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The Waterfront Hotel

4.0 star property
Travelers unwind at this comfortable hotel with indoor pools for adults and children, while an on-site shopping mall offers convenient retail therapy

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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.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AED 347
AED 387 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr

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10.0 out of 10
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Deluxe King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Twin (Compound View)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
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  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Family (Compound View)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Junior King Suite (Compound View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Twin (City View)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premier Twin (River View)

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

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Premier King (City View)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier King (River View)

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

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Premier Family (City View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Club Floor Twin

  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Club Floor King

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Club Floor Family (City View)

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  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premier King Suite (City View)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Waterfront Premier King Suite (River View)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • River view
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Waterfront Premier 2 Bedroom Suite (River View)

  • River view
  • 52 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Club Floor King Suite

  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Club Floor 2 Bedroom Suite

  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Nisa Addina Suite

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Waterfront Premier 2 Bedroom Suite (River View)

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About the neighborhood

Located in Kuching, The Waterfront Hotel is connected to a shopping center. 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. Visit our Kuching travel guide
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68, Jalan Tun Abang Haji Openg, Kuching, Sarawak, 93000

What's nearby

  • State Legislative Assembly (Dewan Undangan Negeri), The Famous Landmark in Kuching, Malaysia
    Sarawak State Legislative Assembly
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Plaza Merdeka
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Kuching Waterfront
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sarawak Museum
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Fort Margherita
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

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
  • Starbucks
    2 min walk
  • SugarBun
    2 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 mall 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 roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 208 rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, bidets, and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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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
  • 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 December 31 2026 (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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property 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: 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)

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, 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

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 23 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Waterfront Hotel on 23 April 2026 start from AED 347, 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.

Is The Waterfront Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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?

Check-out 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 30 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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Reviews

The Waterfront Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.0

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 337 out of 613 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 210 out of 613 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 613 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 613 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 613 reviews

Reviews

Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chong Tian

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lai Mun

Very nice and staff friendly. Perfect location and highly recommended!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

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
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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Khairiana

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed in a club room. Very easy checkin via the club lounge. Room was clean and comfortable and quiet. View over the river from the club lounge was beautiful. Cocktail hour 5-7pm had good quality food, including local food options to try, and reasonable quality wines. Direct access to shopping mall and easy walk to Chinatown and restaurants
Club lounge
View from club lounge
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Lovely place to stay. Lovely staff who were very helpful. The pool however was closed when we were there for maintenance and then a private party which was very disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stella Yee Hoon

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
We booked a premier 2-bedroom apartment. The main room was lovely, bright and great view of the river and the surrounding. The 2nd room and the common seating area had much improvements needed. The areas smell from a lack of sunlight and ventilation. While it is not possible to reconfigure the rooms, the 2nd bedroom and common seating area could benefit from brighter condition and air purifier.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
good location !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hiroko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In the center. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Great location and very helpful staff. Rooms are looking a little dated but they are large and very comfortable. Great bed. Very good breakfast. A little black mould around the shower that should be removed. But this is a minor flaw for an otherwise excellent hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn’t ask for a better location. Top notch property all around
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Staff. Convenient to shopping and sights. Nice view too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A DE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff are all really friendly and helpful. The location is perfect for sight seeing, good restaurants close by and museums. The view across the river is fabulous.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Belinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location above the shopping mall, extremely walkable and felt safe. Staff were helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024