Nestled near Plaza Merdeka, The Waterfront Hotel offers a luxurious retreat. Enjoy the poolside bar, explore the on-site shopping mall, or treat yourself to Cafe Via Mare's delicious meals. With an indoor pool and children's pool for family fun and in-room WiFi for staying connected, guests rave about the helpful staff.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Popular amenities
Bar
Airport transfer
Non-smoking
Pool
Free parking
Gym
Main amenities (12)
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Indoor pool
Breakfast available
Fitness center
Children's pool
Pool bar
24-hour room service
Coffee shop/cafe
Business center
Meeting rooms
Airport shuttle
Feel at home (6)
Children's pool
Television
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Coffee/tea maker
Elevator
$97 nightly
The total price is $108
$108 total
Aug 28 - Aug 29
Total includes taxes and fees
Room options
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Junior King Suite (Compound View)
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
52 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Premier Twin (City View)
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 reviews
(3 reviews)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
344 sq ft
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds
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Club Floor King Suite
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
560 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Deluxe Twin (Compound View)
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 reviews
(2 reviews)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
32 sq ft
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds
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Deluxe Family (Compound View)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
32 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Premier King (River View)
9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
10 reviews
(10 reviews)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
32 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Premier Family (City View)
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
32 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Waterfront Premier 2 Bedroom Suite (River View)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
560 sq ft
River view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Premier Twin (River View)
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 reviews
(3 reviews)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
32 sq ft
Sleeps 3
2 Twin Beds
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Premier King (City View)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
32 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
View all photos for Waterfront Premier King Suite (River View)
Waterfront Premier King Suite (River View)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
560 sq ft
River view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Club Floor Family (City View)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
32 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Club Floor Twin
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
32 sq ft
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Club Floor King
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
8 reviews
(8 reviews)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
32 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Deluxe King
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
344 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Premier King Suite (City View)
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Bidet
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
560 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed
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Club Floor 2 Bedroom Suite
Highlights
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
560 sq ft
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Club Floor King Suite
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Club Floor Twin Room
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Club Floor King Room
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Nisa Addina Suite
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
View all photos for Premier King Suite With City View
Premier King Suite With City View
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Premier Family Room with City View
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Premier King Room With River View
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Brooke Loft Suite
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed
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Deluxe Twin Room With Compound View
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Club Floor 2 Bedroom Suite
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Junior King Suite with Compound View
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Club Floor Family
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Waterfront Premier King Suite (River View)
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Premier Twin Room With River View
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Waterfront Premier 2 Bedroom Suite (River View)
Sleeps 3
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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Premier Twin Room with City View
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds
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Deluxe Family Room with Compound View
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
View all photos for Deluxe King Room With Compound View
Deluxe King Room With Compound View
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
View all photos for Premier King Room With City View
68, Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, Kuching, Sarawak, 93000
What's nearby
Plaza Merdeka - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Kuching Waterfront - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Sarawak Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
Kuching City Mosque - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Fort Margherita - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
Kuching Intl. Airport (KCH) - 20 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Tuk Tuk Thai Boat Noodle Restaurant - 2 min walk
Subway - 1 min walk
McDonald's - 2 min walk
COMMONS by Food Journal Group - 4 min walk
Starbucks - 2 min walk
About this property
The Waterfront Hotel
When you stay at The Waterfront Hotel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Kuching Waterfront and Vivacity Megamall. Guests can take a dip in the indoor pool or grab a bite to eat at Cafe Via Mare, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A poolside bar, a fitness center, and a children's pool are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Filipino, Malay
At a glance
DONE
Hotel size
208 rooms
Arranged over 7 floors
DONE
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
DONE
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 at the property
DONE
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
DONE
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
DONE
Transfers
Airport shuttle from 8 AM to 8 PM*
DONE
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Coffee shop
24-hour room service
Traveling with children
Children's pool
What to do
Shopping
Working away
Business center
Meeting rooms
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Hair salon
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Facilities
Built in 2015
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Fitness center
An indoor pool
Shopping mall on site
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Minibar
Espresso maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes and slippers
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Shower only
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Dining
Cafe Via Mare - This café serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Cash deposit: MYR 100.00
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately MYR 65 for adults and MYR 45 for children
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of MYR 15 per person (one way)
Children & extra beds
Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 6 and 12 costs MYR 15 (one-way)
Policies
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Waterfront Hotel Kuching
Waterfront Kuching
The Waterfront Hotel Hotel
The Waterfront Hotel Kuching
The Waterfront Hotel Hotel Kuching
Frequently asked questions
Does The Waterfront Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Waterfront Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Waterfront Hotel?
Yes, there's an indoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at The Waterfront Hotel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Waterfront Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by The Waterfront Hotel?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 8 AM to 8 PM at scheduled times. The charge is MYR 15 per person one way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Waterfront Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Waterfront Hotel and nearby?
The Waterfront Hotel has an indoor pool and a fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near The Waterfront Hotel?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Cafe Via Mare.
What's the area around The Waterfront Hotel like?
The Waterfront Hotel is in the heart of Kuching, a short 5-minute walk from Kuching Waterfront and 7 minutes' walk from Kuching City Mosque.
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The Waterfront Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Food
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What guests liked
Breakfasts were quite good, vast, delicious, and with a great variety of options. (8 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2025
Very nice and staff friendly. Perfect location and highly recommended!
Lai Mun
Lai Mun, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2025
Excellent location, great service, so close to the waterfront promenade. Don't forget to visit the pool!
Lawrence
Lawrence, 7-night trip
6/10 Good
Jul 15, 2025
Very tired property
Terrible check in experience , huge suite but extremely tired , free standing bathtub which was not fixed to the floor . Dirty carpet , windows not closing very well or with screws. Tired hotel, definitely not 5 or 4 star property. Limited buffet , forget the croissants , impossible to eat …
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 17, 2024
Excellent, friendly staff,good food and great location.
MAS ILLAZREEN
MAS ILLAZREEN, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2025
The hotel is connected to the shopping mall so it's really convenient. We really enjoyed the club lounge (staff there is really nice!) and they even provide the airport transfer for free which is a big plus. We didn't expect too much of the hotel but the hotel is much nicer than the photo on their website. We strongly recommend to stay the club room if your budget allowed.
Hiroko
Hiroko, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 7, 2024
It was very convenient hotel to stay in Kuching.
HeeDong
HeeDong, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Dec 28, 2024
Great overall. We spent 13 nights there and enjoyed our stay very much.
Vonne
Vonne, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 31, 2024
Very convenient. Mall just below and easy to get food.
Khairiana
Khairiana, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 7, 2024
Closeness to the waterfront and helpful service.
Megan
Megan, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 10, 2024
Best hotel for staying at Kuching.
SHIGEKI
SHIGEKI, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
Mar 9, 2025
I stayed short, so I have nothing especially.
Kazunori
Kazunori, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 4, 2024
Couldn’t ask for a better location. Top notch property all around
Cameron
Cameron, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 2, 2024
The breakfast at the hotel was great
Mayank
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 19, 2024
Love this hotel - friendly staff reflect Kuching itself. Amazing room service, access to shopping mall in hotel, great views, amazing breakfast buffet, I want to go back !
Only small complaint might be that the elevators are slow and get busy with shopping mall users, wedding and conference guests, etc - but don't let this small matter deter you from staying here !
Matthew
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 3, 2024
We loved this hotel! We stayed on the club floor - exquisite service. The breakfast was vast and delicious, the location was as central as you can get, and being attached to the mall was really cool!! I would definitely recommend this hotel !!!
Jacqueline
Jacqueline, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 5, 2024
Nice Staff. Convenient to shopping and sights. Nice view too.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 23, 2024
My favourite hotel each time I visit Kuching.
Soon Chye
Soon Chye, 4-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 11, 2024
Unique location, very friendly and helpful staff
Roy
Roy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2025
Dream stay at the Waterfront Hotel
My stay at the Waterfront Hotel was the best hotel experience I have ever had. The length the staff will go to in order to meet your requests is simply amazing. The hotel has it's own app with which you can chat with the staff at all times - yes, even in the middle of the night. They are extremely helpful and courteous. The true stand out of this whole experience. If nothing else you should visit just for this.
Luckily, there are also other things to thoroughly enjoy at the Waterfront. There's the big and varied breakfast buffet where cooks will prepare custom omelets and Sarawak laksa for you, every day has a new flavor of freshly made fruit smoothies and a barista carefully prepares your coffee.
Then there's the pool area which has it's own bar. And let me tell you: the bartenders know what they're doing. Carefully crafted cocktails made to your exact specifications. You don't even have to ask for customization - they will make sure to ask you for it.
If shopping is your thing the hotel has a direct access to the Merdeka shopping center which has lots of stores. I just used it for the ATM though.
Rooms are kept very clean and you can pick when you want the room cleaned through a smart, little system located on the wall in the room. There's an option for privacy and one for cleaning. Cleaning was perfect. Also, I had a King River View room and the king size bed was amazing.
If you are going to Borneo make sure to stay at the Waterfront Hotel!
Jacob
Jacob, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2024
Great location for downtown Kuching, great views, nice pool and really lovely staff. Breakfast very good and with lots of selection. I recommend for a stay in Kuching.
A DE
A DE, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 30, 2022
Friendly, helpful staff, nice swimming pool, convenient location
Laurel
Laurel, 6-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2023
good location !
lim
lim, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2024
Nice clean hotel attached to shopping mall. Walking distance to river.
Randall
Randall, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2023
It was such a delight, staff were very friendly
Anand
Anand, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 13, 2024
What a fabulous hotel. We were on the club floor which definitely makes a difference as we had afternoon tea and cocktails included. The club lounge overlooks the water and is magnificent. Room was good but as we had a twin room did not have water views unfortunately. Staff were extremely helpful.