The Waterfront Hotel Kuching

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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.6

Property highlights

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About this property

Set atop Plaza Merdeka Shopping Center, The Waterfront Hotel Kuching offers modern guest rooms with free WiFi access. The property features a semi-outdoor infinity pool and 2 dining options. For guests who drive, free parking is provided. Every room is fitted with air conditioning and a flat-screen cable TV, while the private bathroom comes with a shower and free toiletries. Some rooms have city view and a bathub. Buffet breakfast is served daily at Cafe Via Mare, which also opens for all day dining. Drinks, snacks and live entertainment are offered at Kilig Bar Lounge. You can exercise at the fitness center or enjoy the city view by the poolside. Friendly staff at the 24-hour reception can assist you with airport transfers at an additional charge. Alternatively, taxi booking service is available. For your comfort, daily housekeeping and luggage storage are provided for free. Kuching Waterfront is 886 feet from The Waterfront Hotel Kuching, while Sarawak Museum is 1640 feet from the property. Kuching International Airport is a 5.9 mi drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

  • Located in the best-rated area in Kuching, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

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Availability

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1 king bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Eric
Malaysia Malaysia
“Every detail is quality! The art and decor are very tasteful throughout, the room is very spacious and the river "waterfront" views are tremendous. The breakfast is exceptional - the best buffet that I can remember in Asia. The pool is (small)...”
Charles
United States United States
“Wonderful hotel in Kuching, very close to the waterfront and Darul Hana Bridge.”
Will
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“Breakfast is absolutely amazing. Best food I've experienced at any hotel in my life. By itself a reason to return. Location cannot be beat. But try to request a room with a view. We stayed three times and the quality of the view varied from...”
Laura
Malaysia Malaysia
“Good sized room , nice toiletries and large bath sheets. The breakfast each morning had tons of options. The hotel is in a great location.”
Nicole
Australia Australia
“The location of the Hotel is excellent. The big surprise was the multi level shopping centre attached. Fantastic Food Court and good shops. Only disappointing part was none of the pre-prepared breakfast dishes were hot! ie Baked Beans, potato...”
Im
United States United States
“Superb breakfast for any taste, western , Asian , Malaysian. Excellent and willing staff who were both helpful and unobtrusive. Perfect location for seeing the old central area of the city and waterfront , museums , Chinatown street and India...”
Diania
United States United States
“The view was great. The staff was very friendly and professional.”
Sadasivan
Brunei Brunei
“Nicely maintained, clean, centrally located to the places where we wanted to visit.”
Ang
Malaysia Malaysia
“Strategic place in the town. Easy to travel around .”
Anand
United States United States
“Breakfast had lots of options and catered to many palettes. Rooms were clean and staff were super friendly and accommodating. We had great views of the river and were in short distance from plenty of restaurants. And the people of Kuching are the...”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Café Via Mare
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Ambience
    Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal

Amenities of The Waterfront Hotel Kuching

Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

House rules

The Waterfront Hotel Kuching takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 100 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
MYR 100 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

Please inform The Waterfront Hotel Kuching of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.