Name: The Riverside Cardamom
Address: 22-A Jalan Kota Laksamana 1/1 Taman Kota Laksamana,Jalan Kota Laksamana 1/1, Malacca, Malacca, Malacca, 75300, Malaysia
Rating: 9

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All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)

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Malacca International Airport

The Riverside Cardamom

Malacca

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Stayed here for 10 nights in February.

The check-in was pretty straightforward as I had already booked online. The hostel does not accept cards as suggested on the booking websites, which was annoying as I don’t want to have too much cash.

I stayed in the double room with a window view of the river. It was a large double room with a double bed, a desk and chair to work on and a coat rack, but nowhere really to put your clothes. Melaka is unbearably hot at this time of the year and it’s a good thing the room has an A/C unit and a fan. The bed came with two thin blankets. At night I usually kept the A/C warmer than during the day and had the fan on, so just one blanket was fine for me. The bed was comfortable, with a thick memory foam mattress, so I had no trouble sleeping at all.

While I think all the rooms had A/C, the common areas certainly did not. That includes the lounge, kitchen and bathrooms. The kitchen is pretty basic and there’s not even a kettle, which is a problem when the water machine is not working, which can happen when there is no water supply. There is no cooking facility, but there is a fridge where you can keep stuff. On the subject of the water supply, Melaka is currently subjected to water rationing where there’s no water from the mains every second day. Most of the time this was fine, but when there’s a lot of guests staying at the hostel, the water does run out i.e. no shower. The hostel has 2 shower/toilet combos and one shower room.  The bathroom is rustic and could do with some maintenance, especially with cheap doors and half broken locks. Nothing unacceptable, all clean and usable.

The reception has limited hours and in my entire stay, I barely saw the owner. He basically shows up whenever to deal with check-in. Someone does clean up the hostel everyday to clean the common areas, the kitchen and bathrooms, so the place is pretty clean.

Location wise, The Riverside Cardamom is about 5 minutes to Jonker Street where the main attractions are in the city. There’s an amazing range of choices for food close by including several vegetarian places.

Overall, I had an above average stay. The hostel and the facilities are basic and even quite rustic, but there’s little to complain about. for the price

Overall, I had an above average stay.  Facilities are basic, but good, as is the price.

I stayed here during a solo trip celebrating my uni graduation. I stayed in the 4-beds female dormitory room. With the price it offers (cheap and affordable!), this lodge is great for those who don't want to spend too much on fancy hotels or accommodation. I love how home-y it feels and it has air-conditioner as well. I highly suggest you get air-conditioned room as Malacca is really, really hot.

Laid back and accommodating!

This place is very nice and clean. There are a small kitchen, some showers and toliets and 3 rooms, 2 with double bed and 1 with twin bed. In the living room you can find tv, fridge, books and many infos about the city. The owner is very kind l. From the main square is very easy to find out this hostel, it s about 7 minuts by walk from there. Also the price is very good! I really recommend it 

Excellent place

Trust me this place is amazing ! Placed by the river and the staffs was helpful too. Room and toilet was clean. The front office gave me a map and told me the famous places to visit ! Thanks for your service 👍

Nice place to stay !

Easy arrival and clean place. It is a good budget place to stay, but a few frustrations like the water will just run out totally so sometimes I couldn't shower or even wash my hands, and there aren't staff around so if you're wanting a little help it makes it more difficult to find. 


Decent, but water runs out

Excellent stay here, the best we have stayed in on our 5 month trip so far, and that's saying something! 
Super clean, fantastic value for money, tea, coffee, toaster (a real novelty after being away for so long).
Great lounge area where I am currently enjoying my toast and coffee just like home!  :) 
Thanks! 

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