we spent a weekend here with our son and his wife whilst visiting them in Singapore from the UK it was a truly magical weekend in Malacca made extra special by the hospitality we received mr Li's evening tour of areas of the city we would otherwise not have known about was extra special and with the Portuguese seafood meal... More

Just checked out today from Guli Residences in their 6 bedder in a group of 5 from Singapore and could not stop gushing about the fabulous hospitality shown by the hosts. Been to Melaka at least 5 times doing the same touristy stuff and staying in similar accomodation like Baba and Puri everytime we visited. But this chancing upon Guli... More

The Guli Residence is located in the old area of Malacca so all the historic sights are within easy walking distance. The owner Mr Lai and his family team were extremely helpful. On arrival we were treated to a tea tasting ceremony. That evening were driven on a sightseeing tour & watched the sunset over the straits. The following evening... More

we stayed at the guli for four nights and to echo what other travellers are saying it was great mr lai could not do enough for us we had tours he took out for a chinese breakfast and other meals mrs lai took us for a evening river walk which was very informative if we come back to malacca we... More

I have been traveling quite extensively in Asia for the last 10 years. This was by far my favorite experience. Mr Lai, the manager personally waited up until 3am when we arrived to make sure we got I and to our room ok. Him and the rest of the staff personally saw to it that we had a great experience... More

The rooms were spacious and clean. And it had a lovely family feel to it. The family who run it were amazing and as we were there for chinese new year they invited us to have a meal with them. They could not have done more to make our stay more comfortable. They recommended great places to eat, and the... More

We stayed in the "Suite -- Double King" booked through Agoda.com for 2 nights during Chinese New Year. The > US$200 price was for a proper boutique "hotel" rather than just a guest house not much better than most in the neighbourhood. No breakfast was included. The room was not small but was mostly empty without even an armchair or... More

If your expectations are 5 star then you will be disappointed. However if you are after 6 star service then you should consider Guli. Yes it is in a great spot close to Jonker Street, and the rooms are large and clean with an old world charm. However it is the owner who makes this place special. On our stay... More

This place is really great for big families and groups. They have a room for 5 as well as a room for 6/7. We booked a room for 5 pax though there's only 3 of us. Closely located to jonker street as well as the river cruise, church etc. the owners and mr lai were amazing!!!!! Great hospitality and Amazingly... More