Name: Fernloft Malacca The Heritage Hostel
Address: 24 Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock 75000 Malacca,Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Malacca, Malacca, Malacca, 75000, Malaysia
Rating: 6

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Malacca International Airport

Fernloft Malacca The Heritage Hostel

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The rooms are very basic but the beds are quite comfortable. Aircon is provided in the dorm. The showers have warm water and the surfaces are clean. The breakfast is a fake, only slices of toast with jam. For the low prices it is a good deal to sleep there. The hostel is close to the sights of the town.

good standard for low prices

An ideal homestay for solo traveler 
You can share room with people from around the world 
I've met tourist from U.K., Australia and etc 
They provide breakfast but just a bread with jams 
You'll be given a locker to put ur things and it's hot during daytime ... Air conditioning only can switch on during night 
Rooms are on upstairs while bathrooms and washrooms are same floor with reception 

SOLO 

We entered in because if the tripadvisor sticker on the door, but it was really dissapointing and not good value for the money.
It is not clean at all, we booked a private double room and we have to move out during the night because the cealing was leaking water during the storm.
The sheets are dirty, there is nothing you can call "breakfast". The coffee jar was a scab.
There is just one poor guy working 24 hours there and taking care of the reception, cleaniless and other duties. Of course he is overwhelmed.
The A/C is super high at night so we got sick. Everyone can come to the dormitory during the night switching on the light.
The toilet is awfull. Just one dirty shower.
Wifi was working but not really good.
We do not understand the score in tripadvisor. It should be 0 points.

One of the crapiest hostels in Malaysia

Having just stayed at the Fernloft in Singapore and having a less than adequate experience, our expectations for the Melaka hostel were not high. Upon arrival we were shown to our private double room which was very basic, worn, hot and humid, but didn't feel as bad as the Singapore version as it was less than three times the price. 

With one day to spend in Melaka we went downstairs to the front desk to ask for some advice and recommendations of what to do. This was met with a very uninterested reply stating that he had no idea and that he was infact from KL. After our own exploration, it turns out that the hostel has a great location just behind Jonker Street and within walking distance of all the major attractions. 

The shower area is on the ground floor of the hostel and are in a fine condition however glass doors through into the reception area means a lack of privacy when entering/leaving the showers and when using the sinks. 

Overall, if you are after a cheap place to stay close to everything and don't mind grubby/worn rooms and very basic facilities then Fernloft should be fine. However, i would perhaps recommend just turning up in Melaka as there are so many budget accommodations in the same area that a good deal may be had by just walking into some of the slightly nicer establishments.

Average Stay with Uninterested Staff

Chosen to stay here because of the price and location but the environment was a bit creepy to be honest. Bed linen has got some blood stains and the wall was not very clean. Bathroom and toilet weren't very pleasant to be used as well. No hot shower as well.
Overall rate for cleanliness is 1/5. Yes, it was just a BnB but could be done better in terms of hygiene and cleanliness.
Unless you don't mind and just wanted to have few days stay then you are good to go. Else please don't mind spending more money and more time searching for better place to stay.

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