The Waterfront Hotel

4.0 star property

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Indoor pool
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Exterior
Front of property - evening/night
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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68, Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, Kuching, Sarawak, 93000
  • Place, Plaza Merdeka
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kuching Waterfront
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sarawak Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬

Room options

Deluxe Twin Room With Compound View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Family Room with Compound View

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Junior King Suite with Compound View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Twin (Compound View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Family (Compound View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Junior King Suite (Compound View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 560 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premier Twin (City View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 344 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Premier Twin (River View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Premier King (City View)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premier King (River View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Premier Family (City View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Club Floor Twin

  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Club Floor King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Club Floor Family (City View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Premier King Suite (City View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Waterfront Premier King Suite (River View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Waterfront Premier 2 Bedroom Suite (River View)

  • River view
  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Club Floor King Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Club Floor 2 Bedroom Suite

  • 560 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Kuching

The Waterfront Hotel places you next to Plaza Merdeka and within a 5-minute walk of other popular sights like Kuching Waterfront. This 208-room, 4-star hotel has a restaurant, an indoor pool, and free in-room WiFi. Centrally located in Kuching, the hotel is connected to a shopping center and also a short walk from Golden Anniversary Bridge and Sarawak Museum.

What's nearby

  • Plaza Merdeka - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kuching Waterfront - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Golden Anniversary Bridge - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sarawak Museum - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fort Margherita - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lau Ya Keng (阳春台 or 上帝庙food court) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tuk Tuk Thai Boat Noodle Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Round Tower 1886 Cafe & Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Waterfront Hotel

The Waterfront Hotel features an indoor pool, a children's pool, and a gym. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle at scheduled times for MYR 30 per person one-way. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and concierge services. Additional amenities include free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a business center.
Flat-screen TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include minibars, espresso makers, and free newspapers.
An indoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

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Property amenities

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 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: MYR 64 for adults and MYR 35 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 mall

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 7 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from September 1 2025 to March 31 2027 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Select guestrooms

Guests will have access to the following alternate facilities during the renovation:

  • Business facilities
  • Indoor pool

During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash deposit: MYR 100.00

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MYR 64 for adults and MYR 35 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: MYR 30 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: MYR 30 (one-way), (from 2 to 12 years old)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Is free cancellation available at The Waterfront Hotel?

The Waterfront Hotel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Jun 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterfront Hotel on Jul 11, 2026 start from $98, including 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.

What can I see around The Waterfront Hotel?

This hotel is located in Kuching, just steps from Plaza Merdeka and Textiles Museum Of Sarawak, and within a short walk of Kuching Waterfront. You'll also find Hills Shopping Mall and Riverside Shopping Complex less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at The Waterfront Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Wheelchair-accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Waterfront Hotel feature a casino at the property?

No, The Waterfront Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Waterfront Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has an indoor pool.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Waterfront Hotel?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a restaurant, an indoor pool, and a poolside bar.

Are there hot tubs at The Waterfront Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Waterfront Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Waterfront Hotel serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Cafe Via Mare.

Does The Waterfront Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at The Waterfront Hotel.

Are there connecting rooms at The Waterfront Hotel?

Yes, this hotel has connecting rooms you can book for your group event or vacation.

What is the closest airport to The Waterfront Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Waterfront Hotel is Kuching Intl. Airport (KCH), which is 6.4 mi away (20 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Waterfront Hotel?

Yes, some guestrooms at this hotel offer a balcony where guests can enjoy river and city views.

The Waterfront Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 338 out of 618 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 213 out of 618 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 618 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 618 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 618 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Chong Tian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, excellent location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent staff location and environment.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean and tidy. Staff friendly and prompt to assist.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness
The gym could have better quality and equipment
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James Clifton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was varied and mostly delicious. The staff service was par excellent. Loved the place.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jae

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel - lovely rooms!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and hotel. Can’t fault any aspect of the hotel.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MAS ILLAZREEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent, friendly staff,good food and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Khairiana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has always been my stay when in Kuching
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

a good place to stay

A good place to stay with great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Khairiana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is so accessible and my choice of stay when I am in kuching.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Zul-Azri As-Saad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was on top of a shopping mall and at the waterfront centre. Near to places of interest. Breakfast options was great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lai Mun

Very nice and staff friendly. Perfect location and highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

HeeDong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very convenient hotel to stay in Kuching.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Its amazing hotel. Mr kendrick was a gentleman really helpful. My problems was breakfast was very disappointing. Mr kendrick advised my wife to order laxsa. This malay girl was not friendly n the other woman was making indean bread when i ask her to add in one egg. She sad we don't do this. For a 5star hotel. Very bad manager have to look into this matter. Ps first time happened.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mayank

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast at the hotel was great
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, great service, so close to the waterfront promenade. Don't forget to visit the pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Laurel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, helpful staff, nice swimming pool, convenient location
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly located to very nice areas for food, walks, etc. Staff were very friendly and helpful. I really enjoyed my time at the Waterfront hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

SHIGEKI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel for staying at Kuching.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique location, very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Soon Chye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My favourite hotel each time I visit Kuching.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kuan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location,the friendly staffs
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Khairiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sp convenient and staff are amazing
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Krishnar Muthukumarasamy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Yes to both. Our side look is very ordinary. Dirty wall . Rundown walls and windows
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025