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title: "DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka vs Harbour Inn Melaka: which hotel is better?"
description: "DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka or Harbour Inn Melaka in Malacca? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/doubletree-by-hilton-melaka-malacca-vs-harbour-inn-melaka-malacca/
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# DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka vs Harbour Inn Melaka

Both are in Malacca, 660 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Malacca City
## [DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/doubletree-by-hilton-melaka-malacca/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 6.2

- **Score by category:** 2 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1364920/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Malacca City
## [Harbour Inn Melaka](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/harbour-inn-melaka-malacca/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.2 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 6.7

- **Score by category:** 1 of 4

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1505161/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka

It leads in 2 of 4 categories. 660 m apart.

### Choose DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 7.2)

### Choose Harbour Inn Melaka if you want

-   to walk to the sights (1.9 km / 2.4 km)

### Why is DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka better than Harbour Inn Melaka?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 7.2) (+1.7)
2.  Has a swimming pool
3.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
4.  More guest reviews (9,495 vs 2,963), so the rating is more reliable (×3.2)
5.  Has a gym

### Why is Harbour Inn Melaka better than DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka?

1.  3 more sights within 1 km (+3)
2.  Has an on-site restaurant
3.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka | Harbour Inn Melaka |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+1.7) | 7.2 |
| Location | 6.2 | 6.7  (+0.5) |
| Facilities | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0  (+3.0) | 0.0 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.9  (+1.7) | 7.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.9  (+1.7) | 7.2 |
| Number of reviews | 9,495  (+6,532) | 2,963 |
| Google rating | – | 3.1/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 380 |
| Rank in Malacca | top 18%  (+74%) | bottom 8% |
| Location |
| Location score | 6.2 | 6.7  (+0.5) |
| Distance to Malacca City centre | 2.0 km | 1.5 km  (−480 m) |
| To the airport | 9.2 km | 9.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 114 | 120  (+6) |
| To the nearest food shop | 600 m | 60 m  (−540 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 1 | 7  (+6) |
| Sights within 1 km | 6 | 9  (+3) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 50 |
| Floors | 27 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2017 | – |
| Listed amenities | 13 | 12 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Concierge | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/doubletree-by-hilton-melaka-malacca/prices/)

## Location

660 m apart

DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka: city centre: 2.4 km, Malacca International Airport (MKZ): 9.2 km, 114 places to eat within 500 m, 6 sights within 1 km.

Harbour Inn Melaka: city centre: 1.9 km, Malacca International Airport (MKZ): 9.1 km, 120 places to eat within 500 m, 9 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Malacca

[Malacca weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/malaysia/melaka/malacca/weather)

## DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka or Harbour Inn Melaka: common questions

### Which is better, DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka or Harbour Inn Melaka?

DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka leads in 2 of 4 categories, including guest rating, spa & wellness. Harbour Inn Melaka is stronger in location.

### Which is cheaper, DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka or Harbour Inn Melaka?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Harbour Inn Melaka is closer: 1.5 km from the centre, against 2.0 km for DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka.

### How far apart are DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka and Harbour Inn Melaka?

The two hotels are 660 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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