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Reviews of Backyard Rio Melaka

19A, Jalan Jawa, 75100, 75100 Melaka, Malaysia

#11 of 777 Holiday rentals in Melaka

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 314 apartment reviews

9.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 4 September 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Two-Bedroom Loft Holiday Home with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was very clean and comfortable. The location is quite good , close to the center. You have all you need, bedrooms and living room was clean and tidied. The staff was quite helpful and nice.

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Loft Holiday Home with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had an enjoyable 3 days 2 nights stay! Beautifully decorated unit, comfortable, clean, and strategic location. Friendly and responsive host (Victor). Highly recommend place to stay👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Holiday Home with River View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A luxury and fantasy apartment ;-)

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • One-Bedroom Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place is clean , surround area excellent. Host is good and friendly

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 July 2025

    10
    You possibly cant find a better spot in Mellaca to stay :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Holiday Home with River View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The room possibly could have more of water drinking glasses. The coffee pouched were only two when house was reserved for family of five.

    The property location is excellent. Its right on the bank of Melacca river. Its within walking distance from all historic monuments in the old city. The architecture of the house is marvellous.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2025

    10
    We really like the place. Very comfortable. Will come back again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Loft Holiday Home with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Its location and the lovely deco.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 July 2025

    9.0
    Awesome & will definitely repeat💖
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • One-Bedroom Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Car park area & air conditioner that enough horse power. Need to upgrade on that.

    Superb location and very well maintained, hightech lock system, super clean,, good ambiance & spacious.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 30 June 2025

    10
    An Unforgettable Escape!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • One-Bedroom Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is my second time spending vacation here. The first was with my family and recently I bought my best friends here for a girly trip. It was amazing stay! The location is just a walk away from restaurants and jonker walk. The nightlife was pretty cool - fill with colorful lights everywhere. The house was clean, tidy, comfortable, good water pressure and instagram worthy. They even got me my favorite Nyonya kuih, the Onde-onde gula melaka at our doorstep early in the morning! So nice of you Victor! I would definitely come here again weeeeee!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 June 2025

    10
    Makes me want to come back again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to complain about this place.

    Great location, top host, spotless room. Instructions were clear, comfortable stay.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place was a 10-minute walk from the main attractions, cafes, and laundry services. Additionally, the place was clean, tidy, and super comfortable. The host was extremely friendly, attentive, and always responded in a friendly and respectful manner. He also responded responsibly to any additional requests.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful stay and Victor is a great host!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Holiday Home with River View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only drawback is that it can get a little noisy late into the night because of all the nearby river side bars, and we could also hear other guests stomping around in the apartment above. But small price to pay for an excellent location and comfy apartment.

    It was a very comfortable ‘home away from home’ for 4 nights. Lots of space for the 4 of us, right by the river, and less than 10mins stroll to Dutch Square and Jonker.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2025

    10
    Best place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • One-Bedroom Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nil

    The welcome, hospitality and the consent uncle, who get for us the traditional melaka onde-onde on the last day

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2025

    10
    Good choice for your vacation stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Loft Holiday Home with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A very enjoyable vacation spot, you can see the Malacca River and beautiful alleys from the corridor。When I opened my eyes in the morning, I received a thoughtful snack.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Loft Holiday Home with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is fantastic

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2025

    10
    Host very friendly and super helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Holiday Home with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great place, highly recommended.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2025

    10
    Had an overnight stay at Backyard Rio and host was responsive in providing the keylock number and location details prior
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Holiday Home with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hair dryer is not working . Sound proofing can be improved , staying on 2nd floor and can hear the running up and down stairs from the 3rd floor .

    Modern facilities with keypad lock and beautiful full glass facade that overlooks the river

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Holiday Home
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slight disturbance from sounds and noise from the streets if on the first floor.

    It was very spacious and clean. The location is very good. Owner/staff were very helpful. Details and directions provided over text were very clear and helpful. The morning snack hung at our door was a very nice gesture.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Loft Holiday Home with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just bit weird, we asked to pay the room cash. Which we book via online . So i gotta walk 10 minutes to find atm soaked with rain Stll traditional

    The place is perfect.. beautifull, combined between heritagw building and modernized.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Holiday Home with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I wish there was a hand wash liquid at the basin instead of having to walk into bathroom to get the soap

    It was clean and spacious. Owner was on hand to greet us. Location is near to many nice places to eat and chill I would definitely come back again and recommend to my friends

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2025

    9.0
    A perfect location for exploring the city!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Loft Holiday Home with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It's not a full kitchen (do read carefully, it's not supposed to be) but there is good value in town for eats. Our son prefers places with a pool, but for a short stay this is a nice change to the big box hotel scene.

    This is a great location to visit Malacca. Right on the river but above the noise. The apartment is large and well appointed. The beds were very comfortable. Lots of space to spread out (family of 3). The host is quick to respond on WhatsApp and gaining access was super easy (code, not key). We would stay here again when returning to Malacca.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • One-Bedroom Holiday Home
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Satisfy

    Very Convenient , attractions within walking distance

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Holiday Home with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean and comfortable 💕

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2025

    9.0
    The best day of the 10 day trip in Malaysia, Both the room and the city are so nice!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Loft Holiday Home with River View
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel in on the bank of the Melaka river, and the beautiful river views and street views are in the sight when standing on the balcony. The red square and the Jonker St is within walk distance The host is friendly and flexible, allowed us to park our car for free the whole afternoon after checking out. May reserve the same room next time visiting Melaka

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Two-Bedroom Loft Holiday Home with River View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location feels like you are over the river. The Place to be. This is our Fourth time here and will keep coming back

    Stayed in January 2025

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