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Offering city views and a shared lounge, Backyard Rio Melaka offers accommodation situated conveniently in Melaka, within a short distance of The Stadthuys, Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum and Straits Chinese Jewelry Museum Malacca. The property has river and garden views, and is 500 metres from Cheng Hoon Teng Temple. The apartment features family rooms. The units at the apartment complex come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a kitchenette, a dining area and a private bathroom with a hair dryer, a walk-in shower and free toiletries. Free WiFi is available to all guests, while selected rooms will provide you with a terrace. At the apartment complex, the units have bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Menara Taming Sari, Porta de Santiago and Christ Church Melaka. The nearest airport is Melaka International Airport, 7 km from Backyard Rio Melaka.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Melaka, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

Free parking available on-site


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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
3 large double beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
2 large double beds
Bedroom 1
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.4
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
9.3
High score for Melaka

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stella
    Singapore Singapore
    Uniquely designed accommodation in central location. Walking distance to all the places we wanted to visit. Host was super responsive and gave clear instructions. Luggage drop available after checkout was a plus.
  • Angela
    Singapore Singapore
    The room is big, very clean, well maintained, very comfortable and super value for money. Location is good, convenient to go anywhere. There are eateries just next to the place. We would definitely stay the same place whenever we visit Maleka.
  • Yugeindran
    Australia Australia
    The location was central to all tourist spots. The accommodation was very comfortable and the hosts were super accommodating and hospitable.
  • Y
    Yeow
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Location is good. Victor was very responsive. He also gave us some ondeh ondeh.
  • Lay
    Singapore Singapore
    1) Victor, the host is very responsive. He provided clear instructions once booking is confirmed. Prior to our stay, he provided clear directions and instructions for check-in. 2) Location is strategically located near Jonker Street, about 6 mins...
  • Niezleen
    Malaysia Malaysia
    The room was spacious and the location was near some attractions in Bandar Hilir. We can go there by walking.
  • Blueploy
    Thailand Thailand
    Good location with the view of the river. Not too crowded and not noisy area. Be convient to travel to the attraction points. Nice and warm welcome from the owner. Feel safe to stay here.
  • Haryani
    Singapore Singapore
    The location right by the river & beautiful bridge. Nice cafes nearby...esp Cafe Tuju that has a skating warehouse for my teen boy skater. 5 minutes walk away from Jonker... Very spacious, hot showers, cold AC, with Netflix.
  • Hs
    Brunei Darussalam Brunei Darussalam
    We love everything about this place!! Very good location, right next to Melaka river. Close to restaurants, pretty views, easy to access by grab. The place itself was beyond my expectations, the place is big, equipped with kitchen, living room...
  • Wendy
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Definitely will stay there again..5 star for my stay there.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Backyard Rio Melaka
Great facilities! Review score, 9.4

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Parking garage

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Iron

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Common areas

  • Shared lounge/TV area

Food & Drink

  • Tea/Coffee maker

Outdoor & View

  • River view
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view

Building characteristics

  • Private apartment in building

Reception services

  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out

Miscellaneous

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Safety & security

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

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Malay
  • Chinese

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Available 24 hours
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 10 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

Please inform Backyard Rio Melaka in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Backyard Rio Melaka

  • The prices at Backyard Rio Melaka may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Check-in at Backyard Rio Melaka is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, Backyard Rio Melaka is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Backyard Rio Melaka offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Backyard Rio Melaka (subject to availability). These can accommodate:

      • 4 guests
      • 6 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Backyard Rio Melaka on this page.

    • Backyard Rio Melaka is 500 yards from the centre of Melaka. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • You can choose from a number of accommodation options at Backyard Rio Melaka (subject to availability). These have:

      • 1 bedroom
      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a balcony. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Backyard Rio Melaka on this page.