During my stay at Casa del Rio Melaka a couple of months back, I was pleased to find the breakfast menu tweaked and improved. The concept remained the same – a small but substantial buffet and several ala carte options. It was the latter options that impressed me. rif and…
Casa del Rio Melaka
While many establishments serve afternoon tea on a three-tier plate stand, I like how Casa del Rio serves theirs – in a tiffin carrier, often used in a Peranakan household. This was a nice change from the fancy afternoon teas I’ve been accustomed to – no frills, but accentuated by…
rif used to tell me what a great cook his mum is when we were dating. He would go on about how his mum makes really good Nyonya laksa, ayam buah keluak and pongteh, and that her popiah parties are legendary. They really are and everything is made from scratch…
Satkara Spa at Casa del Rio offers body massages and facials that aim to invigorate your mind and body. And that was exactly what it did to rif and I, when we each enjoyed a 60-minute signature massage using essential oils from Tanamera. Upon arriving, we were given a form…
The River Grill is one of the four F&B outlets at Casa del Rio Melaka, and offers guests a cosy dining experience with grilled seafood, meats and classic favourites on the menu. Service was friendly and attentive, but some need more training to converse with international guests better. We started…
Combine old world charms with modern facilities and breath-taking views, and you have Casa del Rio – a luxury boutique hotel that pays tribute to the cultural heritage of Melaka. Casa del Rio offers 66 luxuriously appointed rooms and is the only hotel located by the banks of Melaka river.…
