • Hotel near Jonker Street Night Market
  • You can look forward to a rooftop terrace, 5 coffee shops/cafes and a garden at The Explorer. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 10 on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a playground and a business centre.
  • Other perks include:
    • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), luggage storage and a lift
    • Concierge services, 1 meeting room and a 24-hour front desk
    • Free newspapers, multilingual staff and a banquet hall
  • Room features
  • All 143 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
    • 24-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
    • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee: MYR 15 to 15 for adults and MYR 10 to 10 for children
  • 10 restaurants
  • 5 coffee shops/cafes

Things to do

  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: MYR 50

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 7 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: MYR 100 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately MYR 15 to 15 for adults and MYR 10 to 10 for children
  • Late check-out fee: MYR 50 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is The Explorer pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Explorer?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Explorer?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Explorer?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for MYR 50 (subject to availability).

Where is The Explorer located?

Situated in Malacca City, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall and Jonker Street Night Market. Mahkota Parade Shopping Mall and Muzium Rakyat are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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