Question about Malacca

[LobsterX]

I go Nancy for the Ayam Buah Keluak.

not many restaurant cook it close to what my late grandmother cooks....
the perfect balance of assam and flavour...


dislike those stuffed with meat and gravy all black black one.....

 

[maisatomai]

It seems Hatten hotel is the only hotel that is located near the shopping. Wanted to stay there but strangely it sold out every weekend

So we plan to stay in novotel. Is it far from shopping centers? If yes, is there any hotel to recommend?

About bus ride, which do EDMWers recommend? I searched and the big players seem to be StarMart and Konsortium. There is a Nam ho bus that is significantly cheaper too. Which do you recommend if safety is a main issue (like less speeding)

Thanks.

 

[Habrosus]

It seems Hatten hotel is the only hotel that is located near the shopping. Wanted to stay there but strangely it sold out every weekend

So we plan to stay in novotel. Is it far from shopping centers? If yes, is there any hotel to recommend?

About bus ride, which do EDMWers recommend? I searched and the big players seem to be StarMart and Konsortium. There is a Nam ho bus that is significantly cheaper too. Which do you recommend if safety is a main issue (like less speeding)

Thanks.

There are many hotels near Dataran Pahlawan and Mahkota Parade shopping malls, just that Hatten is linked via the bridges, thus the higher popularity.

Novotel is only like 5 mins' walk from Hatten, just that you'll have to walk outdoor and maybe cross a couple of streets. Equatorial is popular with SGeans as well, but if Hatten is full, I'm not sure if Equatorial will have vacancy. A few other hotels have been recommended by others in previous pages here.

I've taken 707 and KKKL with no issue, before I change completely to Luxury Coach. Again, there were recommendations here as well as the other thread discussing which coach to take, mainly for KL and Melaka too.

 

[maisatomai]

Nam ho travel
SVIP
15:0018:30
03 h 30m

28 Seats
SGD 9.9

Nam ho. $9.90 for Malacca to Singapore. Anyone take before? Sound shady

 

[gab123]

Just plan a last min trip to port dickson and Malacca on 30 Dec to 1 Jan. One nite each. But after reading from page 1 to 127, found tat the traffic is very bad in Malacca during weekend, n tat day in Malacca is on 31 Dec, since I haven't book hotel for Malacca, should I skip it? My family first trip to port dickson and Malacca.

 

[LobsterX]

book your hotel now then.

 

[greenhse]

Just plan a last min trip to port dickson and Malacca on 30 Dec to 1 Jan. One nite each. But after reading from page 1 to 127, found tat the traffic is very bad in Malacca during weekend, n tat day in Malacca is on 31 Dec, since I haven't book hotel for Malacca, should I skip it? My family first trip to port dickson and Malacca.

If you decided to go, it is advisable to book your hotel as early as possible.

To me, I will avoid malacca during that period. But it is good for you as first timer to experience.

 

[beanstalk6]

Nam ho. $9.90 for Malacca to Singapore. Anyone take before? Sound shady

Nam Ho has been around for a very long time. What is shady about it?

 

[gab123]

Book transportation n homestay through carousell. Charter service from sg to port dickson on friday, than next day to Malacca n finally back sg on sunday, $1050. Homestay at 550 rm for 10 pax, dunno is it ok

 

[gab123]

3 pick up point on Friday n 3 drop off point on Sunday.

 

[dleodleo]

Just plan a last min trip to port dickson and Malacca on 30 Dec to 1 Jan. One nite each. But after reading from page 1 to 127, found tat the traffic is very bad in Malacca during weekend, n tat day in Malacca is on 31 Dec, since I haven't book hotel for Malacca, should I skip it? My family first trip to port dickson and Malacca.

Hmm.... traffic is always bad in Malacca especially during peak hours. Try to avoid peak hours.

No need to skip ba. I always go Malacca during PH long weekends. No need drive around or take taxi, just walk will do. As long as you stay at Jonker/Palawan Mall that area should be convenient.

 

[dleodleo]

Considering Novotel. but bringing old folks and kids. Is there shuttle bus to Jonker area?

Then stay at Equatorial or Hatten that is nearer to Jonker.

Or you can consider these hotels that is even near to Jonker: Casa De Rio and Aldy Hotel Stadthuys.

Or can stay in Jonker - Hotel Puri, Baba Inn

 

[dleodleo]

If you decided to go, it is advisable to book your hotel as early as possible.

To me, I will avoid malacca during that period. But it is good for you as first timer to experience.

Ya, I agree, better book early later fully book. Malacca hotels are popular.

 

[Habrosus]

Visiting Melaka on a weekend when it's crowded and everything, is an experience on its own if you've never done it. So I'd say don't skip unless you've somewhere more interesting to go.

Once you've got somewhere convenient to stay, moving around to the shopping malls and Jonker area on foot will give you a good experience, a chance to check out other things along the way. This is especially true for first-timers or those who've not been there for many years.

One thing to remember is not to drive/cab into Jonker on a weekend.

 

[buswhiz]

i saw people would rather rent a bicycle and cycle around Malacca during peak period, can avoid traffic jam

 

[LobsterX]

i saw people would rather rent a bicycle and cycle around Malacca during peak period, can avoid traffic jam

where to rent bicycles in malacca and what are the rates?

 

[maisatomai]

took the starmart express. destination on redbus wrote equatorial hotel.

bus stop at very back of hatten hotel and we took more tha 5 minutes to walk to equatorial hotel. real bad service.not sure whether is driver eat snake but he said that is last stop.

other than that bus is good and seat is good and big.

 

[Habrosus]

took the starmart express. destination on redbus wrote equatorial hotel.

bus stop at very back of hatten hotel and we took more tha 5 minutes to walk to equatorial hotel. real bad service.not sure whether is driver eat snake but he said that is last stop.

other than that bus is good and seat is good and big.

You didn't ask the driver why he's dropping you there when it's written Equatorial Hotel?

Heavy traffic, no place to stop at Equatorial?

 

[maisatomai]

You didn't ask the driver why he's dropping you there when it's written Equatorial Hotel?

Heavy traffic, no place to stop at Equatorial?

he said last stop and i saw hatten hotel so i thought it nearby. anyway just sharing my experience to contribute to this thread

 

[Shinshino]

Thanks. Seems more convenient to walk.