I guess if I hadn't read the very positive reviews, we wouldn't have booked with Kancil. The problem I think was because the owner, Mr. Daud wasn't there when we arrived. Instead of a very nice stay (which most of the reviewers raved about), we didn't really enjoy our stay. First off, we didn't know that there was a curfew... More

We wanted to have an adventurous trip thus i chose this guest house to save our budget and to experience staying at this type of accomodation. the owner, daud was really helpful and friendly. told us the places we should visit and showed us direction. I can guarantee you that this place is really clean as im really fussy on... More

This guesthouse has a quiet, welcoming atmosphere. All fan rooms, clean and good beds. In the back there is a garden to sit and relax. The owner will make you breakfast en tell you all you need to know about Malacca and other places to go in Malaysia. Rooms cost 20 – 50 RM. I’ve enjoyed my stay there very... More

Everything written in Lonely Planet is absolutely right. Except that if your room is located street side : you simply don't sleep ! It's just above one of the main street of the town and cars and trucks run all night long. As the windows are very thin, you will be awakened several times during the night by the noise.... More

If i liked my visit to Malacca 2 weeks back, i would attribute that mostly to my lovely stay at Kancil.Its a lovely place to just unwind , a very homely atmosphere, friendly staff . Relaxing at the backyard garden with a nice cup of coffee served by the sweet looking Thai lady , after a long day outside in... More

I stayed at the Kancil as part of my beginning solo journey in Malaysia. If only all the guesthouses were as welcoming and clean as here! First of all, the not so good points: if it a bit far off from the city center. But Melaka being tiny as a pea, it was just about 10 mins walk from the... More

We stayed at kancil guest house for 2 nights in Sept 2006 with our 10 and 12 yr old daughters. At the end of our month long trip backpacking through malaysia and thailand our daughters said this guest house was their favourite. It has heaps of atmosphere and the owner was really friendly and helpful. It was very clean and... More