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Where to Stay in Kuching | Waterfront Hotels & Resorts for Great Escapes

Where to Stay in Kuching | Waterfront Hotels & Resorts for Great Escapes

When looking for where to stay in Kuching, visitors normally opt for a waterfront hotel or family-friendly resort in the mountains. Guests will be pleasantly surprised to find that many 4- and 5-star resort hotels in Kuching are extremely affordable and include many perks. Hotels on Kuching Waterfront give tourists access to some of the city’s most popular attractions. On the other hand, remote resorts feature nearby outdoor activities, like jungle walks, beaches and mountain trails.

Damai Beach Resort

Damai Beach Resort

Designed for getaways away from the city, Damai Beach Resort is an all-inclusive property featuring 90 acres of sea frontage surrounded by rainforests in the foothills of Mount Santubong. The resort sits 40 minutes from Kuching and offers plenty of things to do on site to keep guests happy and active, if they so desire. Damai Beach Resort features 242 rooms, a private beach and two outdoor pools. Guests also have access to shuttle buses and taxis, as well as daily indoor and outdoor recreational activities.

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Imperial Hotel Kuching

Imperial Hotel Kuching

Imperial Hotel Kuching is a 4-star business class hotel that sits atop Boulevard Shopping Mall not far from Kuching city center. Guests are treated to a wealth of services, including 24-hour room service, free Wi-Fi and luggage storage. On site, the hotel offers a sauna, fitness center and outdoor pool, as well as easy access to some of the city’s most popular attractions.

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The Waterfront Hotel

The Waterfront Hotel

Placed strategically in the center of Kuching Waterfront on top of Plaza Merdeka shopping mall, The Waterfront Hotel offers one of the best views of the Sarawak River and sprawling Merdeka Park (Padang Merdeka). The hotel boasts a smoke-free environment with 208 rooms, all equipped with amenities to make guests feel as comfortable as possible. Suites feature separate living rooms, and Club Floor guests get exclusive access to the Iridium Lounge, which offers the best views in the house.

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The Culvert

The Culvert

One of the most unique and affordable resort hotels in Kuching also is eco-friendly! The Culvert holds nothing back when it comes to providing an unconventional night in the jungle. Tubular guestrooms showcase the region’s natural environment and provide mini sanctuaries for visitors needing refreshment and peace and quiet. The resort in Santubong, about 45 minutes north of Kuching, features eco-friendly infinity pools, a sauna, self-service laundry, a spa, gym and even a library with a sunset view.

Things to do near the Culvert

  • Pantai Puteri
  • Mount Santubong
  • Damai Beach
  • Taman Negara Santubong

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Grand Margherita Hotel

Grand Margherita Hotel

Considered Sarawak’s first international hotel, Grand Margherita Hotel is situated on the Kuching Waterfront, making sightseeing as easy as relaxing. The hotel offers 288 upscale rooms, on-site restaurants, a swimming pool and access to some of the city’s top things to do. Jogging and walking trails surround the perimeter of the hotel, which makes Grand Margherita Hotel a favorite with fitness enthusiasts.

Things to do near Grand Margherita Hotel

  • Cat Statue
  • Tua Pek Kong Chinese temple
  • Kuching Waterfront
  • Cat Museum
  • Fort Margherita

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