Hacienda Evenings @ Casa Del Rio Melaka

There is a place in Melaka, called Hotel Casa del Rio; where striking Mediterranean architecture enlivens your senses. Located by the river bank along the affable Melaka river's end , you will be transported to another world while serenaded by the lilting chirps of all kinds of birds coming home to roost amongst the large trees here;sitting down to dine by the patio of this Hotel as you watch and listen as the day turns down for the night.

Encouraged by the tinkling sweet sounds emanating from the ivory tunes of the Dining Room's piano, you begin to wonder at the subtle changes in temperature and scenery as evening turns to dusk and things start to quiet down along the river banks. The river bank is indeed a glorious location for serenity and peaceful walks right smack amongst the chitter chatter of the town and it's horrible traffic.

Michelle and I were hosted to the Hotels Ramadhan break of fast dinner buffet thanks to the beautiful ladies in the sales team of CDR. Sales officer Nellie made sure we were comfortable and our table nicely located by the river's inviting and wispy waters edge for our evening dining pleasure when we arrived, much to our immense pleasure.

It doesn't take long to relax & acclimatize to the subdued tones and very romantic feel of this Fine Dining Restaurant.  

As our eyes skirted along the water's edge, off the Qi inspired river's end, watching the slowly abating  evening heat while frangipanis and bougainvillea scents perfume the air, the call to break the day's fast serenaded across the water from the nearby mosques.

The Hotels high ceilings, wide walkways, arches and open wrought iron barriers and ballustrate's capture breezes in an otherwise sweltering town. Stone washed walls, dark wood trimmings, and floor to ceiling windows are adorned with tiles, lamps and vibrant paintings. Hues of deep blue, turquoise and ochre add splashes of colour to the warm wooden furniture and salmon washed walls. 
The colonnades seem to whisper holiday, relaxation and fun.

With a delectable spread of an all Asian inspired menu before us , Michelle and I were lost in the tranquil scenery of the Dining Room enjoying a plate of their very best Beriani rice with lamb satay and yogurt dip, serenaded by the jazzy piano music played out seemingly only for our mutual entertainment and pleasure though there were a good many tables other than ours !.

It was a good half hour before we even contemplated moving to the next buffet course located inside the Dining Room, as the whole Fine Dining experience moved us to a melancholic stupor. This place.....
It reminds one of how the maharajah's ought to have lived ages ago

Privilege, private and a tad pricey ! A small price to pay nowdays for a few hours of luxurious escape.

 A quick cursory walk to Jonker Street nearby was deemed necessary given that beautiful meal we just had.

                    An extraordinary evening of pleasure and fine dining !