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8.2

671 reviews

The Rucksack Caratel

The Rucksack Caratel

107, Jalan Banda Kaba, Melaka, 75000, Malaysia

Reservations:

+1-833-728-2041

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Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Elevator

The Rucksack Caratel

Welcome to The Rucksack Caratel, a delightful 3-star hotel nestled in the heart of Malacca, Malaysia! Just a stone’s throw away from the vibrant city center—only 0.8mi away—you'll find yourself perfectly positioned to explore all the rich history and culture this amazing destination has to offer. Priced from an incredibly affordable $23, this hidden gem welcomes travelers with open arms and promises unforgettable memories.

Dive into relaxation at our inviting outdoor swimming pool, where you can bask in the sun or enjoy a refreshing dip whenever the mood strikes. For those seeking a touch of pampering, our spa tub is the perfect way to unwind after a day of exploration. The Rucksack Caratel also provides complimentary Wi-Fi, so you can share your adventures with friends back home while enjoying the beauty of our garden views from the comfort of your non-smoking room. With 671 enthusiastic reviews from past guests, it seems like we’re doing something right—just wait until you experience it for yourself!

As you make your way around Malacca, you’ll appreciate the convenient amenities we offer: air conditioning to keep you cool during those tropical days, a cozy sun deck for your lounging pleasure, and free toiletries that make packing a breeze. Whether you’re here to indulge in local delicacies, experience the vibrant nightlife, or simply escape from the hustle and bustle, The Rucksack Caratel is the perfect sanctuary to recharge and enjoy the vibrant energy of Malaysia. The adventure awaits!

As if basking in the delightful warmth of Malacca isn’t enough, The Rucksack Caratel offers an array of room types that cater to every flavor of traveler. Whether you’re a couple on a romantic getaway or a family of four looking to bond, we’ve got you covered! Picture this: lounging in your spacious Deluxe Family Room, complete with two king-size beds—perfect for pillow fights and cozy movie nights. Or perhaps you prefer a more intimate setting in our Premier King Room, where the plush comforts will make you feel like royalty! And for those who appreciate a lovely garden view, our suites are your answer, offering both luxury and tranquility.

But let’s not forget the unique charm of our Buddy Caravan! Designed for fun and laughter, these rooms accommodate families like superheroes with their four twin beds—ideal for sharing stories and creating memories that’ll last a lifetime. Speaking of memories, you’ll love the soothing ambiance throughout the hotel—for every laugh, every chat by the pool, and every adventure on the vibrant streets of Malacca. Our rooms, equipped with all the essentials including refreshing air conditioning and complimentary Wi-Fi, ensure that your stay is as comfortable as it is exciting.

After a day of indulging in local culinary delights and exploring the historical marvels nearby, wrap up your day with a splash in our adult-only outdoor pool. It’s the perfect way to unwind as you recount all the exciting tales of your adventures with fellow travelers. Whether sipping cocktails by the sun deck or taking a dip under the starlit sky, The Rucksack Caratel is your personal paradise, brimming with laughter, comfort, and fun. Your adventure in Malacca is just waiting to be written—come and be part of the story!

Closest airports

Malacca International Airport

4.9mi

Kuala Lumpur International Airport

53.5mi

Most popular amenities

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Elevator

Bidet

Free toiletries

Rooms

Premier King Room in The Rucksack Caratel

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Premier King Room

1 King Size Bed

195 sqft

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

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Relax in our elegant Premier King Room, featuring a comfortable king size bed and a private bathroom. Enjoy the garden view, watch your favorite shows on the flat-screen TV, and indulge in the modern amenities such as air conditioning and free toiletries.

Deluxe Queen Room in The Rucksack Caratel

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Deluxe Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

170 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Shower

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Welcome to our Deluxe Queen Room, a cozy space perfect for couples or small families. With its private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and comfortable queen size bed, you can relax and unwind after a long day of exploring the city. Enjoy the convenience of essential amenities like air conditioning, a shower, and free toiletries, making your stay pleasant and hassle-free.

Standard Queen Room in The Rucksack Caratel

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Standard Queen Room

1 Queen Size Bed

160 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Shower

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Experience comfort and convenience in our Standard Queen Room, designed to accommodate 2 adults and 1 child. With stylish hardwood floors, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, and refreshing air conditioning, this room has everything you need for a relaxing stay.

Deluxe Caravan (No View/Window) in The Rucksack Caratel

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Deluxe Caravan (No View/Window)

1 Queen Size Bed

160 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Shower

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Experience comfort and luxury in our Deluxe Caravan, perfect for couples and small families. Indulge in the private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning, and enjoy a peaceful night's sleep on the queen size bed.

Deluxe King Room in The Rucksack Caratel

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Deluxe King Room

1 King Size Bed

195 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Shower

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Welcome to our Deluxe King Room, a spacious double room perfect for a romantic getaway or family vacation, accommodating 2 adults and 1 child. Enjoy a comfortable King size bed, a private bathroom, and top-notch amenities such as a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and free toiletries for an unforgettable stay.

Deluxe Family Room in The Rucksack Caratel

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Deluxe Family Room

2 King Size Beds

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Shower

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Stay in our Deluxe Family Room, perfect for a family of 4, featuring two spacious king size beds and an array of modern amenities such as a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and air conditioning. With its comfortable accommodations and convenient features, you can enjoy a relaxing and enjoyable stay with us.

Suite with Garden View in The Rucksack Caratel

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Suite with Garden View

1 King Size Bed

300 sqft

Spa tub

Garden view

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

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Indulge in ultimate relaxation in our luxurious Suite with Garden View - at a spacious 301 sqft, it offers ample space for 2 adults and 1 child. Enjoy the serene garden view, unwind in the spa tub, and experience true comfort with amenities like a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and a king size bed.

Buddy Caravan in The Rucksack Caratel

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Buddy Caravan

4 Twin Beds

195 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Shower

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Welcome to the Buddy Caravan room, a spacious quadruple room perfect for 2 adults and 2 children. With four comfortable twin beds, a private bathroom, and modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, this room is the ideal choice for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

Standard Twin Room in The Rucksack Caratel

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Standard Twin Room

2 Twin Beds

140 sqft

Private Bathroom

Flat-screen TV

Air conditioning

Shower

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Our Standard Twin Room offers comfort and a relaxing atmosphere with two twin beds to accommodate 2 adults and 1 child. Enjoy modern amenities such as a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and free toiletries for a hassle-free stay.

Guest reviews

8.2

671 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Christian

9.1

September 2023

Our stay at the rucksack was very nice. The hotel is super comfortably situated, only a few minutes walk into the city center but still 'far away' so it isn't loud at night. The room was spacious and clean. The pool is very nice and refreshing. The staff is friendly.

There is nothing really to complain about rather some explanations why we did not give the full 10 points. The surroundings of the pool could be improved by adding some trees to provide some shade and make it a bit prettier in general. The rucksack in general needs some more attention to detail to update it for example the wallpaper was coming off on some walls.

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Irena

8.2

February 2023

The place is very conviniently located by Dutch square, few steps away from all then lovely walks. Ideal position for strallimg round lovely Melaka. The rooms are tiny, but as shown in the pictures. Rooms with a garden view are a big plus.. The staff is friendly and for evening book reading/socializing, you can use the convenient outside area round the pool. Good place for a few nights stay.

My aircon was making very loud sounds even if turned off and a kettle had some trouble. nothing that would not be easily fixed. And the staff seem to appreciate me reporting :) So I gues it was something not common.

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Nurain

8.2

June 2022

Arrived late, thankful that the staffs waited for our arrival. ☺️ Got an upgrade to the room with jacuzzi. Both husb and son love it! Love everything about the room. Spacious and love the view. Walking distance to Jonker St.

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Laura

8.2

July 2023

I loved the floor to ceiling glass windows and view of the gardens in the room. The sounds of nature in the morning was lovely. The bed was really comfortable and the hot shower was great.

I stayed on the weekend so Sunday night was quite noisy with loud music close by until about 11pm. The hand soap also wasn’t attached the wall properly so kept falling off when I used it. I also didn’t realise there were electric sockets underneath the kettle in the middle of the room!

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Katie

10

November 2022

The value for money was wonderful! My room was huge and so clean, with amazing facilities including a jacuzzi. The bed was so comfy and I slept incredibly well. I loved the vibe of the hotel - the reception area was down to earth and chill, somewhere we were happy to hang out in. The staff were so helpful, especially when our flight was cancelled and we needed to use their phone (our phones weren't connecting with the helpline). Smooth check in and check out process. The main area of Melaka was in walking distance which was also so handy and yet it was still tucked away in a quiet location! Great there was a pool too - perfect for cooling off on the humid days!

The wifi was a little patchy, but ultimately it wasn't that big a deal! Otherwise it was a very comfortable stay.

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Anna

9.1

September 2022

Really cool decor and vibe, very welcoming. Great location, easy to walk to attractions and restaurants. Staff are friendly. The room is a good size and we had a nice view of the garden. The bed is nice and firm, and comfy to sleep in. The pool area is nice. There is filtered water in the lobby. The room has coffee, tea and nice toiletries.

Cleanliness of bathroom could be improved but not bad. Also, the pool faces an abandoned building, I don't know why the hotel doesn't replace the fence or add some artificial hedge or something so it's less visible. Also would be nice to have a mini fridge in rooms.

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Jitka

9.1

December 2022

We initially booked for 3 nights however since we liked the location and swimming pool so much, we have decided to extend our stay (our room was unfortunately available only for one extra night - we could definitely stay longer). The staff was very friendly and helpfull. Our room was clean with lot of daylight. The hotel is very centrally located - just few minutes walk to the Stadthuys but still very peacefull.

The only thing that could improve would be the internet connection as it was very intermittent.

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Mandar

8.2

April 2023

1. Rooms are clean. 2. Receptionist was helpful. 3. The location is central, and all main attractions are within walking distance. 4. Theme of the place is good.

Caravan style room was dark and small. It's great if you are a solo traveler but not ideal for couples or families. We changed the room on the second day to a second-floor room with windows. There was no difference in the price, but I had to pay a city tax of 22 MYR.

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Ellen

8.2

March 2022

1.Location location location! 2. Easy and quick check in

The bedsheet and towels are not clean. The towels have worn and with holes.

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Nur

9.1

November 2021

I like the room even tho it looks small but it was quite spacious for us and also we can just walk from the hotel to the Jonker Walk which is a few minutes away and we saved a lot of time by avoiding commute there by car.

The car park is quite limited but we did found a place to park our car near the hotel.

Points of Interest Around The Rucksack Caratel

Attractions

Stadthuys

0.2mi

Illusion 3D Art Museum Melaka

0.2mi

Malacca River (Sungai Melaka)

0.2mi

Melaka Portuguese Square

0.2mi

Taming Sari Tower (Menara Taming Sari)

0.3mi

Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum

0.4mi

Jonker Street (Jalan Hang Jebat)

0.4mi

Cheng Hoon Teng Temple

0.4mi

Upside Down House Melaka

0.5mi

The Shore Oceanarium

0.7mi

Malacca Crocodile Park (Taman Buaya & Rekreasi Melaka)

6.6mi

Zoo Melaka (Malacca Zoo and Night Safari)

6.6mi

Melaka Bird Park

7mi

Mini Malaysia & ASEAN Cultural Park

7.2mi

A' Famosa Water Theme Park

16.4mi

Pools

Location

  • Outdoor

Age restrictions

  • Adults only

Availability

  • All season

Amenities of The Rucksack Caratel

Outdoor swimming pool

Free wifi

Spa tub

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Non-smoking rooms

Garden view

Elevator

Bidet

Free toiletries

Stay rules - The Rucksack Caratel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - The Rucksack Caratel

At what times are check-in and check-out at The Rucksack Caratel?

Your reservation at The Rucksack Caratel specifies a check-in timeframe of 03:00 PM to 09:00 PM, and a check-out deadline of 12:00 PM.

What are the rates at The Rucksack Caratel?

For stays at The Rucksack Caratel, prices generally start at $23. However, your final rate might differ due to room types and date selections. To know the exact cost, specify your dates.

What are the room types available at The Rucksack Caratel?

The Rucksack Caratel offers a variety of room types including Deluxe King, Deluxe Caravan (No View/Window), Deluxe Family, Premier King, Standard Twin, Deluxe Queen, Standard Queen, Suite with Garden View, and Buddy Caravan. All rooms are non-smoking and have different bed sizes and occupancy capacities, ranging from 2 adults and 1 child to 2 adults and 2 children. The sizes of the rooms vary from 140 sqft to 301 sqft.

What is there to do in The Rucksack Caratel?

Guests at The Rucksack Caratel can enjoy their time by utilizing the hotel's outdoor swimming pool. The pool is available all year round, making it a great leisure activity for guests regardless of the season. With its outdoor location, guests can take advantage of the pleasant weather while they swim and relax by the poolside.

In addition to the swimming pool, the hotel also offers a spa tub. This adds an extra level of relaxation for guests who are looking to unwind and rejuvenate during their stay.

For guests who prefer to soak up the sun, the hotel features a sun deck where they can lounge and enjoy the warm weather. This provides the perfect spot to relax and take in the surroundings of the hotel.

With these leisure amenities, guests are sure to find a variety of ways to spend their time at The Rucksack Caratel.

Can guests use a pool at The Rucksack Caratel?

The hotel has one pool available. The pool is located outdoors and is open all season. However, there are age restrictions, as it is only for adults.

Are both cash and credit cards valid payment options at The Rucksack Caratel?

Cash is not accepted at The Rucksack Caratel. Only Visa and Mastercard credit cards are valid payment options at this hotel.