The "Stress-Free Family Guide"
Family Fun: Explore Melaka Without the Car Seat!
The secret to a perfect family getaway? Location, location, location. Choosing a hotel that puts you in the heart of the action means more time for memories and less time in traffic. Pack your bags and get ready for a wonderful time all within walking distance!
Our Top Kid-Friendly Picks:
- Menara Taming Sari (5-Min Walk): Get a bird’s-eye view of the city as this revolving tower glides 80 meters into the sky. Tip: Ask our lobby team for the "local's shortcut" to get there even faster!
- Upside Down House (Plaza Mahkota): Just around the corner, this quirky gallery is an Instagram playground where the furniture is on the ceiling. It’s guaranteed giggles for kids and teens alike.
- The Mamee Jonker House: Head to Jonker Street to let your little ones design their own noodle cups a unique, hands-on souvenir they can actually eat!
- The "Pirate Ship" (Maritime Museum): A massive replica of a Portuguese ship that kids love to explore. It's safe, vehicle-free, and perfect for photos.
Located behind the revolving tower are the A'Famosa & St Paul's Hill. The walk up the hill could break you a sweat but it's an ideal place to capture amazing pictures of the ruins left behind by the Portuguese. The area is also vehicle free so it's safe for everyone!
All within walking distance, with no traffic, The Stadhuys and Jonker Street are just down the path. Along the way, there's a playground for the kids, a shaded resting area, shops to buy souvenirs and light refreshments, museums, a public pool and even restaurants!
Jonker Street: Malacca’s Vibrant Soul
From the sizzle of hawker stalls to the charm of antique boutiques, Jonker Street is an adventure waiting to happen.
Taste the Tradition: Don’t leave without trying the Chicken Rice Balls and authentic Nyonya Cendol. Ride the Heritage: Navigate the streets on a rented bicycle, or sit back in a glowing trishaw for a classic Malacca experience. The Grand Finale: End your evening on the Melaka River Cruise. As the city lights dance on the water, you’ll find the perfect shot for your feed and the perfect end to your day.
Malls with Kids Play Areas and Game Arcade
There are 2 major malls located just across the road from Holiday Inn Melaka that operate from 10am - 10pm daily:
- Dataran Pahlawan Megamall
- Mahkota Parade
Both malls come with indoor kids playground and game arcade, cinema, many eateries from food courts to restaurants serving both local & international food.
The right hotel
Choosing the right hotel is essential to have a great time. A hotel with a spacious room with an area for the parents and the little ones, facilities for young and old, activities for the kids while the parents enjoy some well-deserved time off.
Find our more about our kids suite HERE. The kids suite also comes with children’s toiletries!
Holiday Inn Melaka has also designed a half and full day programme for your 4 - 10 year oldds - Kelab Kancil. Click HERE to find our more in the progamme.
Pssst..Hotel guests also get to enjoy 20% off for dine-in at our in-house restaurants!*
Our Kids Eat Free is also available for kids age 12 years old and under when ordering in the hotel’s restaurants from the Kids Menu and when accompanied by a family member dining from the regular menu (at least one main course/per parent). Click here for more information our Kids Eat Free Programme.
Holiday Inn also provides complimentary scheduled shuttle services to Dataran Pahlawan Mall and Jonker Street
So there you have it, a family vacation that’s truly enjoyable.