Lavender@Guesthouse
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Lavender@Guesthouse

A welcoming guest house in Melaka's Plaza Mahkota, moments from Menara Taming Sari and a short walk to Jonker Street and Dutch Square, with free WiFi, air conditioning, a shared kitchen and city views.

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8.0Rating
454Reviews
6Room types
15:00Check-in
AreaPlaza Mahkota
WiFiFree
KitchenShared kitchen
Check-in15:00
ParkingOn site

Lavender@Guesthouse

Lavender@Guesthouse is a comfortable guest house in the heart of Melaka, set right on Plaza Mahkota beside the Menara Taming Sari revolving tower and within easy walking distance of Jonker Street, Dutch Square and the Malacca River. Guests rate the location an excellent 8.9, and couples in particular single it out, scoring it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

The stay is relaxed and practical. Rooms come with free WiFi, air conditioning and city views, each with a work desk and access to a shared bathroom. Shared spaces make the difference here, with a lounge and TV area, a shared kitchen and an on-site minimarket, plus an ATM and CCTV in the common areas.

There are six room types, from a compact single to a family room that sleeps four, all non-smoking and served by the same friendly team. Reception staff speak English, Indonesian, Japanese and Malay, and the guest house sits about 9 km from Melaka International Airport, with a restaurant and cafe right on the doorstep.

Lavender@Guesthouse
★ 8.0 · 454 reviews

Plan your stay at Lavender@Guesthouse

A friendly guest house in Melaka's Plaza Mahkota, a short walk from Jonker Street and Dutch Square, with free WiFi, air conditioning and a shared kitchen.

The guest house's rooms

Lavender@Guesthouse offers six room types, from a compact single to a family room for four, all with a shared bathroom and the same simple essentials: free WiFi, a work desk, city views and a clothes rack, with towels provided. Most rooms are air-conditioned, and every room is non-smoking.

The choice comes down to size and how many you are. Singles suit solo travellers, the queen and double rooms work for couples, the Standard Queen adds room for a child, and the Deluxe Family Room sleeps up to four across two king-size beds. Sizes run from 8 to 16 m². Note that the upper floors are reached by stairs only.

Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom — Lavender@Guesthouse
Standard Single Room with Shared Bathroom
9 m² · Shared bathroom

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • City view, Work desk, Fan
A compact 9 m² single room with city views and a work desk, served by a shared bathroom with towels provided. A budget-friendly base for a solo traveller exploring old Melaka on foot.
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Deluxe Queen Room — Lavender@Guesthouse
Deluxe Queen Room
14 m² · Shared bathroom

  • 1 Large bed (King size)
  • Max 2 guests
  • Air conditioning, City view
A 14 m² double room with air conditioning, city views and a king-size bed, plus a work desk and a shared bathroom with towels. A comfortable pick for couples who want a little more space.
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Double Room with Shared Bathroom — Lavender@Guesthouse
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
14 m² · Shared bathroom

  • 1 Large bed (King size)
  • Max 2 guests
  • City view, Work desk, Fan
A 14 m² double room with city views and a king-size bed, with a work desk and a shared bathroom with towels provided. Simple and central, a short walk from Jonker Street.
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Standard Queen Room — Lavender@Guesthouse
Standard Queen Room
12 m² · Shared bathroom

  • 1 Large bed (King size)
  • Max 3 guests (2 adults, 1 child)
  • Air conditioning, Work desk
A 12 m² double room with air conditioning and a king-size bed that can take an extra child, with a work desk and a shared bathroom with towels. A practical choice for a small family.
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Deluxe Single Room — Lavender@Guesthouse
Deluxe Single Room
8 m² · Shared bathroom

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Air conditioning, City view
A cosy 8 m² single room with air conditioning, city views and a work desk, served by a shared bathroom with towels provided. An efficient, air-conditioned base for solo travellers.
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Deluxe Family Room — Lavender@Guesthouse
Deluxe Family Room
16 m² · Shared bathroom

  • 2 Large bed (King size)
  • Max 4 guests
  • Air conditioning, City view
The largest room at 16 m², sleeping up to four across two king-size beds, with air conditioning and city views. It has a shared bathroom with towels and a drying rack for clothing — a good fit for families or groups.
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Is this the right guest house for you?

Yes, if...

  • You want to be in the middle of it all, on Plaza Mahkota and within a short walk of Jonker Street and Dutch Square (location rated 8.9).
  • You travel light and value the basics: free WiFi, air conditioning, city views and a work desk in the room.
  • You like shared spaces: a lounge and TV area, a shared kitchen and an on-site minimarket.
  • You appreciate helpful staff — highly rated at 9.4 — who speak English, Indonesian, Japanese and Malay.
  • You're a solo traveller, couple or small family: room types run from a single up to a room for four.

Maybe not, if...

  • You need a private bathroom: every room here shares a bathroom rather than having one en suite.
  • You can't manage stairs: the upper floors are reached by stairs only, with no lift listed.
  • You're sensitive to noise: it's a generally quiet area, but street traffic and internal sounds can be heard in some rooms.
  • You want hotel extras like a restaurant, spa or room service: this is a simple guest house, not a full-service hotel.

Guest house amenities & services

Lavender@Guesthouse keeps things simple and sociable. Free WiFi runs throughout, and the shared spaces do the heavy lifting: a lounge and TV area, a shared kitchen and an on-site minimarket, with an ATM/cash machine on site for convenience.

Rooms are non-smoking, with air conditioning in most, city views, a work desk and a clothes rack, and towels are provided for the shared bathrooms. Parking is available on site, and security is covered by CCTV outside and in the common areas plus key card access. Check-in is from 15:00 to 22:00 and check-out from 09:00 to 12:00.

Great for your stay

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Parking on site
  • City views

Shared spaces

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shared kitchen
  • Minimarket on site
  • ATM/cash machine on site

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shared toilet
  • Towels provided

In-room comforts

  • Work desk
  • Fan
  • Clothes rack & drying rack
  • City view

Safety & security

  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key card access

Parking & access

  • On-site public parking (MYR 5 per day)
  • Street parking
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Location & what to see

Lavender@Guesthouse sits on Plaza Mahkota in central Melaka, right beside the Menara Taming Sari revolving tower and a short walk from the historic core. Guests rate the location an excellent 8.9, with a restaurant and cafe right on the doorstep and Jonker Street, Dutch Square and the Malacca River all within an easy stroll.

Getting there

Melaka International Airport is around 9 km away, roughly a 10-minute drive by taxi. For getting around, Hang Tuah Monorail Station is about 1.3 km away, and the compact old town is best explored on foot. Public parking is available on site for those arriving by car, at MYR 5 per day, though note the upper floors are reached by stairs only.

What to see

You are steps from the Menara Taming Sari observation tower and Coronation Park, with the Melaka Maritime Museum about 200 metres away. A little further on lie the A Famosa ruins (Porta de Santiago) and the Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum, while Dutch Square, The Stadthuys and the Melaka River Walk — the heart of the old city and its night markets — are around a 10-minute walk. Jonker Street, famous for its weekend market and street food, is close by too.

Menara Taming Sari — Revolving observation tower with old-town views110 m
Coronation Park — Green space next to the guest house90 m
Melaka Maritime Museum — Museum in a replica Portuguese ship210 m
Porta de Santiago (A Famosa) — Surviving gate of the Portuguese fortress410 m
Melaka Sultanate Palace Museum — Wooden replica of the 15th-century palace490 m
The Stadthuys & Dutch Square — Red colonial landmarks at the old-town heart500 m

What guests say about Lavender@Guesthouse

8.0
Rated 8.0 · 454 reviews
Staff
9.4
Location
8.9
Value for money
8.6
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Facilities
7.9
Free WiFi
7.0
Guests are especially impressed by the friendly, helpful staff, rated an outstanding 9.4, and by the central location at 8.9. Value for money scores well too, with the short walk to Jonker Street, Dutch Square and the river, and tidy, well-kept rooms singled out. A few guests note that some rooms can be a little noisy.

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