Malacca Riverside Boutique Hotel offers panoramic views of the historic riverfront and traditional Peranakan shophouses, just a 3-minute walk from Cheng Hoon Teng Temple. Its spacious balconies provide ideal spots to capture the temple’s ornate façade at golden hour, while the hotel hosts evening lantern light shows with cultural storytelling sessions.

Malacca Heritage Echoes Hotel is located within a 5-minute stroll of the temple, featuring architecture inspired by Chinese ancestral halls and Straits Settlements style. Guests can join daily guided walks through temple courtyards, participate in traditional incense rituals, and learn about the temple’s 300-year-old lineage through curated heritage talks hosted by local elders.

Malacca Family Haven Hotel is perfect for families, situated just 7 minutes on foot from the temple. It features a kids’ courtyard with Chinese mythology murals, themed playrooms, and family packages that include temple tours and hands-on workshops like making red bean buns. The hotel also organizes night-time storytelling sessions based on legendary tales of Guan Yu.

Malacca Flavor Courtyard Hotel is directly opposite the temple, blending traditional Cantonese interior design with modern comfort. Each morning, guests enjoy authentic Malaccan dishes such as char kway teow and coconut milk rice. The hotel partners with century-old street vendors to offer ‘Temple Night Market Walks’, where you sample grilled squid, oyster omelets, and steamed bao buns in hidden alleyways.

Malacca Light & Shadow Inn is a must-visit for creatives—its lobby features vintage Chinese newspaper art installations, and each room includes antique lanterns and calligraphy wall panels. From the rooftop terrace, you can photograph the temple’s iconic roofline and red-tiled rooftops during sunset. Monthly photography workshops are held here, led by local artists specializing in architectural storytelling.

Malacca Serenity Zen Lodge sits just steps from the temple entrance, built with natural bamboo and recycled timber. Each room includes a meditation nook and aromatherapy diffusers. Daily sunrise sessions feature guided mindfulness practices led by a senior Taoist practitioner, followed by quiet prayers at the temple altar. Guests receive a handcrafted talisman and tea ceremony voucher upon check-in, fostering inner calm amidst spiritual surroundings.