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The Explorer

3.0 star property
Hotel with 10 restaurants, steps from Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Explorer, near Mahkota Parade Shopping Mall, offers a lively setting with 5 coffee shops, 10 restaurants, and a peaceful rooftop garden. Guests enjoy free in-room WiFi, families love the playground, and business travelers benefit from the dedicated center.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room (Room Only)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Super Deluxe Room, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Executive Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3

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Standard Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Super Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Map
1, Jalan Plaza Merdeka, Plaza Merdeka, Malacca City, Malacca, 75000

What's nearby

  • Mahkota Parade Shopping Mall - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hatten Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A Famosa - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Jonker Street Night Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) - 107 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Chagee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mee Tarik Warisan Asli - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Explorer

Hotel near Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall
Close to A Famosa and 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. 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 free toiletries
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 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

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

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

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Explorer Hotel Malacca
Explorer Malacca
The Explorer Hotel
The Explorer Malacca City
The Explorer Hotel Malacca City

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, A Famosa and Jonker Street Night Market. Mahkota Parade Shopping Mall and Muzium Rakyat are also within 5 minutes.

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