The Waterfront Hotel

4.0 star property
Central Kuching hotel connected to a shopping centre, within walking distance of Plaza Merdeka

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The Waterfront Hotel

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Indoor pool
Front of property – evening/night
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Executive lounge
Front of property – evening/night

Overview of The Waterfront Hotel

8.8

Excellent

Highlight
  • Staff & service is scored top 10% in Kuching by travellers.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
The price is RM 383
Price available on 30/03/2024

Check out the area

68, Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, Kuching, Sarawak, 93000
  • Popular LocationPlaza Merdeka1 min walk
  • Popular LocationKuching Waterfront5 min walk
  • Popular LocationSarawak General Hospital2 min drive
  • AirportKuching (KCH-Kuching Intl.)17 min drive
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Room options

Junior King Suite (Compound View)

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 4 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Twin (City View)

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 32 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Twin (Compound View)

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Deluxe Family (Compound View)

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier King (River View)

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 3 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Family (City View)

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 3 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Twin (River View)

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 3 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

Club Floor Family (City View)

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Club Floor Twin

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Club Floor King

cleanliness

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Kuching

Located in Kuching, The Waterfront Hotel is connected to a shopping centre. Sarawak Museum and Chinese History Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Kuching City Mosque and Golden Anniversary Bridge. Plaza Merdeka and Kuching Waterfront are two other places to visit that come recommended.

What's nearby

  • Plaza Merdeka - 1 min walk
  • Kuching Waterfront - 5 min walk
  • Kuching City Mosque - 7 min walk
  • Sarawak State Legislative Assembly - 15 min walk
  • Sarawak General Hospital - 2 min drive

Getting around

  • Kuching (KCH-Kuching Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Subway - 1 min walk
  • Starbucks - 2 min walk
  • The Round Tower 1886 Cafe & Restaurant - 1 min walk
  • The Walk Star Bistro - 2 min walk
  • COMMONS by Food Journal Group - 4 min walk

About this property

The Waterfront Hotel

Upscale hotel near Plaza Merdeka
Located close to Kuching Waterfront and Golden Anniversary Bridge, The Waterfront Hotel provides a poolside bar, a shopping centre on-site and a coffee shop/cafe. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Cafe Via Mare, the on-site café. In addition to a hair salon and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An indoor pool and a children's pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and luggage storage
  • A ballroom, smoke-free property and concierge services
  • Guest reviews give good marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 208 rooms boast comforts, such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and dressing gowns.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and bidets
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, Malay

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8 AM to 8 PM at scheduled times
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM–10:30 AM for a fee: MYR 65 for adults and MYR 45 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Via Mare

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping centre

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 7 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: MYR 100.00

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately MYR 65 for adults and from MYR 45 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: MYR 15 per person (one way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: MYR 15 (one-way), (from 6 to 12 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does The Waterfront Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Waterfront Hotel?

As of 19 Mar 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterfront Hotel on 30 Mar 2024 start from RM 383.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Waterfront Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Waterfront Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Waterfront Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Waterfront Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Does The Waterfront Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8 AM-8 PM at scheduled times. A fee of MYR 15 per person applies.

Where is The Waterfront Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Kuching, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Plaza Merdeka and Kuching Waterfront. Golden Anniversary Bridge and Chinese History Museum are also within 10 minutes.

The Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 253 out of 491 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 491 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 491 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 491 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 491 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very well positioned. Helpful staff. Good facilities. We were in Suite on floor 11.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Ellenton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Very close to the main area of the riverfront.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was spotless, well maintained and attractive. Beautiful Christmas decorations. Super friendly and helpful staff in all aspects of the hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

lim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wei Wei

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attached to shopping mall and next to chinatown which has thr best food.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The property is brightly lit and faces the museum
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

JAVE

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023