Name: Asteria Melaka by Attic Suite
Address: Jalan KSB 11A, 75200 Melaka, マレーシア, MY
Rating: 4.7

‘This apartment far exceeded our expectations’ — a brand-new hotel the reviews haven’t caught up with yet

Asteria Melaka by Attic Suite(Asteria Melaka by Attic Suite) review summary - Hotels in Melaka

Google already shows 272 reviews with a 4.7 rating, yet TripAdvisor has only 5 — a striking gap that reflects just how recently this property opened, in November–December 2025. It feels less like a hotel and more like a serviced apartment: even the Superior Studio runs about 48 sqm, while the Presidential Suite offers a spacious living-dining area, a full kitchen, and two bathrooms. Guests get a washing machine, a full set of dishes, wine glasses, and even a large combination-lock cabinet, which fits the review that called it 'a beautiful blend of stylish hotel amenities and homely comfort.' Alongside glowing comments like 'my wife said choosing this hotel was absolutely the right call' and 'we loved Melaka so much we extended our stay by two nights,' the weak points are just as clearly defined — most commonly the bathroom. Guests repeatedly mention that the shower's glass panel is too small and lets water splash everywhere, and that the shower's temperature dial is mounted so high that you need a step stool to reach it. The location sits in an up-and-coming area a little removed from the old town, about a 10-minute, roughly RM10 Grab ride away. That does mean quiet nights, and it's convenient to have plenty of restaurants downstairs and nearby. Worth keeping in mind: there's a cash deposit of RM100, and one report mentions a deduction for soiled linens after checkout.

Asteria Melaka by Attic Suite(Asteria Melaka by Attic Suite) exterior - Hotels in Melaka

👍 What Guests Love

The whole property is brand new — reviewers repeatedly praise it as 'spotlessly clean' and 'wonderfully fragrant'
Even the studio rooms are a spacious ~48 sqm, complete with washing machine and kitchenette — great for longer stays
A large covered free parking area, popular with guests who drive or rent a car
A rooftop pool on the upper floors with sweeping views of the Melaka Strait and city — many guests love the sunset atmosphere
Restaurants, cafes, and a 7-Eleven all within a 5-minute walk, including downstairs
Many reviewers note the value for money — the facilities feel like a bargain outside weekends

👀 Points to Note

Frequent complaints that the shower divider is too small, splashing water everywhere, and that the temperature dial is mounted too high
A bit removed from the old town and Jonker Street — about a 15-minute walk or a 10-minute Grab ride
There's a RM100 cash deposit, and one report of a deduction for soiled linens — worth double-checking before checkout
The lobby is small and can smell strongly of fragrance; some guests also mention elevator waits and inconsistent soundproofing between blocks