The Waterfront Hotel

4.0 star property
Central Kuching hotel connected to a shopping centre, steps from Plaza Merdeka

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Indoor pool
Front of property – evening/night
Exterior
Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
The Waterfront Hotel near Plaza Merdeka offers a refreshing retreat. Guests enjoy the poolside bar, on-site shopping mall, and meals at Cafe Via Mare. Families love the indoor and children's pools. Everyone values the in-room WiFi and helpful staff.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Room service
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$181
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct

Room options

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Junior King Suite (Compound View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Club Floor King Suite

Highlights

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

Deluxe Twin (Compound View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

Deluxe Family (Compound View)

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)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

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

Premier Family (City View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Waterfront Premier 2 Bedroom Suite (River View)

Highlights

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

Premier Twin (River View)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

Premier King (City View)

Highlights

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

Waterfront Premier King Suite (River View)

Highlights

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

Club Floor Family (City View)

Highlights

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

Club Floor Twin

Highlights

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

Club Floor King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

Deluxe King

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Premier King Suite (City View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Club Floor 2 Bedroom Suite

Highlights

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

Club Floor King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Club Floor Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2

Club Floor King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Nisa Addina Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Premier King Suite With City View

  • Sleeps 2

Premier Family Room with City View

  • Sleeps 4

Premier King Room With River View

  • Sleeps 2

Brooke Loft Suite

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe Twin Room With Compound View

  • Sleeps 2

Club Floor 2 Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 3

Junior King Suite with Compound View

  • Sleeps 2

Club Floor Family

  • Sleeps 4

Waterfront Premier King Suite (River View)

  • Sleeps 2

Premier Twin Room With River View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2

Waterfront Premier 2 Bedroom Suite (River View)

  • Sleeps 3

Premier Twin Room with City View

  • Sleeps 2

Deluxe Family Room with Compound View

  • Sleeps 4

Deluxe King Room With Compound View

  • Sleeps 2

Premier King Room With City View

  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

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 Golden Anniversary Bridge and Fort Margherita. Plaza Merdeka and Kuching City Mosque are two other places to visit that come recommended.
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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
  • Kuching City Mosque - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sarawak Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fort Margherita - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tuk Tuk Thai Boat Noodle Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Thumb’s Crispy Chicken - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Waterfront Hotel

Upscale hotel near Kuching Waterfront
Located close to Plaza Merdeka and Golden Anniversary Bridge, The Waterfront Hotel provides a poolside bar, a shopping centre on-site and a coffee shop/cafe. The on-site restaurant, Cafe Via Mare, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. 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 a 24-hour front desk
  • A front desk safe, concierge services and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
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 bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, bidets and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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 to 10:30 AM for a fee: MYR 85 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

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
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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 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 at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 1 2025 to February 28 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Business centre
  • Fitness facilities
The property will be renovating from 1 September 2025 to 28 February 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Business centre
  • Fitness facilities
  • Selected guestrooms

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

  • Recreational facilities

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

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

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 85 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

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 16 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterfront Hotel on 16 Oct 2025 start from NZ$180.99, 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.

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 Sarawak Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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