Join our guesthouse and hostel in the historical city of Melaka, Malaysia

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi, I am Sharom, I'm living in Malacca with my wife and 2 teenagers children.
    I love travelling and I would be very happy to share culture of my country with friends from all around the world.

    I have a guesthouse/hostel managed by myself and my wife. It is located at Kota Laksamana, MALACCA Historical City town. It is a terrace house, located in a quiet housing area with stores and restaurants (some of the famous ones are just right around here) within 1 to 5 minutes walking from the city center and the river side. Malacca is a cycling-friendly town. You are free to use one of the bikes in the guesthouse/hostel to ride around Malacca and explore. If I have time, I'll bring and show you around what's best and fun in Malacca - enjoying it in the authentically local way! Feel yourself at home here!

    We dont have any permanent staff. It is only me and my wife who are in charge of cleaning, administrative tasks and the check in and out of our guests. We are looking for someone who is friendly and responsible to help us out on this administrative side and also doing some general cleaning, gardening and housekeeping here at the hostel and guesthouse.


    "Selamat datang ke Melaka!" ("WelcomeToMelaka" in Bahasa Malaysia)

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    Hospitality/Tourism
    General Maintenance
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • Interests

    Interests

    Movies & TV
    Pets
    Culture
    Photography
    Gardening
    DIY & crafts
    Architecture
    Yoga / Wellness
    Nature
    Hiking
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You have an opportunity to get to know the locals around here and understand more about Malaysia and South East Asia culture for example the Malay Wedding ceremony etc. You can know more about Malacca town's history, as this is where Malaya / Malaysia "started". Malacca has been listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 2008. It is one of the historic cities of the Straits of Malacca. The city has a fascinating history , developing from a Malay Sultanate through subsequent periods of Portuguese, Dutch and English colonial ruled until independency in 1957. Don't miss visiting the remains of the A Famosa Fort and St Paul's Chuch both dating to the Portuguese period and some of the oldest European architectural remains in South East Asia. You can also use this opportunity to learn some Bahasa Melayu if you're interested. Malacca town is also a place full with travellers around the world. This is a good chance for you to know friends around the world! We're only less than 10 minutes walk away from the heart of Malacca town, where all the famous spots such as Red Square, Jonker street, Riverwalk, Rivercruise, St. Francis Xavier Church, St. Paul Church, Maritime museum, etc. You are basically living in a place with holiday + historical vibes!

    I would also love to introduce you more about Melaka City and a real local food whenever I am free/available.

  • Help

    Help

    You can help with.....
    - Check in / check out
    - Housekeeping
    - Cleaning
    - Gardening
    - Join other guests to know more about Melaka
    - Being Friendly
    - Responsible
    - Honest
    - Pool Cleaning

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Malay: Fluent

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will stay in our dormitory room during the volunteering period. In the room, we provides an air-conditioner and lockers.

    You will have free breakfast (oats, bread, jam, peanut butter, coffee, tea) and snacks to serve yourself anytime during the day. We will also bring you sometimes to try local food for your lunch or dinner.

    You can use the bikes for free to go around the city and enjoy your free time.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    You can explore the city and enjoy the local delight when is your time off or when the required help is completed. Which are at Klebang beach, Sand dunes Klebang Desert, Encore Melaka, Taming Sari Tower, sunset moment at the Melaka Island Mosque, UNESCO Historical Sites at Banda Hilir and many more. You can also enjoy by the river cruise, opened from 10 am to late night and the one and only state that have in Melaka, the Tricyle ! And also sometime we will arrange a hiking activity at the nearby hill with other guests and also going to the beach/island.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Yes we have a decent wifi connection here at the hostel.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

Host ref number: 918957268659

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