A restored Peranakan townhouse on Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock now operates as a guesthouse, with rooms styled around traditional and Oasis themes, plus a rooftop bar.
The Building
Baba House occupies a restored Peranakan townhouse on Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, the heart of the historical district. The structure preserves the narrow facade and interior courtyard typical of 19th-century Melakan merchant homes, now adapted as a 33-room guesthouse focused on Peranakan cultural themes.
Rooms and Facilities
Accommodations are organized around two design concepts: traditional Peranakan chambers and Oasis-themed suites. The Kaki Minom rooftop bar serves drinks and light meals with views across the neighboring shophouses and main street. The Bilek Bacha Library occupies a ground-floor room for guests to browse. Common spaces include a rooftop pool and tanning area.
Location and Nearby
The hotel sits directly on the street where the Baba and Nyonya Heritage Museum operates, placing you steps from Peranakan domestic history. Jonker Walk, with its antique shops and evening market, runs parallel one block over. Stadthuys and the Melaka River cruise dock are both reachable on foot.
Who Stays Here
The property appeals to travelers interested in architectural heritage and Peranakan culture, as well as those seeking accommodation within the historical precinct rather than in the newer commercial zones outside the old town.
