The Waterfront Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Plaza Merdeka, connected to a shopping center

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Indoor pool
Front of property - evening/night
Club Floor Family (City View) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Executive lounge
Front of property - evening/night
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • BarBarBar

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Map
68, Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, Kuching, Sarawak, 93000
  • Popular LocationPlaza Merdeka1 min walk
  • Popular LocationKuching Waterfront5 min walk
  • Popular LocationSarawak Museum7 min walk
  • AirportKuching (KCH-Kuching Intl.)17 min drive

Room options

Junior King Suite (Compound View)

  • 52 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Twin (City View)

  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Twin (Compound View)

  • 32 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Family (Compound View)

  • 32 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier King (River View)

  • 32 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Family (City View)

  • 32 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Premier Twin (River View)

  • 32 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Club Floor Family (City View)

  • 32 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Club Floor Twin

  • 32 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Club Floor King

  • 32 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Kuching

Heart of Kuching.With a stay at this Kuching hotel, you'll be steps from Plaza Merdeka and a 5-minute walk from Kuching Waterfront. Golden Anniversary Bridge and Chinese History Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Plaza Merdeka - 1 min walk
  • Kuching Waterfront - 5 min walk
  • Sarawak Museum - 7 min walk
  • Kuching City Mosque - 7 min walk
  • Fort Margherita - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Kuching Intl. Airport (KCH) - 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

4-star hotel near Plaza Merdeka, connected to a shopping center
The Waterfront Hotel offers its guests a children's pool, an indoor pool, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. The business-friendly The Waterfront Hotel also features concierge services, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. An airport shuttle at scheduled times is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Kuching hotel is smoke free.

  • 208 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2015
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Waterfront Hotel offers 208 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and safes. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, Malay

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM at scheduled times
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 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

Things to do

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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Waterfront Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: MYR 100.00

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MYR 65 for adults and 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Waterfront Hotel Kuching
Waterfront Kuching
The Waterfront Hotel Hotel
The Waterfront Hotel Kuching
The Waterfront Hotel Hotel Kuching

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Waterfront Hotel to the airport?

The Waterfront Hotel is 6.4 mi (20-min drive) away from the Kuching Intl. Airport (KCH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of May 18, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterfront Hotel on May 28, 2024 start from $74.49, 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.

Does The Waterfront Hotel have an airport shuttle?

The Waterfront Hotel offers an airport shuttle from 8 AM to 8 PM, at scheduled times, for a charge of MYR 15. per person, one way.

How close is The Waterfront Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 13.7 mi (30-min drive) from Pantai Pasir Panjang and 13.8 mi (30-min drive) from Pantai Pasir Pandak. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Waterfront Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Waterfront Hotel, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of MYR 65 for adults and MYR 45 for children. It's available every day from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Waterfront Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Waterfront Hotel?

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

Is there free parking at The Waterfront Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Waterfront Hotel have a pool?

The Waterfront Hotel features an indoor pool and a children's pool.

Does The Waterfront Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Waterfront Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Waterfront Hotel to downtown Kuching?

The Waterfront Hotel is 1.1 mi away from Kuching.

The Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 505 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 505 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 505 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 505 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 505 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Ellenton

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Lei Ling Denise, Unit 06-41

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023