AFamosa Resort Experience in Melaka Malaysia

AFamosa Resort Melaka has the tag line – There is something for everyone… A stay at their fabulous resort confirmed how true the statement is! Afamosa Resort is the ultimate destination in Malacca offering a perfect combination of business and pleasure. Undoubtedly, this is one of the best resorts in Melaka. The drive to Malacca was one of the best I had in whole of Malaysia. The tall sky kissing buildings soon receded and we drove onto lush green landscape.

Location of A‘Famosa Resort

The resort has a strategic location off the North-South Highway. It is just half an hour’s drive from historic Malacca city. Kuala Lumpur International Airport is just 45 minutes by road. (Caution – do keep some margin time to cater for traffic jams on the highway in case you have a flight to catch).

AFamosa Melaka Resort Experience

A’Famosa Resort Rooms

A Famosa resort has different kinds of accommodations.

The guest rooms are adorned with warm and inviting decor, featuring standard furnishings complemented by stunning views of the golf course from the expansive balcony. Each room is equipped with ample amenities to guarantee a delightful and comfortable stay.

You can choose from their Resort Hotel, Condo D’Savoy, and Villas. My room was in the resort Hotel and I stayed there for a night. The surrounding is green and devoid of ugly concrete structures, got a room with good balcony view. The room is a bit old but the interiors and furnishings done very tastefully and make up for the old feel with a fresh look. Toiletries provided are good, ample space with study table chair, sofa, TV everything possible.

The staffs here deserve a full 5 on 5! Very courteous and helpful! Check-in reception, guest service team all were courteous and friendly. Here is a slideshow of the pictures of my room.

Escape into a countryside ambiance as you select the tastefully designed villas for perfect family getaway. Tailored for large groups, the luxurious villas, available in 2-room and 4-room configurations complete with jacuzzis, boast full air-conditioning throughout. Enjoy the spacious living room, dining hall, and well-equipped kitchen facilities. Dive into the inviting swimming pool for your exclusive enjoyment, while complimentary Wi-Fi ensures you stay connected throughout your stay.

AFamosa Melaka Resort Experience

Dining at A’Famosa Resort

They have 8 dining places in total, all located at different attractions and hotels of the resort. So you don’t have to rush back to hotel each time for food. The Animal World safari has 2 of them:

• Lake View Restaurant
• Bamboo Steak House

You can have food here while you wait for the various shows to open. The Ranch steak house in Cowboy Town has good steak variety.

However each of them has separate timings. So, check out before you actually land to have food there.

How Long to Stay in AFamosa Melaka Resort

If you wish to experience all that A’Famosa Resort offers, you have to plan at least a week of stay there. Following are the various attractions in the resort.

Children enjoying bird show.

Attractions of AFamosa Resort

The 2 main attractions are Water World and Animal World.

A’Famosa Water World

If you are not done with the Water Worlds of Sunway Lagoon and i-City you can indulge in several rides at this Water World of A’Famosa Resort.

Dive into excitement at The Largest Water Theme Park in Malaysia and embark on an unforgettable aquatic adventure! Grab your swimsuit and immerse yourself in the coolest summer fun imaginable. Share laughter and joy with your loved ones as you escape the everyday hustle and bustle of life. With refreshing pools, exhilarating slides, captivating attractions, and mouth-watering treats, there’s endless entertainment for everyone throughout the day!

Gather your corporate team for a memorable Family Day experience. Engage in a multitude of exhilarating activities, including telematch and water games by the pool. Rest assured, your entire group will delight in every moment, creating cherished memories together.

A’Famosa Resorts Animal World

The Animal World of A’Famosa Resort is very different. They have a huge Animal park (150acres) with several varieties of wild animals. They are left in the open. Visitors are taken in caged trucks and toured through this vast park. Different animals have different enclosures, it is a kind of open air zoo. They are fed by the park authorities in a timely manner.

Vehicle for safari rides in AFamosa Resort.

Step into a realm where enchanting animals await—encounter the fearsome fangs of tigers and the gentle touch of rabbits, all within one extraordinary destination. Embark on adventures astride horses, camels, and elephants. Stroll amidst elegant flamingos, playful raccoons, and ancient dino relatives like the emu and ostriches.

Experience the excitement of an animal safari aboard a secure truck, eliciting curious gazes from giraffes and piercing stares from tigers in the Safari Adventure Ride. Glide down the river to ‘Monkey Island’ on a raft, where clever capuchins, brown lemurs, monkey squirrels, and white-handed gibbons await your discovery.

Animal Feeding

So, the uniqueness I found here is that they have got the tourists involved in feeding the animals. You can feed the elephants, birds, hippos and yes if you are brave enough you can feed the tigers too. While feeding the tigers you are jailed in a caged room. Good precautions are taken, only one person is allowed at a time. The visitor holds out the food with long tongs which the tiger grabs from outside.

Not sure how many of you will enjoy it or approve of it. I refrained from feeding any of the animals there because I don’t support it. However, I leave it totally at your discretion to participate in this or not.

Feeding tiger in AFamosa Resort.

Monkey Island in A Famosa Resorts

The fun part is going on a motorized barge to an island inhabited by monkeys. There are several of them; Squirrel Monkeys, tiny Red-Handed Tamarinds and Capuchins sourced from South America, Brown Lemurs from Madagascar, mischievous White-Handed Gibbons, several types of macaques and Squirrels.

Kids seemed to enjoy the feeding activities by the keepers. Some of the kids were brave enough to feed the monkeys.

Timings: Open on all days except Tuesday
Operating Hours: 9.30 AM to 6 PM

Bird Show in Melaka Resorts

Avian Stars

Prepare to be spellbound as you witness the spectacle of well-trained parrots and cockatoos showcasing their talents, while the majestic hornbill effortlessly snatches its prey in mid-air. Be captivated by the grace of the white-billed sea eagle as it soars through the sky in full flight, completing the mesmerizing experience.

This was yet another interesting activity at the resort. Children clapped enthusiastically seeing the exotic birds perform some daring feats. This reminded me of the bird show, that of a trained Canarian Egyptian Vulture, in Singapore Jurong Bird Park.

Timings: 12.45noon and 3.45 PM

The Flamingo Parade.

Cowboy Town

The A’Famosa Resort experience that I will cherish the most is the night at their Cowboy Town. They have a wide range of entertainment activities. If you are ever there you must aim to witness their Halloween Themed Carnival.

Halloween celebrations in Afamosa Resort.

Freeport A’Famosa Outlet

After fun and rest, how about some shopping? The Freeport A’Famosa Outlet, located adjacent to the resort, has 70 fashion brands in 180,000sqft of shopping space. This is a wonderfully designed open air mall. Landscape designed around the mall is soothing and excellent.

The water bodies, parks and finely manicured lawns enhance the whole experience of shopping there. Their special services for customers include free parking space and currency exchange.

Facade of Freeport A’Famosa Outlet

Interior decor of Freeport A’Famosa Outlet.

AFamosa Melaka Resort Experience

A’Famosa Melaka Resort is well designed and planned for families with kids. True to its tag line there is something for everyone. Even if you have time to stay for just a day and night lots can be enjoyed by carefully choosing the attractions you enjoy the most. However, be warned that you might end up extending your holiday there!

Conclusion

I was a part of the media team that visited Kuala Lumpur for promotion of the destination. My sincere thanks to Malaysia Tourism for hosting my visit and a wonderful AFamosa Melaka Resort Experience. The opinions are completely mine.